Intelligent water tank for cattle farm

Abstract

The invention relates to an intelligent water tank for a cattle farm. The intelligent water tank comprises a main body unit, a water tank unit, a water supply unit, a discharge unit, a water level monitoring unit, a temperature adjusting unit and a control unit. The device has the advantages that the bottom end of the water tank unit is obliquely arranged, the water inlet end is changed, impurities in the water tank unit naturally flow to the discharging unit along with water flow, and the water tank unit can be easily cleaned; the temperature regulation unit is used for regulating the temperature of water in the water tank unit, so that heat stress in summer and cold stress in winter are prevented, and drinking water with proper temperature is provided for cattle; the water level monitoring unit is used for monitoring water level information in the water tank unit in real time, an alarm is given when the water level of the water tank unit is abnormal, water resource waste caused by water overflow is avoided, meanwhile, it is ensured that the water tank unit supplies water in real time and cattle can only drink water normally, and the main body unit and the water tank unit form closed protection; and the risk of being damaged by cattle is effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural and livestock breeding technology, and in particular to an intelligent water trough for cattle farms. Background Technology

[0002] Cattle are important livestock animals, and their health directly affects the economic benefits of animal husbandry. Water, as a vital component of cattle's life activities, significantly impacts their health, growth rate, and milk production. Traditional cattle farm watering methods often involve ground-laid troughs or pools. While simple to operate, these are prone to leaks and overflows, resulting in water waste. Furthermore, cattle easily bring feed, feces, and other debris into the water troughs while drinking, leading to water pollution and requiring frequent water changes, further exacerbating water waste and increasing the risk of disease. In addition, traditional cattle water troughs rely on manual observation for water level replenishment and cleaning. Manual management of water volume and quality is not only costly and inefficient but also fails to provide precise water supply based on the cattle's actual needs. Because cattle drink at scattered times, insufficient water supply during peak drinking periods can disrupt their normal physiological functions.

[0003] Chinese patent CN217038397U discloses a pasture animal water trough and its fault monitoring system. By rotating a screw, a baffle moves along the screw's direction, moving from one side of the trough to the other, isolating impurities in the trough and allowing for convenient and quick removal of these impurities. However, because some dairy cows stand in the trough, the exposed screw can get stuck on their hooves and may be trampled; furthermore, the baffle exposes side components such as pulleys during movement. Dairy cows' tongues are flexible and they like to gnaw, which can damage trough parts, preventing normal water supply and increasing maintenance costs, thus significantly limiting its practical use.

[0004] There are no effective solutions yet for the problems in the relevant technologies, such as the water troughs being easily damaged by cattle, the inconvenience of cleaning impurities from the water troughs, and the inability to guarantee the quality of drinking water for cattle. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an intelligent water trough for cattle farms, thereby solving problems such as water troughs being easily damaged by cattle, inconvenience in cleaning impurities from water troughs, and the inability to guarantee the quality of drinking water for cattle.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A smart water tank for cattle farms includes:

[0008] Main unit;

[0009] A water trough unit is inclinedly disposed on the main body unit and connected to the main body unit on all four sides for storing water for cattle to drink.

[0010] A water supply unit is disposed inside the main body unit and is connected to the water inlet of the water tank unit for supplying water to the water tank unit.

[0011] The discharge unit is disposed through the main body unit and the water tank unit, and is connected to the drain end of the water tank unit for discharging water or impurities inside the water tank unit.

[0012] A water level monitoring unit is disposed inside the main body unit and located on the side of the water tank unit and connected to the water tank unit, for monitoring the water level information of the water tank unit;

[0013] A temperature control unit is disposed inside the main body unit and located on the side of the water tank unit, and is used to acquire the water temperature information of the water tank unit and adjust the water temperature of the water tank unit.

[0014] The control unit is located inside the main unit and is connected to the water supply unit, the discharge unit, the water level monitoring unit, and the temperature regulation unit respectively. It is used to control the water supply unit and the discharge unit according to the water level information and to control the temperature regulation unit according to the temperature information.

[0015] In some embodiments, the main body unit includes:

[0016] The main component is horizontally arranged, and the main component contains the water tank unit, the water supply unit, the water level monitoring unit, the temperature regulation unit, and the control unit.

[0017] A plurality of longitudinal support elements are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the bottom of the main body element to support the main body element;

[0018] A plurality of lateral support elements, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the corresponding longitudinal support elements, for stabilizing the corresponding longitudinal support elements;

[0019] A first mounting element is disposed through the bottom end of the main body element for mounting the water supply unit;

[0020] The second mounting element is disposed through the bottom end of the main body element and is used to mount the emission unit.

[0021] In some embodiments, the water tank unit includes:

[0022] The first water tank element is inclinedly disposed at the top of the main body unit and is connected to the water supply unit, the discharge unit and the water level monitoring unit respectively. The temperature regulation unit is disposed on the side of the first water tank element for storing water for cattle to drink.

[0023] A plurality of first through-hole elements are respectively disposed through the side of the first water tank element for installing the output end of the water supply unit;

[0024] A plurality of second through-hole elements are respectively disposed through the side of the first water tank element and respectively connected to the water level monitoring unit, for connecting the first water tank element and the water level monitoring unit.

[0025] In some embodiments, the water supply unit includes:

[0026] A water inlet element is disposed outside the main body unit and is used to connect to a water source and supply water.

[0027] A pump element, which is disposed inside the main body unit and communicates with the water inlet element and is connected to the control unit, is used to provide power;

[0028] A conveying element is disposed inside the main body unit and communicates with the pump element for conveying water under the action of the pump element;

[0029] A plurality of water outlet elements are distributed at the output end of the conveying element and are respectively connected to the conveying element and the water tank unit for conveying water to the water tank unit;

[0030] A first valve element is disposed on the conveying element and connected to the control unit, for opening or closing the conveying element under the action of the control unit.

[0031] In some embodiments, the water supply unit further includes:

[0032] A flow monitoring element, disposed at the output end of the conveying element and upstream of the plurality of water outlet elements, and connected to the control unit, is used to acquire flow information and transmit flow information to the control unit; and / or

[0033] A plurality of unidirectional elements are respectively disposed on the corresponding water outlet elements, for enabling the water outlet elements to supply water unidirectionally to the water tank unit.

[0034] In some embodiments, the emission unit includes:

[0035] A discharge element, the top end of which is connected to the water tank unit, and the bottom end of which is located outside the main body unit.

[0036] The second valve element is disposed in the emission element and located inside the main body unit, and is connected to the control unit for opening or closing the emission element under the action of the control unit.

[0037] In some embodiments, the water level monitoring unit includes:

[0038] The second water tank element is disposed inside the main body unit and communicates with the water tank unit, and is used to store the water transported by the water tank unit.

[0039] A first floating element is movably disposed inside the second water tank element for floating under the action of water;

[0040] A first switching element is disposed on the side of the second water tank element and is connected to the first water level monitoring element and the control unit, respectively.

[0041] When the first floating element has not reached the first preset position, the first switching element is in the engaged state, and the control unit controls the water supply unit to supply water to the water tank unit; when the first floating element reaches the first preset position, the first switching element is in the released state, and the control unit controls the water supply unit to stop supplying water to the water tank unit.

[0042] In some embodiments, the water level monitoring unit further includes:

[0043] The second floating element is disposed inside the second water tank element and is positioned higher than the first floating element, for floating under the action of water;

[0044] A second switching element is disposed on the side of the second water tank element and connected to the control unit;

[0045] When the second floating element has not reached the second preset position, the second switching element is in the engaged state; when the second floating element reaches the second preset position, the second switching element is in the released state, and the control unit controls the water supply unit to stop supplying water to the water tank unit.

[0046] In some embodiments, the water level monitoring unit further includes:

[0047] A first alarm element is disposed on the side of the second water tank element and connected to the control unit for use in issuing an alarm.

[0048] In some embodiments, the temperature regulating unit includes:

[0049] A first temperature monitoring element is disposed in the water tank unit and / or the water level monitoring unit and connected to the control unit, for monitoring water temperature information;

[0050] At least one arc-shaped temperature regulating element is disposed inside the main body unit and located on the side of the water tank unit, and connected to the control unit, for regulating the temperature of the water stored inside the water tank unit under the action of the control unit;

[0051] Two fixing elements are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element and respectively connected to the main body unit for fixing the arc-shaped temperature regulating element to the main body unit.

[0052] In some of these embodiments, it also includes:

[0053] At least one heat dissipation unit is disposed inside the main body unit and located at the bottom of the temperature regulation unit for heat dissipation.

[0054] In some embodiments, the heat dissipation unit includes:

[0055] The second housing element is disposed inside the main body unit and located at the bottom end of the temperature regulating unit, and is detachably connected to the main body unit;

[0056] A plurality of ventilation elements are disposed through the top end of the second housing element, for connecting the second housing element and the main body unit;

[0057] A heat dissipation element is disposed inside the second housing element and connected to the main body unit and the control unit respectively, for dissipating heat from the inside of the main body unit.

[0058] In some of these embodiments, it also includes:

[0059] A water quality monitoring unit is disposed on the side of the water tank unit and communicates with the water tank unit, and is connected to the control unit, for monitoring the water quality information of the water tank unit.

[0060] In some embodiments, the water tank unit further includes:

[0061] The third through-hole element is disposed through the side of the water tank unit and communicates with the water quality monitoring unit to connect the water tank unit and the water quality monitoring unit.

[0062] In some embodiments, the water quality monitoring unit includes:

[0063] A third water tank element is disposed on the side of the water tank unit and communicates with the water tank unit;

[0064] A water quality monitoring element is disposed inside the third water tank element and connected to the control unit for monitoring the water quality information of the third water tank element.

[0065] In some embodiments, the water tank unit further includes:

[0066] A filter element is disposed in the third through-hole element for filtering impurities flowing from the water tank unit to the water quality monitoring unit.

[0067] In some embodiments, the water quality monitoring unit further includes:

[0068] The second alarm element is disposed on the side of the third water tank element and connected to the control unit for alarm purposes.

[0069] The present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following technical effects compared with the prior art:

[0070] By tilting the bottom of the water trough unit, the water inlet is redirected, allowing impurities to flow naturally towards the outlet unit, making cleaning easy and solving the problem of inconvenient cleaning of drinking troughs. A temperature control unit regulates the water temperature inside the trough unit, preventing heat stress in summer and cold stress in winter, providing cattle with drinking water at a suitable temperature. A water level monitoring unit monitors the water level in real time, triggering an alarm when the water level is abnormal. This not only prevents water overflow and waste but also ensures a continuous water supply, guaranteeing cattle can drink normally. Furthermore, the main unit and water... The enclosed trough unit effectively avoids the risk of damage by cattle, solving the problem of easily damaged drinking troughs. The heat dissipation unit not only accelerates air circulation, making the temperature regulation unit more uniform in regulating the water temperature within the trough unit, but also dissipates heat from the main unit to protect other internal equipment. The water quality monitoring unit monitors the water quality inside the trough unit in real time, ensuring the water quality meets requirements and promptly notifying staff of any abnormalities, thus guaranteeing the safety of the cattle's drinking water and solving the problem of unreliable drinking water quality. Attached Figure Description

[0071] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram (a) of an intelligent water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0072] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main body unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0073] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram (a) of a water tank unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0074] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a water supply unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0075] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an emission unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0076] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a water level monitoring unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0077] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a temperature regulating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0078] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram (II) of an intelligent water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0079] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a heat dissipation unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0080] Figure 10This is a schematic diagram (iii) of an intelligent water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0081] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram (II) of a water tank unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0082] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a water quality monitoring unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] The reference numerals in the attached figures are:

[0084] 10. Main body unit; 11. Main body component; 12. Longitudinal support component; 13. Lateral support component; 14. First mounting component; 15. Second mounting component;

[0085] 20. Water tank unit; 21. First water tank element; 22. First through-hole element; 23. Second through-hole element; 24. Third through-hole element; 25. Filter element;

[0086] 30. Water supply unit; 31. Inlet element; 32. Pump element; 33. Conveying element; 34. Outlet element; 35. First valve element; 36. Flow monitoring element; 37. One-way element;

[0087] 40. Discharge unit; 41. Discharge element; 42. Second valve element;

[0088] 50. Water level monitoring unit; 51. Second water tank element; 52. First floating element; 53. First switching element; 54. Second floating element; 55. Second switching element; 56. First alarm element;

[0089] 60. Temperature control unit; 61. First temperature monitoring element; 62. Arc-shaped temperature control element; 63. Fixing element;

[0090] 70. Control unit;

[0091] 80. Heat dissipation unit; 81. Second housing component; 82. Ventilation component; 83. Heat dissipation component;

[0092] 90. Water quality monitoring unit; 91. Third water tank element; 92. Water quality monitoring element; 93. Second alarm element. Detailed Implementation

[0093] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application is described and illustrated below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments provided in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0094] Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are merely some examples or embodiments of this application. Those skilled in the art can apply this application to other similar scenarios based on these drawings without any inventive effort. Furthermore, it is understood that although the efforts made in this development process may be complex and lengthy, for those skilled in the art related to the content disclosed in this application, any changes to design, manufacturing, or production based on the technical content disclosed in this application are merely conventional technical means and should not be construed as insufficient disclosure of the content of this application.

[0095] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application may be combined with other embodiments without conflict.

[0096] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms “a,” “an,” “an,” “the,” and similar words used in this application do not indicate quantity limitation and may indicate singular or plural. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and any variations thereof used in this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units (elements) is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may also include steps or units not listed, or may include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatus. The terms “connected,” “linked,” “coupled,” and similar words used in this application are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. “Multiple” used in this application refers to two or more. “And / or” describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships may exist; for example, “A and / or B” can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this application are merely to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific ordering of the objects.

[0097] Example 1

[0098] An illustrative embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, an intelligent water trough for a cattle farm includes a main unit 10, a water trough unit 20, a water supply unit 30, a discharge unit 40, a water level monitoring unit 50, a temperature regulation unit 60, and a control unit 70. The water trough unit 20 is inclinedly disposed within the main unit 10, and its perimeter is connected to the main unit 10. It stores water for cattle drinking. The water supply unit 30 is located inside the main unit 10 and connected to the water inlet of the water trough unit 20, supplying water to the water trough unit 20. The discharge unit 40 is disposed through both the main unit 10 and the water trough unit 20, and connected to the drain of the water trough unit 20, discharging water or impurities from inside the water trough unit 20. The water level monitoring unit 50 is located inside the main unit 10 and on the side of the water trough unit 20. The main body unit 10 is connected to the water tank unit 20 and is used to monitor the water level information of the water tank unit 20. The temperature regulation unit 60 is located inside the main body unit 10 and on the side of the water tank unit 20. It is used to acquire the water temperature information of the water in the water tank unit 20 and to regulate the water temperature of the water in the water tank unit 20. The control unit 70 is located inside the main body unit 10 and is connected to the water supply unit 30, the discharge unit 40, the water level monitoring unit 50, and the temperature regulation unit 60 respectively. It is used to control the water supply unit 30 and the discharge unit 40 according to the water level information and to control the temperature regulation unit 60 according to the temperature information.

[0099] In some embodiments, the control unit 70 includes a first housing element, a control element, a communication element, and a power supply element. The first housing element is disposed inside the main body unit 10; the control element is disposed within the first housing element and connected to the water supply unit 30, the discharge unit 40, the water level monitoring unit 50, and the temperature regulation unit 60, respectively; the communication element is disposed inside the first housing element and connected to the control element for transmitting information; and the power supply element is disposed inside the first housing element and connected to the control element for supplying power.

[0100] The first housing element is detachably connected to the main body unit 10. The detachable connection method includes, but is not limited to, bolt connection.

[0101] The dimensions of the first housing element are matched with the dimensions of the main body unit 10. Generally, the length of the first housing element is less than the length of the main body unit 10, the width of the first housing element is less than the width of the main body unit 10, and the height of the first housing element is less than the height of the main body unit 10.

[0102] In some embodiments, the material of the first housing element includes, but is not limited to, metal, such as stainless steel.

[0103] In some of these embodiments, the first housing element is a first protective shell.

[0104] The control element is connected to the water supply unit 30, the discharge unit 40, the water level monitoring unit 50, and the temperature regulation unit 60 by electrical connection or communication connection.

[0105] In some of these embodiments, the control element includes, but is not limited to, a microcontroller, a chip, or a processor.

[0106] In some of these embodiments, the communication elements include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth modules, WiFi modules, 4G modules, and 5G modules.

[0107] In some of these embodiments, the power supply element includes, but is not limited to, a lithium battery.

[0108] In some embodiments, the control unit 70 further includes a plurality of operating elements. The plurality of operating elements are distributed on the side of the first housing element and connected to the control element for operation.

[0109] In some of these embodiments, the operating element is an operating button.

[0110] In this invention, the structure and working principle of the control unit 70 are conventional techniques in the field and will not be described in detail here.

[0111] like Figure 2 As shown, the main unit 10 includes a main element 11, several longitudinal support elements 12, several transverse support elements 13, a first mounting element 14, and a second mounting element 15. The main element 11 is horizontally positioned, and its interior houses a water tank unit 20, a water supply unit 30, a water level monitoring unit 50, a temperature regulation unit 60, and a control unit 70. Several longitudinal support elements 12 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the bottom of the main element 11 to support it. The two ends of several transverse support elements 13 are respectively connected to the corresponding longitudinal support elements 12 to stabilize them. The first mounting element 14 extends through the bottom of the main element 11 to mount the water supply unit 30. The second mounting element 15 extends through the bottom of the main element 11 to mount the discharge unit 40.

[0112] In some embodiments, the material of the main component 11 includes, but is not limited to, stainless steel.

[0113] In some of these embodiments, the shape of the cross-section of the main element 11 includes, but is not limited to, a rectangle.

[0114] In some of these embodiments, the main body element 11 is a fixing groove.

[0115] The longitudinal support element 12 is connected to the main body element 11 by a fixed connection. The fixed connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding and welding.

[0116] In some embodiments, several longitudinal support elements 12 are detachably connected to the ground. The detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, bolted connections.

[0117] The dimensions of the longitudinal support element 12 are matched with the dimensions of the main body element 11. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., length, width) of the cross-section of the longitudinal support element 12 is smaller than the radial dimension (e.g., length, width) of the cross-section of the main body element 11 in which it is located.

[0118] In some embodiments, the number of longitudinal support elements 12 is four. The four longitudinal support elements 12 are respectively disposed at the four corners of the main body element 11.

[0119] In some embodiments, the longitudinal support element 12 is made of materials including, but not limited to, stainless steel.

[0120] In some of these embodiments, the longitudinal support element 12 is a longitudinal support rod or a longitudinal support plate.

[0121] The connection between the transverse support element 13 and the longitudinal support element 12 is a fixed connection. The fixed connection method includes, but is not limited to, welding.

[0122] The dimensions of the transverse support element 13 are matched with the dimensions of the longitudinal support element 12. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., length, width) of the cross-section of the transverse support element 13 is not greater than the radial dimension (e.g., length, width) of the cross-section of the longitudinal support element 12, and the length of the transverse support element 13 is equal to the distance between the two longitudinal support elements 12 connected to it.

[0123] Generally, at least one transverse support element 13 is provided between two adjacent longitudinal support elements 12. When several transverse support elements 13 are provided between two adjacent longitudinal support elements 12, the several transverse support elements 13 are spaced apart along the height direction of the longitudinal support elements 12.

[0124] In some embodiments, the material of the lateral support element 13 includes, but is not limited to, stainless steel.

[0125] In some of the embodiments, the lateral support element 13 is a lateral support rod or a lateral support plate.

[0126] The dimensions of the first mounting element 14 are matched with the dimensions of the main body element 11. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the first mounting element 14 is smaller than the radial dimension (e.g., length, width) of the cross section of the main body element 11 in which it is located, and the height of the first mounting element 14 is equal to the thickness of the main body element 11.

[0127] In some of these embodiments, the first mounting element 14 is a first mounting hole.

[0128] The dimensions of the second mounting element 15 are matched with the dimensions of the main element 11. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the second mounting element 15 is smaller than the radial dimension (e.g., length, width) of the cross-section of the main element 11 in which it is located, and the height of the second mounting element 15 is equal to the thickness of the main element 11.

[0129] In some of these embodiments, the second mounting element 15 is a second mounting hole.

[0130] like Figure 3 As shown, the water tank unit 20 includes a first water tank element 21, a plurality of first through-hole elements 22, and a plurality of second through-hole elements 23. The first water tank element 21 is inclinedly disposed at the top of the main body unit 10 and is connected to a water supply unit 30, a discharge unit 40, and a water level monitoring unit 50. A temperature regulating unit 60 is disposed on the side of the first water tank element 21 for storing water for cattle drinking. The plurality of first through-hole elements 22 are respectively disposed through the side of the first water tank element 21 for installing the output end of the water supply unit 30. The plurality of second through-hole elements 23 are respectively disposed through the side of the first water tank element 21 and are respectively connected to the water level monitoring unit 50, connecting the first water tank element 21 and the water level monitoring unit 50.

[0131] Specifically, the first water tank element 21 is inclinedly disposed at the top of the main body element 11.

[0132] The connection between the first water tank component 21 and the main body component 11 can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. The fixed connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding and welding; the detachable connection method includes, but is not limited to, screw connection.

[0133] The dimensions of the first water tank element 21 are matched with the dimensions of the main body element 11. Generally, the length of the first water tank element 21 is less than the length of the main body element 11, the width of the first water tank element 21 is less than the width of the main body element 11, and the height of the first water tank element 21 is less than the height of the main body element 11.

[0134] In some embodiments, the height of the first water tank element 21 increases from the first end to the second end, that is, from the water inlet end (the end connected to the water supply unit 30) to the water outlet end (the end connected to the discharge unit 40). Specifically, the bottom of the first water tank element 21 is sloped, and the top is horizontal.

[0135] In some of these embodiments, the tilt angle of the first water tank element 21 relative to the horizontal plane ranges from 10 to 30°.

[0136] In some of these embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the first water tank element 21 in the width direction is semi-circular or arc-shaped; and the cross-sectional shape in the length direction is a right trapezoid.

[0137] In some embodiments, the material of the first water tank element 21 includes, but is not limited to, stainless steel.

[0138] In some of these embodiments, the first water tank element 21 is a drinking water tank.

[0139] Several first through-hole elements 22 are spaced apart along the first end of the first water tank element 21.

[0140] In some of these embodiments, a plurality of first through-hole elements 22 are arranged in a row.

[0141] The dimensions of the first through-hole element 22 are matched with the dimensions of the first water tank element 21. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the first through-hole element 22 is smaller than the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter, length, width) of the cross-section of the first water tank element 21 in which it is located, and the height of the first through-hole element 22 is equal to the thickness of the first water tank element 21 in which it is located.

[0142] In some of these embodiments, the first through-hole element 22 is a third mounting hole.

[0143] Several second through-hole elements 23 are arranged in an array along the second end of the first water tank element 21.

[0144] The dimensions of the second through-hole element 23 are matched with the dimensions of the first water tank element 21. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the second through-hole element 23 is smaller than the radial dimension (e.g., length, width) of the cross-section of the first water tank element 21 in which it is located, the height of the second through-hole element 23 is equal to the thickness of the first water tank element 21 in which it is located, and the area of ​​the pattern formed by a plurality of first through-hole elements 22 is smaller than the area of ​​the cross-section of the first water tank element 21.

[0145] In some embodiments, the shape of the pattern formed by the plurality of second through-hole elements 23 includes, but is not limited to, circles and rectangles.

[0146] In some of these embodiments, the second through-hole element 23 is the first water passage hole.

[0147] like Figure 4As shown, the water supply unit 30 includes an inlet element 31, a pump element 32, a conveying element 33, several outlet elements 34, and a first valve element 35. The inlet element 31 is located outside the main unit 10 and is used to connect to a water source and supply water. The pump element 32 is located inside the main unit 10, connected to the inlet element 31, and connected to the control unit 70, providing power. The conveying element 33 is located inside the main unit 10 and connected to the pump element 32, conveying water under the action of the pump element 32. Several outlet elements 34 are distributed at the output end of the conveying element 33 and are respectively connected to the conveying element 33 and the water tank unit 20, conveying water to the water tank unit 20. The first valve element 35 is located on the conveying element 33 and connected to the control unit 70, opening or closing the conveying element 33 under the action of the control unit 70.

[0148] Specifically, the water inlet element 31 is disposed outside the first main body element 11 and passes through the first mounting element 14; the pump element 32 is disposed inside the main body element 11 and connected to the control element to provide power; the conveying element 33 is disposed inside the main body element 11 and located on the side of the first water tank element 21; a plurality of water outlet elements 34 are distributed on the corresponding first through hole elements 22 and communicate with the first water tank element 21 to convey water to the first water tank element 21; the first valve element 35 is disposed on the conveying element 33 and connected to the control element to open or close the conveying element 33 under the action of the control element.

[0149] The water inlet element 31 is connected to the main body element 11 in a detachable manner. The detachable connection method includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit.

[0150] The dimensions of the water inlet element 31 are matched with the dimensions of the first mounting element 14. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the water inlet element 31 is not greater than the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the first mounting element 14, and the height of the water inlet element 31 is greater than the height of the first mounting element 14.

[0151] In some embodiments, the material of the water inlet element 31 includes, but is not limited to, stainless steel.

[0152] In some of these embodiments, the water inlet element 31 is a water inlet pipe.

[0153] In some of these embodiments, pump element 32 includes, but is not limited to, a water pump.

[0154] The dimensions of the conveying element 33 are matched with the dimensions of the inlet element 31. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., inner diameter) of the conveying element 33 is equal to the radial dimension (e.g., inner diameter) of the inlet element 31.

[0155] In some embodiments, the material of the conveying element 33 includes, but is not limited to, stainless steel.

[0156] In some of these embodiments, the conveying element 33 is a water pipe.

[0157] Several water outlet elements 34 are distributed at the output end of the conveying element 33.

[0158] The water outlet element 34 is connected to the first water tank element 21 in a fixed or detachable manner. The fixed connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding and welding; the detachable connection method includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit.

[0159] The water outlet element 34 and the conveying element 33 are connected by a fixed connection. The fixed connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding and welding.

[0160] The dimensions of the water outlet element 34 are matched with those of the first through-hole element 22. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the water outlet element 34 is not greater than the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the first through-hole element 22, and the height of the water outlet element 34 is not less than the height of the through-hole element.

[0161] The dimensions of the water outlet element 34 are matched with the dimensions of the conveying element 33. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the water outlet element 34 is smaller than the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the conveying element 33.

[0162] The number of water outlet elements 34 matches the number of first through-hole elements 22. Generally, the number of water outlet elements 34 is equal to the number of first through-hole elements 22. That is, the water outlet elements 34 and the first through-hole elements 22 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0163] In some of these embodiments, the water outlet element 34 is a water outlet pipe.

[0164] In some of these embodiments, the first valve element 35 includes, but is not limited to, a first shut-off valve.

[0165] Furthermore, the water supply unit 30 also includes a flow monitoring element 36. The flow monitoring element 36 is disposed at the output end of the conveying element 33 and is located upstream of several water outlet elements 34, and is connected to the control unit 70 for acquiring flow information and transmitting flow information to the control unit 70.

[0166] Specifically, the flow monitoring element 36 is connected to the control element and is used to transmit flow information to the control element.

[0167] In some of these embodiments, the flow monitoring element 36 is a flow sensor, such as a turbine / impeller flow sensor.

[0168] Furthermore, the water supply unit 30 also includes a plurality of one-way elements 37. The plurality of one-way elements 37 are respectively disposed on the corresponding water outlet elements 34, for enabling the water outlet elements 34 to supply water unidirectionally to the water tank unit 20.

[0169] Specifically, the unidirectional element 37 is used to enable the water outlet element 34 to supply water unidirectionally to the first water tank element 21.

[0170] The number of unidirectional elements 37 matches the number of water outlet elements 34. Generally, the number of unidirectional elements 37 is equal to the number of water outlet elements 34. That is, the unidirectional elements 37 and the water outlet elements 34 are set in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0171] In some embodiments, the one-way element 37 is a one-way valve, such as a spring-loaded lift check valve.

[0172] like Figure 5 As shown, the discharge unit 40 includes a discharge element 41 and a second valve element 42. The top end of the discharge element 41 is connected to the water tank unit 20, and the bottom end of the discharge element 41 is located outside the main body unit 10. The second valve element 42 is disposed on the discharge element 41 and located inside the main body unit 10, and is connected to the control unit 70 for opening or closing the discharge element 41 under the action of the control unit 70.

[0173] Specifically, the top end of the discharge element 41 is connected to the first water tank element 21; the bottom end of the discharge element 41 is located outside the main body element 11 and passes through the second mounting element 15; the second valve element 42 is located inside the main body element 11 and is connected to the control element for opening or closing the discharge element 41 under the action of the control element.

[0174] The connection between the discharge element 41 and the first water tank element 21 is a fixed connection. The fixed connection method includes, but is not limited to, welding.

[0175] The dimensions of the discharge element 41 are matched with the dimensions of the second mounting element 15. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the discharge element 41 is not greater than the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the second mounting element 15, and the height of the discharge element 41 is greater than the height of the second mounting element 15.

[0176] The dimensions of the discharge element 41 are matched with the dimensions of the first water tank element 21. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the discharge element 41 is smaller than the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter, length, width) of the cross section of the first water tank element 21 in which it is located.

[0177] In some embodiments, the material of the emission element 41 includes, but is not limited to, stainless steel.

[0178] In some of these embodiments, the discharge element 41 is a drain pipe.

[0179] In some of these embodiments, the second valve element 42 includes, but is not limited to, a second shut-off valve.

[0180] like Figure 6 As shown, the water level monitoring unit 50 includes a second water tank element 51, a first floating element 52, and a first switching element 53. The second water tank element 51 is disposed inside the main body unit 10 and communicates with the water tank unit 20, for storing water supplied by the water tank unit 20. The first floating element 52 is movably disposed inside the second water tank element 51 for floating under the action of water. The first switching element 53 is disposed on the side of the second water tank element 51 and is connected to the first water level monitoring element and the control unit 70, respectively. When the first floating element 52 has not reached the first preset position, the first switching element 53 is in an engaged state, and the control unit 70 controls the water supply unit 30 to supply water to the water tank unit 20. When the first floating element 52 reaches the first preset position, the first switching element 53 is in a released state, and the control unit 70 controls the water supply unit 30 to stop supplying water to the water tank unit 20.

[0181] Specifically, the second water tank element 51 is disposed inside the main body element 11 and communicates with the first water tank element 21 through a number of second through hole elements 23, for storing water transported by the number of second through hole elements 23; the first switch element 53 is connected to the control element; when the first floating element 52 has not reached the first preset position, the first switch element 53 is in the engaged state, and the control element controls the pump element 32 to supply water to the first water tank element 21; when the first floating element 52 reaches the first preset position, the first switch element 53 is in the released state, and the control element controls the pump element 32 to stop supplying water to the first water tank element 21.

[0182] Understandably, the water level of the second water tank element 51 is the same as the water level of the first water tank element 21; the first preset position is the normal water level.

[0183] The second water tank component 51 is connected to the first water tank component 21 by a fixed connection. The fixed connection method includes, but is not limited to, welding and integral molding.

[0184] The dimensions of the second water tank element 51 are matched with the dimensions of the first water tank element 21. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., length, width) of the cross-section of the second water tank element 51 is smaller than the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter, length, width) of the cross-section of the first water tank element 21 to which it is located. In some embodiments, the second water tank element 51 is a first water storage tank or water reservoir.

[0185] The connection between the first floating element 52 and the second water tank element 51 is a detachable connection. The detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, flange connection and threaded connection.

[0186] In some of these embodiments, the first floating element 52 is a first float.

[0187] In some of these embodiments, the first switching element 53 is a first relay.

[0188] Furthermore, the water level monitoring unit 50 also includes a second floating element 54 and a second switching element 55. The second floating element 54 is disposed inside the second water tank element 51 and is positioned higher than the first floating element 52, for floating under the influence of water. The second switching element 55 is disposed on the side of the second water tank element 51 and connected to the control unit 70. When the second floating element 54 has not reached the second preset position, the second switching element 55 is in an engaged state; when the second floating element 54 reaches the second preset position, the second switching element 55 is in a released state, and the control unit 70 controls the water supply unit 30 to stop supplying water to the water tank unit 20.

[0189] Specifically, the second switching element 55 is connected to the control element; wherein, when the second floating element 54 has not reached the second preset position, the second switching element 55 is in the engaged state; when the second floating element 54 reaches the second preset position, the second switching element 55 is in the released state, and the control element controls the pump element 32 to stop supplying water to the first water tank element 21.

[0190] Understandably, the second preset location is an abnormal water level.

[0191] Furthermore, when the second floating element 54 reaches the second preset position, the control element controls the second valve element 42 to cause the discharge element 41 to drain water outward.

[0192] The second floating element 54 and the second water tank element 51 are connected in a detachable manner. The detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, flange connection and threaded connection.

[0193] In some of these embodiments, the second floating element 54 is a second float.

[0194] In some of these embodiments, the second switching element 55 is a second relay.

[0195] Furthermore, the water level monitoring unit 50 also includes a first alarm element 56. The first alarm element 56 is disposed on the side of the second water tank element 51 and connected to the control unit 70 for alarm purposes.

[0196] Specifically, the first alarm element 56 is connected to the control element and is used for alarming.

[0197] Generally, when the water level is abnormal, i.e. the second floating element 54 reaches the second preset position, the first alarm element 56 will sound an alarm.

[0198] In some of these embodiments, the first alarm element 56 is a first speaker.

[0199] like Figure 7 As shown, the temperature regulation unit 60 includes a first temperature monitoring element 61, at least one arc-shaped temperature regulation element 62, and two fixing elements 63. The first temperature monitoring element 61 is disposed in the water tank unit 20 and / or the water level monitoring unit 50, and connected to the control unit 70, for monitoring water temperature information. The arc-shaped temperature regulation element 62 is disposed inside the main body unit 10, located on the side of the water tank unit 20, and connected to the control unit 70, for regulating the temperature of the water stored inside the water tank unit 20 under the action of the control unit 70. The two fixing elements 63 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the arc-shaped temperature regulation element 62 and respectively connected to the main body unit 10, for fixing the arc-shaped temperature regulation element 62 to the main body unit 10.

[0200] Specifically, the first temperature monitoring element 61 is disposed in the first water tank element 21 and / or the second water tank element 51 and is connected to the control element to detect the temperature information of the water in the first water tank element 21; the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 is disposed inside the main body element 11 and located on the side of the first water tank element 21 and is connected to the control element to regulate the temperature of the water inside the first water tank element 21 under the action of the control element; the two fixing elements 63 are respectively connected to the main body element 11 to fix the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 to the main body element 11.

[0201] In some embodiments, the first temperature monitoring element 61 is a first temperature sensor, including but not limited to an NTC thermistor probe with a waterproof housing and a DS18B20 digital temperature probe.

[0202] The dimensions of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 are matched with the dimensions of the main body element 11. Generally, the length of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 is less than the length of the main body element 11, the width of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 is less than the width of the main body element 11, and the height of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 is less than the height of the main body element 11.

[0203] The dimensions of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 are matched with the dimensions of the first water tank element 21. Generally, the inner diameter of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 is larger than the outer diameter of the first water tank element 21, the length of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 is smaller than the length of the first water tank element 21, and the arc length of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 is smaller than the arc length of the first water tank element 21.

[0204] In some of these embodiments, the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 includes, but is not limited to, a semiconductor cooling chip.

[0205] The connection between the fixing element 63 and the main body element 11 is a detachable connection. The detachable connection method includes, but is not limited to, bolt connection.

[0206] The connection between the fixed element 63 and the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 is a detachable connection. This detachable connection includes, but is not limited to, bolt connections.

[0207] The dimensions of the fixing element 63 are matched with the dimensions of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62. Generally, the length of the fixing element 63 is not greater than the length of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62.

[0208] In some embodiments, the material of the fixing element 63 includes, but is not limited to, stainless steel.

[0209] In some of these embodiments, the fixing element 63 is a fixing plate.

[0210] How to use this invention:

[0211] (I) Water Supply: Before the cattle drink, the pump element 32 is started, the first valve element 35 is opened, and the second valve element 42 is closed using the control element. The drinking water is transported through the inlet element 31 to the conveying element 33 and then through several outlet elements 34 into the first water tank element 21. Since the first water tank element 21 is sloped, the drinking water flows from the higher end of the bottom of the first water tank element 21 to the lower end (drainage end). Some water enters the second water tank element 51 through the second through hole element 23, so that the water level of the second water tank element 51 is consistent with the water level of the first water tank element 21. When the water level reaches the set normal water level (first preset position), the first... The floating element 52 releases the first switching element 53, shuts off the pump element 32, and stops water dispensing. When the first floating element 52 is stuck or other abnormalities occur, the water level in the first water tank element 21 reaches an abnormal level (second preset position), triggering the second floating element 54. The second switching element 55 releases, the control element forcibly shuts off the pump element 32, stops water dispensing, and controls the first alarm element 56 to sound an alarm. The one-way element 37 prevents water from the first water tank element 21 from flowing back into the conveying element 33 and causing contamination. The flow monitoring element 36 monitors the water supply to the first water tank element 21 in real time and transmits the data to the control element to assess whether the cattle's water intake meets the requirements. After the cattle drink, if the water level in the first water tank element 21 is lower than the first preset position, the first floating element 52 is triggered again, causing the first switching element 53 to engage, the pump element 32 to open, and water is supplied. Impurities in the first water tank element 21 flow towards the drain end; the above operation is repeated.

[0212] (ii) Water temperature regulation: The first temperature monitoring element 61 monitors the water temperature in the first water tank element 21 and / or the second water tank element 51 in real time. When the water temperature does not meet the preset range (e.g., 10-25℃), the control element activates the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 to regulate the water temperature inside the first water tank element 21 until the water temperature monitored by the first temperature monitoring element 61 meets the requirements.

[0213] (III) Water discharge and cleaning: When it is necessary to clean the first water tank element 21, the second valve element 42 is opened, and the water and impurities in the first water tank element 21 are discharged through the discharge element 41, such as flowing to the sewage treatment system; for the remaining impurities, the pump element 32 is turned on to continue supplying water, and the impurities in the first water tank element 21 flow naturally along the slope of the first water tank element 21 to the lower end (discharge element 41) with the water flow, so as to achieve rapid cleaning of the first water tank element 21.

[0214] The technical effects of this invention are as follows:

[0215] By tilting the bottom of the water trough unit, the water inlet is redirected, allowing impurities to flow naturally to the outlet unit, making cleaning easy and solving the problem of inconvenient cleaning of drinking troughs. A temperature control unit regulates the water temperature inside the trough unit, preventing heat stress in summer and cold stress in winter, providing cattle with drinking water at a suitable temperature. A water level monitoring unit monitors the water level in real time, triggering an alarm when the water level is abnormal. This not only prevents water overflow and waste but also ensures a continuous water supply for cattle to drink normally. Furthermore, the main unit and the trough unit form a closed protective enclosure, effectively preventing the risk of damage by cattle and solving the problem of easily damaged drinking troughs.

[0216] Example 2

[0217] This embodiment is a modified embodiment of embodiment 1.

[0218] like Figure 8 As shown, the smart sink also includes at least one heat dissipation unit 80. The heat dissipation unit 80 is disposed inside the main body unit 10 and located at the bottom of the temperature regulation unit 60, and is used for heat dissipation.

[0219] When there are several heat dissipation units 80, the several heat dissipation units 80 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the main component 11.

[0220] like Figure 9As shown, the heat dissipation unit 80 includes a second housing element 81, a plurality of ventilation elements 82, and a heat dissipation element 83. The second housing element 81 is disposed inside the main body unit 10 and located at the bottom end of the temperature regulation unit 60, and is detachably connected to the main body unit 10. The plurality of ventilation elements 82 are disposed through the top end of the second housing element 81, connecting the second housing element 81 to the main body unit 10. The heat dissipation element 83 is disposed inside the second housing element 81 and is connected to both the main body unit 10 and the control unit 70, respectively, for dissipating heat from the interior of the main body unit 10.

[0221] Specifically, the second housing element 81 is disposed inside the main body element 11 and located at the bottom end of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62, and is detachably connected to the main body element 11; a plurality of ventilation elements 82 are used to connect the second housing element 81 and the main body element 11; heat dissipation elements 83 are respectively connected to the main body element 11 and the control element, and are used to dissipate heat from the inside of the main body element 11.

[0222] The second housing element 81 is connected to the main body element 11 in a detachable manner. The detachable connection method includes, but is not limited to, bolt connection.

[0223] The dimensions of the second housing element 81 are matched with the dimensions of the main body element 11. Generally, the radial dimension (such as length and width) of the second housing element 81 is smaller than the radial dimension (such as length and width) of the cross section of the main body element 11 in which it is located, and the height of the second housing element 81 is smaller than the height of the main body element 11.

[0224] In some embodiments, the material of the second housing element 81 includes, but is not limited to, stainless steel and plastic.

[0225] In some of these embodiments, the second housing element 81 is a second protective housing.

[0226] Several ventilation elements 82 are arranged in an array on the second housing element 81.

[0227] The dimensions of the ventilation element 82 are matched with the dimensions of the second housing element 81. Generally, the radial dimensions (such as outer diameter, length, and width) of the ventilation element 82 are smaller than the radial dimensions (such as length and width) of the cross-section of the second housing element 81 in which it is located, and the height of the ventilation element 82 is equal to the thickness of the second housing element 81.

[0228] Understandably, the dimensions of the various ventilation elements 82 may be the same or different.

[0229] In some of these embodiments, the ventilation element 82 is a ventilation hole.

[0230] The heat dissipation element 83 is detachably connected to the main component 11. The detachable connection method includes, but is not limited to, bolt connection.

[0231] The dimensions of the heat dissipation element 83 are matched with the dimensions of the second housing element 81. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the heat dissipation element 83 is smaller than the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter, length, width) of the second housing element 81, and the height of the heat dissipation element 83 is smaller than the height of the second housing element 81.

[0232] In some of these embodiments, the heat dissipation element 83 is a fan.

[0233] Furthermore, the heat dissipation unit 80 also includes a second temperature monitoring element. The second temperature monitoring element is disposed inside the main body unit 10 and connected to the control unit 70, and is used to monitor the temperature inside the main body unit 10.

[0234] Specifically, the second temperature monitoring element is disposed inside the main body element 11 and connected to the control element for monitoring the temperature inside the main body element 11.

[0235] In some embodiments, the second temperature monitoring element includes, but is not limited to, a second temperature sensor, such as an NTC thermistor temperature sensor.

[0236] The usage method of this embodiment is as follows:

[0237] When the ambient temperature is relatively cold or hot, requiring heating or cooling of the water inside the first water tank element 21, the method of Embodiment 1 is used to heat or cool the water inside the first water tank element 21 using the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62. Simultaneously, the control element activates the heat dissipation element 83 to accelerate air circulation inside the main body element 11, ensuring uniform heating or cooling of the water in the first water tank element 21. When the temperature inside the main body element 11 monitored by the second temperature monitoring element is higher than a preset value, abnormal temperature data is transmitted to the control element. The control element then activates the heat dissipation element 83 to dissipate heat and simultaneously adjusts the operating parameters of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element 62 to ensure that the temperature inside the main body element 11 meets the requirements.

[0238] The technical effects of this embodiment are as follows:

[0239] The heat dissipation unit not only accelerates air circulation, making the temperature regulation unit more uniform in regulating the water temperature of the water tank unit, but also dissipates heat from the inside of the main unit to protect the safety of other equipment inside the main unit.

[0240] Example 3

[0241] This embodiment is a modified embodiment of Embodiments 1 and 2.

[0242] like Figure 10 As shown, the smart sink also includes a water quality monitoring unit 90. The water quality monitoring unit 90 is located on the side of the sink unit 20 and communicates with the sink unit 20, and is connected to the control unit 70, for monitoring the water quality information of the sink unit 20.

[0243] like Figure 11 As shown, the water tank unit 20 also includes a third through-hole element 24. The third through-hole element 24 is disposed through the side of the water tank unit 20 and communicates with the water quality monitoring unit 90, thereby connecting the water tank unit 20 and the water quality monitoring unit 90.

[0244] Specifically, the third through-hole element 24 is disposed at the lower end of the bottom of the first water tank element 21 to connect the first water tank element 21 with the water quality monitoring unit 90.

[0245] Generally, the third through-hole element 24 is disposed on the side of the second through-hole element 23.

[0246] The dimensions of the third through-hole element 24 are matched with the dimensions of the first water tank element 21. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the third through-hole element 24 is smaller than the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter, length, width) of the cross-section of the first water tank element 21 in which it is located, and the height of the third through-hole element 24 is equal to the thickness of the first water tank element 21.

[0247] In some of these embodiments, the third through-hole element 24 is a second water passage.

[0248] Furthermore, the water tank unit 20 also includes a filter element 25. The filter element 25 is disposed in the third through-hole element 24 and is used to filter impurities flowing from the water tank unit 20 to the water quality monitoring unit 90.

[0249] Specifically, the filter element 25 is connected to the first water tank element 21 and is used to filter impurities flowing from the first water tank element 21 to the water quality monitoring unit 90.

[0250] The filter element 25 is connected to the first water tank element 21 in a fixed or detachable manner. The fixed connection includes, but is not limited to, integral molding; the detachable connection includes, but is not limited to, bolt connection or snap-fit ​​connection.

[0251] The dimensions of the filter element 25 are matched with the dimensions of the third through-hole element 24. Generally, the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the filter element 25 is equal to the radial dimension (e.g., outer diameter) of the third through-hole element 24.

[0252] In some of these embodiments, the filter element 25 is used to filter large particulate impurities (such as impurities with a particle size ≥ 0.5 mm).

[0253] In some of these embodiments, the filter element 25 is a filter plate.

[0254] like Figure 12 As shown, the water quality monitoring unit 90 includes a third water tank element 91 and a water quality monitoring element 92. The third water tank element 91 is disposed on the side of the water tank unit 20 and communicates with the water tank unit 20; the water quality monitoring element 92 is disposed inside the third water tank element 91 and is connected to the control unit 70 for monitoring the water quality information of the third water tank element 91.

[0255] Specifically, the third water tank element 91 is disposed on the side of the first water tank element 21 and located on the side of the third through hole element 24, and communicates with the first water tank element 21; the water quality monitoring element 92 is connected to the control element.

[0256] The third water tank component 91 is connected to the first water tank component 21 by a fixed connection. The fixed connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding and welding.

[0257] The dimensions of the third water tank element 91 are matched with the dimensions of the first water tank element 21. Generally, the radial dimensions (such as outer diameter, length, and width) of the third water tank element 91 are smaller than the radial dimensions (such as outer diameter) of the first water tank element 21.

[0258] The dimensions of the third water tank element 91 are matched with the dimensions of the third through hole element 24. Generally, the radial dimension (such as outer diameter, length, and width) of the third water tank element 91 is larger than the radial dimension (such as outer diameter) of the third through hole element 24.

[0259] In some of these embodiments, the third water tank element 91 is a second water storage tank.

[0260] In some of these embodiments, the water quality monitoring element 92 is a water turbidity monitor.

[0261] Furthermore, the water quality monitoring unit 90 also includes a second alarm element 93. The second alarm element 93 is located on the side of the third water tank element 91 and is connected to the control unit 70 for alarm purposes.

[0262] Specifically, the second alarm element 93 is connected to the control element and is used for alarming.

[0263] Generally, when the water quality information monitored by the water quality monitoring element 92 exceeds the preset standard (e.g., ≥30 NTU), the second alarm element 93 will sound an alarm.

[0264] In some of these embodiments, the second alarm element 93 is a second speaker.

[0265] Understandably, the alarm sound of the second alarm element 93 is different from that of the first alarm element 56 to help staff determine the cause of the alarm.

[0266] The usage method of this embodiment is as follows:

[0267] After water is supplied to the first water tank element 21 using the method of Embodiment 1, part of the water in the first water tank element 21 enters the third water tank element 91 through the third through hole element 24. The filter element 25 filters out large particulate impurities in the first water tank element 21. The water quality monitoring element 92 monitors the water quality inside the third water tank element 91 and transmits the monitoring data to the control element. The control element compares the acquired data with preset data. When the water quality exceeds the preset standard, the control element controls the second alarm element 93 to sound an alarm, and the staff can check the water quality in time.

[0268] The technical effects of this embodiment are as follows:

[0269] The water quality monitoring unit monitors the water quality inside the water tank in real time to ensure that the water quality for cattle meets the requirements. In case of any abnormality, staff can be notified in a timely manner, thus ensuring the safety of the cattle's drinking water and solving the problem of unreliable drinking water quality for cattle.

[0270] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the implementation and protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should realize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart water trough for cattle farms, characterized in that, include: Main unit; A water trough unit is inclinedly disposed on the main body unit and connected to the main body unit on all four sides for storing water for cattle to drink. A water supply unit is disposed inside the main body unit and is connected to the water inlet of the water tank unit for supplying water to the water tank unit. The discharge unit is disposed through the main body unit and the water tank unit, and is connected to the drain end of the water tank unit for discharging water or impurities inside the water tank unit. A water level monitoring unit is disposed inside the main body unit and located on the side of the water tank unit and connected to the water tank unit, for monitoring the water level information of the water tank unit; A temperature control unit is disposed inside the main body unit and located on the side of the water tank unit, and is used to acquire the water temperature information of the water tank unit and adjust the water temperature of the water tank unit. The control unit is located inside the main unit and is connected to the water supply unit, the discharge unit, the water level monitoring unit, and the temperature regulation unit respectively. It is used to control the water supply unit and the discharge unit according to the water level information and to control the temperature regulation unit according to the temperature information.

2. The intelligent sink according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body unit includes: The main component is horizontally arranged, and the main component contains the water tank unit, the water supply unit, the water level monitoring unit, the temperature regulation unit, and the control unit. A plurality of longitudinal support elements are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the bottom of the main body element to support the main body element; A plurality of lateral support elements, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the corresponding longitudinal support elements, for stabilizing the corresponding longitudinal support elements; A first mounting element is disposed through the bottom end of the main body element for mounting the water supply unit; A second mounting element, which extends through the bottom end of the main body element, is used to mount the emission unit; and / or The water tank unit includes: The first water tank element is inclinedly disposed at the top of the main body unit and is connected to the water supply unit, the discharge unit and the water level monitoring unit respectively. The temperature regulation unit is disposed on the side of the first water tank element for storing water for cattle to drink. A plurality of first through-hole elements are respectively disposed through the side of the first water tank element for installing the output end of the water supply unit; A plurality of second through-hole elements are respectively disposed through the side of the first water tank element and respectively connected to the water level monitoring unit, for connecting the first water tank element and the water level monitoring unit.

3. The intelligent sink according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply unit includes: A water inlet element is disposed outside the main body unit and is used to connect to a water source and supply water. A pump element, which is disposed inside the main body unit and communicates with the water inlet element and is connected to the control unit, is used to provide power; A conveying element is disposed inside the main body unit and communicates with the pump element for conveying water under the action of the pump element; A plurality of water outlet elements are distributed at the output end of the conveying element and are respectively connected to the conveying element and the water tank unit for conveying water to the water tank unit; A first valve element is disposed on the conveying element and connected to the control unit, for opening or closing the conveying element under the action of the control unit.

4. The intelligent sink according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water supply unit also includes: A flow monitoring element, disposed at the output end of the conveying element and upstream of the plurality of water outlet elements, and connected to the control unit, is used to acquire flow information and transmit flow information to the control unit; and / or A plurality of unidirectional elements are respectively disposed on the corresponding water outlet elements, for enabling the water outlet elements to supply water unidirectionally to the water tank unit.

5. The intelligent sink according to claim 1, characterized in that, The emission unit includes: A discharge element, the top end of which is connected to the water tank unit, and the bottom end of which is located outside the main body unit. A second valve element, disposed within the emission element and located inside the main body unit, and connected to the control unit, is used to open or close the emission element under the action of the control unit; and / or The water level monitoring unit includes: The second water tank element is disposed inside the main body unit and communicates with the water tank unit, and is used to store the water transported by the water tank unit. A first floating element is movably disposed inside the second water tank element for floating under the action of water; A first switching element is disposed on the side of the second water tank element and is connected to the first water level monitoring element and the control unit, respectively. When the first floating element has not reached the first preset position, the first switching element is in the engaged state, and the control unit controls the water supply unit to supply water to the water tank unit; when the first floating element reaches the first preset position, the first switching element is in the released state, and the control unit controls the water supply unit to stop supplying water to the water tank unit.

6. The intelligent sink according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water level monitoring unit also includes: The second floating element is disposed inside the second water tank element and is positioned higher than the first floating element, for floating under the action of water; A second switching element is disposed on the side of the second water tank element and connected to the control unit; Wherein, when the second floating element has not reached the second preset position, the second switching element is in an engaged state; when the second floating element reaches the second preset position, the second switching element is in a released state, and the control unit controls the water supply unit to stop supplying water to the water tank unit; and / or A first alarm element is disposed on the side of the second water tank element and connected to the control unit for use in issuing an alarm.

7. The intelligent sink according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature regulation unit includes: A first temperature monitoring element is disposed in the water tank unit and / or the water level monitoring unit and connected to the control unit, for monitoring water temperature information; At least one arc-shaped temperature regulating element is disposed inside the main body unit and located on the side of the water tank unit, and connected to the control unit, for regulating the temperature of the water stored inside the water tank unit under the action of the control unit; Two fixing elements are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the arc-shaped temperature regulating element and respectively connected to the main body unit for fixing the arc-shaped temperature regulating element to the main body unit.

8. The intelligent water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, Also includes: At least one heat dissipation unit is disposed inside the main body unit and located at the bottom end of the temperature regulation unit for heat dissipation; and / or A water quality monitoring unit is disposed on the side of the water tank unit and communicates with the water tank unit, and is connected to the control unit, for monitoring the water quality information of the water tank unit.

9. The intelligent sink according to claim 8, characterized in that, The heat dissipation unit includes: The second housing element is disposed inside the main body unit and located at the bottom end of the temperature regulating unit, and is detachably connected to the main body unit; A plurality of ventilation elements are disposed through the top end of the second housing element, for connecting the second housing element and the main body unit; A heat dissipation element, disposed inside the second housing element and connected to the main body unit and the control unit respectively, is used to dissipate heat from the interior of the main body unit; and / or The water tank unit also includes: A third through-hole element is disposed through the side of the water tank unit and communicates with the water quality monitoring unit, for connecting the water tank unit and the water quality monitoring unit; and / or The water quality monitoring unit includes: A third water tank element is disposed on the side of the water tank unit and communicates with the water tank unit; A water quality monitoring element is disposed inside the third water tank element and connected to the control unit for monitoring the water quality information of the third water tank element.

10. The intelligent sink according to claim 9, characterized in that, The water tank unit also includes: A filter element, disposed in the third through-hole element, is used to filter impurities flowing from the water tank unit to the water quality monitoring unit; and / or The water quality monitoring unit also includes: The second alarm element is disposed on the side of the third water tank element and connected to the control unit for alarm purposes.

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