A drinking water container for pigs and its use

Abstract

The application discloses a pig drinking water container and application thereof, which comprises a flexible material layer with a leakage prevention function and a wave form control mechanism, and the wave form control mechanism is used for controlling the flexible material layer to switch to a bowl-shaped structure and a cap-shaped structure as required. The pig drinking water container can be applied in pig feeding and pig welfare. By adopting the scheme of the application, the bowl-adhered residual substances can be smoothly, quickly and effectively discharged without using a water source or an air source, the drinking water container can be kept dry and clean at all times within a specified time period, the pig drinking water is effectively combined with the pig welfare interest play, the drinking water container can be flexibly switched to various different shapes for the pigs to play, the drinking water container can be alternatively used as a feeding trough and a drinking trough, and the pig drinking water container is diversified in functions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of livestock breeding machinery technology, specifically relating to drinking containers for pigs and their applications. Background Technology

[0002] Pig drinking containers are typically installed in pigsties to provide water for pigs; they are also known as drinking bowls or water troughs. Most existing pig drinking containers are made of stainless steel, with a spout installed inside or on top of the spout, which is connected to the water supply system.

[0003] In the prior art, document CN210226523U discloses a water-saving drinking bowl, document CN205884329U discloses a pig drinker, and document CN210987640U discloses an energy-saving and waste-discharging pig drinking bowl. The main structure (bowl body) of these pig drinking containers all adopts a traditional bowl-shaped structure. During use, drinking water and feed particles from pigs will remain in the bowl. It is necessary to clean the residue by sweeping, blowing, or even installing a drain pipe at the bottom of the bowl. Without the use of a water or air source, it is difficult to quickly and effectively remove the sticky residue (such as sticky dirt formed when pig feed particles come into contact with water) from the bowl. However, using a water source will waste water.

[0004] In addition, existing pig drinking containers have a relatively limited function. Those skilled in the art have been exploring how to combine pig drinking containers with pig welfare, and how to diversify the functions of pig drinking containers are also problems that need to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drinking container for pigs and its application, which can at least solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] The present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0007] A pig drinking container includes a leak-proof flexible material layer and a waveform control mechanism. The waveform control mechanism controls the flexible material layer to switch between a bowl-shaped structure and a cap-shaped structure as needed. The waveform control mechanism in this invention facilitates the rapid and effective removal of adhesive residues from the bowl without the use of a water or air source, allows for flexible switching of the drinking container to different structures, and provides entertainment for the pigs.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the flexible material layer is a silicone layer or a waterproof fabric layer.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the waveform control mechanism includes a support part, a rotating shaft is provided on the support part, the rotating shaft is connected to the output end of the drive motor, an eccentric wheel is arranged side by side on the rotating shaft, a vertically arranged connecting rod is provided on the top of the eccentric wheel, and the top of the connecting rod is connected to the lower part of the flexible material layer.

[0010] In order to achieve more stable switching between the bowl-shaped structure and the hat-shaped structure, at least two limiting plates are provided on the support part, and each limiting plate is provided with a through hole, through which the connecting rod passes.

[0011] Furthermore, the flexible material layer is attached to the skeleton assembly, which includes several coaxially arranged non-equal diameter rings. Each ring has two blind holes located directly above the through hole, and the top of the connecting rod is inserted into the blind hole.

[0012] To ensure flexible switching between the bowl-shaped and cap-shaped structures while preventing the connecting rod from detaching, the ring is made of stainless steel, and the edge of the eccentric wheel is provided with an arc-shaped groove, with the bottom of the connecting rod abutting against the arc-shaped groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the line connecting the vertices of the eccentric wheel is wavy.

[0014] Furthermore, a protective shell is provided around the support portion.

[0015] In this invention, the aforementioned pig drinking container is used for pig welfare. During the non-drinking period of the pigs, the drive motor is controlled to rotate according to a set process, so that the flexible material layer switches back and forth between a bowl-shaped structure and a cap-shaped structure.

[0016] In this invention, the aforementioned pig drinking container is used for pig feeding. At the beginning of the pig feeding period, the drive motor is controlled to rotate according to the second set process, so that the flexible material layer is transformed into a bowl-shaped structure. Then, feed is poured into the inner cavity of the bowl-shaped structure for the pig to eat. After the pig finishes feeding, the drive motor is controlled to rotate according to the third set process, so that the flexible material layer is transformed into a cap-shaped structure, so as to discharge the residual material on the surface of the flexible material layer.

[0017] Beneficial effects: The solution of this invention can not only smoothly, quickly and effectively remove adhesive residues in the bowl without the use of water or air sources, and keep the drinking container dry and clean at all times within a specified period of time, but also effectively combine pig drinking with pig welfare and play. The drinking container can be flexibly switched to a variety of different shapes for pigs to play with, and can also be used alternately as a feed trough and a water trough, realizing the diversification of functions of pig drinking containers. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the pig drinking container in Example 1 (the flexible material layer is cap-shaped).

[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of the pig drinking container in Example 1 (the flexible feed layer is cap-shaped).

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main direction of the pig drinking container in Example 1 (the flexible feed layer is cap-shaped);

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the pig drinking container in Example 1 (the flexible feed layer is cap-shaped).

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pig drinking container structure in Example 1 (excluding the flexible feed layer, which is cap-shaped).

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the pig drinking container in Example 1 (the flexible feed layer is bowl-shaped).

[0024] Figure 7 This is a side view of the pig drinking container in Example 1 (the flexible feed layer is bowl-shaped).

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the main direction of the pig drinking container in Example 1 (the flexible feed layer is bowl-shaped);

[0026] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the pig drinking container in Example 1 (the flexible feed layer is bowl-shaped).

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the pig drinking container structure in Example 1 (excluding the flexible feed layer, which is bowl-shaped).

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the dynamic evolution process of the pig drinking container in Example 1 (excluding the flexible feed layer). In this figure, the first and second small images from the left correspond to the flexible feed layer having a bowl-shaped structure, and the third and fourth small images correspond to the flexible feed layer having a cap-shaped structure.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a partial schematic diagram of the connection between the connecting rod and the flexible material layer in Example 1. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. 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. Example 1

[0031] Combination Figures 1 to 11 As shown, a drinking container for pigs includes a flexible feed layer 1 with leak-proof function and a waveform control mechanism. The waveform control mechanism is used to control the flexible feed layer 1 to switch between a bowl-shaped structure and a cap-shaped structure as needed. The flexible feed layer 1 is made of silicone with a wall thickness of 5mm.

[0032] In this embodiment, the waveform control mechanism includes a support part 2, on which a rotating shaft 3 is provided. The rotating shaft 3 is connected to the output end of the drive motor 9. Multiple eccentric wheels 4 are arranged side by side on the rotating shaft 3. The line connecting the vertices of the eccentric wheels 4 is wavy. A vertically arranged connecting rod 5 is provided on the top of the eccentric wheel 4. The top of the connecting rod 5 is connected to the lower part of the flexible material layer 1. At least two horizontally arranged limiting plates 6 are provided on the support part 2. Each limiting plate 6 is provided with a through hole, through which the connecting rod 5 passes. The flexible material layer 1 is attached to the skeleton assembly. The skeleton assembly includes several coaxially arranged non-uniform diameter rings 7. Each ring 7 is provided with two blind holes, which are located directly above the through holes. The top of the connecting rod 5 is inserted into the blind hole and is fixed and limited (that is, when the connecting rod 5 moves up and down, it can drive the ring 7 to move, thereby driving the flexible material layer 1 to move accordingly). The ring 7 is made of stainless steel. The edge of the eccentric wheel 4 is provided with an arc groove, and the bottom of the connecting rod 5 abuts against the arc groove. A protective housing 8 is provided around the support part 2 to completely protect the lower part of the waveform control mechanism, including the limit plate 6, drive motor 9, eccentric wheel 4, and connecting rod 5. The bottom of the protective housing 8 is provided with an installation part 10.

[0033] More specifically: Combining Figure 12 As shown, the top of the connecting rod 5 is inserted into the blind hole and fixedly connected to the ring 7; the flexible material layer 1 adopts a double-layer silicone structure. The bottom layer material 12 can be made of cloth, silicone sheet, or fiber sheet. When using cloth or fiber sheet, the bottom layer material 12 is first tied to the ring 7 with the binding strap 13, and then the bottom layer material 12 is bonded to the top silicone 11 with adhesive. When using silicone sheet, it can be directly molded. This scheme ensures that the flexible material layer 1 can be smoothly filled with water when it becomes a bowl shape, facilitates the smooth switching of the flexible material layer 1 to different shapes, and also ensures the stability of the connection of the flexible material layer 1.

[0034] Initially, the flexible feed layer 1 has a bowl-shaped structure, into which water can be supplied in a measured amount, and the pigs can drink. After the pigs finish drinking, the drive motor 9 is controlled to rotate, causing the flexible feed layer 1 to switch from a bowl-shaped structure to a cap-shaped structure, thus directly removing residual water and dirt particles from the bowl-shaped structure. When dirt particles adhere to the surface of the flexible feed layer 1, the drive motor 9 can be controlled to rotate rapidly, thus quickly removing the dirt particles, because the contact area between the dirt particles and the surface of the flexible feed layer 1 changes continuously during this process. Example 2

[0035] One application of the pig drinking container described in Example 1 for pig welfare involves controlling the drive motor 9 to rotate according to a set procedure during non-drinking periods, causing the flexible material layer 1 to repeatedly switch between a bowl-shaped structure and a cap-shaped structure. The set procedure is as follows: the drive motor 9 rotates at a constant speed of two revolutions per second. During this process, the flexible material layer 1 completes one switching action between the bowl-shaped and cap-shaped structures within two seconds; that is, the flexible material layer 1 first becomes a cap-shaped structure and then a bowl-shaped structure within two seconds. During the operation of the drive motor 9, when the pig's mouth approaches the upper surface of the flexible material layer 1, the flexible material layer 1 will repeatedly and actively touch the pig's mouth (during the transition from a bowl-shaped structure, the flexible material layer 1 moves away from the pig's mouth; during the transition from a cap-shaped structure, the flexible material layer 1 actively touches the pig's mouth). This process is similar to repeatedly teasing the pig with an object, thus achieving a playful and welfare-enhancing effect for the pig. Example 3

[0036] The second application scheme of the pig drinking container described in Example 1 for pig welfare involves controlling the drive motor 9 to rotate according to a set process during the pig's non-drinking period, causing the flexible feed layer 1 to repeatedly switch between a bowl-shaped structure and a cap-shaped structure. The set process is as follows: the drive motor 9 rotates at a constant speed of 0.5 seconds per revolution. During this process, the flexible feed layer 1 completes one switching action between the bowl-shaped and cap-shaped structures within one second; that is, the flexible feed layer 1 first becomes a cap-shaped structure and then a bowl-shaped structure within two seconds. Simultaneously, when the flexible feed layer 1 becomes a bowl-shaped structure, the water supply system controls the water supply system to supply a fixed amount of water into the bowl-shaped structure. During the operation of the drive motor 9, when the pig's mouth approaches the upper surface of the flexible feed layer 1, the flexible feed layer 1 will repeatedly and actively touch the pig's mouth. This process is similar to repeatedly teasing the pig with water from the bowl-shaped structure, and then quickly expelling the water when the pig is given water, providing the pig with an intermittent way to play with water, thereby achieving a welfare-oriented and playful experience for the pig. Example 4

[0037] In Example 1, the pig drinking container is used for pig feeding. At the beginning of the pig feeding period, the drive motor 9 is controlled to rotate according to the second set process, so that the flexible material layer 1 is transformed into a bowl-shaped structure. Then, feed is fed into the inner cavity of the bowl-shaped structure for the pig to eat. After the pig finishes feeding, the drive motor 9 is controlled to rotate according to the third set process, so that the flexible material layer 1 is transformed into a cap-shaped structure to discharge the residual feed on the surface of the flexible material layer 1.

[0038] The solution described in this embodiment not only enables the smooth, rapid, and effective removal of adhesive residues from the bowl without the use of a water or gas source, and keeps the drinking container dry and clean for a specified period of time, but also achieves an effective combination of pig drinking and pig welfare play (this combination is a pioneering creation and application in the field). It allows for flexible switching of the drinking container into various shapes for pigs to play with, and also allows the drinking container to be used alternately as a feed trough and a water trough, thus realizing the diversification of functions of the pig drinking container.

Claims

1. An application of a pig drinking container in pig welfare, characterized in that: During the non-drinking period of the pigs, the control drive motor (9) rotates according to the set process, so that the flexible feed layer (1) switches back and forth between a bowl-shaped structure and a cap-shaped structure; the pig drinking container includes a flexible feed layer (1) with anti-leakage function and a waveform control mechanism. The waveform control mechanism is used to control the flexible feed layer (1) to switch between a bowl-shaped structure and a cap-shaped structure as needed; the flexible feed layer (1) is made of silicone or waterproof fabric; the waveform control mechanism includes a support part (2), on which a rotating shaft (3) is provided. The rotating shaft (3) is connected to the output end of the drive motor (9). An eccentric wheel (4) is arranged side by side on the rotating shaft (3). A vertically arranged connecting rod (5) is provided on the top of the eccentric wheel (4). The top of the connecting rod (5) is connected to the lower part of the flexible feed layer (1); at least two limiting plates (6) are provided on the support part (2). Each limiting plate (6) is provided with a through hole, and the connecting rod (5) passes through the through hole.

2. An application of a pig drinking container in pig feeding, characterized in that: At the beginning of the pigs' feeding period, the drive motor (9) is controlled to rotate according to the second set process, so that the flexible material layer (1) is transformed into a bowl-shaped structure; then, feed is fed into the inner cavity of the bowl-shaped structure for the pigs to eat; after the pigs finish eating, the drive motor (9) is controlled to rotate according to the third set process, so that the flexible material layer (1) is transformed into a cap-shaped structure, so as to discharge the residual material on the surface of the flexible material layer (1); the pig drinking container includes a flexible material layer (1) with anti-leakage function and a waveform control mechanism, which is used to control the flexible material layer (1) to switch to a bowl-shaped structure as needed. The structure is a cap-shaped structure; the flexible material layer (1) is made of silicone or waterproof fabric; the waveform control mechanism includes a support part (2), a rotating shaft (3) is provided on the support part (2), the rotating shaft (3) is connected to the output end of the drive motor (9), an eccentric wheel (4) is arranged side by side on the rotating shaft (3), a vertically arranged connecting rod (5) is provided on the top of the eccentric wheel (4), and the top of the connecting rod (5) is connected to the lower part of the flexible material layer (1); at least two limiting plates (6) are provided on the support part (2), each limiting plate (6) is provided with a through hole, and the connecting rod (5) passes through the through hole.

3. The application according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The flexible material layer (1) is attached to the skeleton assembly. The skeleton assembly includes several coaxially arranged non-equal diameter rings (7). Each ring (7) has two blind holes located directly above the through hole. The top of the connecting rod (5) is inserted into the blind hole.

4. The application according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ring (7) is made of stainless steel, the eccentric wheel (4) has an arc groove on its edge, and the bottom of the connecting rod (5) rests against the arc groove.

5. The application according to claim 4, characterized in that: The line connecting the vertices of the eccentric wheel (4) is wavy.

6. The application according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support part (2) is surrounded by a protective shell (8).

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