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Joe Biggerstaff William Ryan Haar Matt Kilker Taylor Miller

“BEEFMASTER II”. Joe Biggerstaff William Ryan Haar Matt Kilker Taylor Miller. CAS Design Group Assignment. Custom Agricultural Solutions (CAS) has been assigned with the task of improving the design of a manually operated cattle chute. . Current Issues Testing and Operation

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Joe Biggerstaff William Ryan Haar Matt Kilker Taylor Miller

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  1. “BEEFMASTER II” Joe Biggerstaff William Ryan Haar Matt Kilker Taylor Miller

  2. CAS Design Group Assignment Custom Agricultural Solutions (CAS) has been assigned with the task of improving the design of a manually operated cattle chute.

  3. Current Issues Testing and Operation Patent and Literature Research Design Criteria Concept Design Cost Analysis Future Plans Overview

  4. One Sided Squeeze Misalignment of Cattle One Sided Control Emergency Exit Reliability Noise Reduction Squeeze Panels Centerline Headgate Centerline Squeeze Mechanism Issues

  5. Unreliable Latch Unable to Open Front Latch by Itself One Sided Control Head Gate Issues

  6. Operator Lifting Force Hanging Rope Noise Reduction Tailgate Issues

  7. Rumbar Floor Metal on Metal Contact Yoke Trailer Dimensions of Chute Miscellaneous Issues

  8. Interviewed Ranchers Across Oklahoma Learned Customers Needs Operated Six Year Old Chute Analyzed Chute Size Testing and Observations

  9. Squeeze Head Catch Tailgate Breast Plate Patents Breast Plate

  10. Head Gate Forces Bovine Size Noise Solid Barriers (Restrict Vision) Optimal Pressure Non-slip Floor Literature Review

  11. Fit In Powder Coater Maintain Saddled Pipe Practice Squeeze From Both Sides Maintain Emergency Exit Reduce Noise Design Criteria

  12. Swing Either Way Swing Backward Rubber Piece Swing Forward Head Gate Design Three Lever Double Latch • Front, Back, and Combo Release • Rubber Faced Stop Surface

  13. Neck Access Panel Increased neck access Solid Wall (Vision Impairment) Both Sides Spring Loaded Latch 9” Clearance Removable Head Gate Design

  14. Movement Safer Lever Position Inward and Forward Movement Proper Squeeze Placement 33’’ Clearance 7’’ Clearance Squeeze Mechanism Design Rotating Linkages Top Squeeze Lever

  15. Top Squeeze Lever Locking Notches Top Squeeze Release Locking Pin Squeeze Mechanism Design Top Squeeze • Self-Locking • Easy Release • Scissor Linkage

  16. Cross-Over Cables Bottom Squeeze Release Bottom Squeeze Lever Squeeze Mechanism Design Bottom Squeeze • Proven Parts • Fold Down Lever • Self Latching

  17. FEA Analysis of Critical Parts Stress Deflection Max Stress Squeeze Mechanism Design

  18. Ease of Operation Multiple Tailgate Designs Simple Attachment Tailgate Design

  19. Cross-Over Cables Open/Close Handle Parallel Linkage Break Over Linkage Tailgate Design Scissor Gate • Gravity Powered • Self-Locking • Proven Parts

  20. Slider Wheel & Track Guillotine Track Slider Handle Tailgate Design Guillotine/Slider • Quickly Change Modes • Multiple Applications • User Friendly

  21. Noise Reduction No Slip Floor Easy Manufacturing Rumbar Cross Member Floor Design

  22. Proposed Design

  23. Cost Analysis

  24. Future Plans • Complete Manufacturing Documentation • Produce Concept • Test Concept • Modifications • Present Final Design

  25. Thank You • Greg Overton, General Manager • Pat Carhart, Sales Manager • Don Lake, Applications Engineer • Dr. Paul Weckler, Assistant Professor • Dr. Glenn Brown, Professor • Rolling R3 Ranch

  26. Questions?

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