A duck chasing device for preventing emotional stress

This duck-driving device, which uses wheels, a fence mechanism, and a sound-mimicking device to simulate duck calls, solves the problems of limited driving range and stress response for duck flocks, achieving stable duck driving and efficient duck flock management.

CN117502423BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05INST OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & VETERINARY MEDICINE JIANGXI ACAD OF AGRI SCI
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Application Number
CN202311536246.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-11-17
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2043-11-17

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the effective range for driving duck flocks is relatively small, and some ducks scatter and escape, which easily leads to stress response and reduces the driving effect.

Method used

A duck herding device that prevents emotional stress is adopted, which includes moving wheels, a transfer frame, a monitoring component, a fence mechanism, and a sound-mimicking mechanism. The fence is opened and closed by a motor, and the simulated duck calls reduce the stress response of the duck flock. The blocking mechanism prevents the ducks from escaping.

Benefits of technology

It effectively drives duck flocks, reduces dispersion, lowers stress response, and improves driving efficiency and stability.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of poultry feeding, and particularly relates to a duck driving device for preventing emotional stress. The present application provides a duck driving device for preventing emotional stress, which can adjust the driving range according to the quantity of duck group, and simulate duck call to reduce the stress reaction of duck group. The duck driving device for preventing emotional stress comprises moving wheels, an adapter frame, a monitoring assembly and fence mechanisms, four moving wheels are rotatably connected to the bottom of the adapter frame, the monitoring assembly is connected to the top of the adapter frame, and the fence mechanisms are arranged on the left and right sides of the adapter frame. The first fence and the second fence are controlled by the first driving motor and the second driving motor respectively, so that the first fence and the second fence can be adjusted by corresponding overturning, thereby adapting to the adjustment of different duck group quantities, avoiding the dispersion of duck group, and simulating duck call by the sound simulator, thereby avoiding the generation of large emotional stress of duck group in the process of driving duck group, and making the driving process more stable.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of poultry farming technology, and more particularly to a duck herding device to prevent emotional stress. Background Technology

[0002] Poultry farming refers to the activity of raising poultry in an artificial environment for the purpose of obtaining food, agricultural products, or other purposes. Poultry usually includes birds such as chickens, ducks, and geese. Raising poultry can provide humans with products such as meat, eggs, feathers, and even fertilizer. When raising ducks, the flock is usually released out of the duck house to allow them to move and grow freely. After a period of time, the ducks need to be herded back into the duck house. In current technology, the flock is usually herded by farmers using herding tools. In this process, on the one hand, the effective range of herding is small, and some ducks may scatter and escape. On the other hand, it is believed that herding will cause stress to the flock, thus reducing the effectiveness of herding.

[0003] Therefore, in order to address the above problems, a duck herding device is now being developed that can adjust the driving range according to the size of the duck flock, and at the same time simulate duck calls to reduce the stress response of the duck flock and prevent emotional stress. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing devices, such as limited effective range for herding ducks leading to some ducks scattering and escaping, and the belief that herding can cause stress in the flock and reduce its effectiveness, this invention provides a duck herding device that can adjust the herding range according to the size of the flock and simultaneously simulate duck calls to reduce stress in the flock and prevent emotional stress.

[0005] The technical implementation of the present invention is as follows: a duck herding device for preventing emotional stress includes moving wheels, a transfer frame, a monitoring component, a fence mechanism and an onomatopoeic mechanism. Four moving wheels are rotatably connected to the bottom of the transfer frame, the monitoring component is connected to the top of the transfer frame, fence mechanisms are provided on both the left and right sides of the transfer frame, and an onomatopoeic mechanism is provided on the transfer frame.

[0006] Optionally, the fence mechanism includes a first fixed base, a first drive motor, a first fence, a second fence, and a second drive motor. The first fixed base is connected to both the left and right sides of the adapter frame. The first drive motor is connected to each of the first fixed bases. The first fence is rotatably connected to the outside of each of the first fixed bases. The first fence is connected to the output shaft of the adjacent first drive motor. The second fence is rotatably connected to the outside of each of the first fences. The second drive motor is connected to the upper outside of each of the first fences. The output shaft of the second drive motor is connected to the adjacent second fence.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes an onomatopoeic mechanism, which includes a sliding frame, a guide frame, a flip plate, an onomatopoeia, and a first handle. The sliding frame is slidably connected to the adapter frame, and the left and right symmetrical guide frames are connected to the lower rear side of the adapter frame. The guide frames are slidably connected to the sliding frame. The flip plate is rotatably connected to the rear of the sliding frame. The onomatopoeia is connected to the top of the flip plate, and the first handle is bolted to the bottom of the flip plate.

[0008] Optionally, it also includes a blocking mechanism, which includes a second fixed seat, a blocking frame and a blocking net. The front sides of the left and right sides of the first fence are each bolted to a second fixed seat, and the left and right adjacent second fixed seats are each slidably connected to a blocking frame, and the blocking frame is connected to a blocking net.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes a drive mechanism, which includes a third drive motor, a lead screw, a fixing member, and a guide rod. The third drive motor is connected to the left rear part of the adapter frame, and the lead screw is connected to the output shaft of the third drive motor. Fixing members are connected to the rear sides of both the left and right sides of the sliding frame, and a guide rod is connected to the right rear part of the adapter frame. The guide rod is slidably connected to the fixing member on the right side and threadedly connected to the fixing member on the left side.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes a feeding mechanism, which includes a support frame, a feed frame, and a second handle. The lower front side of the transfer frame is connected to a symmetrical support frame, and a feed frame is placed between the tops of the support frames. The left and right sides of the feed frame are connected to the second handle by bolts.

[0011] Optionally, it also includes a limiting mechanism, which includes a third fixed seat, a limiting member and a torsion spring. The third fixed seat is connected to the rear side of the sliding frame, and the limiting member is rotatably connected to the third fixed seat. Two torsion springs are connected between the limiting member and the adjacent third fixed seat.

[0012] Optionally, the monitoring component includes a mounting bracket, a protective frame, and a camera. The mounting bracket is connected to the upper front side of the adapter frame, the protective frame is connected to the top of the mounting bracket, and the camera is connected inside the protective frame.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. The present invention controls the first fence and the second fence respectively through the first drive motor and the second drive motor, so that the first fence and the second fence can be flipped and adjusted accordingly, thereby adapting to different duck flock sizes, and gradually forming an encirclement structure during the driving process to prevent the duck flock from scattering.

[0014] 2. This invention uses a sound-mimicking device to simulate the sound of ducks, thereby avoiding significant emotional stress on the ducks during the herding process and making the herding process more stable.

[0015] 3. The present invention uses a combination of a barrier frame and an interception net to block the gaps in the first fence, preventing smaller ducks from escaping through the gaps during the process of driving the duck flock, thus reducing the driving effect. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fence mechanism of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the onomatopoeic mechanism of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first three-dimensional structure of the blocking mechanism of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a second three-dimensional structure of the blocking mechanism of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the driving mechanism of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the loading mechanism of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting mechanism of the present invention.

[0025] The components in the attached diagram are labeled as follows: 1: Moving wheel, 2: Adapter frame, 3: Monitoring component, 4: Fence mechanism, 41: First fixed seat, 42: First drive motor, 43: First fence, 44: Second fence, 45: Second drive motor, 5: Sound-mimicking mechanism, 51: Sliding frame, 52: Guide frame, 53: Flip plate, 54: Sound mimic, 55: First handle, 6: Blocking mechanism, 61: Second fixed seat, 62: Blocking frame, 63: Interception net, 7: Drive mechanism, 71: Third drive motor, 72: Lead screw, 73: Fixing component, 74: Guide rod, 8: Feeding mechanism, 81: Support frame, 82: Feed frame, 83: Second handle, 9: Limiting mechanism, 91: Third fixed seat, 92: Limiting component, 93: Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] A duck herding device to prevent emotional stress, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, it includes a moving wheel 1, a connecting frame 2, a monitoring component 3, a fence mechanism 4, and a sound-simulating mechanism 5. The bottom of the connecting frame 2 is rotatably connected to four moving wheels 1, which are remotely controlled. The top of the connecting frame 2 is connected to a monitoring component 3 for monitoring the duck flock. The monitoring component 3 includes a mounting piece, a protective frame, and a camera. The mounting piece is connected to the upper front of the connecting frame 2, and the top of the mounting piece is connected to the protective frame. The camera is connected inside the protective frame. The left and right sides of the connecting frame 2 are equipped with fence mechanisms 4 for driving away and blocking the duck flock. The connecting frame 2 is equipped with a sound-simulating mechanism 5 for simulating the calls of the duck flock.

[0028] It should be noted that when it is necessary to drive ducks, this device can be used to replace manual driving, reducing the stimulation of the ducks by human intervention. The transfer frame 2 is moved by remotely controlling the moving wheel 1, and the sound mimicry mechanism 5 and the fence mechanism 4 are activated at the same time to drive the ducks over a large area. During the driving process, the situation of the ducks can be observed through the monitoring component 3. The sound mimicry mechanism 5 can reduce the stress response of the ducks, so that the ducks can move more stably and improve the efficiency of driving the ducks.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the fence mechanism 4 includes a first fixed base 41, a first drive motor 42, a first fence 43, a second fence 44, and a second drive motor 45. The first fixed base 41 is connected to both the left and right sides of the adapter frame 2. The first drive motor 42 is connected to each of the first fixed bases 41. The output shafts of the first drive motors 42 are all oriented downwards. The first fence 43 is rotatably connected to the outside of each of the first fixed bases 41. The first fence 43 is connected to the output shaft of the adjacent first drive motor 42. The second fence 44 is rotatably connected to the outside of each of the first fences 43. The second drive motor 45 is connected to the upper outside of each of the first fences 43. The output shafts of the second drive motors 45 are all oriented downwards. The output shafts of the second drive motors 45 are connected to the adjacent second fence 44. The first fence 43 and the second fence 44 can be adjusted and deployed according to the size of the duck flock.

[0030] It should be noted that when herding ducks, the first fence 43 and the second fence 44 need to be controlled according to the size of the flock. When the flock is small, the output shaft of the second drive motor 45 is controlled to rotate, causing the second fence 44 to rotate backward 180 degrees, so that the second fence 44 can fit into the adjacent first fence 43. When the flock is large, the first fence 43 and the second fence 44 are unfolded to herd the ducks. During the herding process, the second fence 44 can be controlled to rotate forward, so that the first fence 43 and the second fence 44 form a relatively enclosing structure, preventing the ducks from scattering during the herding process. In summary, by controlling the first fence 43 and the second fence 44 with the first drive motor 42 and the second drive motor 45 respectively, the first fence 43 and the second fence 44 can be rotated and adjusted accordingly, thus adapting to different flock sizes and gradually forming an enclosing structure during the herding process to prevent the ducks from scattering.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes an onomatopoeic mechanism 5, which includes a sliding frame 51, a guide frame 52, a flip plate 53, an onomatopoeia 54, and a first handle 55. The sliding frame 51 is slidably connected to the adapter frame 2, and the left and right symmetrical guide frames 52 are connected to the lower rear side of the adapter frame 2. The guide frames 52 are slidably connected to the sliding frame 51. The flip plate 53 is rotatably connected to the rear of the sliding frame 51. The onomatopoeia 54 for simulating duck calls is connected to the top of the flip plate 53, and the first handle 55 is bolted to the bottom of the flip plate 53.

[0032] It should be noted that when herding the ducks, to avoid stress caused by the movement of the device, the sound mimic 54 can be activated to simulate duck calls, thus calming the ducks. After herding, the first handle 55 is pushed to flip the flip plate 53 upwards, allowing the front of the sound mimic 54 to fit against the bottom of the sliding frame 51. Once fitted, the first handle 55 is pushed to retract the sliding frame 51 into the adapter frame 2, completing the storage process and preventing damage to the sound mimic 54. In summary, by simulating duck calls with the sound mimic 54, significant emotional stress can be avoided in the ducks during herding, making the process more stable.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, it also includes a blocking mechanism 6, which includes a second fixed seat 61, a blocking frame 62 and an intercepting net 63. The front sides of the left and right sides of the first fence 43 are connected to the second fixed seat 61 by bolts. The blocking frame 62 is slidably connected between the adjacent second fixed seats 61. The intercepting net 63 for blocking and intercepting small ducks is connected to the blocking frame 62.

[0034] It should be noted that when driving the ducks through the first fence 43 and the second fence 44, in order to prevent smaller ducks from escaping through the gaps in the first fence 43, the barrier frame 62 and the intercepting net 63 work together to block and intercept the smaller ducks. At the same time, since the barrier frame 62 and the second fixed seat 61 are slidably connected, the barrier frame 62 can be pulled up and removed when cleaning is required, and the intercepting net 63 can be cleaned. In summary, by using the barrier frame 62 and the intercepting net 63 together, the gaps in the first fence 43 are blocked, preventing smaller ducks from escaping through the gaps during the process of driving the ducks, thus reducing the driving effect.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, it also includes a drive mechanism 7, which includes a third drive motor 71, a lead screw 72, a fixing member 73, and a guide rod 74. The third drive motor 71 is connected to the left rear part of the adapter frame 2. The output shaft of the third drive motor 71 is arranged in a rearward direction. The lead screw 72 is connected to the output shaft of the third drive motor 71. The fixing members 73 are connected to the rear sides of both the left and right sides of the sliding frame 51. The guide rod 74 is connected to the right rear part of the adapter frame 2. The guide rod 74 is slidably connected to the right fixing member 73 and threadedly connected to the left fixing member 73.

[0036] It should be noted that when the sound effect device 54 needs to be stored, as the sound effect device 54 is attached to the sliding frame 51, the third drive motor 71 is directly started. The output shaft of the third drive motor 71 rotates, which drives the lead screw 72 to rotate. This causes the left fixing part 73 to slide the sliding frame 51 forward, and then causes the right fixing part 73 to slide forward along the guide rod 74, thus completing the effect of automatically storing the sliding frame 51 and improving the convenience of operation.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, it also includes a feeding mechanism 8, which includes a support frame 81, a feed frame 82, and a second handle 83. The lower front part of the transfer frame 2 is connected to a symmetrical support frame 81. A feed frame 82 for holding feed is placed between the tops of the support frames 81. The left and right sides of the feed frame 82 are connected to the second handle 83 by bolts.

[0038] It should be noted that after the herding is completed, the ducks can be surrounded by the flipping of the first fence 43 and the second fence 44. In order to calm the ducks during this process, feed can be added to the feed box 82. When adding feed, the feed box 82 can be picked up by pulling the second handle 83. After adding the feed, it can be put back into the feed box 82 so that the ducks can eat and thus calm the ducks.

[0039] like Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, it also includes a limiting mechanism 9, which includes a third fixed seat 91, a limiting member 92 and a torsion spring 93. The sliding frame 51 is connected to the rear side of the third fixed seat 91. The third fixed seat 91 is rotatably connected to the limiting member 92 for limiting and locking the first handle 55. The limiting member 92 and the adjacent third fixed seat 91 are connected by two torsion springs 93.

[0040] It should be noted that when the sound effect device 54 is turned on, the first handle 55 is locked by the limiting member 92, thereby maintaining the stability of the flip plate 53 and preventing the sound effect device 54 from accidentally tipping over and being damaged due to bumps during movement. When the sound effect device 54 needs to be stored, the limiting member 92 can be flipped downwards, and the torsion springs 93 will be deformed under force, so that the limiting member 92 is disengaged from the first handle 55. As the sound effect device 54 is stored, the limiting member 92 is released, and the limiting member 92 will automatically flip back to its original position under the action of the torsion springs 93.

[0041] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A duck chasing device for preventing emotional stress, characterized by: The utility model relates to a movable wheel (1), switching frame (2), monitoring assembly (3), fence mechanism (4) and sound imitating mechanism (5) are included, switching frame (2) bottom rotatablely connected with four movable wheel (1), switching frame (2) top is connected with monitoring assembly (3), switching frame (2) left and right sides are equipped with fence mechanism (4), switching frame (2) is equipped with sound imitating mechanism (5) on, Fence mechanism (4) includes first fixed seat (41), first drive motor (42), first fence (43), second fence (44) and second drive motor (45), switching frame (2) left and right sides are connected with first fixed seat (41), first fixed seat (41) all are connected with first drive motor (42) on, first fixed seat (41) outside all rotatablely connected with first fence (43), first fence (43) all with adjacent first drive motor (42) output shaft connection, first fence (43) outside all rotatablely connected with second fence (44), first fence (43) outside upper side all are connected with second drive motor (45), second drive motor (45) output shaft all with adjacent second fence (44) connection, Also include sound imitating mechanism (5), sound imitating mechanism (5) includes sliding frame (51), guide frame (52), turnover plate (53), sound imitator (54) and first handle (55), switching frame (2) on sliding frame (51) is slidably connected, switching frame (2) rear lower side is connected with left and right symmetrical guide frame (52), guide frame (52) is slidably connected with sliding frame (51), sliding frame (51) inner rear rotatablely connected with turnover plate (53), turnover plate (53) top is connected with sound imitator (54), turnover plate (53) bottom is connected with first handle (55) through bolt.

2. A duck herding device according to claim 1, wherein: Also include blocking mechanism (6), blocking mechanism (6) includes second fixed seat (61), blocking frame (62) and intercepting net (63), first fence (43) on bolt connection has second fixed seat (61), second fixed seat (61) on slidingly connected with blocking frame (62), blocking frame (62) all are connected with intercepting net (63).

3. A duck herding device according to claim 2, wherein: Also include drive mechanism (7), drive mechanism (7) includes third drive motor (71), screw rod (72), fixed part (73) and guide rod (74), switching frame (2) rear left side is connected with third drive motor (71), third drive motor (71) output shaft is connected with screw rod (72) on, sliding frame (51) is connected with fixed part (73), switching frame (2) rear right side is connected with guide rod (74), guide rod (74) is slidably connected with the fixed part (73) of right side, guide rod (74) is threadedly connected with the fixed part (73) of left side.

4. A duck herding device according to claim 3, wherein: Also include loading mechanism (8), loading mechanism (8) includes support frame (81), feed frame (82) and second handle (83), switching frame (2) front lower side is connected with left and right symmetrical support frame (81), support frame (81) top is placed with feed frame (82), feed frame (82) left and right sides all are connected with second handle (83) through bolt.

5. A duck herding device according to claim 4, wherein: Also include the limiting mechanism (9), the limiting mechanism (9) includes third fixed seat (91), limiting piece (92) and torsion spring (93), the rear side of the sliding frame (51) is connected with the third fixed seat (91), the third fixed seat (91) is rotatably connected with the limiting piece (92), and the limiting piece (92) is connected with the adjacent third fixed seat (91) and the left and right two torsion springs (93).

6. A duck herding device according to claim 5, wherein: The monitoring assembly (3) comprises a mounting piece, a protection frame and a camera, the front upper side of the adapter frame (2) is connected with the mounting piece, the top of the mounting piece is connected with the protection frame, and the inside of the protection frame is connected with the camera.

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