Fence dividing door and breeding pen
By designing an automatic penning gate, which utilizes a figure-eight rotating gate with a rotating mechanism and a reset component, efficient and precise animal pensing is achieved. This solves the problems of labor-intensive and error-prone traditional manual pensing, and reduces breeding costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511533165.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-16
AI Technical Summary
Traditional animal pensing requires manual operation, which is labor-intensive and prone to errors, increasing breeding costs.
Design a partition gate, including a fixed part, a linear moving part, and a rotating constraint part. Automatic animal partitioning is achieved through a rotating mechanism and a reset component. The figure-eight rotating gate body ensures that animals can only enter or leave the designated area.
It achieves efficient and accurate animal pensing, reduces labor costs, and improves pensing efficiency and accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of aquaculture facilities technology, and more specifically, to a partition gate and aquaculture enclosure. Background Technology
[0002] Animal pensing, in its traditional sense, refers to the physical division of animal groups into different enclosures or areas according to specific management or production goals. Its core purpose is to achieve refined, efficient, and welfare-oriented livestock management. For example, in pig farming, pensing is necessary based on the pigs' size to achieve refined farming practices. Traditionally, pensing is done manually, with workers herding or moving pigs that meet the pensing criteria to new pens. This method is labor-intensive, increasing farming costs; furthermore, manually identifying whether pigs at the borderline size need pensing introduces errors. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a partition gate and a breeding pen that can quickly and effectively partition animals, thereby improving partitioning accuracy and efficiency and reducing breeding costs.
[0004] The embodiments of the present invention are implemented as follows: This application provides a partitioned door, including: The fixing part includes two parallel and symmetrically arranged door panels, with a passage formed between the two door panels; The linear moving part includes two planar door bodies, which are respectively disposed on two door railings. Any one of the planar door bodies is disposed parallel to its corresponding door railing, and the width direction of the planar door body is parallel to the width direction of the door railing. The rotation constraint part includes two rotating door bodies, which are symmetrically arranged between two planar door bodies. Each rotating door body is rotatably connected to its adjacent planar door body. The two rotating door bodies form a figure-eight structure. Each rotating door body is provided with a reset member, which is used to restore the rotating door body to the figure-eight structure state.
[0005] In some embodiments of the present invention, a rotating mechanism is provided between any of the above-mentioned planar door bodies and their corresponding revolving door bodies. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft and a bushing. The bushing is disposed on the planar door body, and the rotating shaft passes through the bushing. The rotating shaft can rotate freely along the circumference of the bushing. A connecting sleeve is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the revolving door body is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve.
[0006] In some embodiments of the present invention, the reset component includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a slider, a guide rail, and a reset spring. One end of the first connecting rod is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve, and the other end is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod. The free end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the slider. The guide rail is disposed on the corresponding planar door body and is parallel to the width direction of the planar door body. The slider is disposed on the guide rail and can slide freely along the guide rail. The reset spring is disposed along the extension direction of the guide rail. Limit plates are provided on both sides of the guide rail to block the slider. One end of the reset spring is connected to the slider, and the other end is connected to the adjacent limit plate.
[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, a linear movement mechanism is provided between the above-mentioned planar door body and its corresponding door railing, the linear movement mechanism being used to move the planar door body along the width direction of the door railing.
[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the linear movement mechanism includes a moving block and a slide rail disposed on the door panel along the width direction of the door panel. The moving block is disposed on the slide rail and can slide freely along the extension direction of the slide rail. The planar door body is connected to the moving block.
[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned planar door body is a U-shaped structure, and the door panel is located on the inner side of the U-shaped structure.
[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, a locking mechanism is provided between the above-mentioned planar door body and the door railing. The locking mechanism includes a locking pin. A plurality of first limiting holes are arranged side by side along the width direction on the door railing. A plurality of second limiting holes are provided on the planar door body. Any first limiting hole can coincide with any second limiting hole. The locking pin can pass through the overlapping first limiting hole and second limiting hole.
[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned door panel is engraved with a width indicator line along the width direction.
[0012] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a breeding enclosure, including a fence and a partition gate as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the partition gate is disposed at an opening in the fence.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects: 1. In this invention, a passage is formed between the two gate panels, and the width between the two planar gates is the body width of the animal that meets the pensing conditions. Animals exceeding this body width condition are left in their original pen, while animals within this width condition are moved to other pens. The rotating restraint is used to prevent the separated animals from returning to their original pen. Specifically, the opening of the "V"-shaped structure faces outward from the original pen. When an animal pushes open the two rotating gates, the gates rotate, widening the opening of the "V"-shaped structure, allowing it to enter the new pen. Upon reaching the new pen, the rotating gates return to their initial position under the action of the reset mechanism, continuing the "V"-shaped structure. At this point, if an animal pushes the rotating gates in the opposite direction, the opening of the two rotating gates actually shrinks, thus preventing the separated animals from returning to their original pen. In this way, animal pensing can be completed efficiently, replacing manual labor.
[0014] 2. When dividing animals into columns, the size of the animals to be divided is determined by the distance between the two planar gates. This method is more accurate than manually judging the size of the animals to divide them into columns. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gate panel in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the fence in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Icons: 1-Gateway panel; 2-Flat gate body; 3-Rotating gate body; 4-Hinge; 5-Hinge sleeve; 6-First connecting rod; 7-Second connecting rod; 8-Slider; 9-Guide rail; 10-Reset spring; 11-Limit plate; 12-Moving block; 13-Slide rail; 14-Locking pin; 15-First limit hole; 16-Second limit hole; 17-Width indicator line; 18-Fence; 19-Connecting sleeve. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0019] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.
[0020] Example Please refer to Figures 1-5 This embodiment provides a partition gate, including a fixed part, a linear moving part, and a rotational constraint part. The fixed part includes two parallel and symmetrically arranged gate panels 1, forming a passage between them. The linear moving part includes two planar gate bodies 2, each disposed on one of the two gate panels 1. Any planar gate body 2 is parallel to its corresponding gate panel 1, and the width direction of the planar gate body 2 is parallel to the width direction of the gate panel 1. The rotational constraint part includes two rotating gate bodies 3, symmetrically arranged between the two planar gate bodies 2. Any rotating gate body 3 is rotatably connected to its adjacent planar gate body 2. The two rotating gate bodies 3 have a "V" shape structure, and a reset member is provided on any rotating gate body 3 to restore the rotating gate body 3 to its "V" shape state.
[0021] Specifically, the two gate panels 1 form a passage, and the space between the two planar gates 2 forms a partitioning passage for animals that meet the partitioning conditions. The width of this partitioning passage is the body width of the animals that meet the partitioning conditions. Animals exceeding this body width condition will remain in their original enclosure, while animals within this width condition will be partitioned into other enclosures. The rotating restraint is used to prevent partitioned animals from returning to their original enclosure. Specifically, the opening of the "V"-shaped structure faces outward from the original enclosure. When an animal pushes open the two rotating gates 3, the gates rotate, widening the opening of the "V"-shaped structure, allowing it to enter the new enclosure. Upon reaching the new enclosure, the rotating gates 3 return to their initial position under the action of the reset mechanism, continuing the "V"-shaped structure. At this time, when an animal pushes the rotating gates 3 in the opposite direction, the opening of the two rotating gates 3 actually narrows, thus preventing the partitioned animals from returning to their original enclosure. In this way, animal partitioning can be completed efficiently, replacing manual labor.
[0022] When dividing animals into columns, the size of the animals to be divided is determined by the distance between the two planar gates 2. This method is more accurate than manually judging the size of the animals to divide them into columns.
[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Preferably, in some embodiments of this example, a rotating mechanism is provided between any planar door 2 and its corresponding revolving door 3. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft 4 and a bushing 5. The bushing 5 is disposed on the planar door 2, and the rotating shaft 4 passes through the bushing 5. The rotating shaft 4 can rotate freely along the circumference of the bushing 5. A connecting sleeve 19 is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft 4, and the revolving door 3 is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve 19.
[0024] When an animal pushes against the rotating gate 3, the rotating shaft 4 rotates circumferentially along the bushing 5, thereby causing the rotating gate 3, which is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve 19, to rotate. This expands the "eight"-shaped opening, allowing the animal to pass through the passage and completing the animal enclosure operation. This rotating mechanism has a simple structure, operates stably, and can work effectively for a long time, reducing maintenance costs and the probability of failure.
[0025] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Preferably, in this embodiment, the reset component includes a first connecting rod 6, a second connecting rod 7, a slider 8, a guide rail 9, and a reset spring 10. One end of the first connecting rod 6 is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve 19, and the other end is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod 7. The free end of the second connecting rod 7 is rotatably connected to the slider 8. The guide rail 9 is disposed on the corresponding planar door body 2 and is parallel to the width direction of the planar door body 2. The slider 8 is disposed on the guide rail 9 and can slide freely along the guide rail 9. The reset spring 10 is disposed along the extending direction of the guide rail 9, and limit plates 11 are provided on both sides of the guide rail 9 to block the slider 8. One end of the reset spring 10 is connected to the slider 8, and the other end is connected to the adjacent limit plate 11.
[0026] When the revolving gate 3 is rotated by an external force, it drives the first connecting rod 6 to move through the connecting sleeve 19. The first connecting rod 6 then drives the second connecting rod 7 to move, causing the slider 8 to slide on the guide rail 9, compressing or stretching the return spring 10. When the external force disappears, the return spring 10 returns to its original state, causing the slider 8 to slide in the opposite direction. The slider 8 then drives the revolving gate 3 to rotate in the opposite direction through the second connecting rod 7 and the first connecting rod 6, thus achieving automatic reset of the revolving gate 3 for the next animal separation operation. This reset component ensures that the revolving gate 3 quickly and accurately returns to its initial position after the animals pass through, guaranteeing the normal use of the separation gate. At the same time, after reset, the revolving gate 3 continues to maintain an "eight"-shaped structure. When an animal pushes against the revolving gate 3 in the opposite direction, the openings of the two revolving gates 3 actually shrink, thus preventing the separated animals from returning to their original enclosure.
[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 Optionally, a linear movement mechanism is provided between the aforementioned planar door 2 and its corresponding door frame 1. The linear movement mechanism is used to move the planar door 2 along the width direction of the door frame 1.
[0028] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 Specifically, the aforementioned linear movement mechanism includes a moving block 12 and a slide rail 13 disposed on the door panel 1 along the width direction of the door panel 1. The moving block 12 is disposed on the slide rail 13 and can slide freely along the extension direction of the slide rail 13. The planar door body 2 is connected to the moving block 12.
[0029] When the position of the planar gate 2 needs to be adjusted, it is pushed by an external force. The planar gate 2 causes the moving block 12 to slide on the slide rail 13, thereby moving the planar gate 2 along the width direction of the gate panel 1. Users can quickly and accurately change the relative position between the planar gate 2 and the gate panel 1 according to actual partitioning needs, thus adjusting the distance between the two planar gates 2. Since the distance between the two planar gates 2 is related to the body width of the animals to be partitioned, adjusting the distance between the two planar gates 2 can meet the requirements for animal partitioning dimensions in different breeding scenarios.
[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 Preferably, the aforementioned planar gate 2 has a U-shaped structure, with the gate panel 1 located on the inner side of the U-shaped structure. This U-shaped planar gate 2 not only enhances structural strength, making it more stable and durable, but also, by placing the gate panel 1 on the inner side, effectively prevents direct collisions with the gate panel 1 during activity, reducing the risk of damage to the gate panel 1. Furthermore, the U-shaped planar gate 2, in conjunction with the linear movement mechanism, ensures smoother and more stable movement of the planar gate 2 during operation.
[0031] Please refer to Figures 1-4 Preferably, a locking mechanism is provided between the aforementioned planar door body 2 and the door frame 1. The locking mechanism includes a locking pin 14. Multiple first limiting holes 15 are sequentially arranged side by side along the width direction on the door frame 1, and multiple second limiting holes 16 are provided on the planar door body 2. Any first limiting hole 15 can coincide with any second limiting hole 16, and the locking pin 14 can pass through the overlapping first limiting hole 15 and second limiting hole 16.
[0032] When the position of the flat door 2 needs to be fixed, the locking pin 14 is sequentially inserted into the overlapping first limiting hole 15 and second limiting hole 16. At this time, the flat door 2 and the gate panel 1 are stably connected through the locking mechanism, which can effectively prevent the flat door 2 from sliding without human intervention. Moreover, since multiple first limiting holes 15 are sequentially arranged side by side along the width direction on the gate panel 1, and multiple second limiting holes 16 are also provided on the flat door 2, users can flexibly select different positions of the first limiting holes 15 and second limiting holes 16 for overlapping locking according to actual partitioning needs. This allows for precise adjustment of the relative distance between the two flat doors 2 to meet the requirements of animal partitioning size in different breeding scenarios. At the same time, this locking mechanism has a simple structure and is easy to operate, greatly improving the convenience and practicality of the partition door.
[0033] Please refer to Figure 3 Preferably, a width indicator line 17 is engraved along the width direction on the aforementioned door panel 1. This width indicator line 17 provides users with an intuitive dimensional reference, helping them to more accurately select the overlapping positions of the first limiting hole 15 and the second limiting hole 16. Users only need to find the corresponding width indicator line 17 according to the required spacing to quickly determine the first limiting hole 15 and the second limiting hole 16 that need to be overlapped and locked, improving the efficiency of adjusting the spacing between the two planar door panels 2. At the same time, the width indicator line 17 also enhances the standardization and normalization of spacing adjustment, enabling different users to obtain more consistent and accurate spacing results.
[0034] In use, the user first installs the gate panel 1 and the flat gate 2 into the corresponding positions in the breeding pen. Then, based on the size of the animals and the actual penning requirements, the user quickly finds the width indicator line 17 corresponding to the required penning width by referring to the width indicator line 17 engraved along the width direction on the gate panel 1. Then, based on this indicator line, the user flexibly selects different positions of the first limiting hole 15 and the second limiting hole 16 to overlap and lock them, precisely adjusting the relative distance between the two flat gates 2 to complete the penning operation for the animals, meeting the requirements of different breeding scenarios. After adjusting the distance between the two flat gates 2, an enticement point (such as a food point) can be set on the "eight"-shaped opening side to lure the animals to push open the two rotating gates 3, widening the "eight"-shaped opening to allow the animals to enter the new breeding area. After reaching the new breeding area, the rotating gate returns to its initial position under the action of the reset mechanism, continuing the "eight"-shaped structure. At this time, when the animal pushes against the rotating gate 3 in the opposite direction, the openings of the two rotating gates 3 are actually reduced, thus preventing the separated animals from returning to their original breeding pens.
[0035] Example 2 Please refer to Figure 5This embodiment provides a breeding pen, including a fence 18 and a partition gate as described in Embodiment 1, with the partition gate located at the opening of the fence 18. This breeding pen can quickly and effectively partition animals, replacing manual labor, thereby improving partitioning accuracy and efficiency and reducing breeding costs.
[0036] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A type of partitioned gate, characterized in that, include: The fixing part includes two parallel and symmetrically arranged door panels, with a passage formed between the two door panels; The linear moving part includes two planar door bodies, which are respectively disposed on two door railings. Any one of the planar door bodies is disposed parallel to its corresponding door railing, and the width direction of the planar door body is parallel to the width direction of the door railing. The rotation constraint part includes two rotating door bodies, which are symmetrically arranged between two planar door bodies. Each rotating door body is rotatably connected to its adjacent planar door body. The two rotating door bodies form a figure-eight structure. Each rotating door body is provided with a reset member, which is used to restore the rotating door body to the figure-eight structure state.
2. The partition gate according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rotating mechanism is provided between any of the planar door bodies and their corresponding revolving door bodies. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft and a bushing. The bushing is disposed on the planar door body, and the rotating shaft passes through the bushing. The rotating shaft can rotate freely along the circumference of the bushing. A connecting sleeve is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the revolving door body is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve.
3. The partition gate according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reset component includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a slider, a guide rail, and a reset spring. One end of the first connecting rod is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve, and the other end is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod. The free end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the slider. The guide rail is disposed on the corresponding planar door body and is parallel to the width direction of the planar door body. The slider is disposed on the guide rail and can slide freely along the guide rail. The reset spring is disposed along the extension direction of the guide rail. Limit plates are disposed on both sides of the guide rail to block the slider. One end of the reset spring is connected to the slider, and the other end is connected to the adjacent limit plate.
4. The partition gate according to claim 1, characterized in that, A linear movement mechanism is provided between the planar door body and its corresponding door railing, the linear movement mechanism being used to move the planar door body along the width direction of the door railing.
5. The partition gate according to claim 4, characterized in that, The linear movement mechanism includes a moving block and a slide rail disposed on the door panel along the width direction of the door panel. The moving block is disposed on the slide rail and can slide freely along the extension direction of the slide rail. The planar door body is connected to the moving block.
6. The partition gate according to claim 5, characterized in that, The planar door has a U-shaped structure, and the door panel is located on the inside of the U-shaped structure.
7. The partition gate according to claim 5, characterized in that, A locking mechanism is provided between the flat door body and the door railing. The locking mechanism includes a locking pin. Multiple first limiting holes are arranged side by side along the width direction on the door railing. Multiple second limiting holes are provided on the flat door body. Any first limiting hole can coincide with any second limiting hole. The locking pin can pass through the overlapping first limiting hole and second limiting hole.
8. The partition gate according to claim 5, characterized in that, Width indicator lines are engraved along the width direction on the gate panel.
9. A breeding pen, characterized in that, It includes a fence and a partition gate as described in any one of claims 1-8, the partition gate being disposed at an opening in the fence.