DE29615811U1 - Device for treating large animals - Google Patents

Description

Clauss Maschinenbau + Hahd&s GnlbH*& Co.

73312 Geislingen-Türkheim

-1 device
for the treatment of large animals

According to the preamble of claim 1, the innovation relates to a device for treating large animals, in particular the claws, in a tilted position of this device.

Such devices have been known for many years as so-called skid tipping stands, which are rolled over the skids by driving forwards or backwards using an attached push or drawbar or a simple front loader swing arm through a force-locking connection with a tractor. The disadvantage is that this type of tipping requires a lot of distance and tends to slip on loose ground.

Another well-known design is connected to the 3-point hydraulics of a tractor and tilted using a hydraulic cylinder that is mounted between the headstock and the holding and treatment area.

The disadvantage here is that the installation is time-consuming and complicated. In addition, this design requires complex, expensive technology. This includes a mounting bracket with bearing units, hydraulic cylinders and return springs.
The aim of this innovation is therefore to improve devices of the type mentioned at the outset in such a way that the advantages of a hydraulically operated design are retained while at the same time using a simple yet functional technology with which all functions such as transport, lifting, tipping, lowering and re-erecting can be carried out.

This is achieved by the two middle frame parts being attached to the

Holding and treatment surfaces, which are necessary anyway, preferably each have a console to which a coupling hook and a locking tab are attached in accordance with the "Eurostandard" of a front loader quick-change frame with hydraulic device operation. By including a tractor and coupling the device according to the invention to this front loader frame, economical use is ensured, especially since these front loaders are increasingly being used in agriculture.
The drawings show an example of an implementation with the essential parts for the innovation. It shows:

Fig. 1 is a side view of the device as a schematic representation in vertical
Position with indicated front loader swing of a tractor.
Fig. 2 is a side view of the device of Fig. 1 in working position and
Fig. 3 a top view without indicated front loader.
The device shown for treating animals, in particular their claws, consists of a holding and treatment surface (1), the structure of which is known per se and is therefore only shown in a simplified manner.

The holding and treatment area (1) comprises an essentially square frame (2), (2'), (2"). The frame accommodates a support (not shown) made of rubber mats and webbing, to which the animal to be treated is tied or strapped using HiMe belts and chains. For this purpose, a winch arrangement (4) is attached to the upper boom (3), while movable and swiveling foot holding devices (5) are arranged at the foot end of the frame.

An adjustable guide bar (6) with crossbars (7) is used to drive in and position the animal.

The holding and treatment surface (1) is connected via the two middle frame parts (8) and (8') preferably to a bracket (9) on the top of which there is a hook

connection (10) and a locking tab (11) are attached, the distances (a), (b) and (bl) and the design of which correspond to the 'Eurostandard' for tractor front loaders with quick-change frames and hydraulic device operation.

In use, this device is connected to the quick-change frame (18) of the front loader via the hook connections (10) and the locking tabs (11).

In the position of the device shown in Fig. 1, the animal to be treated is guided sideways to the holding and treatment area (1) and strapped in there using the belts and chains with the aid of the winch arrangement (4). The device with the animal is then lifted off the ground using the lifting and tilting device (12) on the front loader and then brought into a horizontal position as shown in Fig. 2.
In this working position, or even before, the feet are strapped to the previously swiveled-in foot restraints (5). The animal is then treated and in particular the hooves are trimmed. After treatment, the feet are released and the animal is placed back on its feet and unbuckled using a process that prevents it from tipping over.

The working height of the treatment surface and the stabilization of the device in a horizontal position are provided by the support foot (13), which can also be telescopically adjustable. The support foot can also have an arched shape so that a rolling effect occurs when tilting (13 a).

A spur (14), which serves for space-saving, safe parking after separation from the front loader, is attached in such a way that a safe stand in a slightly inclined position as well as coupling and uncoupling is possible.

Further advantageous embodiments can be found in the subclaims.

-A- List of reference numbers

1 holding and treatment area 2, 2',2" frame

3 Upper boom

4 Winch arrangement

5 Footrest

6 guide bars

7 crossbars

8.8' middle frame parts

9 consoles

10 Hook connection

11 Locking tab

12 Tilting device

13 Support foot

13 a Support foot

14 Spur

15 Upper console parts

16 Strut

17 Console traverse

18 quick change frames

Claims (7)

Clauss Maschinet&ai*1+ Haddeis Gi$tiL& Co Protection claims 1. Device for treating large animals, in particular the claws, with a holding and treatment surface to which the animal to be treated can be fixed by means of belts and chains and then tilted into a horizontal position, characterized in that two brackets (9) are attached at a distance from one another to two frame parts (8) and (8') of the side of the holding and treatment surface (1) facing away from the animal, which brackets have hook connections (10) and locking tabs (11) corresponding to the "Eurostandard" of the front loader quick-change frame with hydraulic tool actuation. 2. Device according to claim (1) , characterized in that the bracket (9) consists of one piece and extends at least over the length (b). 3. Device according to claim 1 and 2 , characterized in that the angle (α) between upper console parts (15) and frame parts (8), (8') is in the range of 50° to 140°. 4. Device according to claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that in the region of the lower half of the holding and treatment surface (1) perpendicular to this, at least one rigid support foot (13) is attached and supported by a strut (16), whereby in conjunction with the console cross member (17) a closed frame is formed. -6- 5. Device according to claim 4 , characterized in that at least one support leg (13) is telescopically adjustable 6. Device according to one or more of claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that at least one support foot (13) has a downwardly pointing spur (14). 7. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that two support feet (13 a) are attached flush at the bottom of the side of the frame (2') and (2") facing away from the animal and rest on the ground in the vertical position of the device, are designed as a curved bend and, in their vertical distance from the holding and treatment surface (1), provide the working height of the device in the horizontal state.