Intelligent control system for automatic feeding car

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic feeding vehicle intelligent control system, which comprises a map module, a driving unit, a weight measuring unit, a feeding unit, a power monitoring unit and a control unit; the map module is internally inputted with a map of a breeding area; the driving unit is used for driving the feeding vehicle to move in the breeding area; the weight measuring unit is used for detecting the amount of feed in a feed bin; the bottom of the feed bin is provided with a feed leakage opening, the feeding unit is arranged below the feed leakage opening, and the feeding unit is used for quantitatively feeding the feed in the feed bin to a feed trough; the power monitoring unit is used for monitoring the power of the driving unit to calculate the movable distance of the driving unit; and the control unit is used for adjusting the feeding amount of the feeding unit according to the amount of feed in the feed bin and the movable distance of the driving unit or controlling the feeding amount of the feeding unit according to the residual power and the residual feeding number. The application has the advantages of accurate feeding and reduced feeding time difference.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of animal husbandry technology, specifically relating to feeding equipment, and more particularly to an intelligent control system for an automatic feeding vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With continuous societal progress, the level of automation in animal husbandry is increasing daily. In livestock farms, automated equipment such as air quality control systems and automatic feed dispensing devices are constantly emerging. The large-scale application of these devices has significantly reduced labor costs and greatly improved work efficiency. Currently, to achieve better breeding results, mixed feeding is widely adopted, which involves mixing various feeds according to a specific ratio to achieve a reasonable balance of coarse and fine grains; alternating feeding of pelleted feed and hay is also common. To improve applicability and reduce feeding costs, existing feed dispensing vehicles can handle various feed states, including pelleted feed and hay. However, during the feeding process, the power consumption varies depending on the feed state. Often, insufficient power during feeding results in some livestock not being fed on time. To address this issue, an intelligent control system for automatic feed dispensing vehicles is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] Therefore, this invention proposes an intelligent control system for automatic feeding vehicles, which has the advantages of precise feeding and reduced feeding time difference.

[0005] An intelligent control system for an automatic feeding vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a map module, a drive unit, a weighing unit, a feeding unit, a power monitoring unit, and a control unit; the map module contains a map of the aquaculture area; the drive unit drives the feeding vehicle to move within the aquaculture area; the weighing unit detects the amount of feed in the feed hopper; the feed hopper has a discharge port at its bottom, and the feeding unit is located below the discharge port, used to quantitatively feed the feed from the feed hopper into the feed trough; the power monitoring unit monitors the power of the drive unit to calculate the travel distance of the drive unit; the control unit adjusts the feeding amount of the feeding unit according to the amount of feed in the feed hopper and the travel distance of the drive unit; or controls the feeding amount of the feeding unit according to the remaining power and the remaining feeding quantity.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method includes the following steps:

[0007] S1. Based on the feed type, preset the amount of livestock to be fed in order to control the feeding time of the feeding unit;

[0008] S2. Preset the required feeding quantity;

[0009] S3. Select the feeding route;

[0010] S4. The drive unit drives the hopper to move to the feeding point;

[0011] S5. The feeding unit delivers feed.

[0012] S6. Repeat S4-S5 until all preset feeding quantities are completed.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in S5, the weighing unit detects changes in the feed in the hopper, and the control unit re-plans the delivery time of the delivery unit based on the changes in the feed.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in S5, the control unit calculates the current amount of electricity that can be fed based on the delivery duration of the newly planned delivery unit.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in S5, the control unit determines whether the current power is sufficient to complete all feeding quantities based on the current amount of power available for feeding.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in S5, if the current power is sufficient to complete all feeding quantities, then feeding continues; if the current power is insufficient to complete all feeding quantities, then the single feeding time sufficient to complete all feeding quantities with the current power is calculated in reverse.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in S5, if the current power is insufficient to complete all feeding quantities, feeding is performed according to the calculated single feeding time for completing all feeding quantities with the current power, and the position of the feed trough for modifying the feeding time is marked so that charging is performed after all feeding quantities are completed, and then supplementary feeding is performed.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, during charging, the amount of electricity required for feeding is calculated based on the time required for replenishing the material, and feeding is prioritized when the amount of electricity is replenished to the point where feeding can be completed.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding unit includes: a conveying assembly, a connecting tray, and a feeding baffle; the conveying assembly is a conveying auger, and the conveying assembly is horizontally disposed at the bottom of the hopper; the connecting tray is disposed at one end of the conveying assembly, and the connecting tray protrudes from the side surface of the hopper to guide the feed output by the conveying assembly to the feed trough, and the bottom of the connecting tray gradually descends outward from the conveying assembly; the upper end of the feeding baffle is hinged to one end of the conveying assembly, and driving assemblies are connected to both sides of the feeding baffle, and the driving assemblies can drive the lower end of the feeding baffle to contact or move away from the lower end of the conveying assembly.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting tray has an arc-shaped cross-section, and one end of the connecting tray is in contact with the outer surface of the conveying assembly.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are that it uses a weighing unit to detect the amount of feed in the hopper in real time, so as to determine the amount of feed to be output, monitor the amount of feed to be fed, avoid transmission errors of different feed forms, and improve the accuracy of feeding.

[0022] A power monitoring unit is used to detect the battery power. If the battery is insufficient to complete the feeding, the feeding plan is adjusted in time to avoid the phenomenon that some areas cannot be fed on time.

[0023] Other features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention.

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1. Material hopper; 2. Material outlet; 3. Material conveying assembly; 4. Connecting pallet; 5. Material distribution baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0031] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] The intelligent control system for an automatic feeding vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the intelligent control system for the automatic feeding vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a map module, a drive unit, a weighing unit, a feeding unit, a power monitoring unit, and a control unit; the map module contains a map of the aquaculture area; the drive unit is used to drive the feeding vehicle to move within the aquaculture area; the weighing unit is used to detect the amount of feed in the feed bin 1; the bottom of the feed bin 1 is provided with a feed outlet 2, and the feeding unit is located below the feed outlet 2, and the feeding unit is used to quantitatively feed the feed in the feed bin 1 into the feed trough; the power monitoring unit is used to monitor the power of the drive unit to calculate the travel distance of the drive unit; the control unit is used to adjust the feeding amount of the feeding unit according to the amount of feed in the feed bin 1 and the travel distance of the drive unit; or to control the feeding amount of the feeding unit according to the remaining power and the remaining feeding quantity.

[0034] In this embodiment, a map module is used to guide the drive unit and mark its location, facilitating its movement to the required feeding area and marking the corresponding location during subsequent operations. The drive unit includes a frame, wheels, and a controller. A battery is installed at the bottom of the frame, and the feed bin 1 is mounted on the frame. The weighing unit is a weighing sensor located between the frame and the feed bin 1. The weighing unit enables real-time detection of the feed quantity in the feed bin 1 to determine the output feed quantity, monitor the feeding amount, avoid transmission errors due to different feed forms, and improve feeding accuracy. A power monitoring unit detects the battery power, and if the battery is insufficient to complete the feeding, the feeding plan is adjusted in time to avoid situations where feeding cannot be completed on time in certain areas.

[0035] Includes the following steps:

[0036] S1. Based on the feed type, preset the amount of feed to be delivered to livestock in order to control the delivery time of the delivery unit; since different forms of feed have different fluffiness, the delivery time needs to be customized according to different feed types.

[0037] S2. Preset the required feeding quantity; Input the required number of feeding points to facilitate subsequent optimization calculations;

[0038] S3. Select the feeding path; select the corresponding feeding area so that the drive unit can transport the food according to the corresponding path;

[0039] S4. The drive unit drives the hopper 1 to move to the feeding point; it stops at the feeding point and waits for subsequent operations;

[0040] S5. The feeding unit feeds the feed. During this process, the control unit compares the amount of feed in hopper 1 with the feeding time to determine if the time meets the required feeding amount. If it does, feeding continues for that duration; if not, the feeding time is increased or decreased accordingly in the next feeding. Furthermore, in subsequent feedings, the average feeding amount is calculated every 5 feedings. If the average is within a certain range, the feeding method continues; if the average is not within the range, the feeding rate per second is recalculated, and the feeding time is recalculated based on the required feeding amount. This adapts to various feed forms, increasing applicability while ensuring feeding accuracy.

[0041] The control unit calculates the amount of feed that can be delivered based on the newly planned delivery time of the delivery unit. It then determines whether the current power level is sufficient to deliver all the required amount. If so, delivery continues; otherwise, the power level is not sufficient, and the time allotted for each delivery is calculated. If the power level is insufficient, delivery is made according to the calculated time allotted for each delivery, and the location of the feed trough with the modified delivery time is marked. After all deliveries are completed, the unit is recharged and then refilled. During recharging, the required power for refilling is calculated based on the time needed for refilling. Once the power level is sufficient for refilling, refilling is prioritized. This ensures that all feed troughs are filled with feed during delivery time, providing food for the livestock. The timely replenishment of feed to the corresponding troughs after rapid recharging ensures on-time feeding.

[0042] S6. Repeat S4-S5 until all preset feeding quantities are completed.

[0043] The feeding unit includes: a feeding assembly 3, a connecting tray 4, and a feeding baffle 5; the feeding assembly 3 is a conveying auger, which is horizontally set at the bottom of the hopper 1; the connecting tray 4 is located at one end of the feeding assembly 3, and the connecting tray 4 protrudes from the side surface of the hopper 1 to guide the feed output from the feeding assembly 3 to the feed trough, and the bottom of the connecting tray 4 gradually descends outward from the feeding assembly 3; the upper end of the feeding baffle 5 is hinged to one end of the feeding assembly 3, and the two sides of the feeding baffle 5 are connected to drive components, which can drive the lower end of the feeding baffle 5 to contact or move away from the lower end of the feeding assembly 3.

[0044] The connecting tray 4 has an arc-shaped cross section, and one end of the connecting tray 4 is attached to the outer surface of the conveying component 3.

[0045] In this embodiment, the driving component is a hydraulic cylinder. During the feed conveying process, the spreading baffle 5 is opened at a certain angle. Therefore, when the feed is output from the conveying component 3 to the connecting tray 4, the spreading baffle 5 plays a role in dispersing the feed, preventing the feed from clumping together, achieving uniformity of feed distribution, and avoiding the feed from suddenly dispersing and spilling out of the feed trough when the feed enters the trough. This ensures the utilization rate of the feed, reduces unnecessary losses, and ensures the cleanliness of the feeding area. The use of a conveying auger for feed conveying allows the conveying component 3 to be set horizontally, reducing the squeezing of the spreading baffle 5 when not feeding, thereby reducing the thrust on the driving component and reducing wear on the driving component.

[0046] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0047] 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. An automatic feeding vehicle intelligent control system, characterized in that, include: Map module, in which a map of the aquaculture area is input; A drive unit is used to drive the feeding vehicle to move within the aquaculture area; A weighing unit is used to detect the amount of feed in the silo (1); The feeding unit is provided with a discharge port (2) at the bottom of the silo (1), and the feeding unit is located below the discharge port (2). The feeding unit is used to quantitatively feed the feed in the silo (1) into the feed trough. A power monitoring unit is used to monitor the power of the drive unit in order to calculate the travel distance of the drive unit. The control unit is used to adjust the feeding amount of the feeding unit according to the amount of feed in the hopper (1) and the movable distance of the drive unit; or to control the feeding amount of the feeding unit according to the remaining power and the remaining feeding amount. During the feed delivery process, the delivery time is calculated. The weighing unit detects the changes in feed in the hopper (1). The control unit re-plans the delivery time of the delivery unit based on the changes in feed. The control unit calculates the current amount of feed that can be delivered based on the newly planned delivery time of the delivery unit. It also determines whether the current amount of feed can be completed based on the current amount of feed that can be delivered. If the current amount of feed can be completed, then the feeding continues. If the current amount of feed cannot be completed, then the single delivery time for completing the current amount of feed is calculated in reverse. When the current amount of feed cannot be completed, the feeding is carried out based on the calculated single delivery time for completing the current amount of feed.

2. The intelligent control system of the automatic feeding car according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Based on the feed type, preset the amount of livestock to be fed in order to control the feeding time of the feeding unit; S2. Preset the required feeding quantity; S3. Select the feeding route; S4. The drive unit drives the hopper (1) to move to the feeding point; S5. The feeding unit feeds the feed. During the feeding process, the feeding time is calculated and the feeding method is selected based on the power consumption. S6. Repeat S4-S5 until all preset feeding quantities are completed.

3. The intelligent control system of the automatic feeding car according to claim 2, characterized in that, In S5, if the current power is insufficient to complete all feeding quantities, the position of the feed trough for changing the feeding time will be marked so that charging will be performed after all feeding quantities are completed, and then supplementary feeding will be performed.

4. The intelligent control system for the automatic feeding vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, During charging, the required power for feeding is calculated based on the time required for replenishing the material. Once the power is sufficient to complete the feeding, feeding is prioritized.

5. The intelligent control system of the automatic charging car according to claim 1, characterized in that, The delivery unit includes: Material conveying assembly (3), the material conveying assembly (3) is a conveying auger, the material conveying assembly (3) is horizontally arranged at the bottom of the hopper (1); Connecting tray (4), the connecting tray (4) is located at one end of the conveying assembly (3), the connecting tray (4) protrudes from the side surface of the hopper (1) to guide the feed output by the conveying assembly (3) to the feed trough, and the bottom of the connecting tray (4) gradually descends outward from the conveying assembly (3); Fabric baffle (5), the upper end of the fabric baffle (5) is hinged to one end of the material conveying assembly (3), and the two sides of the fabric baffle (5) are connected to driving assemblies, which can drive the lower end of the fabric baffle (5) to contact or move away from the lower end of the material conveying assembly (3).

6. The intelligent control system of the automatic charging car according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting tray (4) has an arc-shaped cross section, and one end of the connecting tray (4) is attached to the outer surface of the material conveying assembly (3).

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