Hydraulic operated squeeze chute
A remote operating squeeze chute includes a frame having one or more gates and side members configured to move in a manner to allow animals to enter into and out of the frame. The side members help secure or squeeze the animals when within the frame. A control unit is included to allow an operator to regulate the functions of the chute. A power collection system and air collection system are included. The power collection system permits power to be collected and stored remotely for operation of the chute in rural areas.
1 . A squeeze chute for an animal, comprising:
a frame having a front opening and a rear opening;
a rear gate covering the rear opening and a front gate covering the front opening;
a plurality of side members coupled to the frame, wherein the plurality of side members is configured to selectively translate relative to one another so as to restrict a volume within the frame, wherein the plurality of side members comprises a first side member and a second side member, further wherein the first side member includes a first plurality of belting members configured to conform to a first side of the animal, and further wherein the second side member includes a second plurality of belting members configured to conform to a second side of the animal;
an electrical collection system configured to capture or collect and store electrical power;
an air collection system configured to receive power from the electrical collection system, the air collection system configured to pressurize a volume of air and selectively release the pressurized volume of air; and
a control unit configured to regulate operation of the rear gate and front gate, the control unit in communication with the electrical collection system and the air collection system, the rear gate and the front gate operable via compressed air.
2 . The chute of claim 1 , wherein the electrical collection system includes a solar panel.
3 . The chute of claim 1 , wherein the air collection system includes an accumulator to hold pressurized air.
4 . The chute of claim 3 , further comprising one or more solenoids configured to actuate the front gate and the rear gate.
5 . The chute of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is further configured to regulate the plurality of side members to apply a v-squeeze on the animal.
6 . The chute of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is further configured to regulate the plurality of side members to apply a parallel squeeze on the animal.
7 . The chute of claim 1 , wherein the first and second plurality of belting members are free of hard metal or aluminum material.
8 . The chute of claim 1 , wherein the first and second plurality of belting members comprises a flexible center strap connecting a top portion of each belting member to the respective side member.
9 . The chute of claim 1 , wherein the control unit includes a wireless controller.
10 . The chute of claim 1 , wherein the electrical collection system comprises a 12-volt power system.
11 . The chute of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is further configured to selectively rotate the frame in a first direction and a second direction.
12 . A squeeze chute for an animal, comprising:
a frame having a front opening and a rear opening;
a rear gate covering the rear opening and a front gate covering the front opening;
a first side member and a second side member coupled to the frame, wherein the first and second side members are configured to selectively translate relative to one another so as to restrict a volume within the frame, further wherein the first side member includes a first plurality of belting members configured to conform to a first side of the animal, and further wherein the second side member includes a second plurality of belting members configured to conform to a second side of the animal;
an electrical collection system configured to capture or collect and store electrical power;
an air collection system configured to receive power from the electrical collection system, the air collection system configured to pressurize a volume of air and selectively release the pressurized volume of air; and
a control unit configured to regulate operation of the rear gate and front gate, the control unit in communication with the electrical collection system and the air collection system, the rear gate and the front gate operable via compressed air, wherein the control unit is further configured to selectively rotate the frame in a first direction and a second direction, further wherein the first side member is substantially parallel to a surface supporting the frame when the frame is rotated in the first direction, and further wherein the second side member is substantially parallel to the surface supporting the frame when the frame is rotated in the second direction.
13 . The chute of claim 12 , wherein the electrical collection system includes a solar panel.
14 . The chute of claim 12 , further comprising one or more solenoids configured to actuate the front gate and the rear gate, wherein the air collection system includes an accumulator to hold pressurized air.
15 . The chute of claim 12 , wherein the control unit is further configured to regulate the first and second side members to apply a v-squeeze on the animal.
16 . The chute of claim 12 , wherein the control unit is further configured to regulate the first and second side members to apply a parallel squeeze on the animal.
17 . The chute of claim 12 , wherein the first and second plurality of belting members are free of hard metal or aluminum material.
18 . The chute of claim 12 , wherein the first and second plurality of belting members comprises a flexible center strap connecting a top portion of each belting member to the respective side member.
19 . The chute of claim 12 , wherein the control unit includes a wireless controller.
20 . The chute of claim 12 , wherein the electrical collection system comprises a 12-volt power system.