A circulating drinking water device for sheep farming

By installing a removable collection tank and filter screen in the circulating drinking water device, combined with a purification mechanism and solenoid valve control, the problem of debris accumulation at the bottom of the drinking water tank is solved, realizing convenient cleaning and water resource recycling, and improving water resource utilization rate.

CN224419709UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30Tengzhou Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center (Tengzhou Animal Health Quarantine Center)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Tengzhou Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center (Tengzhou Animal Health Quarantine Center)
Filing Date
2025-07-18
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

In traditional livestock recirculating drinking water systems, debris tends to accumulate at the bottom of the water troughs, making cleaning difficult and increasing the workload for farmers.

Method used

A circulating drinking water device was designed, comprising a water storage tank, a drinking trough, a water tank, and a purification mechanism. The drinking trough is equipped with a detachable collection tank and a filter screen. The purification mechanism purifies the water and controls the water flow direction through a solenoid valve, thereby realizing the recycling of water resources and the effective filtration of impurities.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient cleaning of the drinking trough, prevents debris from entering the water storage tank, ensures water quality, and improves the utilization rate of water resources and water conservation in the aquaculture process.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a circulating drinking water device for sheep farming, belonging to the field of animal husbandry technology. It mainly addresses the problem of cleaning difficulties caused by the accumulation of debris at the bottom of the drinking trough in existing circulating drinking water devices. The proposed technical solution includes a water storage tank and a water tank. An inlet pipe is installed on one side of the water storage tank, a water pump is connected to one side of the inlet pipe, and an outlet pipe is connected to one side of the water pump. A drinking trough is installed above the water storage tank, a purification mechanism is installed above the drinking trough, and the water tank is installed above the purification mechanism. A water collection cover is installed on the top of the water tank. By installing two sets of detachable collection troughs at the bottom of the drinking trough, the collection troughs can be easily removed to clean up accumulated debris, thus solving the problem of cleaning difficulties caused by the accumulation of debris at the bottom of the drinking trough in existing circulating drinking water devices.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of animal husbandry technology, and more specifically, it relates to a circulating drinking water device for sheep farming. Background Technology

[0002] In modern agriculture and animal husbandry, large-scale pen-raising of sheep is becoming increasingly popular. Traditional drinking water methods cannot meet the requirements of efficient water resource utilization for large-scale farming. Therefore, a drinking water device that can circulate water and maintain water quality is needed.

[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent with patent number 202121928418.0 provides a circulating drinking water device for sheep farming, including a drinking trough, a water supply component, a temperature control component, and a circulation component. The device adds drinking water to the water supply component, the temperature control component heats the water in the water supply component, the water supply component then adds the warm water to the drinking trough, and the circulation component collects and filters the excess water in the drinking trough and then transports it to the water supply component.

[0004] However, when sheep drink water, debris from their mouths falls into the water trough, and this debris tends to accumulate at the bottom of the trough, making cleaning difficult and increasing the workload for farmers. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a circulating drinking water device for sheep farming, which solves the technical problem of cleaning difficulties caused by the easy accumulation of debris at the bottom of the drinking trough in traditional livestock circulating drinking water devices.

[0006] The purpose and effect of this utility model, a circulating drinking water device for sheep farming, are achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0007] A circulating drinking water device for sheep farming includes a water storage tank and a water tank;

[0008] A water inlet pipe is installed on one side of the water storage tank, a water pump is connected to one side of the water inlet pipe, and a water outlet pipe is connected to one side of the water pump.

[0009] A drinking trough is installed above the water storage tank, a purification mechanism is installed above the drinking trough, the water tank is installed above the purification mechanism, a water collection cover is installed on the top of the water tank, a water outlet pipe is connected to one side of the water tank, and two sets of detachable collection troughs are installed on the drinking trough.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the water storage tank is equipped with handles on both sides, a drain outlet is provided on one side of the water storage tank, and a drain cover is provided on the side of the drain outlet.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the two sets of collection tanks is provided with four sets of first through holes, and lifting rings are provided on both sides of the two sets of collection tanks. Two sets of filter screens are respectively provided on the two sets of collection tanks.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the drinking trough is provided with four sets of second through holes, and four sets of first solenoid valves are respectively installed in the four sets of second through holes.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, the purification mechanism includes a purifier, a base plate, and a purification chamber;

[0014] The bottom of the purifier is connected to the base plate, and two sets of water outlets are provided on both sides of the base plate. The purification box is installed around the purifier, and the water inlet is provided on the top of the purifier.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment, the water tank is installed on the top of the purifier, a third through hole is provided at the bottom of the water tank, a second solenoid valve is installed in the third through hole, the second solenoid valve is connected to the water inlet, a heating element is provided inside the water tank, one end of the heating element is connected to a terminal, and a water level sensor is provided inside the drinking water tank.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment, a fourth through hole is provided on one side of the water tank, and the fourth through hole is connected to the water outlet pipe; a fifth through hole is provided on one side of the drinking trough, and the fifth through hole is connected to the water inlet pipe.

[0017] According to a preferred embodiment, the water collection cover has a groove in the middle, four sets of sixth through holes are formed around the groove, and four sets of seventh through holes are formed at the bottom of the water collection cover, with the four sets of seventh through holes communicating with the four sets of sixth through holes respectively.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The drinking trough is equipped with two detachable collection troughs, each with lifting rings on both sides for easy disassembly and cleaning by the farmers. Each collection trough has two sets of filter screens, and the bottom of each set has four first through holes. The two sets of filter screens can filter out debris and prevent larger particles from entering the water tank. When the farmers disassemble the collection trough, the first through holes at the bottom of the collection trough allow water to flow into the drinking trough, thereby cleaning up the debris accumulated in the collection trough. This solves the problem of debris accumulating at the bottom of the drinking trough and making cleaning difficult. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled drinking trough and water storage tank in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drinking trough and water tank in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top of the water collection cover in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the water collection cover in this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0027] 10. Water storage tank; 11. Drinking trough; 12. Water tank; 13. Inlet pipe; 14. Water pump; 15. Outlet pipe; 16. Handle; 17. Drain outlet; 18. Drain cover; 19. Collection trough; 20. First through hole; 21. Lifting ring; 22. Filter screen; 23. Second through hole; 24. First solenoid valve; 25. Purifier; 26. Base plate; 27. Purification box body; 28. Outlet; 29. ​​Inlet; 30. Third through hole; 31. Second solenoid valve; 32. Heating element; 33. Wiring connector; 34. Water level sensor; 35. Fourth through hole; 36. Fifth through hole; 37. Water collection cover; 38. Groove; 39. Sixth through hole; 40. Seventh through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0029] Example:

[0030] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6 As shown:

[0031] This utility model provides a circulating drinking water device for sheep farming, which consists of a water storage tank 10, a drinking trough 11, a water tank 12 and a purification mechanism. The components work together to realize the circulation and purification functions of the drinking water device.

[0032] Please refer to, for example Figure 1As shown, the water storage tank 10 serves as the basic water storage component of the device. An inlet pipe 13 is installed on one side, which is connected to a water pump 14. The water pump 14 is connected to an outlet pipe 15 on the other side, and a water tank 12 is connected to one side of the outlet pipe 15. The water pump 14 can transport the water stored in the water storage tank 10 to the water tank 12. To facilitate the movement of the water storage tank 10, handles 16 are installed on both sides to support the weight of the water storage tank 10 when it is full of water. When it is necessary to clean the water storage tank 10 or replace the internal water, it can be drained and cleaned through the drain outlet 17 on one side. The drain cover 18 installed on one side of the drain outlet 17 can prevent water leakage and ensure the sealing performance of the water storage tank 10.

[0033] Please refer to, for example Figure 2 As shown, the drinking trough 11 above the water tank 10 is the area where sheep drink directly. To facilitate the collection of feed residue, hair, and other debris dropped by the sheep while drinking, the drinking trough 11 is equipped with two detachable collection troughs 19. Each collection trough 19 has a lifting ring 21 on both sides for easy disassembly and cleaning by the farmers. Each of the two collection troughs 19 has two sets of filter screens 22, and four sets of first through holes 20 at the bottom. The two sets of filter screens 22 can further filter debris and prevent larger particles from entering the water tank 10. When the collection trough 19 is disassembled, the first through holes at the bottom allow the water inside to flow smoothly back to the drinking trough 11, preventing water accumulation. At the same time, each of the four sets of second through holes 23 at the bottom of the drinking trough 11 is equipped with a first solenoid valve 24. By controlling the opening and closing of the first solenoid valve 24, the return flow of water in the drinking trough 11 to the water tank 10 can be controlled.

[0034] Please refer to, for example Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the purification mechanism plays a purification role in the entire circulation system. It consists of a purifier 25, a base plate 26, and a purification housing 27. The bottom of the purifier 25 is fixedly connected to the base plate 26. The two sets of water outlets 28 on both sides of the base plate 26 are used to discharge the purified water into the drinking water tank 11. The purification housing 27 installed around the purifier 25 provides a stable working environment for the purifier 25 and also plays a protective role. The water inlet 29 on the top of the purifier 25 is the channel for receiving the water to be purified.

[0035] Please refer to, for example Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, a water tank 12 is installed on the top of the purifier 25. A groove 38 is opened in the middle of the water collection cover 37 on the top of the water tank 12. Four sets of sixth through holes 39 are opened on its periphery and are connected to four sets of seventh through holes 40 at the bottom of the water collection cover 37. There is a certain distance between the four sets of sixth through holes 39 and the bottom of the groove 38. When collecting rainwater, heavy debris settles at the bottom. When the amount of rainwater stored in the groove 38 exceeds the amount of rainwater stored in the four sets of sixth through holes 39, the rainwater flows into the water tank 12 through the four sets of sixth through holes 39 and the four sets of seventh through holes 40. This design can collect rainwater and other natural water sources to replenish the water tank 12.

[0036] Furthermore, the water tank 12 installed on the top of the purifier 25 works in conjunction with the purification mechanism. When the water in the water tank 12 enters the purifier 25 through the second solenoid valve 31, the purifier 25 purifies the water. The purified water flows into the drinking trough 11 through the outlets 28 on both sides of the bottom plate 26, completing one purification cycle. Through the coordinated operation of all components, the entire device not only provides clean and suitable drinking water for sheep, but also realizes the recycling of water resources and improves the water resource utilization rate in the breeding process.

[0037] Please refer to, for example Figure 3 As shown, a second solenoid valve 31 is installed in the third through hole 30 at the bottom of the water tank 12. This solenoid valve is connected to the water inlet 29 of the purifier 25. By controlling the opening and closing of the second solenoid valve 31, the water tank 12 can be controlled to deliver water to the purifier 25. The heating element 32 set in the middle of the water tank 12 can play a role in cold weather. The wiring terminal 33 connected to one end of the heating element 32 can be connected to a power source to heat the water and ensure that the sheep can drink water at a suitable temperature. The water level sensor 34 inside the drinking trough 11 can monitor the water level in the water tank in real time, so as to replenish water or stop water intake in time. The fourth through hole 35 on one side of the water tank 12 is connected to the water outlet pipe 15, and the fifth through hole 36 on one side of the drinking trough 11 is connected to the water inlet pipe 13, forming a complete water circulation path.

[0038] The specific usage and function of this embodiment: When the device is used, rainwater is collected through the water collection cover 37 on the top of the water tank 12. The rainwater will flow into the water tank 12 through the sixth through hole 39 and the seventh through hole 40. At the same time, when the water level sensor 34 in the drinking trough 11 detects that the water level is low, the water pump 14 can pump the water in the drinking trough 11 to the water tank 12 through the water outlet pipe 15 to replenish the water in time.

[0039] In cold weather, the heating element 32 is activated and connected to the power supply via the wiring terminal 33 to heat the water in the water tank 12 to ensure a suitable water temperature.

[0040] When water needs to be provided for the sheep, open the second solenoid valve 31 in the third through hole 30 at the bottom of the water tank 12. The water in the water tank 12 will flow into the purifier 25 through the inlet 29. After being purified by the purification mechanism, it will flow out from the outlets 28 on both sides of the bottom plate 26 into the drinking trough 11 for the sheep to drink. When the sheep drink water in the drinking trough 11, the fallen feed crumbs, wool scraps and other debris will be collected by the collection trough 19. The filter screen 22 on the collection trough 19 will further filter the debris.

[0041] When the water in the drinking trough 11 needs to be recycled, simply open the first solenoid valve 24 installed in the second through hole 23 at the bottom of the drinking trough 11. At this time, the water in the drinking trough 11 will flow naturally into the water storage tank 10 below through the second through hole 23 for storage. The water collected in the water storage tank 10 can be powered by the water pump 14 and then transported back to the water tank 12 above through the connected water inlet pipe 13. In this way, a complete water circulation system is formed, realizing the reuse of water resources, saving costs and reducing waste.

[0042] If the water storage tank 10 needs to be cleaned and maintained, simply locate the drain cover 18 on the water storage tank 10, open it, and the sewage and impurities accumulated inside the tank will be discharged smoothly through the drain outlet 17. After the sewage is drained, the inside of the water storage tank 10 can be cleaned.

[0043] The water collection cover 37 enables the collection and utilization of rainwater, saving water resources; the heating element 32 can provide drinking water at a suitable temperature in cold weather, ensuring the health of sheep; the purification unit purifies the water to ensure that the water for sheep is clean and hygienic.

[0044] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

Claims

1. A circulating drinking water device for sheep farming, comprising a water storage tank (10) and a water tank (12), characterized in that: A water inlet pipe (13) is installed on one side of the water storage tank (10), a water pump (14) is connected to one side of the water inlet pipe (13), and a water outlet pipe (15) is connected to one side of the water pump (14). A drinking trough (11) is provided above the water storage tank (10), a purification mechanism is provided above the drinking trough (11), a water tank (12) is provided above the purification mechanism, a water collection cover (37) is provided on the top of the water tank (12), a water outlet pipe (15) is connected to one side of the water tank (12), and two sets of detachable collection troughs (19) are provided on the drinking trough (11).

2. The circulating drinking water device for sheep farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (10) is equipped with handles (16) on both sides, and a drain outlet (17) is provided on one side of the water storage tank (10), and a drain cover (18) is provided on one side of the drain outlet (17).

3. The circulating drinking water device for sheep farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the two sets of collection tanks (19) is provided with four sets of first through holes (20), and the two sets of collection tanks (19) are provided with lifting rings (21) on both sides. The two sets of collection tanks (19) are respectively provided with two sets of filter screens (22).

4. A circulating drinking water device for sheep farming according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the drinking trough (11) is provided with four sets of second through holes (23), and four sets of first solenoid valves (24) are installed in the four sets of second through holes (23).

5. A circulating drinking water device for sheep farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The purification mechanism includes a purifier (25), a base plate (26), and a purification box (27); The bottom of the purifier (25) is connected to the base plate (26), and two sets of water outlets (28) are provided on both sides of the base plate (26). The purifier (25) is equipped with the purification box (27) around its perimeter, and the purifier (25) is provided with a water inlet (29) on its top.

6. A circulating drinking water device for sheep farming according to claim 5, characterized in that: The purifier (25) is equipped with a water tank (12) on top. A third through hole (30) is provided at the bottom of the water tank (12). A second solenoid valve (31) is installed in the third through hole (30). The second solenoid valve (31) is connected to the water inlet (29). A heating element (32) is provided in the water tank (12). One end of the heating element (32) is connected to a terminal block (33). A water level sensor (34) is provided inside the drinking water tank (11).

7. A circulating drinking water device for sheep farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fourth through hole (35) is provided on one side of the water tank (12), and the fourth through hole (35) is connected to the water outlet pipe (15). A fifth through hole (36) is provided on one side of the water storage tank (10), and the fifth through hole (36) is connected to the water inlet pipe (13).

8. The circulating water drinking device for sheep breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection cover (37) has a groove (38) and four sets of sixth through holes (39) are provided around the groove (38). The bottom of the water collection cover (37) has four sets of seventh through holes (40) and the four sets of seventh through holes (40) are interconnected with the four sets of sixth through holes (39).

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