Feed trough
First Claim
1. A fodder feed trough comprising:
- a support frame having longitudinal members oriented in a longitudinal direction of the trough and transverse members oriented in a transverse direction of the trough;
a bin supported by and within the support frame;
a one-piece platform removably suspended beneath the bin, the platform having a sectioned configuration that defines a plurality of recesses delineated by transverse and longitudinal raised portions, the transverse and longitudinal raised portions defining features at which the platform can be separated into multiple smaller platforms for installation on a smaller feed trough; and
means for detachably supporting the platform from at least one of the support frame and bin.
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Abstract
A hay feed trough whose construction and materials render the trough more resistant to weather, as well as provides improved retention of fodder to reduce waste. The feed trough includes a support frame having longitudinal members oriented in a longitudinal direction of the trough and transverse members oriented in a transverse direction of the trough, a bin supported by and within the support frame and adapted for containing hay or other fodder material, and a one-piece platform that is removably supported beneath the bin with means for detachably supporting the platform from at least one of the support frame and bin. The platform is preferably molded from a weather-resistant polymeric material, and is formed to have a sectioned configuration that provides features for supporting the platform, promoting hay retention on the platform, and separating the platform into multiple smaller platforms.
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20 Claims
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1. A fodder feed trough comprising:
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a support frame having longitudinal members oriented in a longitudinal direction of the trough and transverse members oriented in a transverse direction of the trough;
a bin supported by and within the support frame;
a one-piece platform removably suspended beneath the bin, the platform having a sectioned configuration that defines a plurality of recesses delineated by transverse and longitudinal raised portions, the transverse and longitudinal raised portions defining features at which the platform can be separated into multiple smaller platforms for installation on a smaller feed trough; and
means for detachably supporting the platform from at least one of the support frame and bin. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for providing a fodder feet trough, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a support frame having longitudinal members oriented in a longitudinal direction of the trough and transverse members oriented in a transverse direction of the trough;
supporting a bin by and within the support frame; and
removably suspending a one-piece platform beneath the bin by detachably supporting the platform from at least one of the support frame and bin, the platform having a sectioned configuration that defines a plurality of recesses delineated by transverse and longitudinal raised portions, the transverse and longitudinal raised portions defining features at which the platform can be separated into multiple smaller platforms for installation on a smaller feed trough. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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