High-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding integrated machine for livestock and poultry

Abstract

The application discloses a high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding integrated machine for livestock and poultry, which comprises a machine shell and a screw conveyor, a feed blower is installed on the outer side wall of the machine shell, a discharge end of the screw conveyor is connected with the feed blower through a feeding pipe, the screw conveyor comprises a feed storage bin, which is a large-capacity funnel-shaped bin body, a stirring device is arranged in the feed storage bin to prevent feed from caking, the screw conveyor is driven by a motor, the feed amount of each feeding can be set through a controller, a feeding pipe is communicated with an output end of the feed blower, a flow sensor is arranged on the feeding pipe to detect the feeding amount of the feed, and when the set amount is reached, the controller immediately stops the motor from running. The application has the advantages that precise feeding can be realized, the feed system is prevented from caking and can accurately control the amount, the drinking water is purified, sterilized and intelligently controlled, the machine is convenient to maintain, the water tank and the feed tank can be disassembled and replaced, the machine runs intelligently and efficiently, and the unique transmission structure enables the water tank and the feed tank to be flexibly switched.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of livestock and poultry breeding equipment technology, and in particular to a high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry. Background Technology

[0002] In modern livestock and poultry farming, traditional water-feeding methods have gradually revealed a series of insurmountable limitations. With the continuous expansion of farming scale and the increasing demands for refined farming practices, these problems have become more prominent, severely restricting the improvement of farming efficiency and the sustainable development of the industry. Traditional manual feeding methods rely heavily on the experience and judgment of farmers, making precise control of feed amounts difficult. Related research, such as "Analysis of the Lack of Precision in Feed Feeding under Traditional Farming Models," points out that this inaccuracy often leads to overfeeding or underfeeding. Overfeeding not only results in a significant waste of feed resources and increases farming costs but may also cause health problems such as indigestion and obesity in livestock and poultry, thus affecting their growth rate and meat quality. Underfeeding, on the other hand, prevents livestock and poultry from obtaining sufficient nutrition, leading to slow growth, decreased immunity, and susceptibility to various diseases, exposing farmers to higher disease risks and economic losses.

[0003] In terms of drinking water supply, traditional systems mostly lack a comprehensive water treatment mechanism. As described in "A Study on Water Quality Problems and Impacts of Traditional Livestock and Poultry Drinking Water Systems," natural water sources often contain a large number of impurities, microorganisms, and pathogens. If these are provided directly to livestock and poultry without effective filtration and sterilization, harmful substances such as bacteria, algae, and parasites can easily proliferate in the drinking water system. Long-term consumption of such unclean water sources by livestock and poultry will significantly increase the incidence of intestinal diseases and infectious diseases, and in severe cases, may even lead to large-scale disease outbreaks.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a high-efficiency automatic livestock and poultry drinking and feeding machine to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art by proposing a highly efficient automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A high-efficiency automatic livestock and poultry drinking and feeding machine includes a casing and a screw conveyor. A feed blower is installed on the outer wall of the casing. The discharge end of the screw conveyor is connected to the feed blower through a feed pipe. The screw conveyor includes a feed storage bin, which is a large-capacity funnel-shaped bin. The feed storage bin is equipped with a stirring device to prevent feed from clumping. The screw conveyor is driven by a motor, and the amount of feed fed each time can be set by a controller. The output end of the feed blower is connected to an inlet pipe, which extends into the casing. A flow sensor is installed on the inlet pipe to detect the amount of feed fed. When the set amount is reached, the controller immediately stops the motor to ensure the accuracy of the feeding amount. A water pump is installed on the outer wall of the casing, and a water inlet pipe is installed on the output end of the water pump, which extends into the casing. A solenoid valve is installed on the water inlet pipe.

[0008] Two fixing plates are symmetrically installed on the inner bottom wall of the housing. A drive frame and an auxiliary support frame are rotatably connected to the side wall of each fixing plate. A mounting plate is installed between the drive frame and the auxiliary support frame in corresponding positions. A material trough is installed between the two mounting plates. A push cylinder is rotatably connected to each fixing plate. The piston rod of the push cylinder is rotatably connected to the drive frame.

[0009] In the aforementioned high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry, each drive frame is mounted on a fixed plate via a rotating shaft. The drive frame includes a short push rod and a long push rod, and the rotating shaft is located at the connection between the short push rod and the long push rod. The angle between the short push rod and the long push rod is an obtuse angle, and the piston rod of the push cylinder is rotatably connected to the end of the short push rod away from the long push rod.

[0010] In the aforementioned high-efficiency automatic livestock and poultry drinking and feeding integrated machine, one end of the rotating shaft passes through a fixed plate and is equipped with a gear transmission assembly. A rack is installed at the output end of the gear transmission assembly, and diagonal rods are installed at the ends of both racks. A base plate is installed between the two diagonal rods, and a water tank is installed on the base plate. A water level sensor is installed inside the water tank to monitor water level changes and provide a basis for automatic water replenishment and water supply control. A drain pipe is connected to the lower end of the water tank, and a valve is installed on the drain pipe. A coarse filter is installed at the end of the water inlet pipe to remove large particulate impurities from the water. An ultraviolet sterilizer is installed inside the water tank to disinfect and sterilize the water inside the tank, ensuring the quality and safety of the livestock and poultry drinking water.

[0011] In the aforementioned high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry, the auxiliary support frame includes a connecting long rod and a connecting short rod, with the lower end of the connecting long rod rotatably connected to a fixed plate, and the connection between the connecting long rod and the connecting short rod rotatably connected to a mounting plate, and the included angle between the connecting long rod and the connecting short rod is an obtuse angle.

[0012] In the aforementioned high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry, a stop post is installed between the two connecting short rods.

[0013] In the aforementioned high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry, the feed trough is mounted on the mounting plate by several locking screws.

[0014] In the aforementioned high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry, a protective cover is installed on the side wall of each fixed plate, and the gear transmission assembly and rack are located inside the protective cover. The protective cover has a movable slot, and the rack extends outward through the movable slot.

[0015] In the aforementioned high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry, the gear transmission assembly includes a drive gear, and a drive gear is rotatably connected to the fixed plate. The drive gear meshes with the drive gear, and the drive gear meshes with the rack.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0017] 1. The screw conveyor's feed storage hopper is a large-capacity funnel type with a stirring device to prevent clumping. It is motor-driven and the feeding rate can be set via a controller. Combined with a flow sensor on the feed pipe, the feed amount can be precisely controlled. A water pump supplies water, and the water inlet pipe is controlled by a solenoid valve. A coarse filter at the end of the water inlet pipe removes large particles. A water level sensor in the trough monitors water level changes to achieve automatic water replenishment and control of the water supply. An ultraviolet sterilizer ensures the safety of drinking water quality, providing livestock and poultry with precise and hygienic drinking and feeding guarantees.

[0018] 2. The water trough and base plate are detachably connected, and the feed trough is connected to the mounting plate via locking screws. This makes it easy to clean the water trough of dirt, scale, and impurities, ensuring drinking water hygiene through soaking or deep scrubbing; the feed trough can be easily disassembled to remove feed residue, preventing mold and spoilage. Furthermore, if the water trough leaks, the sterilizer malfunctions, or the feed trough is cracked or deformed, it can be quickly repaired or replaced. The type and specifications of the water trough, as well as the shape, size, and material of the feed trough, can be flexibly adjusted according to the type of livestock and poultry and the farming environment, greatly improving the practicality and adaptability of the device.

[0019] 3. By driving the cylinder to rotate the drive frame, combined with the synergistic effect of the auxiliary support frame, the position of the feed trough can be switched between inside and outside the machine casing to meet the different needs of livestock and poultry. Furthermore, due to the rational design of related components, such as the obtuse angle between the short and long push rods in the drive frame and the obtuse angle between the connecting long and short rods in the auxiliary support frame, the structure is stable and the movement is flexible. The feed trough remains stable even under external forces during movement, ensuring accurate feed placement and facilitating feeding for livestock and poultry. Simultaneously, the gear transmission assembly and rack mechanism allow the water trough to move in the opposite direction to the feed trough, further enhancing the automation and intelligence of the device, effectively improving breeding efficiency and reducing manual intervention.

[0020] In summary, this invention enables precise feeding, prevents feed caking and allows for accurate quantity control, provides purified and sterilized drinking water with intelligent positioning, is easy to maintain, allows for the disassembly and replacement of water troughs and feed troughs, operates intelligently and efficiently, and features a unique transmission structure that allows for flexible switching between feed troughs and water troughs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between a high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry and a screw conveyor, as proposed in this invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a visual representation of another perspective of the efficient automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry proposed in this invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the screw conveyor structure;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the casing of a high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry proposed in this invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of the drive frame structure in the high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry proposed in this invention;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A structural diagram showing the removal of the water tank, material tank, and protective cover;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a high-efficiency automatic livestock and poultry drinking and feeding machine with the feed trough extending outside the machine casing, as proposed in this invention.

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the casing.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Screw conveyor; 2. Housing; 3. Water tank; 4. Feed trough; 5. Support column; 6. Feed blower; 7. Water pump; 8. Water inlet pipe; 9. Fixing plate; 10. Protective cover; 11. Push cylinder; 12. Rack; 13. Drive frame; 1301 long push rod; 1302 short push rod; 14. Auxiliary support frame; 1401 short connecting rod; 1402 long connecting rod; 15. Base plate; 16. Rotating shaft; 17. Drive gear; 18. Drive gear; 19. Locking screw; 20. Diagonal rod; 21. Mounting plate; 22. Feeding pipe; 23. Feed inlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0031] Example

[0032] Reference Figure 1-8 A high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry includes a housing 2 and a screw conveyor 1. A feed blower 6 is installed on the outer wall of the housing 2. The discharge end of the screw conveyor 1 is connected to the feed blower 6 through a feed pipe 22. The screw conveyor 1 includes a feed storage bin, which is a large-capacity funnel-shaped bin. The feed storage bin is equipped with a stirring device to prevent feed from clumping. The screw conveyor 1 is driven by a motor. The amount of feed fed each time can be set by a controller. The output end of the feed blower 6 is connected to an inlet pipe 23, which extends into the housing 2. A flow sensor is installed on the inlet pipe 23 to detect the amount of feed fed. When the set amount is reached, the controller immediately stops the motor to ensure the accuracy of the feeding amount. A water pump 7 is installed on the outer wall of the housing 2. A water inlet pipe 8 is installed on the output end of the water pump 7, which extends into the housing 2. A solenoid valve is installed on the water inlet pipe 8.

[0033] Two fixed plates 9 are symmetrically installed on the inner bottom wall of the housing 2. A drive frame 13 and an auxiliary support frame 14 are rotatably connected to the side wall of each fixed plate 9. A mounting plate 21 is installed between the drive frame 13 and the auxiliary support frame 14, which are in corresponding positions. A material trough 4 is installed between the two mounting plates 21. The material trough 4 is installed on the mounting plate 21 by several locking screws 19. A push cylinder 11 is rotatably connected to each fixed plate 9. The piston rod of the push cylinder 11 is rotatably connected to the drive frame 13.

[0034] Each drive frame 13 is mounted on the fixed plate 9 via a rotating shaft 16. Each drive frame 13 includes a short push rod 1302 and a long push rod 1301. The rotating shaft 16 is located at the connection point of the short push rod 1302 and the long push rod 1301, and the angle between the short push rod 1302 and the long push rod 1301 is obtuse. The piston rod of the push cylinder 11 is rotatably connected to the end of the short push rod 1302 away from the long push rod 1301. One end of the rotating shaft 16 passes through the fixed plate 9 and is equipped with a gear transmission assembly. The output end of the gear transmission assembly is installed with… The device includes a rack 12, and a protective cover 10 is installed on the side wall of each fixed plate 9. The gear transmission assembly and the rack 12 are located inside the protective cover 10. The protective cover 10 has a movable slot, and the rack 12 extends outward through the movable slot. The gear transmission assembly includes a drive gear 17, and a drive gear 18 is rotatably connected to the fixed plate 9. The drive gear 17 meshes with the drive gear 18, and the drive gear 18 meshes with the rack 12. When the cylinder 11 pushes the material trough 4 to move through the drive frame 13, the water tank 3 needs to perform a corresponding reverse movement. This gear transmission assembly enables the two racks 12 to extend or retract synchronously in the same direction. Each rack 12 has a diagonal rod 20 mounted at its end, and a base plate 15 is mounted between the two diagonal rods 20. A water tank 3 is mounted on the base plate 15, and the water tank 3 is detachably connected to the base plate 15. A water level sensor is installed inside the water tank 3 to monitor water level changes, providing a basis for automatic water replenishment and water supply control. A drain pipe is connected to the lower end of the water tank 3, and a valve is installed on the drain pipe. A coarse filter is installed at the end of the inlet pipe 8 to remove large particles from the water. To remove particulate impurities, an ultraviolet sterilizer is installed inside the water tank 3 to disinfect and sterilize the water inside the water tank 3, ensuring the quality and safety of drinking water for livestock and poultry. The auxiliary support frame 14 includes a connecting long rod 1402 and a connecting short rod 1401. A stop post 5 is installed between the two connecting short rods 1401. The lower end of the connecting long rod 1402 is rotatably connected to the fixed plate 9. The connection between the connecting long rod 1402 and the connecting short rod 1401 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 21. The included angle between the connecting long rod 1402 and the connecting short rod 1401 is an obtuse angle.

[0035] The water tank 3 is detachably connected to the base plate 15, and the feed trough 4 is connected to the mounting plate by locking screws. The detachable water tank 3 makes it easy to remove the dirt, scale and impurities accumulated inside, and can ensure drinking water hygiene by soaking or deep scrubbing. The feed trough 4 can also be easily removed by loosening the locking screws 19 to clean feed residue, prevent mold and deterioration, and ensure feed quality and safety. If water trough 3 is damaged due to leakage or sterilizer malfunction, the detachable connection allows for quick removal for repair or replacement, adapting to the different needs of various farming scenarios for water trough types and specifications. If feed trough 4 is cracked or deformed, it can be quickly replaced using locking screws 19. Furthermore, the shape, size, and material of the feed trough can be flexibly adjusted according to the type of livestock and poultry and the type of feed. During installation and use, the detachable connection of water trough 3 and the locking screw connection of feed trough 4 both contribute to stable installation and precise positioning on the base plate and mounting plate. Water trough 3 can stably supply water in a suitable position, and feed trough 4 can maintain its position even when subjected to external forces such as collisions and pushing by livestock and poultry, ensuring accurate feed placement and facilitating feeding and drinking for livestock and poultry. This greatly improves the practicality, adaptability, and service life of the entire device.

[0036] Feed storage and conveying: The feed storage bin of the screw conveyor 1 is used to store feed. It is a large-capacity funnel-shaped bin with an internal stirring device to prevent feed from clumping. The motor drives the screw conveyor 1 to work. The amount of feed to be fed each time can be set by the controller. The feed is conveyed from the discharge end of the screw conveyor 1 to the feed blower 6 through the conveying pipe 22.

[0037] Precise feeding control: The feed blower 6 delivers feed into the housing 2 through the feed pipe 23. A flow sensor is installed on the feed pipe, which can detect the amount of feed being fed in real time. When the amount of feed set by the controller is reached, the controller will immediately stop the motor to ensure the accuracy of the feeding amount.

[0038] Water delivery and filtration: Water pump 7 draws water from the outside and delivers it to the housing 2 through the water inlet pipe 8 at the output end. A solenoid valve is installed on the water inlet pipe 8 to control the water flow. A coarse filter is installed at the end of the water inlet pipe 8 to remove large particulate impurities from the water.

[0039] When the piston rod pushing cylinder 11 is in the extended state (e.g.) Figure 1-6 As shown, the drive frame 13 rotates around the rotating shaft 16 to a specific position. Since the drive frame 13 and the auxiliary support frame 14 jointly support the mounting plate 21, the feed trough 4 on the mounting plate 21 is stably placed inside the machine housing 2. At the same time, the gear transmission assembly connected through the rotating shaft 16 drives the rack 12 to move, so that the water trough 3 on the base plate 15 connected to the inclined rod 20 at the end of the rack 12 is moved to the outside of the machine housing 2. This layout makes it convenient for livestock and poultry to replenish water at any time.

[0040] When livestock need to eat, the piston rod pushing cylinder 11 begins to shorten (e.g. Figure 7-8 (As shown). The shortening action of the piston rod of the cylinder 11 causes the drive frame 13 to rotate in the opposite direction around the rotating shaft 16, thereby causing the mounting plate 21 to move outward, so that the feed trough 4 extends to the outside of the housing 2. During this process, the auxiliary support frame 14 also rotates, and the abutment 5 between the connecting short rods 1401 gradually abuts against the working base surface under the rotation of the auxiliary support frame 14, thus providing stable support for the feed trough 4. As the feed trough 4 moves outward, the water trough 3 moves in the opposite direction under the linkage of the gear transmission assembly, rack 12 and other components, and finally the water trough 3 is moved into the inside of the housing 2, realizing the switching of the feed trough 4 and the water trough 3 in the inside and outside of the housing 2 to meet the different feeding and drinking needs of livestock and poultry.

[0041] The water tank 3 is equipped with an ultraviolet sterilizer, which can disinfect and sterilize the water in the water tank to ensure the quality and safety of drinking water for livestock and poultry. The water level sensor in the water tank 3 can monitor water level changes and provide a basis for automatic water replenishment and water supply control. When the water level is insufficient, automatic water replenishment can be achieved by controlling the water pump 7 and solenoid valve. A valve is installed on the drain pipe connected to the lower end of the water tank 3 for drainage operation.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry, characterized in that: include The feed blower (6) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the casing (2) and connected to the screw conveyor (1) through the feed pipe (22). The output end of the feed blower (6) is connected to the feed inlet pipe (23), and the feed inlet pipe (23) extends into the casing (2). The feed inlet pipe (23) is equipped with a flow sensor to detect the amount of feed fed. When the set amount is reached, the controller immediately stops the screw conveyor (1) to ensure the accuracy of the feeding amount. A water pump (7) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the housing (2). The output end of the water pump (7) is equipped with a water inlet pipe (8), which extends into the housing (2). A solenoid valve is installed on the water inlet pipe (8). A fixed plate (9) is fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the housing (2). A drive frame (13) and an auxiliary support frame (14) are rotatably connected to the side wall of each fixed plate (9). An installation plate (21) is installed between the drive frame (13) and the auxiliary support frame (14) in corresponding positions. A material trough (4) is installed between the two installation plates (21). A push cylinder (11) is rotatably connected to each fixed plate (9). The piston rod of the push cylinder (11) is rotatably connected to the drive frame (13). Each of the drive frames (13) is mounted on the fixed plate (9) via a rotating shaft (16). The drive frame (13) includes a short push rod (1302) and a long push rod (1301). The rotating shaft (16) is located at the connection between the short push rod (1302) and the long push rod (1301). The included angle between the short push rod (1302) and the long push rod (1301) is an obtuse angle. The piston rod of the push cylinder (11) is rotatably connected to the end of the short push rod (1302) away from the long push rod (1301). One end of the rotating shaft (16) passes through the fixed plate (9) and is equipped with a gear transmission assembly. The output end of the gear transmission assembly is equipped with a rack (12). The ends of the two racks (12) are equipped with inclined rods (20). The two inclined rods (20) are connected together by a base plate (15). A water tank (3) is installed on the base plate (15). A water level sensor is installed inside the water tank (3) to monitor water level changes and provide a basis for automatic water replenishment and water supply control. The lower end of the water tank (3) is connected to a drain pipe. A valve is installed on the drain pipe. A coarse filter is installed at the end of the water inlet pipe (8) to remove large particles of impurities in the water. An ultraviolet sterilizer is installed inside the water tank (3) to disinfect and sterilize the water inside the water tank (3) to ensure the quality and safety of drinking water for livestock and poultry. The auxiliary support frame (14) includes a connecting long rod (1402) and a connecting short rod (1401), and the lower end of the connecting long rod (1402) is rotatably connected to the fixed plate (9), and the connection between the connecting long rod (1402) and the connecting short rod (1401) is rotatably connected to the mounting plate (21), and the included angle between the connecting long rod (1402) and the connecting short rod (1401) is an obtuse angle.

2. The high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stop (5) is installed between the two connecting short rods (1401).

3. The high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed trough (4) is mounted on the mounting plate (21) by a number of locking screws (19).

4. The high-efficiency automatic livestock and poultry drinking and feeding integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the fixed plates (9) is equipped with a protective cover (10) on its side wall, and the gear transmission assembly and rack (12) are located inside the protective cover (10). The protective cover (10) has a movable slot, and the rack (12) extends outward through the movable slot.

5. The high-efficiency automatic drinking and feeding machine for livestock and poultry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gear transmission assembly includes a drive gear (17), and a drive gear (18) is rotatably connected to the fixed plate (9). The drive gear (17) meshes with the drive gear (18), and the drive gear (18) meshes with the rack (12).

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