Device for separating compacted feed from a bulk feed stock and automatic feeding system using such a device

摘要

The present invention relates to a device for separating compacted feed, such as silage, from a bulk feed stock (11), such as a silo, said device comprising at least one cutting element (5) which can be driven rotatably about an axis of rotation by a drive unit (6) and which is mounted on a moveable frame structure (4) in such a manner that the at least one cutting element (5) can be moved relative to the bulk feed stock (11), wherein the axis of rotation of at least one cutting element (5) is pivotably adjustable relative to the frame structure (4). In this way, an efficient cutting action is enabled, allowing for a simple 10 frame structure (4). There is less need for (re)positioning of the frame structure (4), making the device more flexible. The invention further relates to an automatic feeding system with an autonomously moveable feeding device (14) for feeding animals, said device comprising a feed container (15) for accommodating feed, an automatic loading device (16) for loading feed into the feed container (15), and a feed dispensing device for dispensing feed from the feed container (15), wherein such a device for separating compacted feed from a bulk feed stock (11) is used to provide separated feed (13) for the automatic loading device (16). In this way, an improved automatic feeding system is provided, wherein the autonomously moveable feeding device (14) does not have to separate the feed from the 20 bulk feed stock (11), which would be too energy-consuming.