Beef cattle feeding device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of livestock breeding, and discloses a beef cattle feeding device which comprises a discharging mechanism, a feeding device and a feed uniformizing mechanism. Inlets of the discharging pipes are communicated with the forage storage box, the discharging pipes extend in the gravity direction, outlets of the multiple discharging pipes are all located over the bearing plate and are sequentially arranged at intervals in the extending direction of the bearing plate, and at least one set of spiral discharging blades are arranged in each discharging pipe; the output end of the horizontal movement driving mechanism is connected with a material pushing plate, and the material pushing plate extends in the extending direction of the bearing plate, abuts against the top of the bearing plate and is used for pushing forage to the discharging side of the bearing plate; the feeding trough extends in the extending direction of the bearing plate and is used for bearing forage pushed down by the pushing plate on the bearing plate. The device is used for solving the problem that the feed needs to be spread manually after the feed is put into a related device, the overall efficiency of beef cattle feeding is improved, and the labor cost of beef cattle breeding is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry technology, and in particular to a beef cattle feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the beef cattle farming market is showing extremely promising prospects. As residents' living standards improve and consumption patterns rapidly upgrade, the concept of healthy eating is gaining popularity, making high-protein, low-fat beef cattle increasingly appealing to consumers, leading to a steady increase in market demand. Under this wave of development, the old, extensive, traditional feeding methods are no longer sufficient to keep up with the fast pace of modern farming. Market demand is driving change, and various advanced beef cattle feeding devices are emerging, injecting new vitality into the industry's upgrading and opening a new chapter in efficient farming.

[0003] However, while current commercially available devices can complete the basic step of feeding the cattle into the trough, there are still shortcomings. To make it easier for cattle to eat, manual intervention is still required to spread the feed piled up in the trough. This entire process is not only labor-intensive but also cumbersome, slowing down the overall feeding efficiency and indirectly increasing the labor costs of beef cattle farming. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a beef cattle feeding and breeding device, which solves the problem that the feed still needs to be spread out manually after the relevant device has finished feeding, thereby improving the overall efficiency of beef cattle feeding and reducing the labor cost of beef cattle breeding.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A beef cattle feeding device includes: a feeding mechanism, a feeding device, and a feeding distribution mechanism;

[0007] The feeding mechanism includes a hay storage box, multiple feeding pipes, multiple sets of spiral feeding blades, a drive source, and a receiving plate. The inlet of the feeding pipe is connected to the hay storage box, and the feeding pipe extends along the direction of gravity. The outlets of the multiple feeding pipes are all located directly above the receiving plate and are arranged sequentially at intervals along the extension direction of the receiving plate. Each feeding pipe is equipped with at least one set of spiral feeding blades. Each set of spiral feeding blades is connected to the output of the drive source. The receiving plate is used to receive the hay discharged from the feeding pipe.

[0008] The material distribution mechanism includes a pusher plate and a horizontal movement drive mechanism. The output end of the horizontal movement drive mechanism is connected to the pusher plate. The pusher plate extends along the extension direction of the receiving plate and abuts against the top of the receiving plate, and is used to push the straw towards the feeding side of the receiving plate.

[0009] The feeding device is equipped with a feeding trough that extends along the extension direction of the receiving plate. The feeding trough is located directly below the feeding side of the receiving plate and is used to receive the grass that is pushed off the receiving plate by the pusher plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the feeding device has sliding grooves on both sides along the extension direction of the feeding trough, and a cleaning plate is installed inside the feeding trough. The periphery of the cleaning plate abuts against the inner wall of the feeding trough. The cleaning plate is also provided with a sliding member corresponding to the sliding groove, and the sliding member is slidably connected to the sliding groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the feeding device also includes a water trough that extends along the extension direction of the feeding trough, with the side of the feeding trough away from the receiving plate connected to the water trough.

[0012] Furthermore, a lifting assembly is provided below the feeding device. The lifting assembly includes multiple vertical lifting rods, and the output end of the vertical lifting rods is connected to the feeding device via a transmission.

[0013] Furthermore, the unloading mechanism is connected to an electrical control box, and the drive source, horizontal movement drive mechanism, and vertical lifting rod are all electrically connected to the electrical control box.

[0014] Furthermore, an elastic layer is connected to the bottom of the pusher plate, and the elastic layer abuts against the material-bearing surface of the receiving plate.

[0015] Furthermore, a cleaning brush is connected to the periphery of the cleaning plate, and the cleaning brush contacts the inner wall of the feeding trough.

[0016] Furthermore, the cleaning board is also connected to a force-bearing handle.

[0017] Furthermore, the hay storage box has at least one side with an inclined flow surface, which is used to guide the hay to the inlet end of the feed pipe.

[0018] Furthermore, the drive source includes multiple independent unit power sources, and the multiple unit power sources are connected to multiple sets of spiral feeding blades in a one-to-one driving manner.

[0019] The hay storage box has several transparent sides.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] The feeding mechanism, using multiple feeding pipes with spiral feeding blades, discharges feed from the forage storage bin onto the receiving plate. The feeding evenly distributing mechanism, driven by a horizontal movement drive, pushes the feed on the receiving plate towards its discharging side. The feeding trough, located directly below the discharging side of the receiving plate, catches the pushed-down feed. This design eliminates the previous reliance on manual spreading after feed distribution, relying on a mechanical structure to complete the continuous process from feeding to even distribution. This saves manpower and avoids the extra time spent on manual operation, thereby improving the overall efficiency of beef cattle feeding and reducing labor costs in beef cattle farming. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one side of a beef cattle feeding device according to this application;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a beef cattle feeding device according to this application;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of a beef cattle feeding device according to this application.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Feeding mechanism; 11. Feed storage box; 111. Drainage surface; 12. Feeding pipe; 13. Spiral feeding blades; 14. Drive source; 15. Receiving plate; 2. Feeding device; 21. Feeding trough; 211. Slide chute; 212. Cleaning plate; 2121. Sliding component; 2122. Force handle; 22. Drinking trough; 23. Lifting assembly; 231. Vertical lifting rod; 3. Material distribution mechanism; 31. Pushing plate; 32. Horizontal movement drive mechanism; 4. Electrical control box. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0028] It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is described as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the specification of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] See Figures 1-3 This application discloses a beef cattle feeding device, comprising: a feeding mechanism 1, a feeding device 2, and a feeding distribution mechanism 3;

[0031] The feeding mechanism 1 includes a hay storage box 11, multiple feeding pipes 12, multiple sets of spiral feeding blades 13, a drive source 14, and a receiving plate 15. The inlet of the feeding pipe 12 is connected to the hay storage box 11. The feeding pipe 12 extends along the direction of gravity. The outlets of the multiple feeding pipes 12 are all located directly above the receiving plate 15 and are arranged sequentially at intervals along the extension direction of the receiving plate 15. Each feeding pipe 12 is equipped with at least one set of spiral feeding blades 13. Each set of spiral feeding blades 13 is connected to the output of the drive source 14. The receiving plate 15 is used to receive the hay discharged from the feeding pipe 12.

[0032] The material distribution mechanism 3 includes a pusher plate 31 and a horizontal movement drive mechanism 32. The output end of the horizontal movement drive mechanism 32 is connected to the pusher plate 31. The pusher plate 31 extends along the extension direction of the receiving plate 15 and abuts against the top of the receiving plate 15, and is used to push the straw towards the feeding side of the receiving plate 15.

[0033] The feeding device 2 is provided with a feeding trough 21, which extends along the extension direction of the receiving plate 15. The feeding trough 21 is located directly below the feeding side of the receiving plate 15 and is used to receive the grass that is pushed off the receiving plate 15 by the pushing plate 31.

[0034] The feeding mechanism 1, using a feeding pipe 12 with multiple spiral feeding blades 13, discharges the feed from the hay storage box 11 onto the receiving plate 15. The feeding equalization mechanism 3, driven by a horizontal movement drive mechanism 32, pushes the hay on the receiving plate 15 towards its feeding side. The feeding trough 21, located directly below the feeding side of the receiving plate 15, catches the pushed-down hay. This design eliminates the previous manual spreading method after feed distribution, relying on a mechanical structure to complete the continuous process from feeding to equalization. This saves manpower and avoids the extra time spent on manual operation, thereby improving the overall efficiency of beef cattle feeding and reducing labor costs in beef cattle farming.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 4As shown, the feeding device 2 has sliding grooves 211 on both sides of the feeding trough 21 along the extension direction of the feeding trough 21. A cleaning plate 212 is provided inside the feeding trough 21. The periphery of the cleaning plate 212 abuts against the inner wall of the feeding trough 21. The cleaning plate 212 is also provided with a sliding member 2121 corresponding to the sliding groove 211. The sliding member 2121 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 211.

[0036] Specifically, in daily farming, feed residue and stains easily accumulate in the feeding trough 21. With the cooperation of the sliding part 2121 and the trough 211, farmers can easily clean the inner wall of the feeding trough 21 by simply pulling the cleaning plate 212, allowing it to move back and forth within the trough 21. This design reduces the difficulty of manual cleaning, saves cleaning time, and maintains the hygiene of the feeding trough 21, providing a cleaner feeding environment for beef cattle and reducing the risk of illness caused by unclean feed troughs.

[0037] Furthermore, the feeding device 2 also includes a water trough 22, which extends along the extension direction of the feeding trough 21, and the side of the feeding trough 21 away from the receiving plate 15 is connected to the water trough 22.

[0038] Specifically, for beef cattle, adjacent feeding and watering areas align with their feeding habits, making the feeding process smoother. From a management perspective, the integrated design saves space in the breeding area, making the overall layout more compact and rational. Farmers can operate more efficiently by adding water and feed daily, and can also observe the cattle's eating status more promptly to make appropriate adjustments.

[0039] Furthermore, a lifting assembly 23 is provided below the feeding device 2. The lifting assembly 23 includes multiple vertical lifting rods 231, and the output end of the vertical lifting rods 231 is connected to the feeding device 2 in a transmission manner.

[0040] Specifically, as beef cattle grow at different stages, their height and feeding posture change. Using the lifting component 23, farmers can flexibly adjust the height of the feeding device 2, ensuring that the feed troughs and water troughs are always in the most comfortable positions for the cattle to eat and drink. This avoids feeding difficulties or waste of feed and water due to unsuitable height. Furthermore, raising the device during routine cleaning of the feed troughs and water troughs provides more operating space for staff, making cleaning and disinfection more efficient and thorough, greatly improving the convenience and precision of livestock management.

[0041] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism 1 is connected to the electrical control box 4, and the drive source 14, the horizontal movement drive mechanism 32 and the vertical lifting rod 231 are all electrically connected to the electrical control box 4.

[0042] Specifically, the drive source 14 is responsible for supplying power to the spiral feeding blades 13 in the feeding pipe 12, allowing the feed to fall in an orderly manner; the horizontal movement drive mechanism 32 manipulates the pusher plate 31 to achieve uniform pushing of the feed on the receiving plate 15; the vertical lifting rod 231 can adjust the height of the feeding device 2. The drive source 14, the horizontal movement drive mechanism 32 and the vertical lifting rod 231 are all electrically connected to the electrical control box 4. Farmers no longer need to go to various parts of the device to make manual adjustments. They can simply operate in front of the electrical control box 4 to remotely control the operation of each component, which greatly saves manpower and time costs.

[0043] Furthermore, an elastic layer is connected to the bottom of the pusher plate 31, and the elastic layer abuts against the material-bearing surface of the receiving plate 15.

[0044] Specifically, this design offers the following advantages: Firstly, the flexible layer, being soft, acts as a buffer when the pusher plate 31 pushes the forage, preventing rigid friction between the pusher plate 31 and the receiving plate 15. This reduces wear caused by frequent contact and friction, extending the device's lifespan. Secondly, the flexible layer better conforms to the surface of the receiving plate 15, ensuring that even if the forage on the receiving plate 15 is not perfectly even, it still pushes the forage cleanly, resulting in better even distribution. The flexible layer is made of materials such as rubber, polyurethane, and silicone.

[0045] Furthermore, a cleaning brush is connected to the periphery of the cleaning plate 212, and the cleaning brush contacts the inner wall of the feeding trough 21.

[0046] Specifically, during routine cleaning, as the cleaning plate 212 slides within the feeding trough 21, the connected cleaning brush simultaneously scrapes the inner wall of the trough 21. Compared to simple flat-plate cleaning, the brush bristles help to more thoroughly remove stubborn stains and dried feed residue tightly adhering to the inner wall of the feeding trough 21, greatly improving the cleaning effect. Moreover, the continuous wiping motion of the cleaning brush is relatively gentle, making it less likely to scratch the feeding trough 21, thus helping to extend its service life. In the long run, this not only maintains the cleanliness and hygiene of the feeding trough 21, creating a good feeding environment for beef cattle, but also reduces the replacement costs of livestock equipment.

[0047] Furthermore, the cleaning board 212 is also connected to a force-bearing handle 2122.

[0048] Specifically, when cleaning the feeding trough 21, farmers can easily pull or push the cleaning plate 212 by holding the force-bearing handle 2122, making the cleaning action more stable. Compared with pushing the cleaning plate 212 directly by hand, the force-bearing handle 2122 increases the force application area of ​​the hand, distributes hand pressure, and is less tiring to the hand even after cleaning for a long time, improving the comfort of the cleaning operation. Moreover, the presence of the handle makes the cleaning process more controllable, allowing cleaning personnel to more freely control the movement speed and direction of the cleaning plate 212, maintaining the cleanliness of the feeding trough 21 and creating high-quality feeding conditions for beef cattle.

[0049] Furthermore, the hay storage box 11 has at least one inclined flow surface 111, which is used to guide the hay to the inlet end of the feed pipe 12.

[0050] Specifically, when forage is added to the forage storage bin 11, the forage, under the influence of gravity, will naturally slide down the inclined guide surface 111 and be directly guided to the inlet end of the feed pipe 12. This design, on the one hand, makes forage delivery smoother and more efficient, preventing forage from accumulating and clogging in the forage storage bin 11, effectively ensuring the continuity of feeding and preventing subsequent feeding processes from getting stuck. On the other hand, it eliminates the need for additional external force to regulate the direction of the forage, reducing energy consumption and wear and tear on mechanical parts, lowering breeding costs, and improving the overall stability and reliability of the device, providing strong support for stable feeding of beef cattle.

[0051] Furthermore, the drive source 14 includes multiple independent unit power sources, and the multiple unit power sources are connected to multiple sets of spiral feeding blades 13 in a one-to-one driving manner.

[0052] Several sides of the hay storage box 11 are transparent.

[0053] Specifically, each set of spiral feeding blades 13 can operate using its corresponding power source. If one power source fails, the others can still function normally, without affecting the overall feeding process, ensuring the stability of the device. This also allows for more precise problem localization during subsequent maintenance, reducing repair difficulty and time. The forage storage box 11 has multiple transparent sides. Farmers can see the remaining forage level directly from the outside without opening the box, facilitating timely replenishment and preventing the cattle from running out of forage and affecting their normal feeding. Furthermore, the transparent sides allow for easy monitoring of the forage's condition, making forage quality control easier and more efficient.

[0054] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0055] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0056] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A beef cattle feeding device, characterized in that, include: Feeding mechanism (1), feeding device (2) and feeding distribution mechanism (3); The feeding mechanism (1) includes a hay storage box (11), multiple feeding pipes (12), multiple sets of spiral feeding blades (13), a drive source (14), and a receiving plate (15). The inlet of the feeding pipe (12) is connected to the hay storage box (11). The feeding pipe (12) extends along the direction of gravity. The outlets of the multiple feeding pipes (12) are all located directly above the receiving plate (15) and are arranged sequentially at intervals along the extension direction of the receiving plate (15). Each feeding pipe (12) is equipped with at least one set of spiral feeding blades (13). Each set of spiral feeding blades (13) is connected to the output of the drive source (14). The receiving plate (15) is used to receive the hay discharged from the feeding pipe (12). The material distribution mechanism (3) includes a pusher plate (31) and a horizontal movement drive mechanism (32). The output end of the horizontal movement drive mechanism (32) is connected to the pusher plate (31). The pusher plate (31) extends along the extension direction of the receiving plate (15) and abuts against the top of the receiving plate (15), and is used to push the straw towards the feeding side of the receiving plate (15). The feeding device (2) is provided with a feeding trough (21), which extends along the extension direction of the receiving plate (15). The feeding trough (21) is located directly below the feeding side of the receiving plate (15) and is used to receive the grass pushed off the receiving plate (15) by the pushing plate (31).

2. The beef cattle feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device (2) has sliding grooves (211) on both sides of the feeding trough (21) extending in the direction of the feeding trough (21). A cleaning plate (212) is provided in the feeding trough (21). The periphery of the cleaning plate (212) abuts against the inner wall of the feeding trough (21). The cleaning plate (212) is also provided with a sliding member (2121) corresponding to the sliding groove (211). The sliding member (2121) is slidably connected to the sliding groove (211).

3. The beef cattle feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding device (2) also includes a water trough (22) which extends along the extension direction of the feeding trough (21) and the side of the feeding trough (21) away from the receiving plate (15) is connected to the water trough (22).

4. A beef cattle feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A lifting assembly (23) is provided below the feeding device (2). The lifting assembly (23) includes multiple vertical lifting rods (231), and the output end of the vertical lifting rods (231) is connected to the feeding device (2) in a transmission manner.

5. A beef cattle feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism (1) is connected to an electrical control box (4), and the drive source (14), the horizontal movement drive mechanism (32) and the vertical lifting rod (231) are all electrically connected to the electrical control box (4).

6. A beef cattle feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the pusher plate (31) is connected to an elastic layer, which abuts against the material-bearing surface of the receiving plate (15).

7. A beef cattle feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A cleaning brush is connected to the periphery of the cleaning plate (212), and the cleaning brush is in contact with the inner wall of the feeding trough (21).

8. A beef cattle feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cleaning plate (212) is also connected to a force-bearing handle (2122).

9. A beef cattle feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fodder storage box (11) has at least one side with an inclined flow surface (111), which is used to guide the fodder to the inlet end of the feed pipe (12).

10. A beef cattle feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive source (14) includes multiple independent unit power sources, and the multiple unit power sources are connected to the multiple sets of spiral feeding blades (13) in a one-to-one driving connection. The forage storage box (11) has several transparent sides.

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