초록 ▼

A livestock waterer for use in frigid climates includes a lid which floats on the surface of the water in each basin of the waterer. The lid is hollow with a convex upper surface and with baffle walls depending from the underside of the lid. The baffle walls interrupt wave action on the surface of t

A livestock waterer for use in frigid climates includes a lid which floats on the surface of the water in each basin of the waterer. The lid is hollow with a convex upper surface and with baffle walls depending from the underside of the lid. The baffle walls interrupt wave action on the surface of the water created by depression of the lid into the water when an animal presses down on the lid to gain access to the water. The floor of each basin is provided with an integrally formed mounting post to support a heater within the basin. The baffles walls prevent exhaustion of water within the basin thereby preserving submersion of the heater at all times.

대표청구항 ▼

Having thus described the invention, I claim: 1. Apparatus for watering animals, the invention comprisinga housing supported upon a ground surface,the housing comprising at least one basin for receiving water,the housing supporting the at least one basin elevated above the ground surface,the at leas

Having thus described the invention, I claim: 1. Apparatus for watering animals, the invention comprisinga housing supported upon a ground surface,the housing comprising at least one basin for receiving water,the housing supporting the at least one basin elevated above the ground surface,the at least one basin having a top opening through which an animal may access water within the at least one basin,a buoyant lid supported by water within the at least one basin,the lid generally conforming to the top opening of the at least one basin,the lid comprising at least one wall element depending from an underside thereof,at least a first guide member mounted to the housing and disposed generally vertically,the guide member extending into the at least one basin,the lid slidable along the guide member,whereby the lid may be forced downwardly by an animal seeking water in the at least one basin.