CA2292090A1 - Weanling processing rack - Google Patents
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Abstract
An apparatus for holding an animal such as a pig comprising a frame, an arm on the frame extending outwardly therefrom, a hook arrangement on an outermost end of the arm for holding each hind leg of the animal and a mounting arrangement for stabilising the apparatus such that the animal is suspended off of a ground surface. The hook arrangement has a first set of hooks for engaging the animals hind leg located on respective horizontal sides of the arm and are arranged such that the first set of hooks loop upwardly and downwardly having an open bottom side and wherein the hook arrangement has a second set of hooks for engaging the animals hind leg located on respective horizontal sides of the arm in front of the first set of hooks and are arranged such that the second set of hooks loop downwardly and upwardly having an open top side. Each hind leg of the animal is inserted through the hooks such that the first set of hooks hold the hind leg downwards and the second set of hooks hold the hind legs upwards raising a rear end of the animal so that the animal can be processed. The frame has a vertical sleeve of tubular material such that a sleeve insert can be positioned therein and is vertically adjustable such that the arm located at the top end of the sleeve insert can be raised and lowered by positioning the sleeve insert within the sleeve and locking with a pin inserted horizontally through the sleeve into the sleeve insert.
The arm, defining a sleeve, is arranged to receive the hook assembly such that the hook assembly is adjustable within the arm for different sized animals and such that the hook assembly can be changed with a second hook assembly which has larger sized first and second set of hooks for holding larger sized animals. The mount arrangement has a horizontal arm perpendicular to the frame and has a flange located at respective ends of the arm on an outer side relative to the frame, the arm is arranged such that the flanges are spaced from the frame so that a suitable mounting rail can be inserted between the frame and the flanges such that the rail is engaged by the frame at a front side of the rail and is engaged by the flanges at a rear side of the rail. An abutment is located on the frame for holding a second hook assembly such that the first hook assembly can be replaced with the second hook assembly such that a person does not have to leave the apparatus.
The arm, defining a sleeve, is arranged to receive the hook assembly such that the hook assembly is adjustable within the arm for different sized animals and such that the hook assembly can be changed with a second hook assembly which has larger sized first and second set of hooks for holding larger sized animals. The mount arrangement has a horizontal arm perpendicular to the frame and has a flange located at respective ends of the arm on an outer side relative to the frame, the arm is arranged such that the flanges are spaced from the frame so that a suitable mounting rail can be inserted between the frame and the flanges such that the rail is engaged by the frame at a front side of the rail and is engaged by the flanges at a rear side of the rail. An abutment is located on the frame for holding a second hook assembly such that the first hook assembly can be replaced with the second hook assembly such that a person does not have to leave the apparatus.
Description
WEANLING PROCESSING RACK
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a processing rack for performing veterinary work on weanlings and the like.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Processing of piglets involves castration, injections, examinations and the like which are generally performed by a veterinary. The above mentioned processes are very important to a pig farmer because improper processing of the piglet may lead to the pig being worth less at the market since an improperly castrated pig is worth less than a properly castrated pig. There are many methods to castrating piglets, one of the methods is to hold the piglet by hand, which involves skill and practice. Holding the pig takes skill and practice and therefore makes it hard for one to learn how to properly castrate a piglet. An example of an apparatus of this type is shown in US Patent 3,693,595 (Stewart) which discloses a piglet holder which holds the hind legs of the piglet for processing. The above patent has a holding mechanism which can be harmful to the legs and the joints of the pig.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to one aspect of the invention there is provided an apparatus for holding an animal such as a pig comprising;
a frame;
an arm on the frame extending outwardly therefrom;
a hook arrangement on an outermost end of the arm for holding each hind leg of the animal; and a mounting arrangement for stabilising the apparatus such that the animal is suspended off of a ground surface;
wherein the hook arrangement has a first set of hooks for engaging the animals hind leg located on respective horizontal sides of the arm and are arranged such that the first set of hooks loop upwardly and downwardly having an open bottom side;
wherein the hook arrangement has a second set of hooks for engaging the animals hind leg located on respective horizontal sides of the arm in front of the first set of hooks and are arranged such that the second set of hooks loop downwardly and upwardly having an open top side;
wherein each hind leg of the animal is inserted through the hooks such that the first set of hooks hold the hind leg downwards and the second set of hooks hold the hind legs upwards raising a rear end of the animal so that the animal can be processed.
One embodiment of the invention will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a partial front elevational view of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a partial side elevational view of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a partial top plan view of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a front elevational view of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a side elevational view of the present invention in use.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a processing rack for performing veterinary work on weanlings and the like.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Processing of piglets involves castration, injections, examinations and the like which are generally performed by a veterinary. The above mentioned processes are very important to a pig farmer because improper processing of the piglet may lead to the pig being worth less at the market since an improperly castrated pig is worth less than a properly castrated pig. There are many methods to castrating piglets, one of the methods is to hold the piglet by hand, which involves skill and practice. Holding the pig takes skill and practice and therefore makes it hard for one to learn how to properly castrate a piglet. An example of an apparatus of this type is shown in US Patent 3,693,595 (Stewart) which discloses a piglet holder which holds the hind legs of the piglet for processing. The above patent has a holding mechanism which can be harmful to the legs and the joints of the pig.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to one aspect of the invention there is provided an apparatus for holding an animal such as a pig comprising;
a frame;
an arm on the frame extending outwardly therefrom;
a hook arrangement on an outermost end of the arm for holding each hind leg of the animal; and a mounting arrangement for stabilising the apparatus such that the animal is suspended off of a ground surface;
wherein the hook arrangement has a first set of hooks for engaging the animals hind leg located on respective horizontal sides of the arm and are arranged such that the first set of hooks loop upwardly and downwardly having an open bottom side;
wherein the hook arrangement has a second set of hooks for engaging the animals hind leg located on respective horizontal sides of the arm in front of the first set of hooks and are arranged such that the second set of hooks loop downwardly and upwardly having an open top side;
wherein each hind leg of the animal is inserted through the hooks such that the first set of hooks hold the hind leg downwards and the second set of hooks hold the hind legs upwards raising a rear end of the animal so that the animal can be processed.
One embodiment of the invention will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a partial front elevational view of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a partial side elevational view of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a partial top plan view of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a front elevational view of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a side elevational view of the present invention in use.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
An apparatus 1 for processing animals such as piglets and the like has a vertical frame 5 which is arranged to hold a pig 3 by its hind legs 7 such that the pig hangs downwardly from the frame. Attached to the top end 9 of the frame is a horizontal arm 11 which extends forwardly therefrom the hind legs of the piglet are engaged by a hook arrangement 13 at the outermost end of the horizontal arm.
The apparatus 1 also has a mounting arrangement 15 on the frame such that the apparatus, defining a processing rack, can be transported and mounted onto an existing crate 17 in a barn.
The apparatus 1 for holding animals for veterinary procedures and the like such as castration, injections and the like is arranged to hold the animal by the animals hind legs such that the rear of the animal is raised for accessing by the veterinary. The rack, when used for castrating piglets and the like properly will not injure the piglets back, legs and joints versus hand holding that can put pressure on the piglets back legs and joints, which can cause injury and discomfort for the piglet.
As well as being safe for use on a piglet, the device is transportable from farm to farm for a vet which enables a vet to visit the farms and have the proper tools such that the present invention with him or her to do the proper job on site.
The apparatus is telescopic and totally adjustable so that it can be used by a variety of sized people and pigs. The apparatus saves on labour, since one person can do the job versus two or more people which would be needed to hold the pig. The apparatus is cost effective because pigs that are improperly castrated hold a reduced price at the market. Employee "down time" is reduced because wrist fatigue and other injuries sustained while holding the pig are lowered by the used of the apparatus. The apparatus has to different hook adjustments for different ages and sizes of piglets. The apparatus also has two quick pins for easy adjustment and for changing the hooks, as described later, and both hook arrangements are rubberised for the safety of the piglets and for sanitation purposes.
The apparatus is for the use of castrating piglets from 2 - 12 days of ages, as well as being used for examining the pigs, for example looking for joint infections, needles and tattooing, etc. The apparatus could also be used as a training tool for beginner veterinary and the like for viewing and practising proper techniques involved in castration and examinations. The apparatus also is not strenuous for pigs and people, for example, lowers the chances of carpal tunnel syndrome on the wrists because both hands are free from holding the piglets, so castrating can be done properly and easily. When used for castrating piglets properly will not injure the piglets back legs and joints, versus hand holding that can put pressure on the piglets back legs and joints which can cause injury and discomfort for the piglet.
The apparatus is transportable from crate to crate, from farm to farm for a vet. The apparatus is washable and durable for high health barns and the like due to the rubber coating on the steel.
The frame consists of a vertical sleeve 19 which is vertically orientated and has a hollow interior 21. The sleeve is a tube made of steel or any suitable material having a top end 23 and a bottom end 25, the bottom end being closest to the ground surface 27 and a top end having an opening 29 into the hollow interior for receiving an insert tube 31. The insert tube is arranged to fit within the sleeve and is held by a pin 33. The insert tube is made of steel or any suitable material and has a 5 top end 35 and a bottom end 37, the bottom end which is inserted into the sleeve.
The insert tube can be moved upwardly and downwardly within the sleeve so that the pig being supported by the hook arrangement can be at an appropriate height for a vet so that the piglet can be processed properly. The pin is inserted horizontally into the sleeve and engages the insert within the sleeve holding the insert tube in a lock position.
At the top end of the insert tube the horizontal arm is welded and extends forwardly at a right angle therefrom generally parallel to the ground surface.
The arm is made of steel or any suitable material and is the same width as the insert tube. The horizontal arm has a hollow interior 39 wherein a outward end 41 of the arm is open such that the hook arrangement can be inserted within the arm and held in place by a pin 43. The pin is inserted to a side of the horizontal arm and engages the hook arrangement, which will be described later. The arm extends outwardly from the insert tube far enough so that it can be held by the hook arrangement and is held away from the frame such that proper processing of the piglet can be done by a vet and the like.
The mounting arrangement is coupled to the frame at the sleeve and has a horizontal cross bar 45 which is connected to a rear end 47 of the sleeve. The cross bars connected to the sleeve at approximately the center of the cross bar such that the cross bar extends outwardly from respective sides of the sleeve. The cross bar is an elongate tube which is made of steel or any suitable material and has a pair of flanges 49 each being mounted at a respective end of the cross bar.
The flanges extend downwardly from the cross bar such that a space 51 is located between the flange and the sleeve so that a crate 17 and the like can be inserted in the space between the flange and the sleeve for supporting the frame off the ground surface. The crate can be a fence or any suitable means such that a first side 53 of the crate can engage the sleeve and a second side 55 of the crate can engage the flange. A cross bar is positioned on the sleeve such that a distance from the top end of the sleeve to the cross bar is shorter than that of the distance between the cross bar and the bottom end of the sleeve such that the sleeve engages the entire front side of the crate.
As shown best in Figure 2, 3 and 4 the hook arrangement has a first set 57 of hooks and a second set 59 of hooks which extend outwardly from respective sides of the hook arrangement. The hook arrangement has an elongate tube 61 having a circular cross section and has a insert portion 63 which is elongate and has a square cross section which is arranged to be inserted into the arm and held by the pin. The elongate tube wherein the first and second hooks are located and extends outward from the arm. The first set of hooks on respective sides of the elongate tube are spaced inward from the outer most end of the tube and have an up and down arrangement such that the hooks extend upwardly and outwardly and curve downwardly and outwardly and an open bottom end 67 is formed by the hook.
The second hook located at the outer most end of the tube in front of the first set of hooks extend downwardly and upwardly and outwardly from the respective sides of the tube such that a open top end 69 is produced by the second set of hooks.
As shown in Figure 2 the first and second set of hooks make a generally circular loop 71 on respective sides of the tube wherein the first set of hooks are located behind the second set of hooks on the tube so that the hind legs of the piglet can be inserted into the loop made by the first and second set of hooks and wherein the first set of hooks engages a top side 73 of the hind legs and the second set of hooks engages the bottom or front side 75 of the hind legs. When the piglets hind legs are located within the first and second set of hooks a rear end 77 of the piglet is raised due to the arrangement of the hooks wherein the first and second set of hooks engage a different size of the leg.
Mounted on the front side at the bottom of the sleeve is an abutment 79 which is arranged to hold a replacement hook arrangement 81 which has a larger size set of first and second hooks so that pigs with larger legs can be held on the rack.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as herein above described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without department from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
An apparatus 1 for processing animals such as piglets and the like has a vertical frame 5 which is arranged to hold a pig 3 by its hind legs 7 such that the pig hangs downwardly from the frame. Attached to the top end 9 of the frame is a horizontal arm 11 which extends forwardly therefrom the hind legs of the piglet are engaged by a hook arrangement 13 at the outermost end of the horizontal arm.
The apparatus 1 also has a mounting arrangement 15 on the frame such that the apparatus, defining a processing rack, can be transported and mounted onto an existing crate 17 in a barn.
The apparatus 1 for holding animals for veterinary procedures and the like such as castration, injections and the like is arranged to hold the animal by the animals hind legs such that the rear of the animal is raised for accessing by the veterinary. The rack, when used for castrating piglets and the like properly will not injure the piglets back, legs and joints versus hand holding that can put pressure on the piglets back legs and joints, which can cause injury and discomfort for the piglet.
As well as being safe for use on a piglet, the device is transportable from farm to farm for a vet which enables a vet to visit the farms and have the proper tools such that the present invention with him or her to do the proper job on site.
The apparatus is telescopic and totally adjustable so that it can be used by a variety of sized people and pigs. The apparatus saves on labour, since one person can do the job versus two or more people which would be needed to hold the pig. The apparatus is cost effective because pigs that are improperly castrated hold a reduced price at the market. Employee "down time" is reduced because wrist fatigue and other injuries sustained while holding the pig are lowered by the used of the apparatus. The apparatus has to different hook adjustments for different ages and sizes of piglets. The apparatus also has two quick pins for easy adjustment and for changing the hooks, as described later, and both hook arrangements are rubberised for the safety of the piglets and for sanitation purposes.
The apparatus is for the use of castrating piglets from 2 - 12 days of ages, as well as being used for examining the pigs, for example looking for joint infections, needles and tattooing, etc. The apparatus could also be used as a training tool for beginner veterinary and the like for viewing and practising proper techniques involved in castration and examinations. The apparatus also is not strenuous for pigs and people, for example, lowers the chances of carpal tunnel syndrome on the wrists because both hands are free from holding the piglets, so castrating can be done properly and easily. When used for castrating piglets properly will not injure the piglets back legs and joints, versus hand holding that can put pressure on the piglets back legs and joints which can cause injury and discomfort for the piglet.
The apparatus is transportable from crate to crate, from farm to farm for a vet. The apparatus is washable and durable for high health barns and the like due to the rubber coating on the steel.
The frame consists of a vertical sleeve 19 which is vertically orientated and has a hollow interior 21. The sleeve is a tube made of steel or any suitable material having a top end 23 and a bottom end 25, the bottom end being closest to the ground surface 27 and a top end having an opening 29 into the hollow interior for receiving an insert tube 31. The insert tube is arranged to fit within the sleeve and is held by a pin 33. The insert tube is made of steel or any suitable material and has a 5 top end 35 and a bottom end 37, the bottom end which is inserted into the sleeve.
The insert tube can be moved upwardly and downwardly within the sleeve so that the pig being supported by the hook arrangement can be at an appropriate height for a vet so that the piglet can be processed properly. The pin is inserted horizontally into the sleeve and engages the insert within the sleeve holding the insert tube in a lock position.
At the top end of the insert tube the horizontal arm is welded and extends forwardly at a right angle therefrom generally parallel to the ground surface.
The arm is made of steel or any suitable material and is the same width as the insert tube. The horizontal arm has a hollow interior 39 wherein a outward end 41 of the arm is open such that the hook arrangement can be inserted within the arm and held in place by a pin 43. The pin is inserted to a side of the horizontal arm and engages the hook arrangement, which will be described later. The arm extends outwardly from the insert tube far enough so that it can be held by the hook arrangement and is held away from the frame such that proper processing of the piglet can be done by a vet and the like.
The mounting arrangement is coupled to the frame at the sleeve and has a horizontal cross bar 45 which is connected to a rear end 47 of the sleeve. The cross bars connected to the sleeve at approximately the center of the cross bar such that the cross bar extends outwardly from respective sides of the sleeve. The cross bar is an elongate tube which is made of steel or any suitable material and has a pair of flanges 49 each being mounted at a respective end of the cross bar.
The flanges extend downwardly from the cross bar such that a space 51 is located between the flange and the sleeve so that a crate 17 and the like can be inserted in the space between the flange and the sleeve for supporting the frame off the ground surface. The crate can be a fence or any suitable means such that a first side 53 of the crate can engage the sleeve and a second side 55 of the crate can engage the flange. A cross bar is positioned on the sleeve such that a distance from the top end of the sleeve to the cross bar is shorter than that of the distance between the cross bar and the bottom end of the sleeve such that the sleeve engages the entire front side of the crate.
As shown best in Figure 2, 3 and 4 the hook arrangement has a first set 57 of hooks and a second set 59 of hooks which extend outwardly from respective sides of the hook arrangement. The hook arrangement has an elongate tube 61 having a circular cross section and has a insert portion 63 which is elongate and has a square cross section which is arranged to be inserted into the arm and held by the pin. The elongate tube wherein the first and second hooks are located and extends outward from the arm. The first set of hooks on respective sides of the elongate tube are spaced inward from the outer most end of the tube and have an up and down arrangement such that the hooks extend upwardly and outwardly and curve downwardly and outwardly and an open bottom end 67 is formed by the hook.
The second hook located at the outer most end of the tube in front of the first set of hooks extend downwardly and upwardly and outwardly from the respective sides of the tube such that a open top end 69 is produced by the second set of hooks.
As shown in Figure 2 the first and second set of hooks make a generally circular loop 71 on respective sides of the tube wherein the first set of hooks are located behind the second set of hooks on the tube so that the hind legs of the piglet can be inserted into the loop made by the first and second set of hooks and wherein the first set of hooks engages a top side 73 of the hind legs and the second set of hooks engages the bottom or front side 75 of the hind legs. When the piglets hind legs are located within the first and second set of hooks a rear end 77 of the piglet is raised due to the arrangement of the hooks wherein the first and second set of hooks engage a different size of the leg.
Mounted on the front side at the bottom of the sleeve is an abutment 79 which is arranged to hold a replacement hook arrangement 81 which has a larger size set of first and second hooks so that pigs with larger legs can be held on the rack.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as herein above described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without department from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
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1. An apparatus for holding an animal such as a pig comprising;
a frame;
an arm on the frame extending outwardly therefrom;
a hook arrangement on an outermost end of the arm for holding each hind leg of the animal; and a mounting arrangement for stabilising the apparatus such that the animal is suspended off of a ground surface;
wherein the hook arrangement has a first set of hooks for engaging the animals hind leg located on respective horizontal sides of the arm and are arranged such that the first set of hooks loop upwardly and downwardly having an open bottom side;
wherein the hook arrangement has a second set of hooks for engaging the animals hind leg located on respective horizontal sides of the arm in front of the first set of hooks and are arranged such that the second set of hooks loop downwardly and upwardly having an open top side;
wherein each hind leg of the animal is inserted through the hooks such that the first set of hooks hold the hind leg downwards and the second set of hooks hold the hind legs upwards raising a rear end of the animal so that the animal can be processed.
a frame;
an arm on the frame extending outwardly therefrom;
a hook arrangement on an outermost end of the arm for holding each hind leg of the animal; and a mounting arrangement for stabilising the apparatus such that the animal is suspended off of a ground surface;
wherein the hook arrangement has a first set of hooks for engaging the animals hind leg located on respective horizontal sides of the arm and are arranged such that the first set of hooks loop upwardly and downwardly having an open bottom side;
wherein the hook arrangement has a second set of hooks for engaging the animals hind leg located on respective horizontal sides of the arm in front of the first set of hooks and are arranged such that the second set of hooks loop downwardly and upwardly having an open top side;
wherein each hind leg of the animal is inserted through the hooks such that the first set of hooks hold the hind leg downwards and the second set of hooks hold the hind legs upwards raising a rear end of the animal so that the animal can be processed.
2. The apparatus according to Claim 1 wherein the frame has a vertical sleeve of tubular material such that a sleeve insert can be positioned therein and is vertically adjustable such that the arm located at the top end of the sleeve insert can be raised and lowered by positioning the sleeve insert within the sleeve and locking with a pin inserted horizontally through the sleeve into the sleeve insert.
3. The apparatus according to Claim 1 wherein the arm, defining a sleeve, is arranged to receive the hook assembly such that the hook assembly is adjustable within the arm for different sized animals and such that the hook assembly can be changed with a second hook assembly which has larger sized first and second set of hooks for holding larger sized animals.
4. The apparatus according to Claim 1 wherein the mount arrangement has a horizontal arm perpendicular to the frame and has a flange located at respective ends of the arm on an outer side relative to the frame, the arm is arranged such that the flanges are spaced from the frame so that a suitable mounting rail can be inserted between the frame and the flanges such that the rail is engaged by the frame at a front side of the rail and is engaged by the flanges at a rear side of the rail.
5. The apparatus according to Claim 1 wherein an abutment is located on the frame for holding a second hook assembly such that the first hook assembly can be replaced with the second hook assembly such that a person does not have to leave the apparatus.
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| CN109431644A (en) * | 2018-12-03 | 2019-03-08 | 佛山科学技术学院 | A kind of hog frame |
| CN109431643A (en) * | 2018-12-03 | 2019-03-08 | 佛山科学技术学院 | A kind of piglet operation bracket |
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| CN108514463A (en) * | 2018-06-13 | 2018-09-11 | 韩智强 | A kind of piglet castrating fixed frame |
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| CN109431643A (en) * | 2018-12-03 | 2019-03-08 | 佛山科学技术学院 | A kind of piglet operation bracket |
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