Livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of livestock and poultry breeding equipment, in particular to a livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism which comprises a machine frame, a cage used for captive breeding of livestock and poultry is installed on the machine frame, and a conveying belt used for conveying livestock and poultry excrement is installed below the cage and comprises an excrement belt. A driving roller and a driven roller which are used for driving an excrement belt to operate are rotationally installed on the machine frame, an auxiliary roller which is used for pressing the excrement belt on the driving roller is rotationally installed on the machine frame, an excrement guide scraper blade is installed on the machine frame, the excrement guide scraper blade is located on the lower side of the excrement belt and attached to the lower side face of the excrement belt, the machine frame comprises a cage frame, and a cage is installed on the cage frame. The machine head is installed on the left side of the cage frame, the machine tail is installed on the right side of the cage frame, the driven roller is rotatably installed on the machine tail, and two sections of spiral blades are arranged on the peripheral face of the driven roller. The method is especially suitable for high-density breeding scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of livestock and poultry breeding equipment, and in particular to a feces cleaning mechanism for livestock and poultry cages. Background Art

[0002] Traditional free-range chickens rely on the natural environment and manual management, resulting in low stocking densities, low efficiency, and susceptibility to weather and disease. Modern factory-raised chicken cages, on the other hand, utilize industrialized facilities to achieve high-density, large-scale production. These facilities not only control the environment, such as automatically adjusting temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting, but also automate operations such as feeding, watering, egg collection, and manure removal.

[0003] The inventors of this case discovered the following problems during the actual production of the equipment: the repetitive operation of manually opening and closing the cage door was inefficient; the cage could not accurately adjust the water feeding height according to the growth height of the chickens; the manure belt was easily damaged during the process of chicken unloading. In response to the above problems, the inventors of this case made improved designs and filed patent applications for them respectively. This case seeks technical protection to solve the problem of the manure belt slipping due to the lack of effective cleaning methods during operation.

[0004] Existing chicken coops use a manure conveyor installed beneath them to collect and convey chicken manure. Because chicken manure is moist and heavy when accumulated to a certain level, the conveyor belt is prone to slipping between the drive rollers during operation, affecting manure removal efficiency. Furthermore, chicken manure is often mixed with feathers, feed, and other debris, which easily adhere to the surface or inner side of the conveyor belt. Incomplete cleaning can cause equipment downtime in severe cases, requiring further improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a livestock and poultry cage feces cleaning mechanism that can clean feces on a feces belt and prevent the feces belt from slipping in order to solve the above problems.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention discloses a livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism, which has the following structural features: it includes a frame, a cage for raising livestock and poultry is installed on the frame, and a conveyor belt for transporting livestock and poultry excrement is installed under the cage. It is characterized in that the conveyor belt includes a excrement belt, an active roller and a driven roller for driving the excrement belt to operate are rotatably installed on the frame, an auxiliary roller for pressing the excrement belt against the active roller is rotatably installed on the frame, a motor for driving the active roller to rotate is installed on the frame, and a excrement scraper is installed on the frame, and the excrement scraper is located on the lower side of the excrement belt and fits the lower side surface of the excrement belt.

[0007] Manure from the chickens in the cages falls through the cages onto the manure belt. When the manure accumulates to a certain level, the motor starts, driving the active roller to rotate, ensuring continuous movement of the manure belt, thereby carrying the manure out of the cages. The manure scraper fits against the underside of the manure belt, directly scraping off the surface and reducing residue. The auxiliary roller presses the manure belt against the active roller, increasing the contact area and friction, preventing the belt from slipping and ensuring smooth operation of the equipment.

[0008] The frame consists of a cage, on which the cage is mounted. The head is mounted on the left side of the cage, and the tail is mounted on the right side. The frame consists of three modules: the head, tail, and cage. The head is responsible for equipment operation, the tail is responsible for manure removal, and the cage is responsible for livestock and poultry breeding. Clearly defined partitions facilitate installation, maintenance, and component replacement.

[0009] The driven roller is rotatably mounted on the tail of the machine. Two spiral blades are provided on the outer circumference of the driven roller. The spiral blades at both ends have opposite spiral directions and extend from the center of the driven roller to both ends. Rolling plates are provided on the outer edges of the spiral blades to match the manure belt. The rolling plates spiral along the outer edges of the spiral blades, and the manure belt rests on the rolling plates. The surface of the driven roller is provided with bidirectional spiral blades. Compared with unidirectional spiral blades, the two spiral blades with opposite rotation directions can prevent the manure belt from deflecting under the drive of the spiral blades. When the manure belt is running, the spiral blades can push debris on the inner side of the manure belt to the two ends of the driven roller, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the inner side of the manure belt. The rolling plates can reduce the wear between the manure belt and the blades, avoiding damage to the manure belt.

[0010] A debris box is mounted on the tail of the machine, with discharge ports at both ends extending out of the tail. The box is located to the left of the driven roller. A scraper is installed on the box to the right of the box, guiding debris from the driven roller into the box. The scraper is tilted, with its upper end resting against the roller. This scraper removes debris stuck to the roller and spiral blades, such as feathers, feed, and some feces, into the box. The discharge port extends outside the tail, facilitating centralized processing.

[0011] The V-shaped manure scraper is installed on the tail of the machine. It can scrape off feathers, feed and some manure stuck on the manure belt, ensuring the cleanliness of the outer working surface of the manure belt and reducing residual dirt.

[0012] Two anti-skew rollers are rotatably mounted on the tail of the machine. The lower layer of the manure belt is positioned between these two rollers, which roll in unison with the sides of the belt. These rollers constrain the belt and, if the spiral blades cause it to deflect, push it back into position.

[0013] The auxiliary roller is rotatably mounted on the machine head, located between the driven roller and the active roller. The lower layer of the manure belt is wound on the upper side of the auxiliary roller, pressing the lower layer of the manure belt against the active roller. Because the manure belt is not only heavy but also relatively damp after carrying chicken manure, it is prone to slipping. The auxiliary roller presses the manure belt tightly against the active roller, increasing the contact area between the active roller and the manure belt, increasing the friction between the two, preventing the manure belt from slipping and ensuring smooth operation.

[0014] Bearing seats are installed at both ends of the auxiliary roller, and two chutes corresponding to the bearing seats are provided on the machine head. The chutes extend left and right, and the two chutes are located on the upper and lower sides of the bearing seat respectively. Bolts are installed on the bearing seat, which pass through the chutes and are tightened with nuts. A top block is provided on the machine head, located to the right of the bearing seat. A push rod is inserted into the top block, which engages with the push rod thread of the top block. The push rod passes through the top block and rests on the right side of the bearing seat. A bearing is installed in the bearing seat, and the bearing sleeve is set at the end of the auxiliary roller. Turning the push rod can make the bearing seat slide left and right, thereby adjusting the distance between the auxiliary roller and the active roller, pressing the manure belt against the active roller.

[0015] The auxiliary roller is equipped with a rubber sleeve that rolls with the dung belt. The rubber sleeve can reduce the wear of the metal roller on the dung belt and increase the friction with the dung belt.

[0016] A manure scraper is installed on the machine head, located to the right of the active roller. The scraper is tilted, with the right end of the scraper resting against the manure belt. The scraper can scrape away residual manure on the surface of the manure belt to improve cleanliness.

[0017] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: when the feces on the manure belt needs to be cleaned, the motor is started, and the motor drives the active roller to rotate, so that the manure belt can run continuously, thereby carrying the feces out of the cage. The manure scraper fits the lower side of the manure belt and can directly scrape the feces on the surface of the manure belt to reduce residue. The auxiliary roller presses the manure belt against the active roller, which can increase the contact area with the manure belt, increase friction, prevent the manure belt from slipping, ensure the smooth operation of the equipment, and realize efficient, stable, and low-maintenance automatic cleaning of manure, ensuring the hygiene and safety of the breeding environment. It is particularly suitable for high-density breeding scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the nose; Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the auxiliary roller; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of point A; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the tail; Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the driven roller; Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the matching structure of the active roller and the auxiliary roller; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the anti-deflection roller; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the driven roller and the manure scraper; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the scraper.

[0019] In the figure: head 1, cage 2, tail 3, driven roller 4, manure guide scraper 5, debris box 6, active roller 7, manure scraper 8, auxiliary roller 9, rubber sleeve 10, cage 11, motor 12, manure belt 13, spiral blade 14, rolling plate 15, debris scraper 16, discharge port 17, anti-deflection roller 18, chute 19, top block 20, top rod 21, bearing seat 22, bolt 23. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0021] The following is a description of preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] A livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism includes a frame, a cage 11 for raising livestock and poultry is installed on the frame, a conveyor belt for transporting livestock and poultry excrement is installed under the cage 11, and the conveyor belt includes a manure belt 13, a driving roller 7 and a driven roller 4 are rotatably installed on the frame for driving the manure belt 13 to operate, an auxiliary roller 9 is rotatably installed on the frame for pressing the manure belt 13 against the driving roller 7, a motor 12 is installed on the frame for driving the driving roller 7 to rotate, and a manure scraper 5 is installed on the frame, which is located on the lower side of the manure belt 13 and fits the lower side of the manure belt 13. Figure 1 The feces produced by the chickens in the cage 11 fall through the cage 11 onto the manure belt 13. When the feces accumulate to a certain level, the motor 12 is started, driving the active roller 7 to rotate, ensuring that the manure belt 13 runs continuously, thereby carrying the feces out of the cage. The manure scraper 5 fits against the underside of the manure belt 13, directly scraping the feces on the surface of the manure belt 13 and reducing the amount of feces left. The auxiliary roller 9 presses the manure belt 13 against the active roller 7, increasing the contact area with the manure belt 13 and the friction, preventing the manure belt 13 from slipping and ensuring smooth operation of the equipment.

[0023] Refer to the attached Figure 1The frame includes a cage 2, on which a cage 11 is mounted. A head 1 is mounted on the left side of the cage 2, and a tail 3 is mounted on the right side of the cage 2. The frame consists of three modules: the head 1, the tail 3, and the cage 2. The head 1 is responsible for equipment operation, the tail 3 is responsible for cleaning manure, and the cage 2 is responsible for livestock and poultry breeding. Clear divisions facilitate installation, maintenance, and component replacement.

[0024] Refer to the attached Figure 5 The driven roller 4 is rotatably mounted on the tail 3. Two sections of spiral blades 14 are provided on the outer circumference of the driven roller 4. The spiral directions of the spiral blades 14 at both ends are opposite. The two sections of spiral blades 14 extend from the center of the driven roller 4 to both ends. The outer edge of the spiral blades 14 is provided with a rolling plate 15 for cooperating with the manure belt 13. The rolling plate 15 spirally extends along the outer edge of the spiral blades 14, and the manure belt 13 rests on the rolling plate 15. The surface of the driven roller 4 is provided with bidirectional spiral blades 14. Compared with the unidirectional spiral blades 14, the two sections of spiral blades 14 with opposite rotation directions can prevent the manure belt 13 from deflecting under the drive of the spiral blades 14. When the manure belt 13 is running, the spiral blades 14 can push debris on the inner side of the manure belt 13 to the two ends of the driven roller 4, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the inner side of the manure belt 13. The rolling plate 15 can reduce the wear between the manure belt 13 and the blades, and avoid damage to the manure belt 13.

[0025] Refer to the attached Figure 8 A debris box 6 is mounted on the tail 3. Discharge ports 17 are provided at both ends of the debris box 6, extending out of the tail 3. The debris box 6 is located to the left of the driven roller 4. A debris scraper 16 is provided on the debris box 6 for guiding debris from the driven roller 4 into the debris box 6. The debris scraper 16 is located to the right of the debris box 6. The debris scraper 16 is tilted and its upper end abuts the roller 15. The debris scraper 16 can scrape debris stuck to the roller 15 and the spiral blade 14, such as feathers, feed, and some feces, into the debris box 6. The discharge port 17 extends outside the tail 3 for convenient centralized processing. A feces guide scraper 5 is mounted on the tail 3 and is V-shaped. The V-shaped feces guide scraper 5 can scrape off feathers, feed, and some feces stuck to the feces belt 13, ensuring the cleanliness of the outer working surface of the feces belt 13 and reducing residual dirt. Two anti-deflection rollers 18 are rotatably mounted on the tail 3. The lower layer of the manure belt 13 is located between the two anti-deflection rollers 18. The anti-deflection rollers 18 roll in engagement with the sides of the manure belt 13. The anti-deflection rollers 18 can constrain the manure belt 13. When the manure belt 13 deflects due to the spiral blades 14, the anti-deflection rollers 18 can push the manure belt 13 back to the correct position.

[0026] Refer to the attached Figure 3, the auxiliary roller 9 is rotatably mounted on the machine head 1, and the auxiliary roller 9 is located between the driven roller 4 and the active roller 7. The lower layer of the manure belt 13 is wound on the upper side of the auxiliary roller 9, and the auxiliary roller 9 presses the lower layer of the manure belt 13 against the active roller 7. Since the manure belt 13 is not only heavy after carrying chicken manure, but also relatively wet and prone to slipping, the auxiliary roller 9 presses the manure belt 13 tightly against the active roller 7, which can increase the contact area between the active roller 7 and the manure belt 13, increase the friction between the two, prevent the manure belt 13 from slipping, and ensure the smooth operation of the manure belt 13. Refer to the attached Figure 4 Bearing seats 22 are installed at both ends of the auxiliary roller 9. Two chutes 19 corresponding to the bearing seats 22 are provided on the machine head 1. The chutes 19 extend left and right, and the two chutes 19 are located on the upper and lower sides of the bearing seat 22 respectively. Bolts 23 are installed on the bearing seat 22, which pass through the chutes 19 and are tightened by nuts. A top block 20 is provided on the machine head 1. The top block 20 is located to the right of the bearing seat 22. A push rod 21 is inserted into the top block 20, and the push rod 21 is threadedly engaged with the top block 20. The push rod 21 passes through the top block 20 and rests on the right side of the bearing seat 22. A bearing is installed in the bearing seat 22. The bearing sleeve is installed at the end of the auxiliary roller 9. Rotating the push rod 21 can make the bearing seat 22 slide left and right, thereby adjusting the distance between the auxiliary roller 9 and the active roller 7, pressing the manure belt 13 against the active roller 7. A rubber sleeve 10 is installed on the auxiliary roller 9, and the rubber sleeve 10 and the manure belt 13 are in rolling engagement. The rubber sleeve 10 can reduce the wear of the metal roller on the manure belt 13 and increase the friction with the manure belt 13. Figure 10 A scraper plate 8 is installed on the head 1. The scraper plate 8 is located to the right of the active roller 7. The scraper plate 8 is tilted, and the right end of the scraper plate 8 is against the dung belt 13. The scraper plate 8 can scrape off the residual feces on the surface of the dung belt 13 to improve cleanliness.

[0027] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and substitutions should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism, comprising a frame, a cage (11) for raising livestock and poultry is mounted on the frame, and a conveyor belt for transporting livestock and poultry excrement is mounted below the cage (11), characterized in that: The conveyor belt comprises a manure belt (13), a driving roller (7) and a driven roller (4) for driving the manure belt (13) to operate are rotatably mounted on a frame, an auxiliary roller (9) for pressing the manure belt (13) against the driving roller (7) is rotatably mounted on the frame, a motor (12) for driving the driving roller (7) to rotate is mounted on the frame, and a manure guide scraper (5) is mounted on the frame, the manure guide scraper (5) being located on the lower side of the manure belt and being in contact with the lower side of the manure belt (13).

2. The livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame comprises a cage (2), a cage (11) is mounted on the cage (2), a head (1) is mounted on the left side of the cage (2), and a tail (3) is mounted on the right side of the cage (2).

3. The livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driven roller (4) is rotatably mounted on the tail (3). Two sections of spiral blades (14) are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the driven roller (4). The spiral directions of the spiral blades (14) at both ends are opposite. The two sections of spiral blades (14) extend from the center of the driven roller (4) to both ends. A rolling plate (15) for cooperating with the manure belt (13) is provided on the outer edge of the spiral blade (14). The rolling plate (15) spirally extends along the outer edge of the spiral blade (14), and the manure belt (13) is attached to the rolling plate (15).

4. The livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A debris box (6) is installed on the tail (3), and discharge ports (17) are provided at both ends of the debris box (6). The discharge ports (17) protrude out of the tail (3). The debris box (6) is located on the left side of the driven roller (4). A debris scraper (16) for guiding debris on the driven roller (4) into the debris box (6) is provided on the debris box (6). The debris scraper (16) is located on the right side of the debris box (6). The debris scraper (16) is tilted and the upper end is in contact with the rolling plate (15).

5. The livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The manure scraper (5) is mounted on the tail (3) and is V-shaped.

6. The livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: An anti-deviation roller (18) is rotatably mounted on the tail (3), two anti-deviation rollers (18) are provided, the lower layer of the manure belt (13) is located between the two anti-deviation rollers (18), and the anti-deviation roller (18) is in rolling cooperation with the side of the manure belt (13).

7. The livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The auxiliary roller (9) is rotatably mounted on the machine head (1). The auxiliary roller (9) is located between the driven roller (4) and the active roller (7). The lower layer of the manure belt (13) is wound on the upper side of the auxiliary roller (9). The auxiliary roller (9) presses the lower layer of the manure belt (13) against the active roller (7).

8. The livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two ends of the auxiliary roller (9) are equipped with bearing seats (22), and the machine head (1) is provided with two slide grooves (19) corresponding to the bearing seats (22). The slide grooves (19) extend left and right, and the two slide grooves (19) are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the bearing seat (22). A bolt (23) is installed on the bearing seat (22), and the bolt (23) passes through the slide groove (19) and is tightened by a nut. A top block (20) is provided on the machine head (1), and the top block (20) is located on the right side of the bearing seat (22). A top rod (21) is inserted into the top block (20), and the top rod (21) is threadedly matched with the top block (20). The top rod (21) passes through the top block (20) and rests on the right side of the bearing seat (22).

9. The livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: A rubber sleeve (10) is mounted on the auxiliary roller (9), and the rubber sleeve (10) is in rolling engagement with the manure belt (13).

10. The livestock and poultry cage excrement cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A manure scraping plate (8) is installed on the machine head (1). The manure scraping plate (8) is located to the right of the active roller (7). The manure scraping plate (8) is tilted, and the right end of the manure scraping plate (8) is against the manure belt (13).

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