LIQUID AND SEMI-LIQUID MANURE REMOVAL APPARATUS Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: agricultural engineering. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has conveying tools mounted in longitudinal and transverse manure channels. Channel walls are formed of alternately arranged longitudinal strips of antifriction material and concrete. Manure channels have triangular section and are covered from the top with grids. Conveying tool is made in the form of flexible cylindrical screw. Screw drive is positioned at product discharge side. Strips of antifriction material are positioned near manure channels along lines of contacting with conveying tool. Drive shaft is passed through spray deflecting shield. EFFECT: reduced metal usage, simplified construction and reduced power consumption. 2 dwg