A feeding device that can automatically adjust the amount of feed according to the size of the pigs.

Abstract

The application discloses a feeding device capable of automatically adjusting feeding amount according to pig size, which comprises a bin for containing feed, wherein a control bin is arranged, at least one adjusting cavity is arranged in the control bin, and a movable plate capable of moving horizontally is arranged at the bottom of the control bin; a trough is provided with a floating plate at the bottom, the floating plate is connected with the movable plate through a linkage assembly, and the movable plate is controlled to move by the weight of pigs to open corresponding adjusting cavities to release feed; in the application, the weight of pigs acts on the floating plate to make the floating plate move downward by a corresponding distance, pull the movable plate to open corresponding adjusting cavities to release feed, and appropriate amount of feed is released according to the weight of each pig, so that artificial pre-allocation is not needed, labor intensity is reduced, pigs of different sizes can be mixed for breeding, normal feeding operation is not affected, breeding space is effectively utilized, and the use effect is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of feeding device technology, and in particular to a feeding device that can automatically adjust the amount of feed according to the size of the pig. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, due to the rapid growth rate of pigs and the varying feed intake at different growth stages, pigs at the same growth stage are often raised and fed in the same way. This requires advance allocation of feed, which is not only labor-intensive and prone to uneven distribution, but also prevents the mixing of pigs at different growth stages, which occupies a large amount of space and is not conducive to the work of the staff. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a feeding device that can automatically adjust the amount of feed according to the size of the pig, thereby solving the existing technical problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a feeding device that can automatically adjust the feed intake according to the size of the pig, comprising:

[0005] A feed silo is used to hold feed. It has a control compartment inside, which has at least one regulating chamber and a movable plate that can move laterally at the bottom of the control compartment.

[0006] The feed trough has a floating plate at the bottom, which is connected to a movable plate through a linkage component. The movable plate moves to open a corresponding number of adjustment chambers to release feed, controlled by the weight of the pig itself.

[0007] Furthermore, the linkage component includes a traction rod with one end connected to the side wall of the floating plate and the other end connected to a soft plastic strip. The soft plastic strip passes through the hopper and is connected to the movable plate. The end of the movable plate is connected to an elastic reset structure, and both ends of the movable plate are inclined structures.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes isolation barriers installed on the floating plate, the isolation barriers being distributed on both sides and slidably connected to the bottom of the floating plate, and the isolation barriers on both sides being connected by an adjustment mechanism.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the trough abuts against the floating plate, and a rotating shaft is inserted at the end away from the feed inlet. The floating plate is provided with a pushing mechanism connected to the bottom of the trough. The pushing mechanism can push the trough to rotate to an inclined state. The side wall of the trough away from the feed inlet is provided with a rotatable baffle. A flushing nozzle is provided below the hopper, facing the trough that has been pushed to an inclined state. A cleaning tank is provided below the flushing nozzle.

[0010] Furthermore, the floating plate is slidably connected to the vertical guide rails at both ends, and a support rod is provided at the bottom of the floating plate. A spring is installed inside the support rod, and the spring is compressed accordingly based on the weight of the pig standing on the floating plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the floating plate is provided with uniformly distributed backflush nozzles below it. The surface of the backflush nozzles is fitted with movable protrusions. The protrusions are provided with adjustment heads that extend into the backflush nozzles. The adjustment heads abut against valve plates inside the backflush nozzles. The valve plates can be opened downwards. The bottom of the floating plate is provided with spring posts that abut against the protrusions. The top of the backflush nozzles is lower than the limit position of the floating plate that can be moved downwards.

[0012] Furthermore, the adjusting head is an inverted conical structure, and a vertical through-channel is provided on the adjusting head. The through-channel on the adjusting head opens sequentially as the contact depth with the valve plate increases.

[0013] Furthermore, the floating plate is provided with water outlet holes corresponding to the backflush nozzles, and a water collection tank is provided below the floating plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the top of the control compartment is provided with an upper baffle that covers the adjustment cavity. The front end of the upper baffle has an inclined structure, and the upper baffle is controlled by a drive mechanism.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are reflected in:

[0016] In this invention, the weight of the pigs acts on the floating plate, causing the floating plate to move down a corresponding distance. This pulls the movable plate to open the corresponding number of adjustment chambers to release feed. The appropriate amount of feed is released according to the weight of each pig, eliminating the need for pre-allocation by humans, reducing labor intensity, and allowing pigs of different sizes to be raised together without affecting normal feeding operations. At the same time, it effectively utilizes the breeding space and has good results. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the control chamber structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the movable plate structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage component structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the backflush nozzle structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the backflush nozzle of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the isolation barrier structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material trough structure of the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 100. Hopper; 101. Control compartment; 102. Adjustment chamber; 103. Movable plate; 104. Elastic reset structure; 105. Upper baffle; 200. Feed trough; 201. Floating plate; 202. Pushing mechanism; 203. Material gate; 204. Flushing nozzle; 205. Cleaning tank; 206. Vertical guide rail; 207. Support rod; 208. Backflush nozzle; 2081. Valve plate; 209. Protrusion; 210. Adjusting head; 2101. Through channel; 211. Spring column; 212. Water collection tank; 213. Isolation barrier; 214. Soft plastic strip; 215. Pull rod; 216. Adjustment mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 and 2 The present invention provides a feeding device that can automatically adjust the feed intake according to the size of the pig, comprising:

[0029] The feed hopper 100 is used to hold feed. It has a control compartment 101 inside, and the control compartment 101 has at least one regulating chamber 102. The bottom of the control compartment 101 is provided with a movable plate 103 that can move laterally.

[0030] The feed trough 200 has a floating plate 201 at its bottom. The floating plate 201 is connected to the movable plate 103 through a linkage component. The movable plate 103 is moved by the weight of the pig to open the corresponding number of adjustment chambers 102 to release feed.

[0031] In this embodiment, the weight of the pigs acts on the floating plate 201, causing the floating plate 201 to move down a corresponding distance, pulling the movable plate 103 to open the corresponding number of adjustment chambers 102 to release feed. The appropriate amount of feed is released according to the weight of each pig, eliminating the need for pre-allocation by humans, reducing labor intensity, and allowing pigs of different sizes to be raised together without affecting normal feeding operations. At the same time, it effectively utilizes the breeding space and has good results.

[0032] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The linkage component includes a pull rod 215 with one end connected to the side wall of the floating plate 201 and the other end connected to a soft plastic strip 214. The soft plastic strip 214 passes through the hopper 100 and is connected to the movable plate 103. The end of the movable plate 103 is connected to an elastic reset structure 104, and both ends of the movable plate 103 are inclined structures.

[0033] In this embodiment, when a pig stands on the floating plate 201, its weight causes the floating plate 201 to move downwards, which in turn causes the pull rod 215 to pull the soft plastic strip 214 to move, thereby pulling the movable plate 103 to move and release the corresponding number of feeds in the adjustment chambers 102. This allows the appropriate amount of feed to be released according to the weight of the pig.

[0034] Specifically, the elastic reset structure 104 is an elastic telescopic rod.

[0035] The number of adjustment cavities 102 can be set according to actual needs, and the size of the adjustment cavities 102 can be the same or different.

[0036] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 It also includes isolation barriers 213 installed on the floating plate 201. The isolation barriers 213 are distributed on both sides and are slidably connected to the bottom of the floating plate 201. The isolation barriers 213 on both sides are connected by an adjustment mechanism 216.

[0037] In this embodiment, the isolation fence 213 is set up in such a way that the space occupied by the pigs can be limited, so as to avoid the pigs fighting for food or being inattentive when eating, thereby improving the feeding efficiency of the pigs.

[0038] Specifically, the adjusting mechanism 216 can be a bidirectional telescopic cylinder.

[0039] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8The bottom of the trough 200 abuts against the floating plate 201, and a rotating shaft is inserted at the end away from the feed inlet. The floating plate 201 is provided with a pushing mechanism 202 connected to the bottom of the trough 200. The pushing mechanism 202 can push the trough 200 to rotate to an inclined state. The side wall of the trough 200 away from the feed inlet is provided with a rotatable baffle gate 203. The hopper 100 is provided with a flushing nozzle 204 facing the trough 200 that has been pushed to an inclined state. A cleaning tank 205 is provided below the flushing nozzle 204.

[0040] In this embodiment, after the pigs finish eating, the feeding trough 200 is pushed upward by the pushing mechanism 202, causing the feeding trough 200 to rotate to an inclined state. At this time, the feed gate 203 opens due to its own weight, and the accumulated feed in the feeding trough 200 is rinsed by the flushing nozzle 204. The operation is simple and quick, reducing labor intensity.

[0041] Specifically, the propulsion mechanism 202 can be a cylinder.

[0042] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The floating plate 201 is slidably connected to the vertical guide rail 206 at both ends, and a support rod 207 is provided at the bottom of the floating plate 201. A spring is provided inside the support rod 207, and the spring is compressed according to the weight of the pig standing on the floating plate 201.

[0043] In this embodiment, the vertical guide rail 206 provides guidance for the floating plate 201 and improves the stability of the floating plate 201 during movement; the support rod 207 provides a reset function for the movement of the floating plate 201. The spring can be set in advance according to the amount of feed contained in the adjustment cavity 102, that is, the floating plate 201 is lowered a certain distance to open a certain number of adjustment cavities 102.

[0044] Additionally, it should be noted that, in order to avoid the floating plate 201 descending too far, the outlet size of the regulating cavity 102 can be set to a small diameter, and the regulating cavity 102 has an inverted conical cavity structure, so that a large number of regulating cavities 102 can be opened by moving the movable plate 103 a small distance.

[0045] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 Below the floating plate 201, there are uniformly distributed backflush nozzles 208. The surface of the backflush nozzles 208 is fitted with movable protrusions 209. The protrusions 209 are provided with adjusting heads 210 that extend into the backflush nozzles 208. The adjusting heads 210 abut against the valve plates 2081 inside the backflush nozzles 208. The valve plates 2081 can be opened downwards. The bottom of the floating plate 201 is provided with spring pillars 211 that abut against the protrusions 209. The top of the backflush nozzles 208 is lower than the limit position of the floating plate 201 that can be moved downwards.

[0046] In this embodiment, when the pigs are eating, the floating plate 201 is driven to move downward. During the downward movement, the spring column 211 presses down on the protrusion 209, which drives the adjusting head 210 to press and open the valve plate 2081. The water flow in the backwash nozzle 208 enters the adjusting head 210, causing the water to spray upward. This can clean the dirty parts of the pigs' feet and abdomen, ensuring the cleanliness of the pigs. At the same time, the size of the sprayed water can be adjusted according to the size of the pigs to avoid the problem of damage to small-sized pigs caused by the large impact of the water flow.

[0047] Specifically, the valve plate 2081 is a circular plate structure composed of multiple sector plates, each sector plate being a one-way structure that rotates downwards to open.

[0048] The backflush nozzle 208 is fitted with a spring connected to the tab 209, which ensures that the tab 209 can drive the adjusting head 210 to move up and close the backflush nozzle 208 after the pig leaves.

[0049] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 The adjusting head 210 has an inverted conical structure and a vertical through channel 2101 is provided on the adjusting head 210. The through channel 2101 on the adjusting head 210 opens sequentially as the contact depth with the valve plate 2081 increases.

[0050] In this embodiment, as the weight of the pig increases, the floating plate 201 moves downward a corresponding distance, which in turn increases the depth to which the adjusting head 210 extends into the backwash nozzle 208, connecting more through channels 2101. This ensures the intensity of the upward-spraying water flow, allowing the water flow intensity to be adjusted according to the size of the pig, thus avoiding the problem of damage to small-sized pigs caused by large-impact water flows.

[0051] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The floating plate 201 has water outlet holes corresponding to the backflush nozzle 208, and a water collection tank 212 is provided below the floating plate 201.

[0052] In this embodiment, the water collection tank 212 is designed to promptly drain the backwash water, ensuring the cleanliness of the eating area.

[0053] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The top of the control compartment 101 is provided with an upper baffle 105 that covers the adjustment cavity 102. The front end of the upper baffle 105 has a sloping structure, and the upper baffle 105 is controlled by a drive mechanism.

[0054] In this embodiment, after the pig stands on the floating plate 201, the feed in the corresponding regulating cavity 102 is released. After the pig leaves, the movable plate 103 will reset, the discharge port of the regulating cavity 102 will close, and the upper baffle 105 will be opened to refill the regulating cavity 102 with feed after the feed has been released.

[0055] Specifically, the drive mechanism can be an electric actuator.

[0056] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indicators such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture as shown in the attached figure. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0057] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied. Furthermore, "multiple" refers to two or more. Moreover, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent.

[0058] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding device capable of automatically adjusting the amount of feed according to the size of the pig, characterized in that , comprising: a feed bin (100) for containing feed, a control bin (101) is arranged in the feed bin (100), at least one adjusting cavity (102) is arranged in the control bin (101), and a movable plate (103) is arranged at the bottom of the control bin (101) and can move transversely; a feed trough (200) is arranged at the bottom of the feed bin (100), a floating plate (201) is arranged at the bottom of the feed trough (200), the floating plate (201) is connected with the movable plate (103) through a linkage assembly, and the movable plate (103) is controlled to move by the weight of pigs to open a corresponding number of adjusting cavities (102) to release feed; the linkage assembly comprises a pull rod (215) having one end connected with the side wall of the floating plate (201) and the other end connected with a soft plastic strip (214), the soft plastic strip (214) is arranged in the feed bin (100) and connected with the movable plate (103), the end of the movable plate (103) is connected with an elastic reset structure (104), and the two ends of the movable plate (103) are both inclined surfaces; the two ends of the floating plate (201) are slidably connected with vertical guide rails (206), and a supporting rod (207) is arranged at the bottom of the floating plate (201), a spring is arranged in the supporting rod (207), and the spring is compressed according to the weight of the pig standing on the floating plate (201); a plurality of backflush nozzles (208) are uniformly arranged below the floating plate (201), a movable tab (209) is arranged on the surface of the backflush nozzle (208), an adjusting head (210) extending into the backflush nozzle (208) is arranged on the tab (209), the adjusting head (210) abuts against a valve piece (2081) in the backflush nozzle (208), the valve piece (2081) can be opened downward, a spring column (211) abutting against the tab (209) is arranged at the bottom of the floating plate (201), and the top end position of the backflush nozzle (208) is lower than the limit position of the movable floating plate (201). the adjusting head (210) is an inverted conical structure, a vertical through channel (2101) is formed in the adjusting head (210), and the through channel (2101) in the adjusting head (210) is sequentially opened as the contact depth with the valve piece (2081) increases.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, wherein the feeding device is capable of automatically adjusting the amount of feed according to the size of the pig. a partition fence (213) is arranged on the floating plate (201), the partition fence (213) is arranged on both sides and slidably connected with the floating plate (201), and the partition fences (213) on both sides are connected through a distance adjusting mechanism (216).

3. The feeding device according to claim 1, wherein the feeding device is capable of automatically adjusting the amount of feed according to the size of the pig. the bottom of the feed trough (200) abuts against the floating plate (201), a rotating shaft is arranged at the end away from the feed inlet, a pushing mechanism (202) connected with the bottom of the feed trough (200) is arranged on the floating plate (201), the pushing mechanism (202) can push the feed trough (200) to rotate to an inclined state, a rotatable material blocking door (203) is arranged on the side wall of the feed trough (200) away from the feed inlet, a flushing nozzle (204) is arranged below the feed bin (100) and faces the feed trough (200) pushed to the inclined state, and a cleaning tank (205) is arranged below the flushing nozzle (204).

4. The feeding device according to claim 1, wherein the feeding device is capable of automatically adjusting the amount of feed according to the size of the pig.

5. The floating plate (201) is provided with water outlet holes corresponding to the backflushing nozzles (208), and a water collecting groove (212) is arranged below the floating plate (201).

5. The feeding device according to claim 1, wherein the feeding device is capable of automatically adjusting the amount of feed according to the size of the pig. The control bin (101) is provided with an upper baffle (105) covering the adjusting cavity (102) at the top end, the front end of the upper baffle (105) is in a slope structure, and the upper baffle (105) is controlled by a driving mechanism.

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