Livestock feed trough and method of processing feed

CN120077963BActive Publication Date: 2026-10-27潍坊市寒亭区畜牧业发展中心
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Application Number
CN202510301800.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-14
Publication Date
2026-10-27
Estimated Expiration
2045-03-14

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Technical Problem

[0003]在目前的牲畜草饲养殖中,需要先先将草料打碎以后在混合营养成分,最后将混合好后的草料再转运到饲料槽内,这样的方法不仅繁琐、转运过程中有损耗,并且在放入饲料槽内以后,还需要人工铺开,为此,提供一种畜牧草料喂料槽及草料加工方法来解决上述提出的问题

Benefits of technology

1、本发明通过锥形齿轮的啮合,将驱动电机的动力传递给饲料处理组件,实现了粉碎与铺料以及保水的同步联动进行,饲料处理组件中的拨动板在饲料池内往复移动,将粉碎后的草料均匀铺开,方便牲畜食用,同时,通过定位板与滑动板的巧妙配合,通过滑动板的自动升降,可以保证牲畜饮水的同时,对于饲料草料补水以及一定程度上保持新鲜、增加营养等效果。

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of livestock breeding, and particularly relates to a livestock forage feeding trough, which comprises a forage crushing box, a crushing piece for rotatingly cutting and crushing forage is installed on the forage crushing box, a driving motor is installed on the top of the forage crushing box, the output shaft of the driving motor is connected with the crushing piece through a shaft coupling, and a livestock feed pool for supplying livestock with water and feed is arranged at the discharge port of the forage crushing box. The power of the driving motor is transmitted to the feed processing assembly through the meshing of the bevel gears, so that the synchronous linkage of crushing, spreading and water retention is realized. The toggle plate in the feed processing assembly reciprocally moves in the feed pool, uniformly spreads the crushed forage, and facilitates the livestock to eat. Meanwhile, through the ingenious cooperation of the positioning plate and the sliding plate, the automatic lifting of the sliding plate can ensure that the livestock drink water, and the forage is supplemented with water, and the forage is kept fresh to a certain extent, and the nutrition is increased.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of animal husbandry technology, specifically to a livestock feed trough and a feed processing method. Background Technology

[0002] Forage refers to hay or grass made from various plants used as animal feed, and it is one of the most important feeds in animal husbandry. There are many types of forage, including natural forage such as grassland grass and steppe grass, as well as artificial forage such as corn, sorghum, and soybean meal. Forage not only provides livestock with the nutrients they need, such as protein, carbohydrates, and fats, but also helps promote their digestion, growth, and health. In animal husbandry, forage plays an indispensable role and is a crucial foundation for ensuring the healthy growth and efficient production of livestock.

[0003] In current livestock grass-feeding practices, the forage needs to be crushed first, then mixed with nutrients, and finally transferred to the feed trough. This method is not only cumbersome and prone to loss during transportation, but also requires manual spreading after being placed in the feed trough. Therefore, this paper proposes a livestock forage feeding trough and a forage processing method to solve the aforementioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a livestock feed trough and a feed processing method.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a livestock feed trough, including a feed crushing box, wherein a rotary cutting and crushing component is installed on the feed crushing box, a drive motor is installed on the top of the feed crushing box, the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the crushing component through a coupling, and a livestock feed pool for supplying drinking water and feed to livestock is provided at the outlet of the feed crushing box. The livestock feed pool is equipped with a feed processing component for spreading hay, and a linkage component is provided between the crushing component and the feed processing component to connect the drive motor to drive the feed processing component.

[0006] Preferably, the feed inlet of the feed crusher is equipped with a bucket-type feed hopper, and the discharge outlet of the feed crusher is equipped with a discharge hopper. The end of the discharge hopper near the feed crusher is wider, and the end of the discharge hopper away from the livestock feed pool is narrower.

[0007] Preferably, the crushing component includes a first rotating rod, the top of which is connected to a drive motor, and a plurality of cutting blades located inside the drive motor are mounted on the first rotating rod. The bottom ends of the cutting blades penetrate through and extend out of the grass crushing box, and a first bevel gear is fixedly connected to the extended end of the first rotating rod. The cutting blade has four cutting blades, and the blades on multiple cutting blades are all bulging in the middle and have sharp edges.

[0008] Preferably, the linkage assembly includes a second rotating rod, one end of which is equipped with a second bevel gear that meshes with a first bevel gear. The end of the second rotating rod away from the second bevel gear is connected to a rotating disk, and a linkage rod is rotatably connected to the rotating disk. A sliding rod is provided on the side of the rotating disk away from the second rotating rod, and the other end of the linkage rod is rotatably connected to the sliding rod.

[0009] Preferably, the feed processing component includes a linkage plate, a toggle plate is installed on the linkage plate and the toggle plate is located in the livestock feed pool, a second slide groove is provided on the linkage plate, a limit slider is slidably connected in the second slide groove, a positioning plate is installed on the limit slider, a top plate is installed on the top of the positioning plate and a bottom block is installed on the bottom of the positioning plate.

[0010] Preferably, the livestock feed pool includes a main pool body, a support plate is installed on the side of the main pool body, a hay pool is placed on the top of the support plate, the hay pool is connected to the main pool body by multiple positioning bolts, and a sliding plate is slidably connected inside the main pool body. The bottom of the sliding plate is attached to the top plate, and the bottom of the fodder pool is provided with a mesh-like perforation.

[0011] Preferably, two limiting rings are installed on the main pool body, and the slide rod slides horizontally through the two limiting rings.

[0012] Preferably, the support plate has a first sliding groove, the positioning plate slides with the support plate through the first sliding groove, and two lifting platforms are also installed on the support plate.

[0013] Preferably, the linkage plate is equipped with a positioning rod, and the slide rod has three positioning slots. The linkage plate engages with the adjacent positioning slots through the positioning rod.

[0014] A method for processing forage in a livestock feed trough includes the following steps: Step (A): Soak the hay in nutrient water containing internal deworming drugs and vitamins for 2-3 hours; Step (B): The processed forage is placed into the feed hopper. Under the influence of gravity and the vibration of the drive motor, the forage enters the forage crushing box. At this time, the drive motor starts and drives the crushing parts to crush the feed from top to bottom.

[0015] Step (B1): The crushed hay will be poured into the center of the hay pool through the discharge hopper. At this time, the positioning rod on the linkage plate is inserted into the positioning slot corresponding to the slide bar, and then the limit slider is inserted into the corresponding second slide groove. Step (B2): At this time, the feed processing component can be linked with the crushing component through the linkage component to spread the crushed forage in the forage pool, flatten it to keep the feed uniform, and add drinking water to the main pool so that the water does not come into contact with the forage pool. In step (B3), the corresponding positioning plate will drive the top plate and bottom block to move on the lifting platform. When the bottom block is lifted by the lifting platform, the corresponding top plate will also lift the sliding plate. When the sliding plate is lifted to the highest point, the feed will be immersed in water. By repeating this movement, the processing and preservation of livestock feed can be completed.

[0016] Step (C): After use, remove the linkage plate, unscrew the multiple positioning bolts, remove the hay and feed pool, and then clean the main pool body, hay and feed pool, and sliding plate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a livestock feed trough and a feed processing method, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention transmits the power of the drive motor to the feed processing component through the meshing of bevel gears, realizing the synchronous linkage of crushing, spreading and water retention. The agitator in the feed processing component moves back and forth in the feed tank, spreading the crushed forage evenly for easy consumption by livestock. At the same time, through the ingenious cooperation of the positioning plate and the sliding plate, the automatic lifting and lowering of the sliding plate can ensure that livestock can drink water while replenishing the water in the feed and forage, and to a certain extent maintaining freshness and increasing nutrition.

[0018] 2. This invention provides livestock with a healthier and more nutritious diet by mixing the nutrient solution and spreading the feed evenly, which helps to improve the efficiency and quality of livestock farming.

[0019] 3. This invention uses a three-layer rotary cutting blade, which not only improves the crushing efficiency, but also allows the juice produced during the crushing process to flow out smoothly and mix with the water or nutrient solution in the feed tank, providing livestock with richer and more nutritionally complete feed. This design not only improves the taste of the feed, but also promotes the healthy growth of livestock.

[0020] 4. The present invention adopts a modular design for livestock feed tanks, which can supply water and feed simultaneously in the same space. This not only saves space, but also allows drinking water to moisturize the feed and feed to add nutrients to the water. Furthermore, the tanks can be disassembled for cleaning, leaving no dead corners where bacteria can grow. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the invention to explain the invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram from a first-view perspective of the embodiment; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram from a second perspective of the embodiment; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connection between the crushing component and the linkage assembly in the embodiment; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the livestock feed pool from a first-view perspective in the embodiment; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the livestock feed pool from a second perspective in the embodiment; Figure 6 This is a first-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of the connection between the linkage component and the feed processing component in the embodiment. Figure 7 This is a second-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of the connection between the linkage component and the feed processing component in the embodiment. Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the connection between the linkage component and the feed processing component in the embodiment.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Forage crushing box; 11. Feed hopper; 12. Discharge hopper; 2. Drive motor; 3. Crushing component; 31. First rotating rod; 32. Cutting blade; 33. First bevel gear; 4. Livestock feed pool; 41. Main pool body; 42. Limiting ring; 43. Support plate; 44. Forage pool; 45. Positioning bolt; 46. First chute; 47. Sliding plate; 48. Lifting platform; 5. Linkage assembly; 51. Second bevel gear; 52. Second rotating rod; 53. Rotating disk; 54. Linkage rod; 55. Sliding rod; 56. Positioning slot; 6. Feed processing assembly; 61. Linkage plate; 62. Second chute; 63. Positioning plate; 64. Actuating plate; 65. Top plate; 66. Bottom top block; 67. Limiting slider; 68. Positioning insert. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Example

[0024] like Figures 1-8 As shown, this embodiment proposes a livestock feed trough, including a feed crushing box 1, a crushing component 3 for rotating and crushing feed is installed on the feed crushing box 1, a drive motor 2 is installed on the top of the feed crushing box 1, the output shaft of the drive motor 2 is connected to the crushing component 3 through a coupling, and a livestock feed pool 4 for supplying livestock drinking water and feed is provided at the discharge port of the discharge hopper 12. The livestock feed pool 4 is equipped with a feed processing component 6 for spreading hay, and a linkage component 5 is provided between the crushing component 3 and the feed processing component 6 to power the drive motor 2 to drive the feed processing component 6.

[0025] The feed inlet of the hay crusher 1 is equipped with a bucket-type feed hopper 11, and the discharge outlet of the hay crusher 1 is equipped with a discharge hopper 12. The end of the discharge hopper 12 near the hay crusher 1 is wider, and the end of the discharge hopper 12 away from the livestock feed pool 4 is narrower.

[0026] This design ensures a fast feeding speed and a slow discharge speed, which guarantees that the grass is fully crushed in the grass crushing box 1 and that the crushed grass falls into the grass pool 44 instead of falling to other places. The crushing component 3 includes a first rotating rod 31. The top of the first rotating rod 31 is connected to the drive motor 2. Multiple cutting blades 32 located inside the drive motor 2 are installed on the first rotating rod 31. The bottom end of the cutting blades 32 penetrates and extends out of the grass crushing box 1. A first bevel gear 33 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the first rotating rod 31. The cutting blade 32 has four cutting blades, and the blades on multiple cutting blades 32 are bulging in the middle and have sharp edges.

[0027] The crusher 3 works in conjunction with the forage crushing box 1 to cut the forage, and the first rotating rod 31 transmits the driving force of the drive motor 2 to the linkage component 5 through the first bevel gear 33. The component itself works through the cutting blade 32, which is divided into three layers to cut the forage. It can fully crush the forage. The juice produced during the crushing process can be mixed with nutrient solution and flow into the livestock feed pool 4 to mix with water and provide the livestock with richer nutrient water.

[0028] The linkage assembly 5 includes a second rotating rod 52, one end of which is equipped with a second bevel gear 51, which meshes with a first bevel gear 33. The end of the second rotating rod 52 away from the second bevel gear 51 is connected to a rotating disk 53, and a linkage rod 54 is rotatably connected to the rotating disk 53. A sliding rod 55 is provided on the side of the rotating disk 53 away from the second rotating rod 52, and the other end of the linkage rod 54 is rotatably connected to the sliding rod 55.

[0029] The linkage component 5 is mainly designed to drive the feed processing component 6. After the second bevel gear 51 and the first bevel gear 33 come into contact, the linkage component 5 will drive the rotating disk 53 to rotate through the second rotating rod 52. While the rotating disk 53 drives the linkage rod 54 to rotate, it can drive the slide rod 55 to move back and forth, thereby driving the movement of the feed processing component 6.

[0030] The feed processing component 6 includes a linkage plate 61, on which a toggle plate 64 is installed and located inside the livestock feed trough 4. A second slide groove 62 is provided on the linkage plate 61, and a positioning plate 63 is slidably connected inside the second slide groove 62. A top plate 65 is installed on the top of the positioning plate 63, and a bottom top block 66 is installed on the bottom of the positioning plate 63. Before the slide rod 55 moves back and forth, the positioning rod 68 on the linkage plate 61 is inserted into the positioning slot 56 corresponding to the slide rod 55. At this time, the slide rod 55 can drive the linkage plate 61 to move back and forth. When the linkage plate 61 moves back and forth, it will first drive the toggle plate 64 to move back and forth in the hay trough 44 to spread the hay evenly so that the livestock can eat it.

[0031] The livestock feed pool 4 includes a main pool body 41, a support plate 43 is installed on the side of the main pool body 41, a hay pool 44 is placed on the top of the support plate 43, the hay pool 44 is connected to the main pool body 41 by multiple positioning bolts 45, and a sliding plate 47 is slidably connected inside the main pool body 41. The bottom of the sliding plate 47 is attached to the top plate 65, and the bottom of the fodder pool 44 is provided with a mesh-like perforation.

[0032] Two limiting rings 42 are installed on the main pool body 41, and the slide rod 55 slides horizontally through the two limiting rings 42.

[0033] Setting a limit ring 42 allows the slide bar 55 to slide more stably.

[0034] The support plate 43 has a first sliding groove 46, and the positioning plate 63 slides with the support plate 43 through the first sliding groove 46. Two lifting platforms 48 are also installed on the support plate 43.

[0035] The first slide groove 46 allows the positioning plate 63 to move more stably from left to right.

[0036] The linkage plate 61 is equipped with a positioning rod 68, and the slide rod 55 has three positioning slots 56. The linkage plate 61 engages with the adjacent positioning slots 56 through the positioning rod 68.

[0037] During operation, the positioning plate 63 moves back and forth through the second slide groove 62 and the limiting slider 67. Due to the presence of the lifting platform 48, when the bottom top block 66 of the positioning plate 63 contacts the lifting platform 48, it will lift the entire positioning plate 63 upward. The top plate 65 on the positioning plate 63 will then drive the entire sliding plate 47 upward. Finally, when the bottom top block 66 moves to the limit position, it will be located at the second step point of the lifting platform 48. At this time, the bottom of the hay in the hay pit 44 will come into contact with the water in the main pit 41. Water enters the hay pit 44 through the positioning bolt 45. This can maintain the moisture of the hay and prevent it from drying out. The turning action can make the moisture of the hay more even and prevent the hay from having too much water content. This can replenish the water for the livestock and prolong the freshness and moisture retention of the hay. Example

[0038] Based on Example 1, the positioning rod 68 is inserted into the sliding rod 55 on the side. There are a total of 3 holes. When it is in the second hole, the bottom top block 66 can rise to the third step height. When it is in the outermost hole, the bottom top block 66 can rise to the fourth step height. Each rise in height means that the sliding plate 47 rises higher, which corresponds to the height of the feed grass in the nutrient water soaking forage pool 44 in the main pool body 41 is higher. When it rises to the limit height, the feed in the feed pool 44 is basically soaked.

[0039] The height should be selected based on the actual drinking and nutritional needs of the livestock. Example

[0040] A method for processing forage in livestock feed troughs: Step A: Soak the hay in nutrient water containing internal deworming drugs and vitamins for 2-3 hours; Step B: The processed forage is placed into the feed hopper 11. Under the influence of gravity and the vibration of the drive motor 2, the forage enters the forage crushing box 1. At this time, the drive motor 2 starts and drives the crushing parts 3 to crush the feed from top to bottom.

[0041] In step B1, the crushed grass will be poured into the center of the grass pool 44 through the discharge hopper 12. At this time, the positioning rod 68 on the linkage plate 61 is inserted into the positioning slot 56 corresponding to the slide bar 55, and then the limiting slider 67 is inserted into the corresponding second slide groove 62. In step B2, the feed processing component 6 can be linked with the crushing component 3 through the linkage component 5 to spread the crushed forage in the forage pool 44, flatten it to keep the feed uniform, and add drinking water to the main pool 41 so that the water does not come into contact with the forage pool 44. In step B3, the corresponding positioning plate 63 will drive the top plate 65 and the bottom top block 66 to move on the lifting platform 48. When the bottom top block 66 is lifted by the lifting platform 48, the corresponding top plate 65 will also lift the sliding plate 47. When the sliding plate 47 is lifted to the highest point, the feed will be immersed in water. By repeatedly moving in this way, the processing and preservation of livestock feed can be completed.

[0042] Step C: After use, remove the linkage plate 61, unscrew the multiple positioning bolts 45, remove the hay hopper 44, and then clean the main pool body 41, hay hopper 44 and sliding plate 47.

[0043] In the above method, the nutrient water used to soak the forage uses the following ingredients, and the corresponding mass is the amount of drug added per liter of water, along with the corresponding drug precautions: Calcium gluconate 2.0-3.5g Add in two doses, with an interval of ≥4 hours. Organic selenium yeast 0.02-0.05g Strict dosage to prevent poisoning Electrolyte pack Na⁺ / K⁺ 1.8-2.3g The ratio needs to be adjusted when diarrhea occurs. Ivermectin premix 0.08-0.12mg The withdrawal period needs to be calculated during lactation. toltrazuril solution 25-35mg Use with caution in livestock with abnormal kidney function Furthermore, the height of the first chute 46 is equal to the height of the second step of the lifting platform 48.

[0044] Furthermore, the bottom of the feed trough 44 has a denser mesh, and the pore density should be less than the finest particle size of the crushed feed grass, ensuring that only liquids can pass through while solids cannot.

[0045] Furthermore, the sliding plate 47 is fitted to the inner wall of the main pool 41, and rubber strips can be installed on the edge of the sliding plate 47 and the inner wall of the main pool 41 to allow the rubber strips of the sliding plate 47 to have an interference fit with the inner wall of the main pool 41 to increase the water-proof effect. A water receiving tray can also be placed on the lifting platform 48 to catch the leaked water flow and prevent waste. In addition, the sliding plate 47 has sufficient thickness so that the sliding plate 47 can only move up and down and will not shift left and right.

[0046] Furthermore, the four-bladed cutting blade 32, combined with the motor speed of x revolutions, can process conventional hay into 2-4 cm pieces, which not only makes it easier for livestock to eat, but also allows the juice produced during processing to be mixed with some of the nutrient solution absorbed during soaking.

[0047] Furthermore, the gear size of the first bevel gear 33 and the second bevel gear 51 can be adjusted so that the cutting blade 32 can rotate faster and the linkage plate 61 can reciprocate more slowly.

[0048] Furthermore, when cleaning the hay pit 44 and the main tank 41, the positioning bolts 45 can be removed to take off the hay pit 44, which makes it easier to clean and maintain the hay pit 44 and the main tank 41.

[0049] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0050] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A livestock feed trough, comprising a feed crushing box (1), characterized in that: The forage crushing box (1) is equipped with a rotary cutting and crushing component (3). A drive motor (2) is installed on the top of the forage crushing box (1). The output shaft of the drive motor (2) is connected to the crushing component (3) through a coupling. The outlet of the forage crushing box (1) is provided with a livestock feed pool (4) for supplying drinking water and feed to livestock. The livestock feed pool (4) is equipped with a feed processing component (6) for spreading grass, and a linkage component (5) is provided between the crushing component (3) and the feed processing component (6) to connect the drive motor (2) to drive the feed processing component (6). The feed inlet of the hay crushing box (1) is equipped with a bucket-type feed hopper (11), and the discharge outlet of the hay crushing box (1) is equipped with a discharge hopper (12). The discharge hopper (12) is wider at the end near the hay crushing box (1) and narrower at the end away from the livestock feed pool (4). The crushing component (3) includes a first rotating rod (31), the top of which is connected to a drive motor (2). Multiple cutting blades (32) located inside the drive motor (2) are mounted on the first rotating rod (31). The bottom end of the cutting blades (32) penetrates through and extends out of the grass crushing box (1). A first bevel gear (33) is fixedly connected to the extended end of the first rotating rod (31). The cutting blade (32) has four cutting blades, and the blades on the multiple cutting blades (32) are all bulging in the middle and have sharp edges; The linkage component (5) includes a second rotating rod (52), one end of which is equipped with a second bevel gear (51), which meshes with a first bevel gear (33). The end of the second rotating rod (52) away from the second bevel gear (51) is connected to a rotating disk (53), and a linkage rod (54) is rotatably connected to the rotating disk (53). A sliding rod (55) is provided on the side of the rotating disk (53) away from the second rotating rod (52), and the other end of the linkage rod (54) is rotatably connected to the sliding rod (55). The feed processing component (6) includes a linkage plate (61), on which a toggle plate (64) is installed, and the toggle plate (64) is located in the livestock feed pool (4). A second slide groove (62) is provided on the linkage plate (61), and a limit slider (67) is slidably connected in the second slide groove (62). A positioning plate (63) is installed on the limit slider (67), and a top plate (65) is installed on the top of the positioning plate (63). A bottom top block (66) is installed on the bottom of the positioning plate (63). The livestock feed pool (4) includes a main pool body (41), a support plate (43) is installed on the side of the main pool body (41), a hay pool (44) is placed on the top of the support plate (43), the hay pool (44) is connected to the main pool body (41) by multiple positioning bolts (45), and a sliding plate (47) is slidably connected inside the main pool body (41). The bottom of the sliding plate (47) is attached to the top plate (65), and the bottom of the fodder pool (44) is provided with a mesh-like perforation. The support plate (43) is provided with a first sliding groove (46), and the positioning plate (63) slides with the support plate (43) through the first sliding groove (46). Two lifting platforms (48) are also installed on the support plate (43).

2. The livestock feed trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two limiting rings (42) are installed on the main pool body (41), and the slide rod (55) slides horizontally through the two limiting rings (42).

3. The livestock feed trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage plate (61) is equipped with a positioning rod (68), and the slide rod (55) has three positioning slots (56). The linkage plate (61) engages with the adjacent positioning slots (56) through the positioning rod (68).

4. A method for processing forage for livestock feed troughs according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The method includes the following steps: Step (A): Soak the hay in nutrient water containing internal deworming drugs and vitamins for 2-3 hours; Step (B): The processed forage is placed into the feed hopper (11). Under the influence of gravity and the vibration of the drive motor (2), the forage enters the forage crushing box (1). At this time, the drive motor (2) starts and drives the crushing parts (3) to crush the feed from top to bottom. In step (B1), the crushed grass will be poured into the center of the grass pool (44) through the discharge hopper (12). At this time, the positioning rod (68) on the linkage plate (61) is inserted into the positioning slot (56) corresponding to the slide bar (55), and then the limiting slider (67) is inserted into the corresponding second slide groove (62). In step (B2), the feed processing component (6) can be linked with the crushing component (3) through the linkage component (5) to spread the crushed grass in the grass pool (44), flatten it to keep the feed uniform, and add livestock drinking water to the main pool (41) so that the water will not come into contact with the grass pool (44). In step (B3), the corresponding positioning plate (63) will drive the top plate (65) and the bottom top block (66) to move on the lifting platform (48). When the bottom top block (66) is lifted by the lifting platform (48), the corresponding top plate (65) will also lift the sliding plate (47). When the sliding plate (47) is lifted to the highest point, the feed will be immersed in water. By repeatedly moving in this way, the processing and preservation of livestock feed can be completed. Step (C): After use, remove the linkage plate (61), unscrew the multiple positioning bolts (45), remove the hay pool (44), and then clean the main pool body (41), hay pool (44) and sliding plate (47).

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