Gate for cattle handling systems
AssigneeDeLaval Holding AB
InventorMartin Sjölund
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Abstract
A gate for use in cattle handling systems, where animals pass between different areas separated by fences and passage from one area to another takes place through the gate. The gate is spring biased to occupy a closed position, in which it is lockable by at least one catch member being releasable in response to the approach of an animal identified as allowable for passage. The catch member is arranged to provide free passage at all times through the gate in one opening direction and to be actuatable for releasing the gate for opening in the opposite opening direction.
Claims15
A gate for use in cattle handling systems, where animals pass between different areas separated by fences and passage from one area to another takes place through said gate, which is spring biased to occupy a closed position, in which it is lockable by at least one catch member being releasable in response to approach of an animal identified as allowable for passage, wherein that the catch member is arranged to provide free passage at all times through the gate in one opening direction and to be actuatable for releasing the gate for opening in the opposite opening direction.
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