Automatic cattle feeding device capable of preventing feed waste
By designing automatic feeding devices for cattle with feeding and cleaning components, the problem of inaccurate feeding in existing technologies has been solved, achieving precise control and uniform feed distribution, preventing waste, and ensuring the health and economic benefits of cattle.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511549292.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing automatic feeding devices struggle to accurately control the quantity and timing of feed delivery, making it difficult to meet the feeding needs of livestock and resulting in feed waste.
An automatic feeding device for cattle, including a feeding component and a cleaning component, was designed. The feeding quantity is controlled by a pressure sensor, the sliding seat feeds the feed evenly, and a stirring rod and a feeding auger are set to ensure uniform feed distribution. The cleaning component is also equipped to ensure the cleanliness of the feed trough and the safe supply of water.
It enables precise control of feed quantity, prevents feed waste, ensures the healthy growth of cattle, reduces economic losses, and improves feeding safety and efficiency by reusing water resources to reduce water consumption.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of feed dispensing technology, specifically to an automatic feed dispensing device for cattle to prevent feed waste. Background Technology
[0002] Against the backdrop of the large-scale and intensive development of modern animal husbandry, traditional cattle feeding methods are facing unprecedented challenges and a need for transformation. The past reliance on a large amount of manual labor for feed handling and delivery is not only extremely labor-intensive and inefficient, but also leads to ever-increasing labor costs, directly impacting the economic benefits of farms. Automatic feeding devices, used within livestock farms, are convenient tools for feeding penned livestock, achieving automated feeding, reducing worker workload, and lowering breeding costs. However, most existing automatic feeding devices are difficult to accurately control the quantity and timing of feeding, thus failing to accurately meet the feeding needs of livestock. To avoid the above-mentioned technical problems, it is indeed necessary to provide an automatic feeding device for cattle that prevents feed waste and overcomes the defects in the prior art. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This invention provides an automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste, which can effectively solve the problem mentioned in the background art that most existing automatic feeding devices are difficult to accurately control the quantity and timing of feeding, thus making it difficult to accurately meet the feeding needs of livestock.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste, comprising a feed trough, wherein a feeding component is installed on the inner side of the feed trough; The feeding assembly includes a feeding component, a rubber separator pad, a material support plate, a support cylinder, a support spring, a sliding support column, a fixed column, a pressure sensor, a mounting frame, a connecting plate, a sliding rod, a drive screw, a sliding seat, a material cylinder plate, a motor base, a drive motor, a feed bucket, a stabilizing frame, a stirring rod, a feeding auger, a top positioning frame, a feeding motor, and a discharge pipe. A rubber partition pad is installed on the inner side of the feed trough, and a material support plate is embedded in the inner side of the rubber partition pad. A support cylinder is installed at the bottom of the inner side of the feed trough, and a support spring is installed on the inner side of the support cylinder. A sliding support column is slidably installed on the inner side of the support cylinder. A fixed column is installed at the middle of the inner side of the feed trough, and a pressure sensor is installed at the top of the fixed column. A mounting bracket is provided on one side of the feed trough, a connecting plate is installed on the top of the mounting bracket, a sliding rod is welded to one end face of the connecting plate, a drive screw is installed at the middle of the inner side of the connecting plate, and a sliding seat is threaded to the outer side of the drive screw. The top end of the sliding seat is provided with a barrel plate, the other side end face of the connecting plate is provided with a motor seat, the inner side of the motor seat is provided with a driving motor, the top end of the barrel plate is provided with a feed barrel; The inner side of the feed barrel is provided with a stabilizing frame, the inner side of the stabilizing frame is provided with an agitating rod at the middle position, the outer side of the agitating rod is provided with a discharging auger, the top end of the feed barrel is provided with a top positioning frame, the top end of the top positioning frame is provided with a discharging motor, and the bottom end of the feed barrel is provided with a discharging pipe.
[0005] Preferably, the support cylinder is provided with four, and the four support cylinders are uniformly distributed at the bottom corners of the material receiving plate.
[0006] Preferably, the fixing column is provided with two, and the two fixing columns are symmetrically installed at the inner bottom position of the feed trough.
[0007] Preferably, the sliding rod is provided with two, and the two sliding rods are symmetrically installed on one side end face of the connecting plate, and the inner side of the sliding seat is provided with a sliding movable slot at the corresponding position of the sliding rod.
[0008] Preferably, the inner side of the stabilizing frame is provided with a movable slot at the corresponding position of the agitating rod, and the agitating rod is rotationally connected with the stabilizing frame through the movable slot.
[0009] Preferably, the discharging pipe is connected with the internal chamber of the feed barrel, the barrel plate is provided with two, and the two barrel plates are symmetrically installed at the top end of the sliding seat.
[0010] Preferably, the transmission end of the discharging motor is connected with the agitating rod, the output end of the pressure sensor is electrically connected with the input end of the internal controller, and the input ends of the driving motor and the discharging motor are electrically connected with the output end of the internal controller.
[0011] Preferably, the feed trough side end face is provided with a cleaning assembly; The cleaning assembly comprises a rotating groove, a rotating rod, a rotating plate, a rotating slot, a guide slot plate, a water injection groove, a multifunctional water bucket, a handle, a heating resistance rod, a water outlet groove and a rubber plug. The top end of the feed trough is provided with a rotating groove, the inner side of the rotating groove is welded with a rotating rod, the outer side of the rotating rod is rotationally installed with a rotating plate, the inner side of the rotating plate is provided with a rotating slot, the top end of the rotating plate is welded with a guide slot plate, the inner side of the rotating plate is provided with a water injection groove, the bottom end of the rotating plate is welded with a multifunctional water bucket, and one side end face of the rotating plate is welded with a handle. The inner side bottom of the multifunctional water bucket is provided with a heating resistance rod, the other side end face of the feed trough is provided with a water outlet groove at the bottom position, and the inner side of the water outlet groove is embedded with a rubber plug.
[0012] Preferably, the inner diameter of the rotating groove is equal to the outer diameter of the rotating rod, and the rotating plate is rotatably connected to the rotating rod through the rotating groove.
[0013] Preferably, a connecting handle is bonded to one end face of the rubber stopper, and the input end of the heating resistance rod is electrically connected to the output end of the internal controller.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the present invention has a scientific and reasonable structure and is safe and convenient to use. 1. Equipped with a feeding component, the feed quantity at the top of the feed plate can be controlled to ensure that cattle are quickly fed when needed. Driven by the sliding seat, the feed is evenly distributed to the top of the feed trough for easy feeding, preventing the inability to refill feed when it is depleted, thus ensuring the growth and development of the cattle. It also prevents the addition of new feed when there is still a large amount of feed remaining in the feed plate, ensuring that the feed at the top of the feed plate is always completely consumed before new feed is added. This prevents residual feed from fermenting and spoiling, ensuring the cattle's health and preventing economic losses.
[0015] 2. Equipped with a cleaning component, the water inside the multi-functional water tank is heated by activating the heating resistor, making it convenient and comfortable for cattle to drink water. This prevents cattle from being stimulated by drinking cold water and refusing to drink, ensuring their normal development. The remaining drinking water can be used to clean the feed troughs, and the wastewater can be discharged through the drain by removing the rubber stopper, ensuring the cleanliness of the feed troughs and further guaranteeing food hygiene and the safety of cattle's feeding. Moreover, the water source can be reused, further conserving water resources. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.
[0017] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the material support plate of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the fixing column of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting structure of the support spring of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding assembly of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the stabilizer frame of the present invention; Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the heating resistance rod of the present invention; Numbered in the diagram: 1. Feed trough; 2. Feeding assembly; 201. Rubber separator pad; 202. Material support plate; 203. Support cylinder; 204. Support spring; 205. Sliding support column; 206. Fixed column; 207. Pressure sensor; 208. Mounting bracket; 209. Connecting plate; 210. Sliding rod; 211. Drive screw; 212. Sliding seat; 213. Material cylinder plate; 214. Motor base; 215. Drive motor; 216. Feed bucket; 217. Stabilizer; 218. Stirring rod; 219. Feeding auger; 220. Top positioning frame; 221. Feeding motor; 222. Discharge pipe; 3. Cleaning components; 301. Rotating trough; 302. Rotating rod; 303. Rotating plate; 304. Rotating trough; 305. Material guide trough plate; 306. Water filling trough; 307. Multifunctional water bucket; 308. Handle; 309. Heating resistance rod; 310. Water outlet trough; 311. Rubber stopper. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0019] Example: Figures 1-8 As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution, an automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste, including a feed trough 1, and a feeding component 2 installed on the inner side of the feed trough 1; The feeding assembly 2 includes a feeding assembly 2, a rubber separator pad 201, a material support plate 202, a support cylinder 203, a support spring 204, a sliding support column 205, a fixed column 206, a pressure sensor 207, a mounting bracket 208, a connecting plate 209, a sliding rod 210, a drive screw 211, a sliding seat 212, a material cylinder plate 213, a motor base 214, a drive motor 215, a feed bucket 216, a stabilizing frame 217, a stirring rod 218, a feeding auger 219, a top positioning frame 220, a feeding motor 221, and a discharge pipe 222; A rubber partition pad 201 is installed on the inner side of the feed trough 1. A material support plate 202 is embedded in the inner side of the rubber partition pad 201. A support cylinder 203 is installed at the bottom of the inner side of the feed trough 1. There are four support cylinders 203, which are evenly distributed at the four corners of the bottom of the material support plate 202 to provide support. A support spring 204 is installed on the inner side of the support cylinder 203. A sliding support column 205 is slidably installed on the inner side of the support cylinder 203. A fixing column 206 is installed at the middle of the inner side of the feed trough 1. There are two fixing columns 206, which are symmetrically installed at the bottom of the inner side of the feed trough 1 to facilitate weight detection. A pressure sensor 207 is installed at the top of the fixing column 206. A mounting bracket 208 is provided on one side of the feed trough 1. A connecting plate 209 is installed on the top of the mounting bracket 208. A sliding rod 210 is welded to one end face of the connecting plate 209. There are two sliding rods 210, which are symmetrically installed on one end face of the connecting plate 209. A sliding groove is opened on the inner side of the sliding seat 212 at the position corresponding to the sliding rod 210, which helps to improve stability. A drive screw 211 is installed at the middle position of the inner side of the connecting plate 209. The outer side of the drive screw 211 is threaded to the sliding seat 212. A material cylinder plate 213 is installed at the top of the sliding seat 212, a motor seat 214 is installed on the other end face of the connecting plate 209, a drive motor 215 is installed on the inner side of the motor seat 214, and a feed bucket 216 is installed at the top of the material cylinder plate 213. A stabilizing frame 217 is installed on the inner side of the feed bucket 216. A movable groove is opened on the inner side of the stabilizing frame 217 at the position corresponding to the stirring rod 218. The stirring rod 218 is rotatably connected to the stabilizing frame 217 through the movable groove for easy feeding. The stirring rod 218 is installed at the middle position of the inner side of the stabilizing frame 217. A feeding auger 219 is installed on the outer side of the stirring rod 218. A top positioning frame 220 is installed at the top of the feed bucket 216. A feeding motor 221 is installed at the top of the top positioning frame 220. A discharge pipe 222 is installed at the bottom of the feed bucket 216. The discharge pipe 222 is connected to the internal cavity of the feed bucket 216. Two feed cylinder plates 213 are provided. The two feed cylinder plates 213 are symmetrically installed on the top of the sliding seat 212, which is conducive to uniform feeding.
[0020] The drive end of the feeding motor 221 is connected to the stirring rod 218, the output end of the pressure sensor 207 is electrically connected to the input end of the internal controller, and the input ends of the drive motor 215 and the feeding motor 221 are electrically connected to the output end of the internal controller.
[0021] A cleaning component 3 is installed on one end face of the feed trough 1; The cleaning assembly 3 includes a rotating groove 301, a rotating rod 302, a rotating plate 303, a rotating groove 304, a material guide plate 305, a water injection groove 306, a multi-functional water bucket 307, a handle 308, a heating resistance rod 309, a water outlet groove 310, and a rubber stopper 311. The top of the feed trough 1 is provided with a rotating groove 301. A rotating rod 302 is welded to the inner side of the rotating groove 301. A rotating plate 303 is rotatably installed on the outer side of the rotating rod 302. A rotating groove 304 is provided on the inner side of the rotating plate 303. The inner diameter of the rotating groove 304 is equal to the outer diameter of the rotating rod 302. The rotating plate 303 is rotatably connected to the rotating rod 302 through the rotating groove 304, which facilitates rapid rotation. A guide trough plate 305 is welded to the top of the rotating plate 303. A water injection groove 306 is provided on the inner side of the rotating plate 303. A multi-functional water bucket 307 is welded to the bottom of the rotating plate 303. A handle 308 is welded to one end face of the rotating plate 303. A heating resistance rod 309 is installed on the inner bottom of the multi-functional water tank 307. A connecting handle is bonded to one end face of the rubber stopper 311. The input end of the heating resistance rod 309 is electrically connected to the output end of the internal controller for easy heating. A water outlet trough 310 is provided at the bottom of the other end face of the feed trough 1. A rubber stopper 311 is embedded in the inner side of the water outlet trough 310.
[0022] The working principle and usage process of this invention are as follows: First, the operator determines the required amount of feed based on the number of cattle. At this time, the feeding motor 221 on the top of the top positioning frame 220 is turned on. The feeding motor 221 will drive the stirring rod 218 inside the stabilizing frame 217 to rotate, thereby driving the feeding auger 219 to rotate through the stirring rod 218. The feeding auger 219 can then stir the feed inside the feed bucket 216. Subsequently, the feed inside the feed bucket 216 will be stirred into the discharge pipe 222, and then enter the inner side of the feed trough 1 through the discharge pipe 222. At this time, a large amount of feed will fall to the top of the support plate 202. The feed will then press down on the support plate 202, and then the support plate 202 will press down on the pressure sensor 207 on the top of the fixing column 206. At this time, the pressure sensor 207 can weigh the feed on top of the feed plate 202. When the amount of feed reaches the required amount, the pressure sensor 207 can control the feeding motor 221 to stop working, thereby stopping feeding to meet the feed demand of the cattle. As the feed is continuously consumed, the pressure sensor 207 will detect the consumption of feed. When the feed is completely consumed. The feeding motor 221 and the drive motor 215 can be started simultaneously by the internal controller. At this time, the drive motor 215 will drive the drive screw 211 to rotate, and then the drive screw 211 will drive the sliding seat 212 to slide on the outside of the sliding rod 210. At this time, the sliding seat 212 will drive the feed bucket 216 on the top of the feed cylinder plate 213 to move back and forth on the top of the feed trough 1. At the same time, the feeding motor 221 will continuously drive the feeding auger 219 to stir the feed to the inside of the discharge pipe 222. Then, the feed will fall evenly to the top of the receiving plate 202. When the pressure sensor 207 detects that the feed has reached a certain amount, it controls the drive motor 215 and the feeding motor 221 to stop working, so as to accurately control the amount of feed. By controlling the amount of feed on the top of the feed plate 202, it is possible to quickly add feed when cattle need it. Under the action of the sliding seat 212, the feed can be evenly added to the top of the feed trough 1 to facilitate cattle eating. This prevents the inability to add feed in time when the feed is consumed, ensuring the growth and development of cattle. At the same time, it prevents the addition of new feed when there is still a large amount of feed inside the feed plate 202. It ensures that the feed on the top of the feed plate 202 is always consumed before new feed is added, preventing the residual feed from fermenting and being damaged. This prevents cattle from eating damaged feed, ensuring the health of cattle and preventing economic losses. Finally, when the cattle need to drink water, the operator can add external water to the inside of the multi-functional water tank 307. The cattle can then quickly drink the water after eating. In cold seasons, the heating resistance rod 309 can be turned on to heat the water inside the multi-functional water tank 307, making it convenient for the cattle to drink the water comfortably. This prevents the cattle from being stimulated by drinking ice water and refusing to drink, ensuring the normal development of the cattle. After a period of time, when the feed is consumed, the operator can lift the rotating plate 303 by holding the handle 308. At this time, the rotating plate 303 will rotate outside the rotating rod 302 through the rotating groove 304. Then, the remaining water will be poured into the inside of the feed trough 1 through the feed guide plate 305. At this time, the remaining water can be used to clean the inside of the feed trough 1. By turning on the heating resistance rod 309, the water inside the multi-functional water bucket 307 is heated, making it convenient for cattle to drink water comfortably. This prevents cattle from being stimulated by drinking ice water and refusing to drink, ensuring the normal development of the cattle. The remaining drinking water can be used to clean the feed trough 1. The wastewater after cleaning can be discharged through the water outlet 310 after the rubber stopper 311 is pulled out, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the feed trough 1 and further ensuring the hygiene of feeding and the safety of cattle's feeding. Moreover, the water source can be reused to further save water resources.
[0023] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste, comprising a feed trough (1), characterized in that: The inner side of the feed trough (1) is equipped with a feeding assembly (2); The feeding assembly (2) includes a feeding assembly (2), a rubber separator pad (201), a material support plate (202), a support cylinder (203), a support spring (204), a sliding support column (205), a fixed column (206), a pressure sensor (207), a mounting bracket (208), a connecting plate (209), a sliding rod (210), a drive screw (211), a sliding seat (212), a material cylinder plate (213), a motor base (214), a drive motor (215), a feed bucket (216), a stabilizing frame (217), a stirring rod (218), a feeding auger (219), a top positioning frame (220), a feeding motor (221), and a discharge pipe (222). A rubber partition pad (201) is installed on the inner side of the feed trough (1), and a material support plate (202) is embedded in the inner side of the rubber partition pad (201). A support cylinder (203) is installed at the bottom of the inner side of the feed trough (1), and a support spring (204) is installed on the inner side of the support cylinder (203). A sliding support column (205) is slidably installed on the inner side of the support cylinder (203). A fixing column (206) is installed at the middle of the inner side of the feed trough (1), and a pressure sensor (207) is installed at the top of the fixing column (206). A mounting bracket (208) is provided on one side of the feed trough (1). A connecting plate (209) is installed on the top of the mounting bracket (208). A sliding rod (210) is welded to one end face of the connecting plate (209). A drive screw (211) is installed at the middle position of the inner side of the connecting plate (209). A sliding seat (212) is threaded to the outer side of the drive screw (211). The top of the sliding seat (212) is equipped with a material cylinder plate (213), the other end face of the connecting plate (209) is equipped with a motor seat (214), the inner side of the motor seat (214) is equipped with a drive motor (215), and the top of the material cylinder plate (213) is equipped with a feed bucket (216). A stabilizing frame (217) is installed on the inner side of the feed bucket (216). An agitating rod (218) is installed at the middle of the inner side of the stabilizing frame (217). A feeding auger (219) is installed on the outer side of the agitating rod (218). A top positioning frame (220) is installed at the top of the feed bucket (216). A feeding motor (221) is installed at the top of the top positioning frame (220). A discharge pipe (222) is installed at the bottom of the feed bucket (216).
2. The automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four support cylinders (203) are provided, and the four support cylinders (203) are evenly distributed at the four corners of the bottom end of the support plate (202).
3. The automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two fixing columns (206) are provided, and the two fixing columns (206) are symmetrically installed at the bottom of the inner side of the feed trough (1).
4. The automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sliding rods (210) are provided, and the two sliding rods (210) are symmetrically installed on one side end face of the connecting plate (209). A sliding groove is provided on the inner side of the sliding seat (212) at the position corresponding to the sliding rod (210).
5. The automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the stabilizer (217) is provided with a movable groove at the position corresponding to the stirring rod (218), and the stirring rod (218) is rotatably connected to the stabilizer (217) through the movable groove.
6. The automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge pipe (222) is connected to the internal chamber of the feed bucket (216). There are two feed cylinder plates (213), which are symmetrically installed on the top of the sliding seat (212).
7. An automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive end of the feeding motor (221) is connected to the stirring rod (218), the output end of the pressure sensor (207) is electrically connected to the input end of the internal controller, and the input ends of the drive motor (215) and the feeding motor (221) are electrically connected to the output end of the internal controller.
8. An automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cleaning assembly (3) is installed on the side end face of the feed trough (1); The cleaning assembly (3) includes a rotating groove (301), a rotating rod (302), a rotating plate (303), a rotating groove (304), a material guide plate (305), a water injection groove (306), a multi-functional water bucket (307), a handle (308), a heating resistance rod (309), a water outlet groove (310), and a rubber stopper (311). The feed trough (1) has a rotating groove (301) at the top, a rotating rod (302) is welded to the inner side of the rotating groove (301), a rotating plate (303) is rotatably installed on the outer side of the rotating rod (302), a rotating groove (304) is opened on the inner side of the rotating plate (303), a guide trough plate (305) is welded to the top of the rotating plate (303), a water injection groove (306) is opened on the inner side of the rotating plate (303), a multi-functional water bucket (307) is welded to the bottom end of the rotating plate (303), and a handle (308) is welded to one side end face of the rotating plate (303). A heating resistance rod (309) is installed on the bottom inner side of the multi-functional water bucket (307), and a water outlet groove (310) is opened at the bottom position of the other end face of the feed trough (1). A rubber stopper (311) is embedded in the inner side of the water outlet groove (310).
9. An automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the rotating groove (304) is equal to the outer diameter of the rotating rod (302), and the rotating plate (303) is rotatably connected to the rotating rod (302) through the rotating groove (304).
10. An automatic feeding device for cattle to prevent feed waste according to claim 8, characterized in that: A connecting handle is bonded to one end face of the rubber stopper (311), and the input end of the heating resistance rod (309) is electrically connected to the output end of the internal controller.