A feed leveling device for poultry farming
The combination of a feed equalizer, guide plate, interceptor plate, and scraper plate solves the problem of old feed accumulating at the edge of the feed trough, achieves the mixing of old and new feed, prevents mold and spoilage, improves poultry health, and reduces breeding costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGAN GAOYAKOU ECOLOGICAL AGRI CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
In current poultry farming, it is difficult to mix old feed with new feed in the feed trough, causing the old feed to accumulate at the edge of the feed trough, which is prone to mold or deterioration, endangering the health of poultry and increasing the cost of farming.
It adopts a combination structure of material distribution box, guide plate, interception plate, roller and scraper. The guide plate guides the old material into the recycling area, and the scraper collects it into the accumulation area and mixes it with the new material to prevent accumulation.
It effectively prevents old feed from becoming moldy or spoiled at the edges of the feed trough, reduces the risk of disease, lowers breeding costs, ensures even distribution of feed, and avoids waste.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of feed equalizers, and in particular to a feed equalizer for poultry farming. Background Technology
[0002] The use of feed leveling devices in poultry farming is primarily aimed at solving the problems of uneven feed distribution, serious waste, and low efficiency caused by manual feeding. This equipment uses a mechanical automation system to precisely and evenly distribute feed, ensuring that each poultry eats the same amount at the same time, thus avoiding growth differences.
[0003] A balanced feed spreader for poultry farming is an automated feed distribution device, mainly composed of a power drive system, feed conveying components, a distribution mechanism, feed troughs, a feed spreader, and a control system. It uses a motor to drive a mechanical transmission device to evenly distribute feed to each trough, ensuring balanced feeding for the flock. Before use, the feed spreader must be properly installed and calibrated, and the feeding frequency and duration must be set. During daily operation, the feed distribution must be monitored and adjusted promptly. Regular cleaning and maintenance are also necessary to prevent blockages or wear. Precise control of feed distribution can improve flock uniformity and feed conversion rate, reducing farming costs.
[0004] In existing poultry farming techniques, feed spreaders are widely used to evenly distribute feed in feed troughs. However, this equipment has significant drawbacks in actual operation: after poultry peck at the feed in the middle of the trough, the remaining old feed tends to migrate and accumulate towards the edges of the trough due to the pecking behavior and feed flow characteristics. When the feed spreader moves to perform the feeding operation, it is difficult for it to effectively reach the old feed on both sides of the trough, making it difficult to mix it fully with the subsequently added fresh feed. This results in old feed remaining in some areas on both sides of the trough for a long time and not being effectively consumed by the poultry. This unconsumed feed is exposed to the environment for a long time and is prone to mold or spoilage, which not only directly harms the health of poultry and increases the risk of disease, but also causes ineffective waste of feed and significantly increases the overall farming cost. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem in the prior art that old feed in the feed trough is difficult to mix with new feed, which leads to mold or deterioration of the old feed, resulting in harm to poultry health and increased breeding costs. Therefore, this invention proposes a feed equalizer for poultry farming.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A feed equalizer for poultry farming includes a feed equalizer box slidably installed in a feed trough, forming a feed accumulation area within the feed equalizer box. The inclined surface of the feed equalizer box and the feed trough form a feed recovery area. Fixed frames are fixedly installed at both ends of the feed equalizer box. The feed equalizer box also includes: L-shaped guide plates symmetrically installed at both ends of the feed equalizer box, with the outer surface of the guide plates communicating with the feed recovery area. Interception plates are symmetrically installed on the feed equalizer box and are installed within the feed recovery area. Rollers are rotatably installed on the feed equalizer box, and scraper plates are fixedly installed on the rollers. When the feed equalizer box moves, the rollers rotate and drive the scraper plates to rotate. A feeding component is disposed on the feed equalizer box, communicating with the feed accumulation area, and is installed between adjacent guide plates.
[0008] To facilitate adjustment of the feeding amount, preferably, the feeding component includes a fixed rod fixedly installed on the material distribution box, and both ends of the fixed rod extend to the outside of the material distribution box. Adjusting nuts are rotatably installed at both ends of the fixed rod. A feeding plate is movably installed at the feeding end of the material distribution box. When the adjusting nut is rotated, the feeding plate is locked or unlocked.
[0009] To prevent the material equalization box from pushing the old material to move, an arc-shaped pressure plate is fixedly installed at the discharge port of the material feeding plate, with the open end of the arc-shaped pressure plate facing the adjusting nut.
[0010] To facilitate the collection of old material into the accumulation area by the scraper, preferably, the length ratio of the interceptor plate to the scraper plate is 2:1.
[0011] To prevent the scraper from jamming, preferably, the bottom end face of the scraper is set as an inclined surface, and the bottom end of the scraper is in contact with the inner wall of the trough.
[0012] To facilitate the movement and collection of old materials with the material leveler, preferably, the interceptor plate is set as an arc-shaped plate, and the open end of the interceptor plate on the same side as the material leveler box is set facing away from each other.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a feed spreader for poultry farming, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. This poultry feed equalizer uses a guide plate, interceptor plate, rollers, and scraper plate in combination to allow old feed located at the edge of the feed trough to enter the feed recycling area along the guide plate. Then, the interceptor plate and scraper plate collect the old feed into the accumulation area. After mixing the old feed at the edge of the feed trough with the new feed, it is discharged through the discharge component. This effectively avoids the problem of old feed accumulating at the edge of the feed trough, which can cause poultry to not eat for a long time and become moldy and spoiled. It effectively prevents the risk of disease in poultry and reduces the overall breeding cost.
[0015] 2. This feed equalizer for poultry farming uses an adjusting nut in the feeding component in conjunction with a feeding plate. The tightness of the nut and the feeding plate can be adjusted according to needs, thereby adjusting the height of the feeding plate and thus changing the amount of feed discharged from the feeding plate. This effectively avoids the problem of excessive feed discharge leading to waste or insufficient feed discharge leading to malnutrition in poultry.
[0016] The parts not covered in this device are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. This utility model uses a scraper plate in conjunction with an interceptor plate to effectively scrape off some of the old material located at the edge of the feed trough and collect it into the accumulation area to mix with the new material. This prevents the old material from being consumed for a long time, which could lead to feed mold or spoilage, thereby affecting the health of poultry and increasing breeding costs. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is an isometric structural diagram of a feed equalizer for poultry farming proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of a feed equalizer for poultry farming proposed in this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a feed equalizer for poultry farming proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0020] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a feed leveling device for poultry farming. Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Material distribution box; 11. Fixing frame; 2. Guide plate; 3. Interception plate; 4. Roller; 5. Scraper; 6. Fixing rod; 7. Adjusting nut; 8. Discharge plate; 9. Pressure plate. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Example
[0024] Reference Figures 1-4 A feed equalizer for poultry farming includes a feed equalizer 1 slidably installed in a feed trough, a discharge pipe installed inside the feed equalizer 1 for discharging feed, a feed accumulation area formed inside the feed equalizer 1, and a feed recovery area formed by the inclined surface of the feed equalizer 1 and the feed trough. Fixed frames 11 are fixedly installed at both ends of the feed equalizer 1, and chains or traction ropes are installed through the fixed frames 11 to connect to a drive device, allowing the feed equalizer 1 to slide and distribute feed within the feed trough. The feed equalizer also includes: symmetrically installed "L"-shaped guide plates 2 at both ends of the feed equalizer 1, with the outer surface of the guide plates 2 communicating with the feed recovery area; symmetrically installed interceptor plates 3 on the feed equalizer 1, with the interceptor plates 3 installed within the feed recovery area; and rotatably installed rollers 4 on the feed equalizer 1, with the cylindrical surface of the rollers 4 contacting the inner wall of the feed trough. The contact between the rollers 4 and the inner wall of the feed trough allows the feed equalizer 1 to move within the feed trough. To ensure stability during movement, the feed equalization box 1 is designed to prevent swaying or continuous tilting. A scraper 5 is fixedly mounted on the roller 4, with its bottom surface inclined and in contact with the inner wall of the feed trough. When the feed equalization box 1 moves, the roller 4 rotates, causing the scraper 5 to rotate as well. This rotation scrapes away old feed from the edge of the feed trough and collects it in the accumulation area, preventing mold or spoilage caused by prolonged neglect of feed. The feed equalization box 1 is equipped with a feed dispensing component connected to the accumulation area and installed between adjacent guide plates 2. This component allows for adjustment of the feed dispensing amount based on dispensing requirements, preventing excessive feed waste or insufficient feed nutrient deficiency in poultry.
[0025] Specifically, by using the guide plate 2, interceptor plate 3, roller 4, and scraper 5 together, the old material located on the side of the feed trough enters the feed recycling area along the guide plate 2. Then, the interceptor plate 3, together with the scraper, collects the old material into the accumulation area. After mixing the old material with the new material at the edge of the feed trough, it is discharged through the discharge device. This effectively avoids the problem of old material accumulating at the edge of the feed trough, which can cause poultry to become moldy and spoiled due to prolonged lack of feed. It also effectively prevents poultry from increasing the risk of disease and reduces the overall breeding cost.
[0026] The feeding component includes a fixing rod 6 fixedly mounted on the material distribution box 1, with both ends of the fixing rod 6 extending to the outside of the material distribution box 1. Adjusting nuts 7 are rotatably mounted on both ends of the fixing rod 6. Feeding plates 8 are movably mounted on the feeding end of the material distribution box 1. When the adjusting nut 7 rotates, the feeding plate 8 locks or unlocks. Rotating the adjusting nut 7 clockwise moves it closer to the material distribution box 1, clamping the feeding plate 8 for fixation. Conversely, rotating it counterclockwise unlocks the feeding plate 8. The height of the feeding plate 8 can be adjusted as needed. The feed dispensing amount of the feed equalizer 1 can be adjusted according to the poultry's feed intake, avoiding waste due to excessive feed dispensing or nutritional deficiencies due to insufficient feed dispensing. An arc-shaped pressure plate 9 is fixedly installed at the discharge port of the feed plate 8, with the open end of the pressure plate 9 facing the adjusting nut 7. The pressure plate 9 can prevent the feed equalizer 1 from encountering strong resistance to movement or blockage of the feed plate 8 at the front end of the feed equalizer 1 due to excessive old material being scooped up during use.
[0027] Specifically, by using the adjusting nut 7 in the feeding component in conjunction with the feeding plate 8, the tightness of the nut 7 can be adjusted as needed, thereby adjusting the height of the feeding plate 8 and changing the amount of feed discharged by the feeding plate 8. This effectively avoids the problem of excessive feed discharge leading to waste or insufficient feed discharge leading to malnutrition in poultry.
[0028] The length ratio of the interceptor plate 3 to the scraper plate 5 is 2:1. Since the amount of old material at the edge of the feed trough is relatively small, the height of the scraper plate 5 is reduced, thereby saving the manufacturing cost of this application, reducing the breeding cost, and making it convenient to use.
[0029] The interceptor plate 3 is set as an arc plate, and the open end of the interceptor plate 3 located on the same side as the material equalization box 1 is set in opposite directions. By symmetrically setting the arc plates and setting the open ends in opposite directions, the old material in the edge of the material trough can be scraped off when the material equalization box 1 moves to feed material after feeding material into the trough, which effectively improves the effect of old material collection and mixing in this application.
[0030] In this utility model, firstly, after the fixed frame 11 is bound to the mobile feeding device by a chain or traction rope, the feeding box 1 is in the feed trough. When the mobile feeding device moves, the feeding box 1 moves along with it. The discharge pipe discharges the feed into the feeding box 1. By using the feeding box 1 and the feeding plate 8 together, the feed is evenly distributed into the feed trough, thus completing the feeding and spreading effect.
[0031] When the feed equalizer 1 moves, the guide plate 2 at the front end of the feed equalizer 1 pushes the old feed at the edge of the feed trough into the feed recycling area. Then the old feed comes into contact with the scraper. At this time, due to the movement of the feed equalizer 1, the roller 4 is affected by the friction of the inner wall of the feed trough and rotates. Then it drives the scraper to work. At this time, the feed on the surface of the scraper is scraped off by the scraper and the intercepting plate 3. The old feed in the feed recycling area is scraped into the accumulation area of the feed equalizer 1. Then, due to the movement of the feed equalizer 1, the old feed is mixed with the new feed and discharged through the feed discharge plate 8 at the rear end of the feed equalizer 1. This effectively avoids the problem of old feed at the edge of the feed trough not being eaten for a long time, which may lead to mold or deterioration. It effectively prevents poultry from getting sick from eating spoiled feed and avoids the problem of increased breeding costs due to waste of old feed.
[0032] Meanwhile, when adjusting the feed amount according to the daily feed intake of poultry, simply rotate the adjusting nut 7 counterclockwise to unlock the feed plate 8, and then adjust the height of the feed plate 8 to change the feed amount of the feed distribution box 1. When the feed plate 8 moves upward, the feed outlet area increases, that is, the feed amount increases; conversely, the feed amount decreases, thus making it convenient for farmers to adjust the feed amount.
[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A feed equalizer for poultry farming, comprising a feed equalizer (1) slidably installed in a feed trough, wherein a feed accumulation area is formed inside the feed equalizer (1), and the inclined surface of the feed equalizer (1) forms a feed recovery area with the feed trough, wherein fixed frames (11) are fixedly installed at both ends of the feed equalizer (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The "L"-shaped guide plates (2) are symmetrically installed at both ends of the feed equalization box (1). The outer side of the guide plate (2) is connected to the feed recycling area. Among them, intercepting plates (3) are symmetrically installed on the feed equalization box (1), and the intercepting plates (3) are installed in the feed recycling area. Rollers (4) are rotatably installed on the feed equalization box (1), and scraper (5) is fixedly installed on the rollers (4). When the feed equalization box (1) moves, the rollers (4) rotate and drive the scraper (5) to rotate. The material feeder is set on the material distribution box (1), the material feeder is connected to the material accumulation area, and the material feeder is installed between adjacent guide plates (2).
2. The feed leveling device for poultry farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding component includes a fixed rod (6) fixedly installed on the material distribution box (1), and both ends of the fixed rod (6) extend to the outside of the material distribution box (1). Both ends of the fixed rod (6) are rotatably installed with adjusting nuts (7). The feeding end of the material distribution box (1) is movably installed with a feeding plate (8). When the adjusting nut (7) is rotated, the feeding plate (8) is locked or unlocked.
3. A feed leveling device for poultry farming according to claim 2, characterized in that, An arc-shaped pressure plate (9) is fixedly installed at the discharge port of the feeding plate (8), and the open end of the arc-shaped pressure plate (9) faces the adjusting nut (7).
4. A feed leveling device for poultry farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length ratio of the interceptor plate (3) to the scraper plate (5) is 2:
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5. A feed leveling device for poultry farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom end face of the scraper (5) is set as an inclined surface, and the bottom end of the scraper (5) is in contact with the inner wall of the trough.
6. A feed leveling device for poultry farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interceptor plate (3) is set as an arc plate, and the open end of the interceptor plate (3) located on the same side as the material equalization box (1) is set in opposite directions.