Livestock farm air quality monitoring device and method

Abstract

The invention discloses a livestock farm air quality monitoring device and method, the livestock farm air quality monitoring device comprises a box body, a box cover, a suspender, a mounting plate, an air collection box and a cover plate, the front surface of the box body is open, and the box cover is detachably mounted at the position of the front surface opening of the box body through bolts; the hanging rod is vertically located above the box body, a connecting plate is arranged at the lower end of the hanging rod, and the connecting plate is fixed to the upper surface of the box body; the mounting plate is located above the upper end of the hanging rod, two clamping blocks are arranged on the lower surface of the mounting plate, the upper end of the hanging rod is rotationally mounted between the two clamping blocks, and a tooth block is arranged on the upper surface of the mounting plate. According to the device, the content of nitrogen and the content of carbon dioxide in the air are detected separately, the detection result can be displayed on the display screen in real time, and when the content of nitrogen or carbon dioxide in the air exceeds a preset standard value, the buzzing hole can buzz to remind field management personnel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air quality monitoring in livestock farms, and particularly to an air quality monitoring device and method for livestock farms. Background Art

[0002] The breeding of pigs, cattle and sheep has always been one of the agricultural development projects strongly supported by the state. During the livestock breeding process, since the livestock are concentrated together, a relatively large amount of carbon dioxide will actually be generated in the air. Coupled with the manure excreted by the livestock, a lot of ammonia will be produced. The contents of carbon dioxide and ammonia need to be controlled within a reasonable concentration range. If the air quality does not meet the standard, it is easy to cause discomfort to the livestock being bred and is not conducive to the growth of the livestock.

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an air quality monitoring device and method for livestock farms to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions.

[0006] The present invention provides an air quality monitoring device and method for livestock farms, including a box body, a box cover, a suspension rod, a mounting plate, a gas collection box and a cover plate. The front of the box body is open, and the box cover is detachably installed at the open position of the front of the box body through bolts;

[0007] The suspension rod is vertically located above the box body, and a connecting plate is provided at the lower end of the suspension rod, and the connecting plate is fixed on the upper surface of the box body; the mounting plate is located above the upper end of the suspension rod, two clamping blocks are provided on the lower surface of the mounting plate, the upper end of the suspension rod is rotatably installed between the two clamping blocks, and a toothed block is provided on the upper surface of the mounting plate;

[0008] The upper surface of the gas collection box is open, the cover plate is detachably installed on the upper surface of the gas collection box through bolts, the gas collection box is installed inside the box body, an upper U-shaped pipe is provided on the lower bottom plate of the gas collection box, the horizontal part of the upper U-shaped pipe is located outside the lower surface of the gas collection box, a lower U-shaped pipe is provided on the lower bottom plate of the box body, the horizontal part of the lower U-shaped pipe is located above the lower bottom plate of the box body, and the middle positions of the horizontal parts of the upper U-shaped pipe and the lower U-shaped pipe are interconnected;

[0009] A partition is vertically arranged inside the air collecting box. The partition divides the internal space of the air collecting box into a carbon dioxide space and a nitrogen space on the left side. A carbon dioxide sensor bracket is arranged on the inner wall of the carbon dioxide space. A carbon dioxide sensor is arranged on the central lower surface of the carbon dioxide sensor bracket. A nitrogen sensor bracket is arranged on the inner wall of the nitrogen space. A nitrogen sensor is arranged on the central lower surface of the nitrogen sensor bracket.

[0010] Preferably, two first brackets are symmetrically arranged on the left and right of the inner bottom surface of the box body. A second bracket is arranged in the middle of the inner bottom surface of the box body. The first brackets are located between the second brackets. The air collecting box is fixed on the upper surface of the first brackets. The second bracket is located between the lower U-shaped tube and the upper U-shaped tube.

[0011] Preferably, an air pump is arranged on the upper surface of the second bracket. The air inlet of the air pump is connected to the middle position of the horizontal part of the lower U-shaped tube. The air outlet of the air pump is connected to the middle position of the horizontal part of the upper U-shaped tube.

[0012] Preferably, the two vertical parts of the upper U-shaped tube are respectively communicated with the carbon dioxide space and the nitrogen space. The two vertical parts of the lower U-shaped tube are both located outside the bottom plate of the box body. A first one-way valve and a carbon dioxide filter box are arranged on one vertical part of the lower U-shaped tube. A second one-way valve and a nitrogen filter box are arranged on the other vertical part of the lower U-shaped tube. The carbon dioxide filter box is located between the box body and the first one-way valve. The nitrogen filter box is located between the box body and the second one-way valve.

[0013] Preferably, the upper end of the suspension rod passes through two clamping blocks with a fastening bolt. A nut and a gasket are arranged on the fastening bolt. The gasket is located between the nut and the clamping block.

[0014] Preferably, a display screen and a plurality of control keys are arranged on the front surface of the box cover. The plurality of control keys are located below the display screen. A buzzer hole and a plurality of working indicator lights are also arranged on the front surface of the box cover. The plurality of working indicator lights are located between the display screen and the control keys. A power key is also arranged on the front surface of the box cover.

[0015] Preferably, first mounting blocks are arranged at the four corners of the front entrance of the box body. Second through holes are arranged at the four corners of the front surface of the box cover. The second through holes face the first mounting blocks.

[0016] Preferably, second mounting blocks are arranged at the four corners of the top entrance of the air collecting box. Third through holes are arranged at the four corners of the top surface of the box cover.

[0017] Preferably, four first through holes are evenly and symmetrically arranged on the mounting plate.

[0018] A monitoring method using an air quality monitoring device for livestock farms, comprising the following steps:

[0019] S1. The air pump operates, and external air enters the upper U-shaped tube through the two vertical parts of the lower U-shaped tube respectively. The carbon dioxide filter box adsorbs carbon dioxide in the air, and the nitrogen filter box adsorbs nitrogen in the air. The gases pass through the two vertical parts of the upper U-shaped tube respectively;

[0020] S2. The air without carbon dioxide enters the carbon dioxide space, and the air without nitrogen enters the nitrogen space;

[0021] S3. The carbon dioxide sensor detects the carbon dioxide content in the air, and the nitrogen sensor detects the nitrogen content in the air.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The whole device can be installed on the wall or the roof of the livestock farm. The tooth blocks are made of rubber, which can enhance the friction between the mounting plate and the wall or the roof. The device is firmly fixed, and the mounting plate can be tilted to a specific angle to facilitate fitting the inclined roof. The air pump operates, and external air enters the two vertical parts of the upper U-shaped tube through the two vertical parts of the lower U-shaped tube respectively;

[0024] The carbon dioxide filter box can filter carbon dioxide in the incoming air, and the nitrogen filter box can filter nitrogen in the incoming air. In this way, the air without carbon dioxide enters the nitrogen space of the gas collection box, and the air without nitrogen enters the carbon dioxide space of the gas collection box;

[0025] The carbon dioxide sensor can detect the carbon dioxide content in the air without nitrogen, and the nitrogen sensor can detect the nitrogen content in the air without carbon dioxide. The nitrogen and carbon dioxide contents of the air are detected separately. The detection results can be displayed in real time on the display screen. By using the method of detecting carbon dioxide and nitrogen separately, the mutual influence between carbon dioxide and nitrogen can be avoided, and the detection results of carbon dioxide and nitrogen are more accurate. It can be widely used in livestock farms. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is the overall three-dimensional view of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 is the three-dimensional view of the mounting plate of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 is the three-dimensional view of the box body and the box cover of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 is the three-dimensional view of the gas collection box of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the gas collecting box and the cover plate of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the carbon dioxide sensor bracket of the present invention.

[0032] In the figure: 1. Box body; 11. First mounting block; 12. First bracket; 13. Second bracket; 2. Box cover; 21. Display screen; 22. Control keys; 23. Buzzer hole; 24. Working indicator light; 25. Power key; 26. Second through hole; 3. Suspension rod; 31. Connecting plate; 32. Reinforcing rib plate; 4. Mounting plate; 41. Clamping block; 42. First through hole; 43. Tooth block; 44. Tightening bolt; 45. Nut; 46. Gasket; 5. Gas collecting box; 51. Upper U-shaped pipe; 52. Air pump; 53. Second mounting block; 54. Partition board; 55. Carbon dioxide sensor bracket; 56. Nitrogen sensor bracket; 57. Carbon dioxide sensor; 58. Nitrogen sensor; 6. Cover plate; 61. Third through hole; 7. Lower U-shaped pipe; 71. First one-way valve; 72. Second one-way valve; 73. Carbon dioxide filter box; 74. Nitrogen filter box. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0035] As Figures 1-6 shown, an air quality monitoring device and method for a livestock farm includes a box body 1, a box cover 2, a suspension rod 3, a mounting plate 4, a gas collecting box 5 and a cover plate 6. The front of the box body 1 is open, and the box cover 2 is detachably installed at the open position of the front of the box body 1 through bolts. After the box cover 2 is removed, it is convenient to repair the inside of the box body 1;

[0036] The suspension rod 3 is vertically located above the box body 1. A connecting plate 31 is provided at the lower end of the suspension rod 3, and the connecting plate 31 is fixed on the upper surface of the box body 1; The mounting plate 4 is located above the upper end of the suspension rod 3. Two clamping blocks 41 are provided on the lower surface of the mounting plate 4. The upper end of the suspension rod 3 is rotatably installed between the two clamping blocks 41. A toothed block 43 is provided on the upper surface of the mounting plate 4. The mounting plate 4 can be tilted to a specific position to facilitate fitting on the wall or roof, and the whole device is convenient to install;

[0037] The upper surface of the gas collecting box 5 is open, and the cover plate 6 is detachably installed on the upper surface of the gas collecting box 5 by bolts. The gas collecting box 5 is installed inside the box body 1. An upper U-shaped pipe 51 is provided on the lower bottom plate of the gas collecting box 5. The horizontal part of the upper U-shaped pipe 51 is located outside the lower surface of the gas collecting box 5. A lower U-shaped pipe 7 is provided on the lower bottom plate of the box body 1. The horizontal part of the lower U-shaped pipe 7 is located above the lower bottom plate of the box body 1. The middle positions of the horizontal parts of the upper U-shaped pipe 51 and the lower U-shaped pipe 7 are interconnected, that is, the gas in the lower U-shaped pipe can enter the upper U-shaped pipe;

[0038] A partition plate 54 is vertically arranged in the gas collecting box 5. The partition plate 54 divides the internal space of the gas collecting box 5 into a carbon dioxide space and a nitrogen space on the left side. A carbon dioxide sensor bracket 55 is provided on the inner wall of the carbon dioxide space. A carbon dioxide sensor 57 is provided on the central lower surface of the carbon dioxide sensor bracket 55. A nitrogen sensor bracket 56 is provided on the inner wall of the nitrogen space. A nitrogen sensor 58 is provided on the central lower surface of the nitrogen sensor bracket 56. Air without carbon dioxide enters the nitrogen space, and air without nitrogen enters the carbon dioxide space.

[0039] Two first brackets 12 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right of the inner bottom surface of the box body 1. A second bracket 13 is arranged in the middle of the inner bottom surface of the box body 1. The first brackets 12 are located between the second brackets 13. The gas collecting box 5 is fixed on the upper surface of the first brackets 12. The second bracket 13 is located between the lower U-shaped pipe 7 and the upper U-shaped pipe 51, and the second bracket plays a supporting role for the air pump 52.

[0040] An air pump 52 is provided on the upper surface of the second bracket 13. The air inlet of the air pump 52 is connected to the middle position of the horizontal part of the lower U-shaped pipe 7, and the air outlet of the air pump 52 is connected to the middle position of the horizontal part of the upper U-shaped pipe 51.

[0041] The two vertical parts of the upper U-shaped pipe 51 are respectively communicated with the carbon dioxide space and the nitrogen space. The two vertical parts of the lower U-shaped pipe 7 are both located outside the bottom plate of the box body 1. A first one-way valve 71 and a carbon dioxide filter box 63 are provided on one vertical part of the lower U-shaped pipe 7. A second one-way valve 72 and a nitrogen filter box 74 are provided on the other vertical part of the lower U-shaped pipe 7. The carbon dioxide filter box 73 is located between the box body 1 and the first one-way valve 71, and the nitrogen filter box 74 is located between the box body 1 and the second one-way valve 72;

[0042] One vertical part of the upper U-shaped tube 51 is also provided with a first one-way valve 71 and a carbon dioxide filter box 63, and the other vertical part of the upper U-shaped tube 51 is also provided with a second one-way valve 72 and a nitrogen filter box 74; when the air pump works, external air enters the gas collecting box 5 respectively. The nitrogen filter box 74 can filter nitrogen, and the carbon dioxide filter box can filter carbon dioxide.

[0043] The upper end of the suspension rod 3 passes through the fastening bolts 44 in the two clamping blocks 41. Nuts 45 and washers 46 are arranged on the fastening bolts 44, and the washers 46 are located between the nuts 45 and the clamping blocks 41.

[0044] A display screen 21 and a plurality of control keys 22 are arranged on the front surface of the box cover 2. The plurality of control keys 22 are located below the display screen 21. A buzzer hole 23 and a plurality of working indicator lights 24 are also arranged on the front surface of the box cover 2. The plurality of working indicator lights 24 are located between the display screen 21 and the control keys 22. A power key 25 is also arranged on the front surface of the box cover 2.

[0045] First mounting blocks 11 are arranged at the four corners of the front entrance of the box body 1. Second through holes 26 are arranged at the four corners of the front surface of the box cover 2, and the second through holes 26 face the first mounting blocks 11.

[0046] Second mounting blocks 53 are arranged at the four corners of the top entrance of the gas collecting box 5. Third through holes 61 are arranged at the four corners of the top surface of the box cover 6; Four first through holes 42 are symmetrically arranged on the mounting plate 4 evenly.

[0047] A monitoring method using an air quality monitoring device for livestock farms includes the following steps:

[0048] S1. When the air pump works, external air enters the upper U-shaped tube 51 through the two vertical parts of the lower U-shaped tube 7 respectively. The carbon dioxide filter box 73 adsorbs carbon dioxide in the air, and the nitrogen filter box 74 adsorbs nitrogen in the air. The gas passes through the two vertical parts of the upper U-shaped tube 51 respectively;

[0049] S2. The air without carbon dioxide enters the carbon dioxide space, and the air without nitrogen enters the nitrogen space;

[0050] S3. The carbon dioxide sensor 57 detects the carbon dioxide content in the air, and the nitrogen sensor 58 detects the nitrogen content in the air.

[0051] In summary: Through the mounting plate 4, the entire device can be mounted on the wall or the roof of a livestock farm by passing bolts through the first through holes 42. The tooth blocks 43 are made of rubber, which can enhance the friction between the mounting plate 4 and the wall or the roof. The fixation of the entire device is relatively firm, and the mounting plate 4 can be tilted to a specific angle to conveniently fit the inclined roof. When the air pump 52 operates, the external air enters the two vertical parts of the upper U-shaped tube 51 through the two vertical parts of the lower U-shaped tube 7 respectively.

[0052] The carbon dioxide filter box 73 can filter the carbon dioxide in the incoming air, and the nitrogen filter box 74 can filter the nitrogen in the incoming air. In this way, the air without carbon dioxide enters the nitrogen space of the gas collecting box 5, and the air without nitrogen enters the carbon dioxide space of the gas collecting box 5.

[0053] The carbon dioxide sensor can detect the carbon dioxide content in the air without nitrogen, and the nitrogen sensor can detect the nitrogen content in the air without carbon dioxide. That is, the nitrogen and carbon dioxide contents of the air are separately detected, and the detection results can be displayed in real time on the display screen 21. When the nitrogen or carbon dioxide content of the air exceeds the preset standard value, the buzzer hole 23 can emit a beeping sound to remind the on-site management personnel.

[0054] The box body 1 and the box cover 2 are installed in a detachable manner, which can facilitate the maintenance and repair of the gas collecting box 5 and various components inside the box body 1. By using the method of separately detecting carbon dioxide and nitrogen, the mutual influence between carbon dioxide and nitrogen can be avoided, and the detection results of carbon dioxide and nitrogen are more accurate. It can be widely used in livestock farms.

[0055] The above is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution of the present invention and its inventive concept, makes equivalent substitutions or changes, and should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air quality monitoring device and method for livestock farms, characterized in that: It includes a box body (1), a box cover (2), a suspension rod (3), a mounting plate (4), a gas collecting box (5) and a cover plate (6). The front of the box body (1) is open, and the box cover (2) is detachably mounted at the open position of the front of the box body (1) by bolts. The suspension rod (3) is vertically located above the box body (1). A connecting plate (31) is provided at the lower end of the suspension rod (3), and the connecting plate (31) is fixed on the upper surface of the box body (1). The mounting plate (4) is located above the upper end of the suspension rod (3). Two clamping blocks (41) are provided on the lower surface of the mounting plate (4), and the upper end of the suspension rod (3) is rotatably mounted between the two clamping blocks (41). A toothed block (43) is provided on the upper surface of the mounting plate (4). The upper surface of the gas collecting box (5) is open, and the cover plate (6) is detachably mounted on the upper surface of the gas collecting box (5) by bolts. The gas collecting box (5) is installed inside the box body (1). An upper U-shaped pipe (51) is provided on the lower bottom plate of the gas collecting box (5). The horizontal part of the upper U-shaped pipe (51) is located outside the lower surface of the gas collecting box (5). A lower U-shaped pipe (7) is provided on the lower bottom plate of the box body (1). The horizontal part of the lower U-shaped pipe (7) is located above the lower bottom plate of the box body (1). The middle positions of the horizontal parts of the upper U-shaped pipe (51) and the lower U-shaped pipe (7) are interconnected. A partition plate (54) is vertically provided inside the gas collecting box (5). The partition plate (54) divides the internal space of the gas collecting box (5) into a carbon dioxide space and a nitrogen space on the left side. A carbon dioxide sensor bracket (55) is provided on the inner wall of the carbon dioxide space. A carbon dioxide sensor (57) is provided on the central lower surface of the carbon dioxide sensor bracket (55). A nitrogen sensor bracket (56) is provided on the inner wall of the nitrogen space. A nitrogen sensor (58) is provided on the central lower surface of the nitrogen sensor bracket (56).

2. The air quality monitoring device and method for a livestock farm according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two first brackets (12) are symmetrically provided on the left and right of the inner bottom surface of the box body (1). A second bracket (13) is provided in the middle of the inner bottom surface of the box body (1). The first brackets (12) are located between the second brackets (13). The gas collecting box (5) is fixed on the upper surface of the first brackets (12). The second bracket (13) is located between the lower U-shaped pipe (7) and the upper U-shaped pipe (51).

3. The air quality monitoring device and method for a livestock farm according to claim 2, characterized in that: An air pump (52) is provided on the upper surface of the second bracket (13). The air inlet of the air pump (52) is connected to the middle position of the horizontal part of the lower U-shaped pipe (7), and the air outlet of the air pump (52) is connected to the middle position of the horizontal part of the upper U-shaped pipe (51).

4. The air quality monitoring device and method for a livestock farm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two vertical portions of the upper U-shaped tube (51) are respectively communicated with the carbon dioxide space and the nitrogen space. The two vertical portions of the lower U-shaped tube (7) are both located outside the bottom plate of the box body (1). A first one-way valve (71) and a carbon dioxide filter box (63) are arranged on one vertical portion of the lower U-shaped tube (7), and a second one-way valve (72) and a nitrogen filter box (74) are arranged on the other vertical portion of the lower U-shaped tube (7). The carbon dioxide filter box (73) is located between the box body (1) and the first one-way valve (71), and the nitrogen filter box (74) is located between the box body (1) and the second one-way valve (72).

5. The air quality monitoring device and method for a livestock farm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the hanging rod (3) and two clamping blocks (41) are penetrated by a fastening bolt (44). A nut (45) and a gasket (46) are arranged on the fastening bolt (44), and the gasket (46) is located between the nut (45) and the clamping block (41).

6. The air quality monitoring device and method for a livestock farm according to claim 1, characterized in that: A display screen (21) and a plurality of control keys (22) are arranged on the front surface of the box cover (2). The plurality of control keys (22) are located below the display screen (21). A buzzer hole (23) and a plurality of working indicator lights (24) are further arranged on the front surface of the box cover (2). The plurality of working indicator lights (24) are located between the display screen (21) and the control keys (22). A power key (25) is further arranged on the front surface of the box cover (2).

7. The air quality monitoring device and method for a livestock farm according to claim 1, characterized in that: First mounting blocks (11) are arranged at the four corners of the front entrance of the box body (1). Second through holes (26) are arranged at the four corners of the front surface of the box cover (2), and the second through holes (26) face the first mounting blocks (11).

8. A livestock farm air quality monitoring device and method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Second mounting blocks (53) are arranged at the four corners of the top entrance of the gas collecting box (5). Third through holes (61) are arranged at the four corners of the top surface of the box cover (6).

9. The air quality monitoring device and method for a livestock farm according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four first through holes (42) are uniformly and symmetrically arranged on the mounting plate (4).

10. A monitoring method using the air quality monitoring device for livestock farms according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: It includes the following steps: S1. The air pump works, and the external air enters the upper U-shaped tube (51) respectively through the two vertical portions of the lower U-shaped tube (7). The carbon dioxide filter box (73) adsorbs the carbon dioxide in the air, and the nitrogen filter box (74) adsorbs the nitrogen in the air. The gas passes through the two vertical portions of the upper U-shaped tube (51) respectively; S2. The air without carbon dioxide enters the carbon dioxide space, and the air without nitrogen enters the nitrogen space; S3. The carbon dioxide sensor (57) detects the carbon dioxide content in the air, and the nitrogen sensor (58) detects the nitrogen content in the air.

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