Feeding apparatus for supplying feed to a trough and a method of monitoring the functioning of such a feeding apparatus

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PATENT NO 9723815
APP PUB NO 20150181838A1
SERIAL NO

14421415

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A feeding apparatus is provided for supplying feed to a trough. The feeding apparatus includes a plurality of feed dispensers having respective outlets. The feeding apparatus further includes a slide, the slide being positioned below the outlets to receive feed falling from the outlets and guide the feed towards the trough. The slide includes a plurality of impact detectors located below the respective outlets to detect impact of feed on the slide.

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  • LELY PATENT N.V.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Epema, David Maassluis, NL 1 12

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