Adjustable Poultry Feeder Handle Mount for Elevated Feeding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing poultry feeders and waterers lack adjustable height mechanisms that prevent feed waste, mold, and rodent access while ensuring stable positioning and compatibility with different bird sizes.
Innovation Solution
A support mechanism with a U-shaped sleeve or bracket that attaches to a handle of the feeder or waterer, allowing it to be elevated above the ground, with adjustable height and stable attachment to various surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If feeders and waterers are positioned on the ground, then they are stable and easy to access, but feed waste increases, mold risk increases, and rodents can access the feed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the feeder from ground-level (2D surface) to elevated suspension (3D space), mounting it on vertical structures like fences or posts. This dimensional change prevents contact with ground contaminants while maintaining accessibility through appropriate height selection and stable suspension mechanics
2Object-affected harmful factors
If feeders are elevated high to prevent rodent access, then rodent deterrence improves, but stability decreases and tipping risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
By mounting feeders on vertical structures (fences, posts, trees) rather than horizontal ground surfaces, the system achieves elevation for rodent deterrence while the vertical mounting structure provides inherent stability and prevents tipping
Solution Approach 2:
The feeder is extracted from ground contact and suspended independently on vertical structures, separating the stability function (provided by the vertical structure) from the feeder unit itself, allowing high elevation without compromising stability
3Adaptability or versatility
If feeders are designed with fixed height, then manufacturing is simple, but adaptability to different bird sizes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements adjustable height mechanisms (telescoping legs, movable mounting positions) that allow the feeder to dynamically adapt to different bird sizes and preferences, transforming a static fixed-height design into a flexible multi-height system
Solution Approach 2:
The feeder is designed with universal adaptability features including adjustable heights (9'', 13'', 17''), multiple mounting options on vertical structures, and compatibility with different feeder types, allowing one device to serve multiple bird sizes and applications
Data Source
AI summary
A support mounting mechanism for mounting an apparatus at an elevated height on a surface includes a support sleeve and an apparatus. The support sleeve has a substantially U-shaped profile and a length. The U-shape has a closed rear end and an open front end. The rear end of the U-shape is attachable to the surface. The apparatus has a handle with a length and a cross-sectional shape that seats in the U-shaped sleeve to hold the apparatus at the elevated height. The apparatus has an upper portion positioned above the handle that has a width that is larger than the width of the U-shaped profile such that the upper portion of the apparatus serves as a stop.