EP3386294A1 - Wagon de dispersion de paille ou de nourriture alimenté par batterie, en particulier pour une utilisation dans des fermes d'animaux à fourrure - Google Patents

Wagon de dispersion de paille ou de nourriture alimenté par batterie, en particulier pour une utilisation dans des fermes d'animaux à fourrure

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EP3386294A1
EP3386294A1 EP16859113.9A EP16859113A EP3386294A1 EP 3386294 A1 EP3386294 A1 EP 3386294A1 EP 16859113 A EP16859113 A EP 16859113A EP 3386294 A1 EP3386294 A1 EP 3386294A1
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truck
feed
battery
bedding
power pack
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Klaus Strøm KRISTENSEN
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Ksk Finans Aps
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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
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/015—Floor coverings, e.g. bedding-down sheets ; Stable floors
    • 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
    • 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
    • A01K5/02—Automatic devices
    • 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
    • A01K5/02—Automatic devices
    • A01K5/0216—Automatic devices for the distribution of liquid fodder
    • 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
    • A01K5/02—Automatic devices
    • A01K5/0266—Automatic devices with stable trolleys, e.g. suspended

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  • the present invention concerns a battery-powered feed or bedding distributing truck, in particular for use on fur farms, and specifically of the kind indicated in the preamble of claim 1.
  • the prior art trucks of the mentioned type are usually equipped with a set of permanent, rechargeable batteries for electric propulsion of the truck.
  • the other power-demanding functions of the truck such as feed pump, feed mixer, bedding dispensing apparatus etc. are driven hydraulically by means of a hydraulic pump connected to a diesel engine incorporated in the truck.
  • Modern fur farms, in particular mink farms, are often constructed as steel halls with closed sides. Steel halls of this type are therefore less ventilated that the previously used open mink farms where the stable wings were completely open.
  • the closed steel halls give rise to a serious air pollution problem when feed or bedding trucks with engine driven functions are used, such as is common today.
  • the engine driven functions may e.g. be feed pumps, feed mixer screws, bedding dispensing units and sweeping units, and the engines used for the purpose are mainly diesel engines. These engines cause emission of harmful exhaust gases polluting the air in the stable.
  • the hair waste consists of ultra-fine hairs that have the unfortunate tendency of settling in the air and fuel filters of the engines, resulting in clogging thereof. The result is that the engines more often than what is normal are to be serviced, i.e. have the filters cleaned or replaced.
  • the solution to the problem is achieved by adapting the feed or bedding distributing truck as indicated in the characterising part of claim 1.
  • the invention is peculiar in that in addition to the permanent set of propulsion batteries the feed or bedding distributing truck is equipped with a replaceable high capacity battery of a rechargeable type. Furthermore, in that the various mechanical functions of the truck are driven electrically by means of this battery via one or more electric motors either coupled directly to the respective mechanical functions of the truck or are operating indirectly via a hydraulic system. The pump function in the hydraulic system is then driven by an electric motor.
  • the hydraulic system is purposefully adapted as indicated in claim 2.
  • the hydraulic system includes: a hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor supplied with electric current from the power pack, one or more hydraulic solenoid valves with short response time, a hydraulic motor driving the feed pump of the feed truck and which can be activated and deactivated by means of the hydraulic solenoid valves, and an oil tank for hydraulic oil.
  • the system includes a bypass connection inserted between the hydraulic pump and the oil tank for direct pressure relief of the hydraulic pump in periods of time where the hydraulic motor of the feed pump is deactivated, i.e. in periods of time where no feed is discharged.
  • the hydraulic pump runs continuously as long as the truck is operating.
  • the solenoid valves enable controlling the feed pump motor in such a way that the feed is pumped out in precisely measured portions.
  • the pumping occurs in short intervals during the passage of the feed truck of the mink cages set up in the mink farm.
  • the feed hose is constantly open during the feeding process; it is only the feed pump that determines the amount of feed given off at each pumping interval.
  • the short reaction time of the solenoid valves provides the pumping system with an extremely rapid response, which is a condition for achieving the intended precision in the dosage of feed.
  • An exact feed apportioning to the individual cages is decisive for the economy of mink farming and for the welfare of the animals.
  • the solenoid valves and the bypass connection of the hydraulic system ensure circulation to tank. In that way it is avoided that the hydraulic pump consumes power for unnecessary idle running under counterpressure.
  • the principle of the hydraulic system thereby contributes to the most efficient use of the available ampere-hours in the power pack, i.e. the operating time of a power pack is extended as much as possible.
  • the replaceable high capacity battery is encapsulated as a separate unit constituting a compact power pack, and this power pack is expediently mounted easily accessible, preferably externally of the truck, for example at the front or rear end of the truck.
  • this power pack is expediently mounted easily accessible, preferably externally of the truck, for example at the front or rear end of the truck.
  • the truck is provided with a carrier frame by which the replaceable power pack can be suspended.
  • the power pack is retained in the carrier frame by means of one or more quick-acting fasteners of a type that may be operated manually without use of tools.
  • Other fixing and securing methods for the power pack are of course possible as well.
  • At least one battery charging station and at least one extra power pack are associated with each feed or bedding distributing truck.
  • a wheeled transport auxiliary appliance provided with a hydraulic or mechanical lifting device that enables unencumbered handling and transport of the power pack back and forth between the truck and the battery charging station.
  • the auxiliary transport tool enables rapid and easy exchange of the battery.
  • the battery charging station and the extra power pack will enable setting the battery to recharge while the feed or bedding distributing truck is still operating with the other recently charged power pack. In this way, the work with feeding and bedding can continue independently of the time it takes to recharge the power pack.
  • the truck is equipped with an electric coupling device that enables performing connection of the power pack to the electric propulsion system.
  • the power pack achieves a supplementing function as backup for the propulsion battery in cases where the latter is discharged or almost discharged. In such extreme situations the feeding and bedding work can be performed without unnecessary interruptions for recharging the propulsion batteries.
  • the feed or bedding distributing truck For very demanding tasks, e.g. with feeding or bedding work on very large mink or fur farms, according to the invention it can be an advantage to equip the feed or bedding distributing truck with a trailer coupled to the rear of the truck. Up to several power packs can be carried on the trailer, and via a flexible electric cable the former can be connected with the electric drive system of the truck. The truck can thereby attain an almost unlimited range, both with regard to driving distance and with regard to operating capacity.
  • a somehow corresponding property can be achieved by a feed or bedding distributing truck of the hybrid type indicated in claim 10.
  • the hybrid drive system of the truck includes, besides the permanent, rechargeable propulsion batteries and the replaceable power pack, a relatively small combustion engine driving an electric generator.
  • the engine can be a petrol, diesel or gas engine.
  • the power pack and/or rechargeable propulsion batteries of the truck can by means of the engine-driven generator be recharged in a way known per se simultaneously with operating the truck. The result is that the range of the truck becomes unlimited, both with regard to driving distance and with regard to operating capacity.
  • Fig. 1 shows an electrified feed truck in a first embodiment according to the invention, shown schematically in a side view;
  • Fig. 2 shows the same feed truck from the front
  • Fig. 3 shows a power pack carrier frame belonging to the feed truck, in a separate perspective view
  • Fig. 4 shows the power pack obliquely in a perspective view from the side
  • Fig. 5 shows an auxiliary tool for manual handling of the power pack at battery exchange in a schematic side view
  • Fig. 6 shows an electrified feed truck in a second embodiment where a number of power packs are carried in a trailer coupled to the feed truck, in a side view.
  • the feed truck essentially comprises a chassis 1, a set of front wheels 2 and a set of rear wheels 3, a feed hopper 4, a driver position 5 with seat 6 and steering wheel 7, a flexible feed dosing hose 8, and a front-mounted carrier frame 9 for a power pack 10.
  • the feed truck is articulated in that the chassis is two-part with a front end la and a rear end lb.
  • the two chassis parts are connected in a common pivot joint 11 located about at the middle of the chassis.
  • the feed hopper 4 is mounted at the rear chassis part lb, and the driver's seat 6 is located on the front chassis part la.
  • An inclined stand 12 is provided immediately in front of the seat 6, serving as dashboard and as support for the wheel 7.
  • the chassis 1 is made of plate welded into a box-shape. In this way, inside the chassis appear a front and a rear cavity in which the feed pump, hydraulic system, hydraulic pump with associated electric motor, propulsion battery and other technical components of the feed truck are provided. The components in question are not shown on the drawing.
  • the carrier frame 9 for the power pack 10 is mounted at the front of the chassis 1.
  • the carrier frame 9 is constituted by a rectangular sectional steel frame 13 provided with a bottom piece 14 at each side, and where at the two side members 15 of the frame at each side of the frame there is provided a pivotable retainer member 16.
  • the two retainer members can be opened laterally (not shown) whereby the power pack 10 can be inserted into or removed from the carrier frame 9. In the closed condition (as shown on the drawing) the retainer members grip around the power pack, whereby the power pack is retained.
  • the retainer members 16 are provided with not shown locking mechanisms that secure the closed position of the retainer members.
  • a power pack 10 of the type mentioned here is usually composed of a number of individual batteries in order to achieve the required electric voltage and capacity.
  • the individual batteries are encapsulated in a closed housing 17 of plate metal.
  • the housing 17 is designed as a flat box that fits into the carrier frame 9.
  • a coupling device 18 At the top of the housing 17 there is provided a coupling device 18 where electrical connection to the feed truck itself is provided by means of a not shown cable.
  • the propulsion system of the feed truck includes a wheel motor mounted internally of the rear chassis part lb.
  • the wheel motor is supplied with electricity from a set of permanently mounted lead-acid batteries provided in the front or the rear chassis part la or lb.
  • the batteries provide the truck with a total driving time of 8 - 10 hours, which in most cases is quite sufficient for the task to be performed by the truck.
  • the truck is provided with a hydraulic system, the hydraulic pump of which is driven by an electric motor supplied with electric current from the power pack.
  • the hydraulic pump runs continuously as long as the truck is operating.
  • the hydraulic system comprises a hydraulic motor driving the feed pump of the truck.
  • the hydraulic system includes one or more solenoid valves by which the hydraulic feed pump motor can be activated and deactivated.
  • the solenoid valves enable controlling the feed pump motor in such a way that the feed is pumped out in precisely measured portions.
  • the pumping occurs in short intervals during the passage of the feed truck of the mink cages set up in rows on the mink farm.
  • the feed hose 8 is constantly open during the feeding process; it is only the feed pump that determines the amount of feed given off at each pumping interval via the feed hose.
  • the short reaction time of the solenoid valves provides the pumping system with an extremely rapid response, which is a condition for achieving the intended precision in the feed dosage.
  • An exact feed apportioning to the individual cages is decisive for the economy of mink farming and for the welfare of the animals.
  • the solenoid valves of the hydraulic system together with a bypass connection ensure circulation from hydraulic pump to tank. In this way it is avoided that the hydraulic pump consumes power for unnecessary idle running under counterpressure.
  • the principle of the hydraulic system contributes to the most efficient use of the available ampere-hours of the power pack 10 so that the operating time of each power pack is extended as much as possible.
  • the auxiliary tool 20 shown in Fig. 5 is used when the power pack 10 is to be exchanged.
  • the tool is essentially comprised of a sectional steel frame 21 having a horizontal base frame 22 with a vertical column 23 mounted thereon.
  • a fork member 24 is arranged vertically slidable on the column.
  • the fork member 24 can be moved up and down by means of a manually operated grip 25.
  • the tool with the fork member 24 is moved in under the power pack 10 which is then lifted off the carrier frame 9 by means of the grip 25.
  • the power pack can now be moved up to the charging station and placed therein.
  • Fig. 6 shows the electrified feed truck in a second embodiment where a number of power pack batteries 10 are carried in a trailer 30, which is coupled to the rear of the feed truck.
  • the drawing is immediately intelligible and will therefore not be explained in detail here.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un camion de distribution de litière ou de nourriture alimenté par batterie, en particulier pour une utilisation dans des fermes d'animaux à fourrure, spécifiquement du type où le camion comprend un ensemble de batteries rechargeables permanentes pour la propulsion électrique du camion, et des fonctions opérationnelles, telles qu'une pompe de nourriture, un mélangeur de nourriture, un appareil de distribution de litière, etc., qui peuvent être entraînées hydrauliquement au moyen d'une pompe hydraulique. La présente invention est caractérisée en ce que, en plus de l'ensemble permanent de batteries de propulsion, le camion de distribution de litière ou de nourriture comprend une batterie de grande capacité remplaçable (10) de type rechargeable, et en ce que les diverses fonctions opérationnelles du camion sont entraînées électriquement au moyen de cette batterie par l'intermédiaire d'un ou plusieurs moteurs électriques qui sont couplés directement aux fonctions opérationnelles respectives ou fonctionnent indirectement par l'intermédiaire d'un système hydraulique, dont la pompe hydraulique est entraînée par un moteur électrique.
EP16859113.9A 2015-10-30 2016-10-28 Wagon de dispersion de paille ou de nourriture alimenté par batterie, en particulier pour une utilisation dans des fermes d'animaux à fourrure Withdrawn EP3386294A4 (fr)

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