A cattle dung collecting and crushing device and method thereof

By designing a manure collection and crushing device with a manure basket and a fixed installation, the problem of ecological pollution and resource waste caused by manure accumulation has been solved, achieving rapid decomposition and environmentally friendly treatment that adapts to cattle behavior and does not affect their activities.

CN117281049BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07NORTHEAST NORMAL UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202311192471.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-09
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2043-09-09

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Technical Problem

The accumulation of cow manure on grasslands leads to ecological pollution and resource waste. Existing treatment methods are inefficient and pose a risk of secondary pollution, making it difficult to decompose and utilize quickly.

Method used

Design a cow manure collection and crushing device, including a manure basket and a fixing device. The manure basket is composed of folded side walls and a diversion plate. The side walls have pleats. The fixing device is fixed to the cow's tail with Velcro. The manure basket can be folded into a platform-shaped structure. The bottom is a square grid to increase the porosity. The material is easily degradable fiber. The fixing device is made of a stretchable material. The manure enters the bottom of the manure basket through the diversion plate and unfolds for decomposition.

Benefits of technology

It increases the surface area of ​​manure in contact with air, shortens decomposition time, reduces accumulation area, avoids secondary pollution, adapts to cattle activities without affecting their normal behavior, and the material is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of cattle dung collection crushing device, including dung basket and fixing device, wherein the dung basket includes dung basket side wall and drainage plate, the dung basket is by four dung basket side wall folding, the dung basket side wall is provided with wrinkle, the dung basket side wall is provided with drainage plate, the fixing device includes dung basket fixing band and cow tail back fixing band, fixed connecting band is provided between the dung basket fixing band and the cow tail back fixing band, the dung basket fixing band is annular structure, the cow tail back fixing band is annular structure, the cow tail back fixing band is provided with magic tape one, the two sides of the dung basket fixing band are respectively provided with movable connecting band, the movable connecting band is provided with magic tape two, the magic tape one and the magic tape two are adapted.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of livestock excrement treatment, in particular to a cattle manure collecting and crushing device and method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] China's livestock industry has entered a period of rapid development, and the output value of livestock in agriculture is also increasing. However, with the change of livestock feeding mode and the continuous expansion of feeding scale, it directly leads to the increase of fecal discharge density of grassland cattle, sheep and other organisms, causing the burning of seedlings and other influences in some areas, and the serious disconnection between agriculture and animal husbandry, which has a negative impact on the grassland ecological environment.

[0003] Grazing is one of the main ways of grassland utilization. Grazing livestock not only affects the morphological characteristics and physical structure of grassland through grazing and trampling, but also changes the soil chemical properties and nutrient material circulation through the transformation of nutrients by livestock and the return of excrement, thereby increasing the soil pH, electrical conductivity, microbial biomass and enzyme activity, and improving the fertility of the soil below and around the fecal patch by increasing the input of soil phosphorus and inorganic nitrogen. In the grassland ecosystem, the biogeochemical pathway of nitrogen mainly occurs between the atmosphere, soil, plants, animals and microorganisms, which can be divided into internal circulation and external circulation. The external circulation process refers to the process of input and output of nitrogen to and from the ecological system. The internal circulation process refers to the transformation of chemical forms of nitrogen and the transfer process between different reservoirs in the system. The internal circulation process of nitrogen has a much larger flux than the external circulation. The process of soil nitrogen transformation in grassland is an important part of internal circulation, which is of great significance to reveal the mechanism of grassland ecosystem function and biogeochemical cycle. As an important component of fecal nutrients, nitrogen accounts for about 75-95% of the nitrogen intake of livestock, and plays a crucial role in the biogeochemical cycle of nitrogen in grassland soil. The nitrogen in feces mainly includes total nitrogen, organic nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen. Among them, organic nitrogen accounts for about 90%, mainly including amino acid nitrogen, amino sugar nitrogen, acid ammonium nitrogen and non-acid ammonium nitrogen components. Only under the action of soil animals and microorganisms, it can be transformed into inorganic nitrogen and be absorbed and utilized by plants. About 20-25% of the nitrogen in feces is water-soluble, representing the metabolic products of intestinal animal and microbial populations; about 15-25% is undigested dietary nitrogen, and the remaining 50-65% exists in bacterial cells.

[0004] Cow dung is cold fertilizer because of its fine fecal quality, high water content, poor aeration, slow decomposition, and low fermentation temperature. The nutrient content of cow dung is low, especially the nitrogen content, and the carbon-nitrogen ratio is high (average 21). Based on the above characteristics, if the dung produced by cattle is not treated, it is usually piled on the ground, and it is easier to form a hard shell on the surface, making it difficult to mix with the soil. The impact of dung on soil microorganisms tends to be slow, and it often takes a long time for the dung to fully decompose into the soil. Long-term storage of livestock manure contains nitrogen compounds that can increase soil nitrate content through biochemical reactions such as ammonification, nitrification, and denitrification. Cattle dung often has an inhibitory effect on vegetation growth in the early stages because the coverage of dung prevents photosynthesis, which can cause ecological risks. Cow dung needs to be treated before it can be applied to the land. Grazing cattle on grasslands produce a large amount of cow dung, which has many impacts on the grassland ecosystem. The fragmentation and slow decomposition of cow dung trap nutrients in the dung, leading to nitrogen loss and reduced nutrient turnover. Cow dung piles occupy a certain area of grassland, and cattle refuse to eat the grass around the pile, causing waste of some grassland resources and reduction of primary productivity. Cow dung is a breeding ground for flies, which can bite and suck the blood or lick the secretions of cattle, disturb the cattle, reduce their nutrition, and spread diseases, causing significant economic losses to the livestock industry.

[0005] Current methods for treating cow dung include natural and artificial methods. Natural methods involve decomposition by microorganisms in the air, which is a slow process or can be accelerated by fragmentation by insects such as dung beetles. Artificial methods include three aspects: feed utilization of cow dung biomass resources, energy utilization of cow dung biomass resources, and fertilizer utilization of cow dung biomass resources.

[0006] Feed utilization of cow dung biomass resources:

[0007] 1. Fermentation method: adding certain microbial agents or enzyme preparations and other auxiliary materials, then fermenting at a suitable temperature.

[0008] 2. Decomposition method: using lower animals such as flies, earthworms, and snails to decompose the dung, but the pre-treatment of sterilization and dehydration and the post-treatment of collecting fly larvae, feeding earthworms, and snails are technically difficult, require harsh temperatures, and are difficult to produce throughout the year, so they have not been widely promoted. 3. Natural drying method: mixing fresh cow dung with a certain proportion of bran, then spreading it on a cement floor or plastic cloth. This method is low-cost and easy to operate, but it is affected by weather and can cause environmental pollution.

[0009] Energy utilization of cow dung biomass resources:

[0010] 1. Pyrolysis of manure: dried manure is directly combusted as fuel. This method is not fully utilized and can cause secondary air pollution. For large amounts of manure produced by intensive livestock farms, it is difficult to dry due to high water content, and must be converted before being used as fuel.

[0011] 2. Ethanol utilization: ethanol can be produced by replacing grain, thereby creating huge economic benefits. Currently, there is no related report on industrial production.

[0012] 3. Hydrogen utilization: a method for effectively converting wheat straw waste into biological hydrogen through manure composting. Currently, there is no related report on industrial production.

[0013] 4. Biogas utilization: a technology for producing biogas through microbial fermentation of manure. This process is mature, and many places have established biogas pools. However, it requires a large area and a large investment.

[0014] 5. Power generation: biogas produced by anaerobic fermentation of manure is used for power generation, which is suitable for large-scale farms or breeding areas.

[0015] Fertilizer utilization of manure biomass resources:

[0016] 1. Direct application: directly sprayed in the field, which can provide nutrients for crops and eliminate some soil diseases. Due to high water content, it is not convenient to use in large quantities and can cause secondary environmental pollution, limiting its use.

[0017] 2. High-temperature aerobic composting method: manure, efficient fermentation microorganisms such as effective microorganisms, and conditioners (such as straw, sawdust, etc.) are mixed in a certain mass ratio for aerobic fermentation treatment. It is greatly affected by environmental factors and needs to be adjusted in real time.

[0018] 3. Vermicomposting method: vermicomposting mainly combines vermicomposting with composting to produce vermicomposting feed and use composting for pollution-free vegetable cultivation. During the composting process, if anaerobic fermentation occurs, methane, CO, and other gases are produced, which greatly threaten the survival rate of earthworms.

[0019] Manure is a good organic fertilizer, but long-term accumulation of manure on the ground brings more harmful effects to grassland. Therefore, how to speed up the fragmentation and decomposition of manure is the key to destroying the breeding sites of harmful flies, reducing nitrogen loss, and speeding up the turnover rate of nutrients.

[0020] Therefore, the existing technology and measures need to be improved and developed. SUMMARY

[0021] The present application aims to provide a cow dung collecting and crushing device and a method thereof to solve the problems in the background.

[0022] To achieve the above object, the present application provides the following technical scheme: a cow dung collecting and crushing device, comprising a dung basket and a fixing device, wherein the dung basket comprises a dung basket side wall and a drainage plate, the dung basket is folded by four dung basket side walls, the dung basket side wall is provided with a wrinkle, the dung basket side wall is provided with a drainage plate, the fixing device comprises a dung basket fixing belt and a cow tail back fixing belt, a fixed connection belt is arranged between the dung basket fixing belt and the cow tail back fixing belt, the dung basket fixing belt is in a ring structure, the cow tail back fixing belt is in a ring structure, the cow tail back fixing belt is provided with a magic tape one, both sides of the dung basket fixing belt are respectively provided with a movable connection belt, the movable connection belt is provided with a magic tape two, and the magic tape one and the magic tape two are matched.

[0023] Preferably, the dung basket is folded into a trapezoidal structure with the upper part being wide and the lower part being narrow, and the bottom of the dung basket is provided with a square lattice structure composed of folded plates, a large number of small pores being formed between the plates.

[0024] Preferably, the dung basket is made of fiber-decomposable plants, the height is 50 cm, the upper end is 50 cm in length and width, and the lower end is 20 cm in length and width.

[0025] Preferably, the fixing device is made of stretchable and elastic materials.

[0026] Preferably, the dung basket fixing belt is formed into a ring shape by magic tape.

[0027] Preferably, the movable connection belt is 50 cm, the magic tape one and the magic tape two are 30 cm, the cow tail back fixing belt is in a strip shape and is provided with a ring structure with a length of 70 cm.

[0028] The method for collecting and crushing cow dung, wherein:

[0029] Firstly, the dung basket fixing belt in the fixing device is fixed to the dung basket by magic tape to form a ring structure, and the cow tail back fixing belt is fixed to the cow tail back by magic tape to form a ring structure.

[0030] Secondly, the magic tape two on the movable connection belt is pasted on the magic tape one, and the dung basket is completely fixed to be fixed on the cow tail back.

[0031] When the dung is accumulated on the upper end of the dung container, the dung will drop to the bottom of the dung container along with the inclination of the drainage plate, and the dung container can be replaced when the dung reaches the maximum capacity of the dung container.

[0032] Finally, the dung container is taken off, opened, and unfolded to increase the contact area between the dung and the air, and then placed on the grassland to wait for the natural decomposition of the dung.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following advantages:

[0034] 1) The dung container in the present application has the structural characteristics of small volume but large attachment site, which can be unfolded to increase the contact area with the air and accelerate the decomposition of the dung.

[0035] 2) The dung container in the present application has a large number of pores inside, and the side wall of the dung container is provided with wrinkle lines and is rough, which greatly increases the attachment site of the dung in a limited space.

[0036] 3) The dung container in the present application has a large capacity and can be replaced, the dung enters quickly at the upper end, and the large pores between the side walls of the dung container can ensure that the dung enters the bottom of the dung container smoothly, and the dung container has a small volume and a large capacity, which can be directly utilized after replacement without recycling.

[0037] 4) In the present application, the fixing device is made of elastic material and magic tape, which has good stretchability and adhesion, and can be attached to the body of the cow without affecting the normal activity and comfort of the cow according to the actual situation of the cow. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present application of the dung collection and crushing device and method;

[0039] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the fixing device structure of the present application of the dung collection and crushing device and method;

[0040] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the present application of the dung collection and crushing device and method;

[0041] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the wrinkle lines of the present application of the dung collection and crushing device and method;

[0042] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the use structure of the present application of the dung collection and crushing device and method;

[0043] Figure 6Figure 1 is a perspective view of the structure of the application of the cow dung collecting and crushing device and its method;

[0044] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the structure of the application of the cow dung collecting and crushing device and its method; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the application, rather than all the embodiments of the application. Based on the embodiments in the application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the application.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 1-6 An embodiment provided by the application is a cow dung collecting and crushing device, which comprises a dung basket side wall 1, a drainage plate 2, a dung basket 3, a dung basket fixing belt 4, a magic tape 2 5, a fixed connecting belt 6, a cow tail back fixing belt 7, a magic tape 1 8, a movable connecting belt 9, a fixing device 10 and a wrinkle 11. The device for collecting and crushing cow dung comprises the dung basket 3 and the fixing device 10. The dung basket 3 comprises the dung basket side wall 1 and the drainage plate 2. The dung basket 3 is folded by four dung basket side walls 1 into a trapezoidal structure with a wide upper part and a narrow lower part. The dung basket side wall 1 is provided with the wrinkle 11, which can increase the adhesion sites of cow dung and better ensure that the excrement stays in the dung basket 3. The dung basket side wall 1 is provided with the drainage plate 2, which is used to ensure that the cow dung falls into the dung basket 3 and does not fall outside. The fixing device 10 comprises the dung basket fixing belt 4 and the cow tail back fixing belt 7. The fixed connecting belt 6 is arranged between the dung basket fixing belt 4 and the cow tail back fixing belt 7. The dung basket fixing belt 4 is in a ring structure and is used to fix the dung basket 3. The cow tail back fixing belt 7 is in a ring structure and is used to fix the cow tail back. The cow tail back fixing belt 7 is provided with the magic tape 1 8. The movable connecting belt 9 is arranged on both sides of the dung basket fixing belt 4. The magic tape 2 5 is arranged on the movable connecting belt 9. The magic tape 1 8 and the magic tape 2 5 are matched and can be pasted together.

[0047] The bottom of the dung ladle 3 is provided with a square lattice structure composed of folded plates, and a large number of small pores are formed between the plates. The surface of the side wall 1 of the dung ladle is provided with wrinkle lines 11, so that the surface of the side wall 1 has a large number of feces adhesion sites. The dung ladle 3 is made of fiber-decomposable plants, such as straw, and has good degradability and environmental protection. The height of the dung ladle 3 is 50 cm, and the length and width of the upper end are both 50 cm. The length and width of the lower end are both 20 cm. The above structure can prevent feces from flowing out of the dung ladle 3 as much as possible. The height of the square lattice structure at the bottom of the dung ladle 3 is 45 cm, and the height of the upper end of the dung ladle 3 without the square lattice structure is 5 cm. This height is used to ensure that the feces completely enter the dung ladle 3. The capacity of one dung ladle 3 is four kilograms, and the single discharge of an adult cow is about two kilograms. Therefore, one dung ladle 3 is completely sufficient for the single discharge of an adult cow. The fixing device 10 is made of stretchable and elastic material. The dung ladle fixing belt 4 is a ring-shaped structure formed by wrapping a long strip of material with magic tape. The movable connecting belt 9 is provided to be 50 cm. The magic tape 1 8 and the magic tape 2 5 are provided to be 30 cm. The cow tail back fixing belt 7 is a long strip, provided with 70 cm, and is a ring-shaped structure formed by wrapping with magic tape.

[0048] Working principle: when in use, first, the dung ladle fixing belt 4 in the fixing device 10 is fixed to the dung ladle 3 by magic tape to form a ring structure. The cow tail back fixing belt 7 is fixed to the cow by magic tape to form a ring structure.

[0049] Secondly, the magic tape 2 5 on the movable connecting belt 9 is attached to the magic tape 1 8, and the dung ladle 3 is completely fixed, so that it is fixed to the back and tail of the cow.

[0050] Finally, when a large amount of feces accumulates on the upper end of the dung ladle 3, the feces will fall into the bottom of the dung ladle 3 along with the inclination of the drainage plate 2. When the feces reach the maximum capacity of the dung ladle 3, the dung ladle 3 can be replaced. The replacement process is to take out the dung ladle 3, open it, and then unfold it to increase the contact area between the feces and the air, and then place it on the grassland to wait for the natural decomposition of the feces.

[0051] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be included in the present application. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

Claims

1. A cattle dung collecting and breaking device comprising a dung press (3) and a fixing device (10), characterized in that, The manure basket (3) comprises a manure basket side wall (1) and a drainage plate (2), the manure basket (3) is folded by four manure basket side walls (1), the manure basket side wall (1) is provided with a wrinkle (11), the manure basket side wall (1) is provided with a drainage plate (2), the fixing device (10) comprises a manure basket fixing belt (4) and a cow tail back fixing belt (7), a fixed connection belt (6) is arranged between the manure basket fixing belt (4) and the cow tail back fixing belt (7), the manure basket fixing belt (4) is annular structure, the cow tail back fixing belt (7) is annular structure, the cow tail back fixing belt (7) is provided with magic tape one (8), the two sides of the manure basket fixing belt (4) are respectively provided with movable connection belt (9), the movable connection belt (9) is provided with magic tape two (5), the magic tape one (8) and the magic tape two (5) are matched, the manure basket (3) is folded into a trapezoidal structure with the upper end being wide and the lower end being narrow, the bottom of the manure basket (3) is provided with a square lattice structure composed of folded plates, a large number of small pores are formed between the plates, the manure basket (3) is made of fiber-decomposable plants, the height is 50cm, the upper end length and width are both 50cm, and the lower end length and width are both 20cm.

2. A cattle dung collecting and crushing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The fixing device (10) is made of stretchable and elastic material.

3. A cattle dung collecting and crushing device as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The manure basket fixing belt (4) is annular and formed by magic tape.

4. A cattle dung collecting and crushing device as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The movable connection belt (9) is 50cm, the magic tape one (8) and the magic tape two (5) are 30cm, the cow tail back fixing belt (7) is a long strip and is annular and formed by magic tape.

5. The method for collecting and crushing cow dung of the cow dung collecting and crushing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: First, the manure basket fixing belt (4) in the fixing device (10) is fixed to the manure basket (3) by magic tape to form an annular structure, and the cow tail back fixing belt (7) is fixed to the cow tail back by magic tape to form an annular structure; Secondly, the magic tape two (5) on the movable connection belt (9) is attached to the magic tape one (8), and the manure basket (3) is completely fixed to be fixed on the cow tail back; Thirdly, when a large amount of dung accumulates on the upper end of the manure basket (3), the dung will fall into the bottom of the manure basket (3) along with the inclination of the drainage plate (2), and the manure basket (3) can be replaced when the dung reaches the maximum capacity of the manure basket (3); Finally, the manure basket (3) is taken off, opened and unfolded to increase the contact area of the dung and air, and then placed on the grassland to wait for the natural decomposition of the dung.

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