ANIMAL HOUSE Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture, in particular, animal farming. SUBSTANCE: animal house has end and longitudinal walls, roof, underground manure storage, illumination windows, as well as admission windows and admission containers positioned above illumination windows. Admission container wall opposite to admission window is extending in parallel with longitudinal wall, and its lower edge protrudes downward relative to admission window. Air channel is positioned adjacent to other side of admission window within animal house. Lantern mounted in roof is provided with illumination and air exit windows. Air channel is extending in parallel with roof for regulating air flow. Illumination and air exit windows are closed or opened simultaneously by remote control system. Outer section of air channel is mounted on pivot joint and is provided with remote control rotation drive. Air channel is extending along the whole length of animal house. Air channel projects from animal housing for distance at least equal to length of stalls. EFFECT: increased efficiency by providing adequate microclimate for year-round tether-free keeping of cows, minimum attending personnel and simplified construction. 6 cl, 4 dwg