An environmental control device for facilitating accurate counting of chicken eggs

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of environment control of laying hens, and discloses an environment control device facilitating precise counting of eggs, comprising a device body, a detection device, a collecting device and a stirring mechanism, the device body is composed of multiple collecting devices arranged side by side, the device body is provided with straw at the bottom end, the device body is provided in a whole body in a same direction, and a conveying device is arranged below the device body, the other side of the device body is provided with the detection device, and the stirring mechanism is arranged below the device body. The collecting device can record the size and quantity of eggs in order, and can effectively guide the eggs into the conveying device, so that targeted measures are taken according to the obtained egg data, and the laying hens are better assisted to grow, the detection device can reciprocally move to detect the device body in all directions, the temperature, humidity and gas in the device body are detected, and scientific feeding is facilitated according to the data results.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of environmental control technology in egg-laying hen farming, and in particular to an environmental control device that facilitates accurate counting of eggs. Background Technology

[0002] The chicken house environment is a crucial factor affecting poultry production performance. Scientific and rational environmental control can significantly improve poultry production performance, thereby increasing the economic benefits of the farm. However, traditional environmental control equipment often only records individual environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and air quality, making it difficult to simultaneously acquire production performance data of the surrounding flocks. This deficiency leads to a disconnect between environmental control equipment and flock production performance, making it impossible to comprehensively assess the actual impact of environmental regulation on egg production.

[0003] In actual production management, accurately recording environmental indicators while simultaneously assessing flock productivity typically requires additional egg counting equipment or reliance on manual counting. This not only increases equipment and labor costs but also significantly reduces production efficiency. Conversely, focusing solely on environmental data while neglecting productivity monitoring can hinder informed production management decisions and make it difficult to fully grasp the impact of environmental changes on flock productivity.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention proposes an environmental control device for accurate egg counting. This device can accurately count the number of eggs laid by a flock while monitoring and recording various environmental indicators in a specific cage (area), achieving simultaneous collection of environmental data and production performance data. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, this invention provides an environmental control device for accurately counting eggs.

[0006] The present invention is achieved by the following technical solution: an environmental control device for accurately counting eggs, comprising a device body, a detection device, a collection device and a stirring mechanism. The device body is composed of multiple collection devices arranged side by side. A mat is placed at the bottom of the device body. The entire device body is inclined in the same direction, and a conveying device is arranged below the inclination. A detection device is arranged on the other side of the device body. A stirring mechanism is arranged below the device body and is connected to the detection device.

[0007] The detection device moves horizontally back and forth on one side of the device body, and can move up and down synchronously during the horizontal sliding. It detects the internal environment of the device body and drives the stirring mechanism to disperse the bedding grass when the detection device is started.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above solution, the collection device includes a cage, with a base plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the cage. The base plate is tilted to one side, and the cage is located above the base plate. Two guide plates are symmetrically fixedly connected at the connection between the base plate and the cage. A counting camera is fixedly connected to the two guide plates near the top of the conveying device. The counting camera is positioned directly facing the cage. A baffle is provided below the connection between the cage and the guide plates. The baffle can slide vertically on the outer wall of the cage. The internal areas of the two guide plates form a Y-shaped space to guide the eggs into the conveying device along the counting camera.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above scheme, positioning plates are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the cages at both ends. Several sliding plates are vertically slidably connected to both positioning plates along the inclined direction of the bottom plate. Movable plates are fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plates. Multiple springs are evenly fixedly connected to the bottom of the bottom plate. A protrusion extends from one side above the movable plate.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above scheme, a motor is fixedly connected to one side of the cage, and a screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. The screw is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the cage, and a cam is fixedly connected to the other end of the screw. The bottom end of the cam abuts against a protrusion. A horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cage on the side away from the conveying device. A transverse slider is horizontally slidably connected to the horizontal plate. A threaded sleeve is fixedly connected to the outside of the transverse slider. A threaded hole is opened at the bottom of the threaded sleeve, and the threaded hole is threadedly connected to the screw. A vertical groove is opened in the middle of the outer end of the transverse slider. Several guide blocks are evenly fixedly connected above the movable plate. Both sides of the guide blocks are inclined, and the guide blocks can abut against the moving wheels. The moving wheels slide along the direction of the horizontal plate, and rotating sleeves are rotatably connected to both sides of the moving wheels. A vertical plate is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating sleeves. A detection head is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical plate. A vertical slider is fixedly connected to the inside of the vertical plate, and the vertical slider slides vertically with the vertical groove.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above solution, the agitation mechanism includes several circular holes opened in the bottom plate and located at the bottom of the cage. A ring block is rotatably connected in each circular hole, and a cylinder is fixedly connected to the inner side of the ring block. A protrusion is symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the cylinder, and a spiral guide groove is opened on the inner wall of the cylinder. A cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper part of the movable plate at the corresponding circular hole, and a ball block is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of each cylinder. The ball block is slidably connected to the guide groove. When the cylinder moves back and forth with the movable plate, it can synchronously drive multiple cylinders to rotate, thereby agitating the bedding and preventing the bedding from clumping.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0013] (i) The present invention utilizes a collection device to record the size and quantity of eggs in an orderly manner, and can effectively guide the eggs into the conveying device, thereby taking targeted measures based on the acquired egg data to help the laying hens grow better.

[0014] (II) This invention utilizes a reciprocating detection device to perform comprehensive detection within the device body, enabling the detection of temperature, humidity, and gas inside the device body, thereby facilitating scientific feeding based on the data results.

[0015] (III) The present invention utilizes a stirring mechanism to break up the bedding, preventing the bedding from clumping together during use and thus affecting the production of laying hens. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an environmental control device for accurately counting eggs, provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the device body from above.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the AA direction;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring mechanism of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the detection device of the present invention.

[0022] Explanation of key symbols:

[0023] 1. Cage; 2. Base plate; 3. Guide plate; 4. Counting camera; 5. Baffle; 6. Motor; 7. Screw; 8. Horizontal plate; 9. Positioning plate; 10. Slide plate; 11. Movable plate; 12. Cam; 13. Spring; 14. Cylinder; 15. Ball block; 16. Circular hole; 17. Ring block; 18. Cylindrical tube; 19. Protrusion; 20. Guide groove; 21. Guide block; 22. Moving wheel; 23. Rotating sleeve block; 24. Vertical plate; 25. Detection head; 26. Vertical slider; 27. Threaded sleeve block; 28. Horizontal slider; 29. ​​Vertical groove. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0025] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-6This embodiment provides an environmental control device for accurately counting eggs, comprising a device body, a detection device, a collection device, and a stirring mechanism. The device body is composed of multiple collection devices arranged side by side. A mat is placed at the bottom of the device body. The entire device body is tilted in the same direction, and a conveying device is located below the tilt. Specifically, the conveying device is a transmission mechanism that drives a conveyor belt to transport the eggs that fall into it to the collection area. A detection device is located on the other side of the device body, and a stirring mechanism is located below the device body, connected to the detection device.

[0026] The detection device moves horizontally back and forth on one side of the device body, and can move up and down synchronously during the horizontal sliding. It detects the internal environment of the device body and drives the stirring mechanism to disperse the bedding grass when the detection device is started.

[0027] The collection device includes a cage 1, with a base plate 2 fixedly connected to the bottom of the cage 1. The base plate 2 is tilted to one side, and the cage 1 is located above the base plate 2. Two guide plates 3 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate 2 at the connection point with the cage 1. A counting camera 4 is fixedly connected to the two guide plates 3 near the top of the conveying device. The counting camera 4 is positioned directly facing the cage 1. A stop bar 5 is provided below the connection point between the cage 1 and the guide plates 3. The stop bar 5 can slide vertically on the outer wall of the cage 1.

[0028] The two guide plates 3 form a Y-shaped space inside, which is used to guide the eggs into the conveyor device along the counting camera 4.

[0029] Positioning plates 9 are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the cages 1 at both ends. Several sliding plates 10 are vertically slidably connected to the two positioning plates 9 along the inclined direction of the bottom plate 2. Movable plates 11 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plates 10. Several springs 13 are evenly fixedly connected to the bottom of the bottom plate 2. A protrusion extends from one side above the movable plate 11.

[0030] A motor 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the cage 1. A screw 7 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 6. The screw 7 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the cage 1. A cam 12 is fixedly connected to the other end of the screw 7. The bottom end of the cam 12 abuts against the protrusion.

[0031] A horizontal plate 8 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cage 1 on the side away from the conveying device. A horizontal slider 28 is horizontally slidably connected to the horizontal plate 8. A threaded sleeve 27 is fixedly connected to the outside of the horizontal slider 28. A threaded hole is opened at the bottom of the threaded sleeve 27, and the threaded hole is threadedly connected to the screw 7. A vertical groove 29 is opened in the middle of the outer end of the horizontal slider 28.

[0032] Several guide blocks 21 are evenly fixedly connected above the movable plate 11. The guide blocks 21 are inclined on both sides and can abut against the moving wheels 22. The moving wheels 22 slide along the direction of the horizontal plate 8. Rotating sleeve blocks 23 are rotatably connected to both sides of the moving wheels 22. A vertical plate 24 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating sleeve block 23. A detection head 25 is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical plate 24. Specifically, the detection head 25 includes temperature and humidity sensors and gas detection elements. A vertical slider 26 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the vertical plate 24. The vertical slider 26 slides vertically with the vertical groove 29.

[0033] The implementation principle of an environmental control device for accurately counting eggs in this application embodiment is as follows:

[0034] Bedding is laid at the connection between the bottom of cage 1 and base plate 2, so that after laying hens lay eggs, the eggs will roll along the guide plate 3 in the tilt direction and fall into the conveyor from the middle through the counting camera 4. The counting camera 4 will record the size and number of eggs and send the data results to the terminal.

[0035] When environmental monitoring is required within the device, the motor 6 is started to rotate the screw 7. The screw 7 is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve 27, which is then slidably connected to the horizontal plate 8 via the horizontal slider 28. This allows the threaded sleeve 27 to reciprocate along the horizontal plate 8. As the threaded sleeve 27 reciprocates horizontally, the contact between the moving wheel 22 and the guide block 21 causes the vertical slider 26 and the vertical groove 29 to slide, thereby driving the detection head 25 to reciprocate vertically. This enables the detection head 25 to periodically monitor the environment within the cage 1 and promptly transmit the monitoring results to the terminal for targeted measures to be taken based on the monitoring results.

[0036] Example 2: Combination Figures 1-5 This embodiment is an improvement on embodiment 1, further described in the following aspects:

[0037] The stirring mechanism includes several circular holes 16 opened in the bottom plate 2 and located at the bottom of the cage 1. Each circular hole 16 is rotatably connected to a ring block 17. A cylinder 18 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the ring block 17. A protrusion 19 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the cylinder 18. A spiral guide groove 20 is opened on the inner wall of the cylinder 18.

[0038] A cylinder 14 is fixedly connected to each of the corresponding circular holes 16 on the upper part of the movable plate 11, and a ball block 15 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of each cylinder 14. The ball block 15 is slidably connected to the guide groove 20. When the cylinder 14 is slid back and forth with the movable plate 11, multiple cylinders 18 can be driven to rotate synchronously, thereby stirring up the bedding and preventing the bedding from condensing.

[0039] The implementation principle of an environmental control device for accurately counting eggs in this application embodiment is as follows:

[0040] As the screw 7 drives the cam 12 to rotate, the movable plate 11 will be able to slide back and forth using the sliding plate 10 and the positioning plate 9 under the elasticity of the movable plate 11 and the round hole 16. When the movable plate 11 slides back and forth using the sliding plate 10 and the positioning plate 9, multiple cylinders 14 can be able to rotate back and forth synchronously when the ball block 15 and the guide groove 20 slide. The protrusion 19 is used to stir the bedding grass to prevent the bedding grass from condensing.

[0041] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. An environmental control device for accurate egg counting, characterized in that, include: The device body is composed of multiple collection devices arranged side by side. A mat is placed at the bottom of the device body. The entire device body is tilted in the same direction, and a conveying device is located below the tilt. A detection device is located on the other side of the device body. An agitation mechanism is located below the device body and is connected to the detection device. The detection device slides horizontally back and forth on one side of the device body, and can simultaneously slide up and down while sliding horizontally back and forth, and detects the internal environment of the device body. When the detection device is started, it drives the stirring mechanism to stir the bedding grass. The collection device includes a cage, a bottom plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cage, the bottom plate is tilted to one side, the cage is located above the bottom plate, two guide plates are symmetrically fixedly connected at the connection between the bottom plate and the cage, and a counting camera is fixedly connected to the two guide plates near the top of the conveying device. The counting camera is set directly in front of the cage, and a baffle is set below the connection between the cage and the guide plate. The baffle can slide vertically on the outer wall of the cage. Positioning plates are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the cages at both ends. Several sliding plates are vertically slidably connected to each of the two positioning plates along the inclined direction of the bottom plate. Movable plates are fixedly connected to the bottom of each of the sliding plates. Multiple springs are evenly fixedly connected to the bottom of the bottom plate and the movable plates. A protrusion extends from one side above the movable plates. A motor is fixedly connected to one side of the cage, and a screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. The screw is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the cage, and a cam is fixedly connected to the other end of the screw. The bottom end of the cam abuts against a protrusion. A horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cage on the side away from the conveying device. A horizontal slider is slidably connected to the horizontal plate. A threaded sleeve block is fixedly connected to the outside of the horizontal slider block. A threaded hole is opened at the bottom of the threaded sleeve block. The threaded hole is threadedly connected to the screw. A vertical groove is opened in the middle of the outer end of the horizontal slider block. Several guide blocks are evenly fixedly connected above the movable plate. The guide blocks are inclined on both sides and can abut against the moving wheels. The moving wheels slide along the horizontal plate direction. Rotating sleeve blocks are rotatably connected to both sides of the movable wheel. A vertical plate is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating sleeve blocks. A detection head is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical plate. A vertical slider is fixedly connected to the inner side of the vertical plate. The vertical slider slides vertically with the vertical groove. The stirring mechanism includes several circular holes opened in the bottom plate and located at the bottom of the cage. A ring block is rotatably connected in each circular hole. A cylinder is fixedly connected to the inner side of the ring block. A protrusion is symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the cylinder. A spiral guide groove is opened on the inner wall of the cylinder. Each of the movable plates has a cylinder fixedly connected to the corresponding circular hole at the top, and a ball block is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of each cylinder. The ball block is slidably connected to the guide groove. When the movable plate moves the cylinder back and forth, it will synchronously drive multiple cylinders to rotate, thereby stirring up the bedding and preventing the bedding from clumping.

2. The environmental control device for accurately counting eggs as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The two guide plates form a Y-shaped space to guide the eggs into the conveying device along the counting camera.

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