WO1999051086A1 - Towable device used as a feeding and drinking trough for animals - Google Patents

Towable device used as a feeding and drinking trough for animals Download PDF

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WO1999051086A1
WO1999051086A1 PCT/ES1999/000087 ES9900087W WO9951086A1 WO 1999051086 A1 WO1999051086 A1 WO 1999051086A1 ES 9900087 W ES9900087 W ES 9900087W WO 9951086 A1 WO9951086 A1 WO 9951086A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K5/00—Feeding devices for stock or game ; Feeding wagons; Feeding stacks
    • A01K5/01—Feed troughs; Feed pails
    • A01K5/0107—Transportable fodder pails or troughs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/06—Devices for fastening animals, e.g. halters, toggles, neck-bars or chain fastenings
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  • the present specification refers to a towable device for use as a feeder-drinking trough for animals, which provides essential novelty characteristics and notable advantages over the known and used means in the current E ⁇ ta ⁇ of the Technique.
  • the invention proposes the development of a device capable of moving to the place where the livestock to be fed is located, with the help of an auxiliary means of transport, for example a tractor or similar vehicle, such that a Once positioned in its place, it constitutes a feeder-drinking fountain to which the animals can have access, with separate spaces for the feed, straw, or other forages, also presenting a closed extreme portion called corralillo, for smaller animals, and being provided even the possibility that the sides can be folded hydraulically, in order to adapt it to dimensions that allow transport by road if necessary.
  • an auxiliary means of transport for example a tractor or similar vehicle
  • This invention has its field of application within the industry dedicated to the manufacture of devices, devices and machinery for livestock in general.
  • the towable device for use as a feeder-drinking trough for animals that the invention proposes, provides solutions to the aforementioned problem, and for this purpose it has developed the towable trough-drinking trough that will be described in what follows, and by which a device provided with container means for the feed / water used in the feeding of the livestock is provided, so that the person in charge of caring for it is not obliged to transport the feed daily with the inconveniences that all of this entails.
  • the towable device for use as a feeder-trough for animals object of the invention has been constituted as a trailer, equipped with wheels that allow its displacement, as well as a coupling lance to the drag means of a mechanical tractor device .
  • the feeder-trough / warehouse presents a platform, whose configuration in plan is rectangular, in which three longitudinally extended sections are distinguished, one central and two lateral, from which both sides constitute the trough-trough surfaces for the animals, while the plant constitutes an area that can be used as storage and disposal space for other livestock feed products, for example, straw or similar.
  • this central portion has two end containers, one front and one rear, provided with upper lids for access to its interior and means for retaining said lids in the open position, of which one is intended for storage of feed for productive animals, for example, cattle, while the other is used for the storage and feeding of feed for smaller animals, for example calves.
  • the container associated with smaller animals has lower hatches that close the feeder-trough space, being such that, when pushed / released by the animal, they allow the dosed fall of the feed into the lower collection space .
  • the two external longitudinal sections can be hydraulically collapsed, towards the central, so that the transverse dimension of the trough drinker is reduced to a measure that is within the limits allowed for transport by road, if necessary.
  • Figure number 1 Shows a schematic plan view of a feeder-drinking device constructed according to the present invention.
  • Figure number 2. Represents a schematic view in side elevation of the same feeder-trough device that appears in figure number 1.
  • FIGS. numbers 3 and 4. Illustrate two schematic elevational views, taken respectively from the rear and front ends of the feeder-drinking device shown in the previous figures.
  • Portions (1) and (3) constitute the trough-trough areas, that is, the areas where the food / drink will be placed for livestock, and are externally limited by a metal structure consisting of a succession of individual elements.
  • each portion (1) and (3) is preferably limited by a grid structure (7) that separates it from the central portion (2), which may optionally contain straw or the like, which protrudes from both sides older, so that the cattle can reach it whenever they want.
  • the set is also provided with a hitch lance (10) to a tractor means for its displacement.
  • each zone (1) and (3) of feeders-troughs is inclined, downwards, in order that the rainwater can be evacuated in that area. direction, for which the provision of holes (11) that may be located in various positions along each portion (1) and (3) is provided as appropriate.
  • the assembly is prepared for the constitution of a corralillo (12), occupying a space adjacent to the rear area, next to the container (9) which incorporates feed for smaller animals, in order to keep said smaller animals isolated and prevent larger ones from accessing the feed for feeding smaller animals.
  • FIG number 2 a side elevation view of the feeder-drinker device of the present invention can be seen, in which the shape and relative positioning of some of the elements already mentioned in relation to figure number can be observed 1, as is the case with the external lateral tubular elements (4), the separation (5) between every two consecutive elements, and the position of conventional hooks (6).
  • the towable device of the invention may incorporate, as a separate and independent element, means as "cages", which can be fastened, with preference to the individual elements (4 ) to isolate the animal in question safely.
  • the structure of the container (9) by its lower part incorporates doors (17), transversely aligned, consisting of simple flat plates, folding, capable of being pushed inwards by the own ones small animals, preferably calves, the aforementioned folding being combined with the dosed drop of feed to the bottom, so that when each door is pushed in, the fall is cut and it is necessary to release the corresponding door (17) so that a new dose
  • the invention has provided the possibility that the lateral portions corresponding to both sections (1) and (3) of trough-trough can be folded towards the interior, that is to say towards the central portion (2), in order to adjust the cross-sectional dimension of the set to the measures required by current legislation for its movement on the road.

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Towable device used as feeding-drinking trough for animals, consisting of a rectangular structure which is divided longitudinally into three sections (1), (2) and (3). The sections (1) and (3) are narrower than the central section (2) and are separated from each other by longitudinal grid structures (7), the lateral sections being closed by means of tubular elements (4) which are separated from each other by an appropriate distance or collar (5); each tubular element (4) has a hook (6) to retain the animal; the structure is provided with wheels (13) situated at the front and rear areas and associated to the extremities of the central portion (2), as well as a towing bar (10) in order to tow the device by a tractor or similar vehicle.

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DISPOSITIVO REMOLCABLE PARA SU USO COMO COMEDERO- BEBEDERO PARA ANIMALES TOWING DEVICE FOR USE AS A DINING ROOM- DRINKER FOR ANIMALS
D E S C R I P C I Ó ND E S C R I P C I Ó N
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La presente memoria descriptiva se refiere a un dispositivo remolcable para su uso como comedero- bebedero para animales, que aporta esenciales características de novedad y notables ventajas soore los meαios conocidos y utilizados en el E≤taα actual de la Técnica.The present specification refers to a towable device for use as a feeder-drinking trough for animals, which provides essential novelty characteristics and notable advantages over the known and used means in the current E≤taα of the Technique.
En particular, la invención propone el desarrollo de un dispositivo susceptible de desplazamiento hasta el lugar en el que se encuentre el ganado a alimentar, con la ayuda de un medio auxiliar de transporte, por ejemplo un tractor o vehículo similar, de modo tal que una vez posicionado en su lugar, constituya un comedero-bebedero al que puedan tener acceso los animales, con espacios separados para el pienso, la paja, u otros forrajes, presentando además una porción extrema cerrada denominada corralillo, para los animales más pequeños, y estando prevista incluso la posibilidad de que los laterales puedan ser plegables hidráulicamente, con el fin de adecuarlo a unas dimensiones que permitan su transporte por carretera en caso necesario.In particular, the invention proposes the development of a device capable of moving to the place where the livestock to be fed is located, with the help of an auxiliary means of transport, for example a tractor or similar vehicle, such that a Once positioned in its place, it constitutes a feeder-drinking fountain to which the animals can have access, with separate spaces for the feed, straw, or other forages, also presenting a closed extreme portion called corralillo, for smaller animals, and being provided even the possibility that the sides can be folded hydraulically, in order to adapt it to dimensions that allow transport by road if necessary.
CAMPO DE LA INVENCIÓNFIELD OF THE INVENTION
Esta invención tiene su campo de aplicación dentro de la industria dedicada a la fabricación de dispositivos, aparatos y maquinaria para la ganadería en general .This invention has its field of application within the industry dedicated to the manufacture of devices, devices and machinery for livestock in general.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Es conocido el hecho de que, con frecuencia, determinado tipo de ganado se encuentra normalmente suelto por el campo durante todas las épocas el año.It is well known that, frequently, a certain type of cattle is normally released through the field during all seasons of the year.
En muchas ocasiones, este es el caso de, por ejemplo, el ganado bovino, ovino, caprino, equino, etc.In many cases, this is the case of, for example, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, etc.
Evidentemente, y con independencia αe que este tipo de ganado pueda pastar la hierba que encuentra en los lugares por los que se mueve, resulta necesario proporcionarle la alimentación complementaria adecuada con la utilización de piensos preparados al efecto.Obviously, and regardless of whether this type of cattle can graze the grass found in the places where it moves, it is necessary to provide adequate complementary feeding with the use of feed prepared for this purpose.
Esta situación, aunque ventajosa para el ganado desde algunos puntos de vista presenta también ciertos inconvenientes, derivados fundamentalmente del hecho de que en muchas ocasiones el ganado se encuentra en lugares de difícil acceso, a los que solamente se puede llegar a través de caminos rurales y de monte, y a los que se hace aún más difícil acceder en épocas correspondientes a estaciones de lluvias, nieves, etc., tal y como ocurre en invierno e incluso, dependiendo de las zonas también o buena parte del otoño o de la primavera.This situation, although advantageous for cattle from some points of view, also presents certain drawbacks, mainly derived from the fact that in many cases cattle are found in places of difficult access, which can only be reached through rural roads and of mountain, and those that are even more difficult to access in times corresponding to rainy seasons, snow, etc., as it happens in winter and even, depending on the areas also or much of autumn or spring.
Por tanto, el hecho de tener que acceder hasta ese lugar, diariamente, con la utilización de un tractor y el remolque correspondiente para el transporte del pienso, presenta un sinfín de inconvenientes para las personas al cuidado de tales animales .Therefore, the fact of having to access that place, daily, with the use of a tractor and the corresponding trailer for the transport of the feed, presents an endless number of inconveniences for people caring for such animals.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNDESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
El dispositivo remolcable para su uso como comedero-bebedero para animales que la invención propone, aporta soluciones a la problemática citada, y para ello ha desarrollado el comedero-bebedero remolcable que va a ser objeto de descripción en lo que sigue, y mediante el cual se proporciona un dispositivo dotado de medios contenedores para el pienso/agua utilizado en la alimentación del ganado, de modo que la persona encargada del cuidado de éste no se ve obligada a transportar el pienso diariamente con los inconvenientes que todo ello entraña.The towable device for use as a feeder-drinking trough for animals that the invention proposes, provides solutions to the aforementioned problem, and for this purpose it has developed the towable trough-drinking trough that will be described in what follows, and by which a device provided with container means for the feed / water used in the feeding of the livestock is provided, so that the person in charge of caring for it is not obliged to transport the feed daily with the inconveniences that all of this entails.
El dispositivo remolcable para su uso como comedero-bebedero para animales objeto de la invención, se ha constituido a modo de remolque, dotado de ruedas que permiten su desplazamiento, así como de una lanza de acoplamiento a los medios de arrastre de un dispositivo tractor mecánico.The towable device for use as a feeder-trough for animals object of the invention, has been constituted as a trailer, equipped with wheels that allow its displacement, as well as a coupling lance to the drag means of a mechanical tractor device .
En general, el comedero-bebedero/ almacén presenta una plataforma, cuya configuración en planta es rectangular, en la que se distinguen tres secciones extendidas longitudinalmente, una central y dos laterales, de las que ambas laterales constituyen las superficies de comedero-bebedero para los animales, mientras que la central constituye un área susceptible de ser aprovechada como espacio de almacenamiento y disposición de otros productos de alimentación del ganado, por ejemplo, paja o similar. Además, esta porción central dispone de sendos contenedores extremos, uno delantero y otro trasero, provistos de tapas superiores para acceso a su interior y medios de retención de dichas tapas en posición de abiertas, de los que uno se destina a almacenaje del pienso para los animales productivos, por ejemplo, el vacuno, mientras que el otro se destina al almacenaje y alimentación del pienso para los animales más pequeños, por ejemplo los terneros.In general, the feeder-trough / warehouse presents a platform, whose configuration in plan is rectangular, in which three longitudinally extended sections are distinguished, one central and two lateral, from which both sides constitute the trough-trough surfaces for the animals, while the plant constitutes an area that can be used as storage and disposal space for other livestock feed products, for example, straw or similar. In addition, this central portion has two end containers, one front and one rear, provided with upper lids for access to its interior and means for retaining said lids in the open position, of which one is intended for storage of feed for productive animals, for example, cattle, while the other is used for the storage and feeding of feed for smaller animals, for example calves.
Por su parte, el contenedor asociado a los animales más pequeños dispone de trampillas inferiores que cierran el espacio del comedero-bebedero, siendo tales que, al ser empujadas/liberadas por el animal, permiten la caída dosificada del pienso hacia el espacio inferior de recogida.For its part, the container associated with smaller animals has lower hatches that close the feeder-trough space, being such that, when pushed / released by the animal, they allow the dosed fall of the feed into the lower collection space .
Además, y con el fin de evitar que los animales mayores puedan comer el pienso destinado a los más pequeños, se ha previsto la posibilidad de formación de un corralillo para el aislamiento de éstos, mediante la utilización de tramos de valla susceptibles de ser unidas entre sí mediante un enganche relativo mutuo.In addition, and in order to avoid that older animals can eat the feed intended for the smallest, the possibility of forming a corralillo for the isolation of these, through the use of fence sections capable of being joined between yes through a mutual relative hitch.
Por último, y como característica adicional alternativa del dispositivo remolcable para su uso como comedero-bebedero para animales, se ha previsto que las dos secciones longitudinales externas puedan ser abatidas hidráulicamente, hacia la central, con el fin de que la dimensión transversal del comedero-bebedero quede reducida a una medida que se encuentre dentro de los límites permitidos para su transporte por carretera, en caso de que se haga necesario. BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOSFinally, and as an alternative additional feature of the towable device for use as a feeder-drinking trough for animals, it is envisaged that the two external longitudinal sections can be hydraulically collapsed, towards the central, so that the transverse dimension of the trough drinker is reduced to a measure that is within the limits allowed for transport by road, if necessary. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Otras características y ventajas de la invención se pondrán claramente de manifiesto a partir de la descripción detallada que sigue de una realización preferida de la invención, dada a título de ejemplo ilustrativo y no limitativo, con referencia a los dibujos que se acompañan, en los que:Other features and advantages of the invention will be clearly apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, given by way of illustrative and non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which :
La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista esquematizada en planta de un dispositivo comedero- bebedero construido según la presente invención.Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic plan view of a feeder-drinking device constructed according to the present invention.
La figura número 2.- Representa una vista esquematizada en alzado lateral del mismo dispositivo de comedero-bebedero que aparece en la figura número 1.Figure number 2.- Represents a schematic view in side elevation of the same feeder-trough device that appears in figure number 1.
Las figuras números 3 y 4.- Ilustran sendas vistas esquematizadas, en alzado, tomadas respectivamente desde los extremos posterior y frontal del dispositivo de comedero-bebedero mostrado en las figuras anteriores.Figures numbers 3 and 4.- Illustrate two schematic elevational views, taken respectively from the rear and front ends of the feeder-drinking device shown in the previous figures.
REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓNPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
Para llevar a cabo la descripción detallada de una realización preferida de la invención, a continuación se hace referencia a las figuras citadas, a través de las cuales se mantienen las mismas referencias numéricas para designar las partes iguales o semejantes.To carry out the detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, reference is now made to the cited figures, through which the same numerical references are maintained to designate the same or similar parts.
Así, atendiendo en primer lugar a la figura número 1, se puede apreciar la representación esquematizada de una vista en planta superior del dispositivo de comedero-bebedero de la invención, en la que se distingue su configuración general de forma sensiblemente rectangular, y cuya superficie aparece dividida longitudinalmente en tres porciones (1), (2) y (3), de las que la porción (2) ocupa una posición centrada entre las otras dos, y además es de mayor superficie que las laterales.Thus, attending first to figure number 1, you can see the schematic representation of a top plan view of the feeding-drinking device of the invention, in which its general configuration is distinguished in a substantially rectangular way, and whose surface is divided longitudinally into three portions (1), (2) and (3), of which the portion (2 ) occupies a centered position between the other two, and is also larger than the lateral ones.
Las porciones (1) y (3) constituyen las zonas de comedero-bebedero, es decir las zonas en las que se situará la comida/bebida para el ganado, y están limitadas exteriormente por una estructura metálica constituida por una sucesión de elementos individualesPortions (1) and (3) constitute the trough-trough areas, that is, the areas where the food / drink will be placed for livestock, and are externally limited by a metal structure consisting of a succession of individual elements.
(4) formados preferentemente con la utilización de tubo metálico, y de modo que dejan, entre cada dos consecutivos, una distancia (5) denominada comúnmente collera, para que el ganado pueda introducir la cabeza por la parte superior de cada abertura, de modo que queda retenido por el cuello, en tal posición de manera en sí conocida, con la utilización de medios de enganche abatibles (6), susceptibles de ser fijados libremente en la citada posición de retención.(4) preferably formed with the use of a metal tube, and so that they leave, between every two consecutive ones, a distance (5) commonly referred to as a collar, so that the cattle can introduce the head through the top of each opening, so which is retained by the neck, in such a position in a manner known per se, with the use of folding engagement means (6), which can be freely fixed in said retention position.
Por el lateral interno, cada porción (1) y (3) está limitada preferentemente por una estructura de reja (7) que la separa de la porción central (2), la cual puede contener opcionalmente paja o similar, que sobresale por ambos lados mayores, con el fin de que el ganado pueda alcanzarla cuando lo desee.On the inner side, each portion (1) and (3) is preferably limited by a grid structure (7) that separates it from the central portion (2), which may optionally contain straw or the like, which protrudes from both sides older, so that the cattle can reach it whenever they want.
En posiciones extremas, la porción centralIn extreme positions, the central portion
(2) incorpora contenedores prismáticos (8) y (9), de los que uno de ellos, por ejemplo el contenedor (8) situado en el extremo delantero, está destinado a contener el pienso para los animales adultos, mientras que el otro contenedor, por ejemplo el trasero (9), está destinado a contener el pienso para los animales más pequeños, estando ambos contenedores provistos de tapas superiores abatibles de cierre.(2) incorporates prismatic containers (8) and (9), of which one of them, for example the container (8) located at the front end, is intended to contain the feed for adult animals, while that the other container, for example the rear one (9), is intended to contain the feed for the smallest animals, both containers being provided with hinged upper closing lids.
El conjunto está dotado además de una lanza de enganche (10) a un medio tractor para su desplazamiento .The set is also provided with a hitch lance (10) to a tractor means for its displacement.
Como características adicionales, hay que citar el hecho de que la superficie de cada zona (1) y (3) de comederos-bebederos está inclinada, en sentido descendente hacia fuera, con el fin de que al agua de lluvia pueda ser evacuada en esa dirección, para lo cual se ha previsto la provisión de orificios (11) que podrán estar situados en diversas posiciones a lo largo de cada porción (1) y (3) según convenga.As additional characteristics, it is necessary to mention the fact that the surface of each zone (1) and (3) of feeders-troughs is inclined, downwards, in order that the rainwater can be evacuated in that area. direction, for which the provision of holes (11) that may be located in various positions along each portion (1) and (3) is provided as appropriate.
También, y según se describirá más claramente con relación a las figuras (2) y (3), el conjunto está preparado para la constitución de un corralillo (12), ocupando un espacio contiguo a la zona trasera, junto al contenedor (9) que incorpora el pienso para los animales más pequeños, con el fin de mantener aislados a dichos animales menores y evitar que los más grandes puedan acceder al pienso para la alimentación de los animales más pequeños.Also, and as will be described more clearly in relation to figures (2) and (3), the assembly is prepared for the constitution of a corralillo (12), occupying a space adjacent to the rear area, next to the container (9) which incorporates feed for smaller animals, in order to keep said smaller animals isolated and prevent larger ones from accessing the feed for feeding smaller animals.
Con relación a la figura número 2, se aprecia una vista en alzado lateral del dispositivo de comedero-bebedero de la presente invención, en la cual se puede observar la forma y posicionamiento relativo de algunos de los elementos ya comentados en relación con la figura número 1, como es el caso de los elementos tubulares laterales (4) externos, la separación (5) entre cada dos elementos consecutivos, y la posición de los ganchos convencionales (6).With regard to figure number 2, a side elevation view of the feeder-drinker device of the present invention can be seen, in which the shape and relative positioning of some of the elements already mentioned in relation to figure number can be observed 1, as is the case with the external lateral tubular elements (4), the separation (5) between every two consecutive elements, and the position of conventional hooks (6).
Además se aprecia también la provisión de ruedas (13), tanto delanteras como traseras para el desplazamiento regular del conjunto con algún medio tractor, y la disposición preferente de una escalera (14), en uno de los extremos, por la que puede ascender la persona que lleve a cabo las labores de cuidado del ganado (así como su propia seguridad frente al ganado) , provisión de comida/bebida a las secciones laterales del comedero-bebedero, reparto de hierba o forrajes en la sección central, y manejo del ganado en general (curas, desparasitado, campañas de saneamiento, comprobación del estado de preñez, etc.).In addition, the provision of wheels (13), both front and rear, for the regular displacement of the assembly with some tractor means, and the preferred arrangement of a ladder (14), at one of the ends, through which the person who carries out the care of livestock (as well as their own safety against livestock), provision of food / drink to the lateral sections of the trough-drinking fountain, distribution of grass or fodder in the central section, and management of livestock in general (priests, dewormed, sanitation campaigns, verification of pregnancy status, etc.).
Para poder llevar a cabo estas últimas operaciones citadas, se ha previsto que el dispositivo remolcable de la invención pueda incorporar, como elemento separado e independiente, medios a modo de "jaulas", susceptibles de ser sujetados, con preferencia a los elementos individuales (4) para aislar al animal en cuestión con toda seguridad.In order to carry out these last mentioned operations, it is envisaged that the towable device of the invention may incorporate, as a separate and independent element, means as "cages", which can be fastened, with preference to the individual elements (4 ) to isolate the animal in question safely.
También se observa en la citada figura númeroIt is also seen in the aforementioned figure number
2, la característica de abatibilidad de las tapas (14) y (15) correspondientes, respectivamente, a los contenedores (8) y (9) delantero y trasero, así como la provisión de medios (16) de mantenimiento de tales tapas en su posición de abiertas, mientras convenga, en contra de la posible acción que pueda ejercer en sentido contrario el viento o cualquier otro factor externo.2, the folding feature of the lids (14) and (15) corresponding, respectively, to the front and rear containers (8) and (9), as well as the provision of means (16) for maintaining such lids in their open position, as appropriate, against the possible action that the wind or any other external factor may exert in the opposite direction.
Haciendo referencia, por último, a las figuras 3 y 4, se pueden apreciar sendas vistas esquematizadas en alzado, tomadas respectivamente desde ambos extremos trasero y delantero, del dispositivo de la invención.Referring, finally, to Figures 3 and 4, you can see schematic elevational views, taken respectively from both rear and front ends, of the device of the invention.
Así, se observa como las porciones (1) y (3) longitudinales de comedero-bebedero sobresalen lateralmente respecto a las ruedas (13) con su superficie inferior inclinada, presentando la zona descendente hacia el exterior.Thus, it is observed how the longitudinal portions (1) and (3) of the trough-trough protrude laterally with respect to the wheels (13) with its inclined lower surface, presenting the descending area towards the outside.
Además en la figura número 3 en particular, se puede apreciar la formación del corralillo (12) con la utilización de tramos de valla, de los que uno de ellos se adaptará para que haga las veces de puerta, que permita la entrada y salida hacia, y desde, el interior del recinto vallado.In addition, in figure number 3 in particular, the formation of the corralillo (12) can be appreciated with the use of fence sections, of which one of them will adapt to act as a door, allowing entry and exit to , and from, inside the fenced enclosure.
En esta condición, hay que mencionar el hecho de que la estructura del contenedor (9) por su parte inferior, incorpora portezuelas (17), alineadas transversalmente, consistentes en simples placas planas, abatibles, susceptibles de ser empujadas hacia el interior por los propios animales pequeños, preferentemente terneros, estando combinada la abatibilidad citada con la caída dosificada de pienso hasta la parte inferior, de modo que cuando cada portezuela se empuja hacia dentro, se corta la caída siendo necesario liberar la portezuela correspondiente (17) para que caiga una nueva dosis.In this condition, it is necessary to mention the fact that the structure of the container (9) by its lower part incorporates doors (17), transversely aligned, consisting of simple flat plates, folding, capable of being pushed inwards by the own ones small animals, preferably calves, the aforementioned folding being combined with the dosed drop of feed to the bottom, so that when each door is pushed in, the fall is cut and it is necessary to release the corresponding door (17) so that a new dose
Como característica alternativa, la invención ha previsto la posibilidad de que las porciones laterales correspondientes a ambas secciones (1) y (3) de comedero-bebedero, puedan ser plegadas hacia el interior, es decir hacia la porción central (2), con el fin de ajustar la dimensión transversal del conjunto a las medidas exigidas por la legislación vigente para su desplazamiento sobre carretera.As an alternative feature, the invention has provided the possibility that the lateral portions corresponding to both sections (1) and (3) of trough-trough can be folded towards the interior, that is to say towards the central portion (2), in order to adjust the cross-sectional dimension of the set to the measures required by current legislation for its movement on the road.
Ello permitirá mover el conjunto de un emplazamiento a otro, según convenga, incluso la porción central (2) podría realizarse también opcionalmente, de manera que para determinadas aplicaciones pudiera prescindirse de las secciones laterales (1) y (3) de comedero-bebedero y estando aquella dimensionada adecuadamente para proporcionar la posibilidad añadida de que pudiera ser utilizada a modo de remolque convencional de transporte, para su circulación por carretera con otras aplicaciones. This will allow moving the assembly from one location to another, as appropriate, even the central portion (2) could also optionally be carried out, so that for certain applications the lateral sections (1) and (3) of trough-trough and being properly sized to provide the added possibility that it could be used as a conventional transport trailer, for road traffic with other applications.

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11R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S 11R EIVINDICATIONS
1.- Dispositivo remolcable para su uso como comedero-bebedero para animales, en particular para ganado vacuno, para su emplazamiento en zonas de campo, especialmente en zonas de intemperie, caracterizado por estar constituido a partir de una estructura que adopta la configuración plantar rectangular, dividida longitudinalmente en tres secciones adyacentes (1), (2) y (3), de las cuales las secciones laterales (1) y (3) presentan una anchura inferior que la sección central1.- Towable device for use as a feeder-trough for animals, in particular for cattle, for location in field areas, especially in outdoor areas, characterized by being constituted from a structure that adopts the rectangular plantar configuration , divided longitudinally into three adjacent sections (1), (2) and (3), of which the lateral sections (1) and (3) have a width smaller than the central section
(2), estando separadas entre sí la sección central (2) y las secciones laterales (1) y (3) mediante estructuras de reja longitudinal (7), y estando cerradas las dos laterales (1) y (3) por medio de una serie de elementos tubulares cerrados (4), separados sucesivamente entre sí por medio de una distancia (5) o collera, disponiendo además cada elemento tubular (4) de un gancho (6) asociado par la retención del animal en la posición de cuello introducido en la collera (5), y habiéndose previsto además la incorporación de ruedas (13) delanteras y traseras, asociadas a los extremos de la sección central (2), así como de una lanza para arrastre (10) del conjunto con algún medio tractor adecuado.(2), the central section (2) and the lateral sections (1) and (3) being separated from each other by longitudinal grid structures (7), and the two lateral sections (1) and (3) being closed by means of a series of closed tubular elements (4), successively separated from each other by means of a distance (5) or collet, each tubular element (4) also having a hook (6) associated with the retention of the animal in the neck position introduced in the collar (5), and having also provided the incorporation of front and rear wheels (13), associated with the ends of the central section (2), as well as a drag lance (10) of the assembly with some means suitable tractor.
2.- Dispositivo remolcable para su uso como comedero-bebedero para animales, según la primera reivindicación, caracterizado porque las secciones laterales (1) y (3) del comedero-bebedero tiene n su superficie de base inclinada en sentido descendente hacia el exterior, estando provistas de uno o más orificios (11) en posiciones predeterminadas, en las proximidades de la arista más baja de la superficie inclinada respectiva. 2.- Towable device for use as a feeder-drinking fountain for animals, according to the first claim, characterized in that the lateral sections (1) and (3) of the feeder-drinking fountain have its base surface inclined downwardly towards the outside, being provided with one or more holes (11) in predetermined positions, in the vicinity of the lowest edge of the respective inclined surface.
3.- Dispositivo remolcable para su uso como comedero-bebedero para animales, según las anteriores reivindicaciones, caracterizado porque la porción central (2) incorpora contenedores (8) y (9) situados en los extremos delantero y trasero, para el almacenaje de distintos tipos de piensos, cerrado superior con tapas (14) y (15), susceptibles de ser mantenidas en la posición de abiertas por medio de elementos relativos y convencionales (16), y porque la parte correspondiente al contenedor (9) en especial la parte trasera, destinada a encerrar el pienso para los animales más pequeños, en su caso los terneros, esté adaptada para la formación de un corralillo (12) con la utilización de elemento de valla convenientemente adaptados entre sí .3.- Towable device for use as a feeder-trough for animals, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the central portion (2) incorporates containers (8) and (9) located at the front and rear ends, for the storage of different types of feed, closed upper with lids (14) and (15), capable of being kept in the open position by means of relative and conventional elements (16), and because the part corresponding to the container (9) especially the part rear, intended to enclose the feed for smaller animals, if necessary calves, is adapted for the formation of a corralillo (12) with the use of fence element conveniently adapted to each other.
4.- Dispositivo remolcable para su uso como comedero-bebedero para animales, según las anteriores reivindicaciones, caracterizado porque el contenedor trasero (9) incorpora por la parte inferior portezuelas4.- Towable device for use as a feeder-drinking trough for animals, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear container (9) incorporates through the lower part doors
(17), susceptibles de ser empujadas por los animales más pequeños encerrados en las zonas del corralillo(17), likely to be pushed by smaller animals enclosed in the corralillo areas
(12) mediante las cuales se realiza la dosificación del producto alimenticio que cae desde el interior del contenedor (9), correspondiente en función de cerrada/abiertas que ocupen las mismas.(12) by which the dosage of the food product that falls from inside the container (9), corresponding in function of closed / open that occupy them, is carried out.
5.- Dispositivo remolcable para su uso como comedero-bebedero para animales, según las anteriores reivindicaciones, caracterizado porque opcionalmente el conjunto podrá incorporar una escalera (14) sujeta a uno de los laterales, y porque también opcionalmente las secciones laterales (1) y (3) pueden ser plegadas hidráulicamente hacia el interior, con el fin de reducir adecuadamente la anchura del 135.- Towable device for use as a feeder-drinking trough for animals, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the assembly may optionally incorporate a ladder (14) attached to one of the sides, and also because optionally the lateral sections (1) and (3) can be folded hydraulically inwards, in order to adequately reduce the width of the 13
conjunto, set,
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