An egg collecting and transporting device for poultry farming

Abstract

The utility model discloses an egg collection and transportation device for livestock breeding, which comprises a collection assembly, a chicken coop covered on the collection assembly, a collection disc, a flow guide groove, an outlet, a transportation assembly, a first slide, a spacing assembly and a storage box. The overall structure realizes the integrated process of egg production, centralized guidance, automatic falling and buffer transportation, and significantly improves the breeding automation level. The flow guide groove can concentrate the scattered eggs to the middle outlet, avoid manual picking and reduce the breakage rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture technology, and in particular to an egg collection and transportation device for livestock farming. Background Technology

[0002] Collecting eggs from hens is a crucial step in livestock farming, holding significant economic and managerial importance. As a primary poultry product, timely and safe collection of eggs ensures they are protected from damage caused by accidental impacts or collisions. Centralized collection helps improve production efficiency, reduces the labor intensity and cost of manual egg picking, and facilitates statistical analysis of egg production quantity and frequency, providing data support for livestock management decisions.

[0003] In current technologies, egg collection in livestock farms largely relies on manual picking, which has many drawbacks. Prolonged bending over involves high labor intensity and low efficiency, making it unsuitable for large-scale farming. Inconsistent picking rhythms can easily lead to missed or delayed collections, causing eggs to remain for extended periods, increasing the risk of contamination by feces, mold growth, or breakage by hens. Furthermore, frequent human interference can trigger stress in the flock, affecting egg production. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an egg collection and transportation device for livestock farming, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the high labor intensity and low efficiency of manual picking, which requires farmers to bend over for a long time.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an egg collection and transportation device for livestock farming, comprising a collection component, a chicken coop covered on the collection component, the collection component including a collection tray for hens to lay eggs, a guide channel on the collection tray for guiding the eggs laid by the hens to the middle position of the collection tray, a discharge port on the collection tray for eggs to detach from the collection tray through the discharge port, and a transportation component below the collection tray, the transportation component including a first slide for receiving eggs falling from the discharge port, a spacer component and a storage box that can be placed in the first slide, and eggs rolling in the first slide can enter the storage box together with the spacer component.

[0006] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a pushing component is provided on one side of the first slide rail. The pushing component includes a second slide rail connected to the first slide rail. The second slide rail can temporarily store the spacer component. An electric telescopic rod is installed at one end of the second slide rail. The electric telescopic rod is used to push the spacer component into the first slide rail.

[0007] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a first sponge slope and a second sponge slope are adhered inside the first slide, the first sponge slope is located below the discharge port, and the slope of the first sponge slope is greater than the slope of the second sponge slope.

[0008] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a detection probe is installed on the first slide rail, and the detection probe is used to detect whether an egg is passing through the first slide rail.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the spacer assembly includes a spacer plate, on which a balance bar is provided. The balance bar is tangent to one side of the spacer plate, and the balance bar and the spacer plate are simultaneously in contact with the first slide rail.

[0010] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the frictional force of the spacer assembly on the first slide is greater than the downward sliding force of the spacer assembly on the first slide.

[0011] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a frustum is coaxially provided on the balance bar, and an insertion hole is provided on the spacer assembly. The small circle diameter of the frustum is smaller than the diameter of the insertion hole, and the large circle diameter of the frustum is larger than the diameter of the insertion hole. The spacer assembly is made of elastic plastic material. The frustum of one spacer assembly can be partially inserted into the insertion hole of another spacer assembly, and the frictional resistance between the frustum and the insertion hole is used to decelerate the egg.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a cylinder is coaxially mounted on the balance bar. The cylinder of one spacer component can be inserted into the socket of another spacer component. A spring is fixed inside the socket to cushion the impact of the egg.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. The guide channel concentrates the scattered eggs to the central discharge port, avoiding manual picking up one by one and reducing the breakage rate; together with the first slide and the collection box below, a continuous conveying path is formed, reducing manual intervention and improving collection efficiency.

[0014] 2. A two-stage sponge ramp design is adopted to achieve graded cushioning during the egg's fall. The first sponge ramp has a steeper slope to quickly catch the egg falling from a height and prevent it from bouncing; the second sponge ramp has a gentler slope to further slow down the egg's rolling speed and prevent damage from impact due to excessive inertia. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the egg collection and transportation device for livestock farming according to the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first slide rail structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first sponge slope structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the balance bar structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the frustum structure of this utility model; Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the spacer component of this utility model.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Collection tray; 11. Guide channel; 111. Discharge port; 2. Chicken coop; 3. Pushing assembly; 31. Second slide rail; 32. Electric telescopic rod; 4. Storage box; 5. First slide rail; 51. First sponge ramp; 52. Second sponge ramp; 53. Detection probe; 6. Spacing assembly; 61. Spacing plate; 611. Insertion hole; 621. Balance bar; 622. Frustum; 623. Cylinder; 63. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides an embodiment of an egg collection and transportation device for livestock farming, comprising a collection component covered with a chicken coop 2. The collection component includes a collection tray 1 for hens to lay eggs, a guide channel 11 for guiding the eggs to the center of the collection tray 1, and a discharge port 111 for the eggs to detach from the collection tray 1. Below the collection tray 1 is a transportation component, including a first slide 5 for receiving eggs falling from the discharge port 111. A spacer component 6 and a storage box 4 can be placed within the first slide 5, allowing the eggs rolling within the first slide 5 to enter the storage box 4 along with the spacer component 6. This integrated structure achieves a streamlined process from egg laying, centralized guidance, automatic detachment, to buffered transportation, significantly improving the level of automation in livestock farming. The dispersed eggs are concentrated at the central discharge port 111 by the guide channel 11, avoiding manual picking up one by one and reducing the breakage rate; together with the first slide 5 and the collection box 4 below, a continuous conveying path is formed, reducing manual intervention and improving collection efficiency.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-6A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: A pushing component 3 is provided on one side of the first slide 5. The pushing component 3 includes a second slide 31 connected to the first slide 5. The second slide 31 can temporarily store the spacer component 6. An electric telescopic rod 32 is installed at one end of the second slide 31. The electric telescopic rod 32 is used to push the spacer component 6 into the first slide 5. The setting of the pushing component 3 realizes the automatic replenishment of the spacer component 6, eliminating the need for frequent manual replacement. By temporarily storing multiple spacer components 6 through the second slide 31 and pushing them as needed by the electric telescopic rod 32, it is ensured that a new spacer 61 can be accurately inserted before each egg enters the storage box 4, realizing interlayer separation, preventing the upper and lower layers of eggs from being squeezed and collided, and further reducing the risk of breakage.

[0020] Please see Figure 2-3 A further embodiment of this solution is as follows: a first sponge ramp 51 and a second sponge ramp 52 are adhered inside the first slide 5. The first sponge ramp 51 is located below the discharge port 111, and its slope is greater than that of the second sponge ramp 52. This two-stage sponge ramp design provides graded buffering during the egg's fall. The first sponge ramp 51, with its steeper slope, quickly catches the egg falling from a height, preventing it from bouncing; the second sponge ramp 52, with its gentler slope, further slows the egg's rolling speed, preventing damage from impact due to excessive inertia. The sponge material is soft and elastic, effectively absorbing impact energy and protecting the eggshell's integrity.

[0021] Please see Figure 2-3 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: a detection probe 53 is installed on the first slide rail 5. The detection probe 53 is used to detect whether an egg is passing through the first slide rail 5. The introduction of the detection probe 53 enables the device to have sensing capabilities, which can monitor the flow status of the eggs in real time and provide signal support for automated control. When an egg is detected passing through, the electric telescopic rod 32 can be triggered to push the next interval component 6, and the counting system can be started to perform production statistics, thereby improving the level of intelligence.

[0022] Please see Figure 2-4 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: the spacer assembly 6 includes a spacer plate 61, and a balance bar 621 is provided on the spacer plate 61. The balance bar 621 is tangent to one side of the spacer plate 61, and the balance bar 621 and the spacer plate 61 can simultaneously conform to the first slide rail 5. The special geometric fit between the balance bar 621 and the spacer plate 61 enhances the structural stability, making the spacer assembly 6 stable in the slide rail, less prone to tipping over, allowing the egg to roll smoothly without obstruction, and providing mechanical support for subsequent plug-in connections, thus improving the overall smoothness of operation.

[0023] Please see Figure 2-4A further solution based on this embodiment is that the frictional force of the spacer assembly 6 on the first slide rail 5 is greater than the downward sliding force of the spacer assembly 6 on the first slide rail 5. This design ensures that the spacer assembly 6 remains stationary without external force and will not slide off due to gravity, thus avoiding blockage or positional displacement.

[0024] Please see Figure 3-5 A further embodiment of this solution is as follows: a frustum 622 is coaxially mounted on the balance bar 621, and an insertion hole 611 is provided on the spacer assembly 6. The smaller diameter of the frustum 622 is smaller than the diameter of the insertion hole 611, and the larger diameter of the frustum 622 is larger than the diameter of the insertion hole 611. The spacer assembly 6 is made of elastic plastic material. The frustum 622 of one spacer assembly 6 can be partially inserted into the insertion hole 611 of another spacer assembly 6, using the frictional resistance between the frustum 622 and the insertion hole 611 to slow down the egg. This structure utilizes the interference fit between the frustum 622 and the insertion hole 611 to generate frictional resistance. When multiple spacer assemblies 6 are stacked, a stable connecting chain is formed. When the egg rolls and impacts, this frictional connection can generate a damping effect, absorbing some kinetic energy, playing a passive buffering role, slowing down the movement speed of the egg, preventing violent collisions, and improving transportation safety.

[0025] For another embodiment of the spacer component 6, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: a cylinder 623 is coaxially mounted on the balance bar 621. The cylinder 623 of one spacer assembly 6 can be inserted into the insertion hole 611 of another spacer assembly 6. A spring 63 is fixed inside the insertion hole 611, and the spring 63 is used to mitigate the impact of the egg. This alternative solution provides a more efficient active buffering mechanism through the combination of the cylinder 623 and the built-in spring 63. When the egg hits the spacer assembly 6, the spring 63 is compressed, absorbing the impact energy, and releasing it through elastic recovery, greatly reducing the impact of the instantaneous impact force on the egg. The insertion hole 611 is filled with curing adhesive to fix a portion of the spring 63, preventing the spring 63 from easily falling out of the insertion hole 611.

[0026] Working principle: Hens lay eggs on the collection tray 1. The eggs converge in the center of the collection tray 1 along the guide channel 11 and roll down from the discharge port 111 into the first slide 5. Initially, the first slide 5 is already equipped with the storage box 4 and the first spacer component 6. The spacer components 6 to be used are stacked sequentially in the second slide 31. When the eggs fall, they first hit the first sponge ramp 51, which uses its steep slope to quickly catch them and prevent them from bouncing. Then they slide into the gentler second sponge ramp 52 for further deceleration. When the detection probe 53 senses that an egg has passed through, it sends a signal to the controller. The controller activates the electric telescopic rod 32 to push a spacer component 6 from the second slide 31 into the first slide 5. This action is completed when there are no eggs in the first slide 5, ensuring that each egg in the storage box 4 is separated by the spacer plate 61. Because the friction between the spacer component 6 and the first slide 5 is greater than its downward force, the spacer component 6 pushed into the first slide 5 by the electric telescopic rod 32 can... The system remains stationary to impact and move waiting eggs. Subsequent eggs repeat the process. If an egg hits a stacked spacer component 6 during rolling, frictional resistance is generated between the frustum 622 on the balance bar 621 and the insertion hole 611 of the adjacent component. Alternatively, the impact energy is absorbed by the compression deformation of the cylinder 623 and the built-in spring 63, thus achieving a buffering function. Finally, the eggs are arranged in an orderly manner in the storage box 4, completing the entire process of automatic collection and anti-collision transportation. The storage box 4 is provided with positioning holes, and the first slide 5 has positioning posts that match the positioning holes. The detection probe 53 can be a photoelectric sensor. When the photoelectric signal is suddenly blocked and then becomes unobstructed, it can be determined that an egg has passed by. The installation and application methods of the photoelectric sensor and the electric telescopic rod 32 are existing technologies, and the corresponding circuit connections and program control methods are also known to those skilled in the art. After the count reaches a certain number, a program will drive the three-color light to turn red. The three-color light is existing technology and is installed on the top of the chicken coop 2.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A poultry farming egg collection and transport device, characterized by: The system includes a collection component, which is covered with a chicken coop (2). The collection component includes a collection tray (1) for laying eggs for hens. The collection tray (1) is provided with a guide channel (11) for guiding the eggs laid by the hens to the middle of the collection tray (1). The collection tray (1) is provided with a discharge port (111) for the eggs to be released from the collection tray (111). The collection tray (1) is provided with a transport component below it. The transport component includes a first slide (5) for receiving eggs that fall from the discharge port (111). The first slide (5) can hold a spacer component (6) and a storage box (4). Eggs rolling in the first slide (5) can enter the storage box (4) together with the spacer component (6).

2. The egg collection and transport device for use in poultry farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pushing component (3) is provided on one side of the first slide (5). The pushing component (3) includes a second slide (31) connected to the first slide (5). The second slide (31) can temporarily store the spacer component (6). An electric telescopic rod (32) is installed at one end of the second slide (31). The electric telescopic rod (32) is used to push the spacer component (6) into the first slide (5).

3. A poultry egg collection and transport device according to claim 2, wherein: The first slide (5) has a first sponge slope (51) and a second sponge slope (52) attached inside. The first sponge slope (51) is located below the discharge port (111), and the slope of the first sponge slope (51) is greater than that of the second sponge slope (52).

4. The egg collection and transport device for use in poultry farming according to claim 3, characterized in that: A detection probe (53) is installed on the first slide (5). The detection probe (53) is used to detect whether an egg passes through the first slide (5).

5. A poultry egg collection and transport device according to claim 4, wherein: The spacer assembly (6) includes a spacer plate (61), on which a balance bar (621) is provided. The balance bar (621) is tangent to one side of the spacer plate (61), and the balance bar (621) and the spacer plate (61) can simultaneously fit into the first slide rail (5).

6. A poultry egg collection and transport device according to claim 5, wherein: The frictional force of the spacer assembly (6) on the first slide (5) is greater than the downward force of the spacer assembly (6) on the first slide (5).

7. A poultry egg collection and transport device according to claim 6, wherein: A frustum (622) is coaxially mounted on the balance bar (621), and a socket (611) is provided on the spacer assembly (6). The small circle diameter of the frustum (622) is smaller than the diameter of the socket (611), and the large circle diameter of the frustum (622) is larger than the diameter of the socket (611). The spacer assembly (6) is made of elastic plastic material. The frustum (622) of one spacer assembly (6) can be partially inserted into the socket (611) of another spacer assembly (6). The frictional resistance between the frustum (622) and the socket (611) is used to decelerate the egg.

8. The egg collection and transport device for use in poultry farming according to claim 6, characterized in that: A cylinder (623) is coaxially provided on the balance bar (621). The cylinder (623) of one spacer assembly (6) can be inserted into the socket (611) of another spacer assembly (6). A spring (63) is fixed inside the socket (611) to reduce the impact of the egg.

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