Anti-freezing type drinking trough for dairy cows
By designing a frost-resistant dairy cow water trough, using a circular water trough partition and automated control, the problems of traditional water troughs freezing and incomplete cleaning in cold weather have been solved, achieving clean water quality and suitable temperature, thus improving the health and milk production performance of dairy cows.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521440007.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-07-10
AI Technical Summary
Traditional dairy cow water troughs are prone to freezing in cold weather, leading to water quality deterioration and inadequate cleaning functions, which affect the health and milk production performance of dairy cows. Furthermore, their lack of automated control makes it difficult to meet the needs of modern livestock farming.
A freeze-proof dairy cow water trough was designed, which uses a ring-shaped water trough to divide the drinking area and the cleaning area. It is equipped with a rotating component, cleaning branch pipe, electric heater and liquid level sensor to realize automated water supply, heating and cleaning. The controller works together to ensure water quality and suitable temperature.
It effectively prevents water from freezing, automatically controls water supply temperature and cleanliness, increases dairy cows' willingness to drink water, reduces disease risk, and improves breeding efficiency and milk production performance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dairy farming technology, and more specifically, to an antifreeze dairy cow water trough. Background Technology
[0002] In livestock farming, water troughs are indispensable equipment for dairy cows. However, traditional dairy cow water troughs have many problems in practical use.
[0003] For example, in cold weather, the water in the troughs easily freezes, affecting the cows' normal drinking water intake and consequently negatively impacting their health and milk production. Furthermore, traditional water troughs often lack adequate cleaning capabilities, allowing dirt, feces, and other impurities to accumulate, leading to water quality deterioration and bacterial growth. This not only causes disease in the cows but also reduces their willingness to drink, affecting their growth and milk production performance. In addition, existing water troughs are inadequate in terms of water resource utilization and automated control, failing to meet the demands of modern, high-efficiency livestock farming.
[0004] Therefore, developing a dairy cow water trough with antifreeze function, good cleaning effect and automatic control has become an urgent problem to be solved in the field of animal husbandry. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that existing traditional water troughs often lack sufficient cleaning functions, easily accumulating dirt, feces, and other impurities, leading to water quality deterioration and bacterial growth. This not only causes diseases in dairy cows but also reduces their willingness to drink water, affecting their growth and milk production performance. Existing water troughs also have shortcomings in water resource utilization and automated control, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern and efficient livestock farming.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] Antifreeze-proof dairy cow water troughs are designed to address the aforementioned issues.
[0008] The present invention is as follows:
[0009] The base includes a mounting slot on its top and further includes:
[0010] An annular water tank, which is mounted on top of the base;
[0011] A rotating assembly, which is installed in a mounting slot;
[0012] A partition is symmetrically installed at the working end of the rotating assembly. The bottom outer wall of the partition is in contact with the wall of the annular water tank, dividing the inner cavity of the partition into a drinking area and a cleaning area.
[0013] The discharge pipe has a drainage groove on the inner side wall of the cleaning section of the annular water tank, and the discharge pipe is installed on the wall of the drainage groove.
[0014] A protective half-shell is installed on top of an annular water tank and is arranged around the cleaning area of the annular water tank.
[0015] A water supply pipe is installed on the top of the protective half-shell via a bracket, and a first solenoid valve is provided at the outlet of the water supply pipe.
[0016] A cleaning branch pipe is symmetrically installed on the outer wall of the water supply pipe. The outlet end of the cleaning branch pipe extends through the protective half shell into the cleaning area of the annular water tank. A second solenoid valve is provided at the extension end of the cleaning branch pipe.
[0017] in,
[0018] The outer wall of the partition is equipped with a liquid level sensor and an electric heater.
[0019] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the extension end of the cleaning branch pipe is further provided with a diversion pipe, and the bottom of the diversion pipe is provided with evenly distributed nozzles.
[0020] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the rotating component includes a drive rotating shaft driven by a servo motor installed on the wall of the mounting groove. A connecting frame is fixedly connected between the top end of the drive rotating shaft and the partition plate. A waterproof cover covering the middle section of the drive rotating shaft is also fixedly connected to the annular water tank.
[0021] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, it also includes a controller, which is signal-connected to the drive rotating shaft, the liquid level sensor, the electric heater, the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve.
[0022] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the outer walls of the water supply pipe and the cleaning branch pipe are provided with a heat insulation layer.
[0023] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a sealing strip is provided on the contact surface between the partition and the wall of the annular water tank, and a protective grid plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the partition.
[0024] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a transparent observation window is provided on the protective half-shell.
[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0026] In the solution of this utility model:
[0027] 1. By using the rotating components in conjunction with the cleaning branch pipes, diversion pipes and nozzles, the automatic flushing of the circular water trough cleaning area can be achieved, effectively removing dirt, feces and other impurities from the water trough, ensuring water quality cleanliness, reducing bacterial growth, and lowering the risk of dairy cow disease. This solves the problem that the cleaning function of traditional drinking troughs in the existing technology is often not perfect, and dirt, feces and other impurities easily accumulate in the water trough, leading to water quality deterioration and bacterial growth. This not only causes diseases in dairy cows, but also reduces their willingness to drink water, affecting their growth and milk production performance.
[0028] 2. By connecting the controller with the signals of each key component, the functions of water level monitoring, water supply control, heating control, and cleaning control are automated, reducing manual intervention and improving aquaculture efficiency. At the same time, the working parameters of each component can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs.
[0029] 3. The water in the drinking area is heated by an electric heater. Combined with the insulation layer on the outer wall of the water supply pipe and the cleaning branch pipe, the water is effectively prevented from freezing in cold weather, ensuring that dairy cows can drink water at a suitable temperature at any time, which is beneficial to the health of dairy cows and the improvement of milk production performance.
[0030] 4. The circular water tank is divided into a drinking area and a cleaning area by a partition, preventing contamination of the drinking area during cleaning. The protective half-shell and protective grille effectively prevent debris from falling into the water tank, protecting the internal structure and extending its service life. Attached Figure Description
[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the antifreeze dairy cow water trough provided by this utility model;
[0032] Figure 2 A side view of the antifreeze dairy cow water trough provided by this utility model;
[0033] Figure 3 An exploded structural diagram of the antifreeze dairy cow water trough provided by this utility model;
[0034] Figure 4 The antifreeze dairy cow water trough provided by this utility model Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle.
[0035] The image shows:
[0036] 10. Base; 20. Annular water tank; 30. Rotating assembly; 310. Drive rotation shaft; 320. Connecting frame; 330. Waterproof cover; 40. Partition plate; 410. Liquid level sensor; 420. Electric heater; 430. Protective grid plate; 50. Discharge pipe; 60. Protective half shell; 70. Water supply pipe; 710. First solenoid valve; 80. Cleaning branch pipe; 810. Second solenoid valve; 820. Diverter pipe; 830. Nozzle. Detailed Implementation
[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.
[0038] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to illustrate some embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0039] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.
[0040] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0041] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment proposes a frost-resistant dairy cow water trough, including a base 10, with an installation groove on the top of the base 10, and further including:
[0042] An annular water tank 20 is installed on top of the base 10;
[0043] Rotating assembly 30 is installed in the mounting slot;
[0044] The partition 40 is symmetrically installed at the working end of the rotating assembly 30. The bottom outer wall of the partition 40 is attached to the wall of the annular water tank 20, dividing the inner cavity of the partition 40 into a drinking water area and a cleaning area.
[0045] The discharge pipe 50 is located on the inner side wall of the cleaning section of the annular water tank 20, and a drainage groove is provided. The discharge pipe 50 is installed on the wall of the drainage groove.
[0046] A protective half-shell 60 is installed on top of the annular water tank 20, and the protective half-shell 20 is arranged around the cleaning area of the annular water tank 20.
[0047] Water supply pipe 70 is installed on the top of protective half shell 70 by a bracket, and a first solenoid valve 710 is provided at the outlet of water supply pipe 70.
[0048] Cleaning branch pipe 80 is symmetrically installed on the outer wall of water supply pipe 70. The outlet end of cleaning branch pipe 80 extends through protective half shell 60 to the cleaning area of annular water tank 20. A second solenoid valve 810 is provided at the extension end of cleaning branch pipe 80.
[0049] in,
[0050] A liquid level sensor 410 and an electric heater 420 are provided on the outer side wall of the partition 40;
[0051] The cows drink water normally in the drinking area, and the water level sensor 410 monitors the water level in real time. When the water level drops to the set lower limit, the water level sensor 410 transmits a signal to the controller, which then controls the first solenoid valve 710 to open, allowing the water supply pipe 70 to supply water to the drinking area. When the water level rises to the set upper limit, the water level sensor 410 sends a feedback signal, and the controller controls the first solenoid valve 710 to close, stopping the water supply.
[0052] In cold weather, if the water temperature is lower than the set suitable temperature, the electric heater 420 will automatically start heating. When the water temperature reaches the suitable temperature range, the electric heater 420 will stop working.
[0053] like Figure 3 As shown, the extension end of the cleaning branch pipe 80 is also provided with a diversion pipe 820. The bottom of the diversion pipe 820 is provided with evenly distributed nozzles 830. When the controller opens the second solenoid valve 810, the cleaning branch pipe 80 starts to spray water. The water flows through the diversion pipe 820 and the nozzles 830 and is evenly sprayed on the cleaning area to rinse the cleaning area of the annular water tank 20. Sewage and impurities are discharged through the discharge pipe 50.
[0054] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the rotating assembly 30 includes a drive rotating shaft 310 driven by a servo motor and mounted on the wall of the mounting groove. A connecting frame 320 is fixedly connected between the top end of the drive rotating shaft 310 and the partition plate 40. A waterproof cover 330 covering the middle section of the shaft wall of the drive rotating shaft 310 is also fixedly connected to the annular water tank 20. The controller controls the drive rotating shaft 310 to rotate, which drives the partition plate 40 to rotate along the wall of the annular water tank 20. The partition plate 40 cleans the annular water tank 20 and transfers the water with impurities in the drinking area to the cleaning area and discharges it through the discharge pipe 50.
[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a controller, which is signal-connected to the drive rotating shaft 310, the liquid level sensor 410, the electric heater 420, the first solenoid valve 710, and the second solenoid valve 810.
[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the outer walls of the water supply pipe 70 and the cleaning branch pipe 80 are provided with a heat insulation layer.
[0057] like Figure 4 As shown, a sealing strip is provided on the contact surface between the partition plate 40 and the wall of the annular water tank 20, and a protective grid plate 430 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the partition plate 40.
[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, a transparent observation window is provided on the protective half-shell 60.
[0059] Specifically, when using this antifreeze dairy cow water trough: Thoroughly check the connections between all components to ensure they are secure, such as whether bolts are tightened and pipe connections are sealed. Ensure the drive shaft 310 of the rotating assembly 30 can rotate freely without jamming. Calibrate the level sensor 410 to ensure it accurately monitors the water level. Test the signal connections between the controller and each component to ensure they are normal, such as whether the drive shaft 310 can rotate according to controller commands, whether the electric heater 420 can heat normally, and whether the solenoid valve can open and close normally. Check whether the protective half-shell 60 is securely installed and whether the transparent observation window is clear. Inspect the insulation layer on the outer walls of the water supply pipe 70 and the cleaning branch pipe 80 for damage.
[0060] The cows drink normally in the watering area, and the water level sensor 410 monitors the water level in real time. When the water level drops to the set lower limit, the water level sensor 410 transmits a signal to the controller, which then controls the first solenoid valve 710 to open, supplying water to the watering area through the water supply pipe 70. When the water level rises to the set upper limit, the water level sensor 410 sends a feedback signal, and the controller controls the first solenoid valve 710 to close, stopping the water supply. In cold weather, if the water temperature is lower than the set suitable temperature, the electric heater 420 automatically starts heating. When the water temperature reaches the suitable range, the electric heater 420 stops working.
[0061] The operator sets the cleaning program via the controller. The controller controls the rotation of the drive shaft 310, causing the partition 40 to rotate along the wall of the annular water tank 20. The partition 40 cleans the annular water tank 20, simultaneously transferring water containing impurities from the drinking area to the cleaning area and discharging it through the discharge pipe 50. At the same time, the controller opens the second solenoid valve 810, and the cleaning branch pipe 80 begins spraying water. The water flows through the diversion pipe 820 and nozzles 830, evenly spraying it onto the cleaning area of the annular water tank 20, rinsing it. Wastewater and impurities are discharged through the discharge pipe 50. After cleaning is complete, the controller closes the second solenoid valve 810, drives the drive shaft 310 in reverse, and rotates the partition 40 back to its initial position. The partition 40 then re-separates the drinking area from the cleaning area, completing one cleaning operation.
[0062] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.
[0063] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A freeze-proof dairy cow water trough, comprising a base (10), wherein the top of the base (10) is provided with an installation groove, characterized in that, Also includes: An annular water tank (20) is mounted on top of a base (10); Rotating assembly (30), the rotating assembly (30) is installed in the mounting slot; A partition (40) is symmetrically installed at the working end of the rotating assembly (30). The bottom outer wall of the partition (40) is attached to the wall of the annular water tank (20), dividing the inner cavity of the partition (40) into a drinking area and a cleaning area. The discharge pipe (50) is provided with a drainage groove on the inner side wall of the clean section of the annular water tank (20), and the discharge pipe (50) is installed on the wall of the drainage groove. A protective half-shell (60) is installed on top of an annular water tank (20) and is arranged around the cleaning area of the annular water tank (20); Water supply pipe (70), the water supply pipe (70) is installed on the top of the protective half shell (60) by a bracket, and a first solenoid valve (710) is provided at the outlet of the water supply pipe (70). Cleaning branch pipe (80) is symmetrically installed on the outer wall of water supply pipe (70). The outlet end of the cleaning branch pipe (80) extends through the protective half shell (60) into the cleaning area of the annular water tank (20). A second solenoid valve (810) is provided at the extension end of the cleaning branch pipe (80). in, The outer wall of the partition (40) is provided with a liquid level sensor (410) and an electric heater (420).
2. The antifreeze dairy cow water trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension end of the cleaning branch pipe (80) is also provided with a diversion pipe (820), and the bottom of the diversion pipe (820) is provided with uniformly distributed nozzles (830).
3. The antifreeze dairy cow water trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (30) includes a drive rotating shaft (310) driven by a servo motor and mounted on the wall of the mounting groove. A connecting frame (320) is fixedly connected between the top of the drive rotating shaft (310) and the partition plate (40). A waterproof cover (330) covering the middle section of the shaft wall of the drive rotating shaft (310) is also fixedly connected to the annular water tank (20).
4. The antifreeze dairy cow water trough according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a controller that is signal-connected to the drive rotating shaft (310), the liquid level sensor (410), the electric heater (420), the first solenoid valve (710), and the second solenoid valve (810).
5. The antifreeze dairy cow water trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer walls of the water supply pipe (70) and the cleaning branch pipe (80) are provided with a heat insulation layer.
6. The antifreeze dairy cow water trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing strip is provided on the contact surface between the partition (40) and the wall of the annular water tank (20), and a protective grid plate (430) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the partition (40).
7. The antifreeze dairy cow water trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, A transparent observation window is provided on the protective half-shell (60).