CPC A01K 5/01 (2013.01) [F16M 11/046 (2013.01); F16M 2200/027 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A animal feeder, comprising:
a guide rail;
a first frame rail substantially parallel to the guide rail;
a second frame rail substantially parallel to the guide rail, wherein the guide rail, the first frame rail, and the second frame rail are laterally planar with respect to one another;
a base plate defining a body having a first planar side, a second planar side and opposing ends, the first planar side opposing the second planar side, the first planar side being connected with at least one or more of the guide rail, the first frame rail or the second frame rail, wherein the body transverses the guide rail, the first frame rail and the second frame rail whereby the base plate is prevented from pivoting about the guide rail;
a feeder bowl coupling connected with the second side of the body of the base plate, wherein the feeder bowl coupling includes a feeder coupling lip extending axially with respect to the guide rail;
a first engagement member extending from the guide rail towards at least one of the first frame rail or the second frame rail, the engagement member being substantially parallel to the body of the base plate; and
a feeder bowl defining an inner holding space and an outer wall, the feeder bowl including a rim and a second engagement member on the outer wall, wherein the rim is engaged by the feeder coupling lip and the second side of the body of the base plate, and the second engagement member cooperates with the first engagement member to form a non-permanent engagement securing the feeder bowl.
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