Self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of livestock breeding, in particular to a self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine which comprises a storage mechanism, a placement mechanism and a vehicle-mounted mechanism. The storage mechanism is a hopper with a stirrer; the placing mechanism is a ground fixed platform with lifting and transverse moving functions; the vehicle-mounted mechanism is a self-propelled flat car and is provided with a feeding assembly with the posture and a feeding port adjustable. Through automatic operation of the placing mechanism, the storage mechanism can be quickly and automatically transferred between the fixed station and the vehicle-mounted mechanism; during operation, the storage mechanism is combined with the vehicle-mounted mechanism and can run to an operation point, ground grain collection or bin grain supplement is completed through the discharging arm, and synchronous stirring is achieved; in non-operation, the material storage mechanism can be detached to serve as a fixed mixing station, and the vehicle-mounted mechanism can be independently used for other purposes. According to the self-propelled electric TMR preparation machine provided by the invention, integration and automation of fixed stirring and motorized material receiving are realized, the equipment utilization rate and economical efficiency are improved, and the machine is suitable for flexible and efficient operation requirements of a modern pasture.

Description

Self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of livestock breeding technology, specifically to a self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine. Background Technology

[0002] Total mixed ration (TMR) feeding technology is key to modern large-scale farming, and its core is the thorough mixing of roughage, concentrate, and additives in a specific ratio. Currently, there are two main modes of TMR feed preparation: one is a fixed mixing station, where feed trucks need to travel back and forth between the mixing station and the feeding trough, resulting in low transportation efficiency and the inability to directly collect spilled feed; the other is a mobile mixing truck, which can collect and mix feed while moving, but the equipment is large and expensive, and the large mixing tank moves with the truck when no collection is needed, resulting in energy consumption during idle operation.

[0003] Existing technologies have significant shortcomings: stationary equipment lacks mobility and cannot achieve on-site collection and utilization of feed; while mobile equipment has limited functionality, complex structure, high purchase and maintenance costs, and cannot achieve efficient separation and combination of the core mixing module and the mobile chassis, resulting in low equipment utilization. Especially in small and medium-sized ranches or scenarios requiring flexible operations, there is an urgent need for a high-efficiency and economical TMR preparation device that can flexibly and mobilely complete feed collection and replenishment, and can also be used as a stationary mixing station, with rapid and automatic switching between the two modes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, the present invention provides a self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine. Through modular design, it realizes the combination and switching of two functional modes: a fixed mixing station and a motorized receiving vehicle. This improves equipment utilization, reduces overall costs, and achieves a high degree of automation in the entire process of feed collection, transportation, mixing and transfer.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine, including: a storage mechanism, including: a hopper, a base, and a drive mechanism for driving the spiral agitator inside the hopper.

[0006] A placement mechanism installed on the ground is used to support and raise / lower the storage mechanism.

[0007] The vehicle-mounted mechanism includes: a self-propelled flatbed truck, which is equipped with a latching mechanism, a feeding assembly, and an automatic control system.

[0008] The feeding assembly includes: a main arm, a conveying arm hinged to the main arm, and an auger disposed at the end of the conveying arm.

[0009] The storage mechanism can be selectively fixed to the placement mechanism or the vehicle-mounted mechanism, and the material is conveyed into the hopper through the feeding assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, the placement mechanism includes: a placement base, a lifting cylinder, a lifting plate, and a transverse cylinder.

[0011] The lifting cylinder is used to drive the lifting plate to rise and fall vertically, and the transverse cylinder is used to drive the slide on the lifting plate to move horizontally, so as to realize the lateral position adjustment and docking of the storage mechanism between the placement mechanism and the vehicle-mounted mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, a photoelectric switch is provided on the lifting plate to detect the positioning status of the vehicle-mounted mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, the latching mechanism provided on the vehicle-mounted mechanism includes: a flip-up latch and a drive cylinder.

[0014] The base of the storage mechanism is provided with a locking hole, and the end of the locking claw can be inserted into the locking hole to lock the storage mechanism during driving.

[0015] Furthermore, the conveying arm is equipped with a longitudinal screw conveyor, and the auger is equipped with a transverse screw conveyor.

[0016] The main arm and the conveying arm are hinged together by a height adjustment cylinder and a hinge, which are used to adjust their tilt angle.

[0017] The auger shell is provided with an opening slot, and a baffle is hinged to the opening slot. An adjusting cylinder is hinged between the conveying arm and the baffle to adjust the shape of the auger's feed inlet to adapt to the working conditions of ground grain collection or grain replenishment in the silo.

[0018] Furthermore, the lower ends of the base and the fixed seat of the storage mechanism are respectively provided with protrusions.

[0019] The positioning seat of the vehicle-mounted mechanism and the extension seat of the placement mechanism are respectively provided with concave portions at their upper ends, and positioning and support are achieved by the insertion of the protrusion and the concave portion.

[0020] Furthermore, the self-propelled flatbed truck is equipped with a rotating platform, and the main arm is mounted on the rotating platform to enable the feeding assembly to rotate horizontally.

[0021] Furthermore, the hopper is composed of an inverted trapezoidal side plate, a semi-circular tubular side cylinder, and an inclined inner bottom plate welded together to form a flat cylindrical structure with a large upper opening and a small lower bottom.

[0022] The working method of the self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine includes the following steps: S1, placing the storage mechanism on the placement mechanism at a fixed station; S2, automatically transferring and locking the storage mechanism to the vehicle-mounted mechanism by lifting and lateral movement of the placement mechanism; S3, the vehicle-mounted mechanism carrying the storage mechanism to the working area, adjusting the posture of the feeding component and the opening of the auger to collect grain from the ground or replenish grain from the hopper, and conveying the material to the hopper, while simultaneously starting the spiral mixer for mixing; S4, after the operation is completed, the vehicle-mounted mechanism returns with the storage mechanism loaded, and unloads the storage mechanism and returns it to the fixed station via the placement mechanism; S5, the vehicle-mounted mechanism can travel independently after unloading the storage mechanism.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine of the present invention are as follows: 1. Through the independent storage mechanism, placement mechanism and vehicle-mounted mechanism, a modular structure is formed, so that two operation modes, a fixed mixing station and a motorized receiving vehicle, can be selected according to the actual working conditions.

[0024] 2. Through the placement mechanism, it automatically lifts, moves laterally, and positions itself, and cooperates with the vehicle-mounted mechanism to achieve automatic docking and autonomous driving.

[0025] 3. By adjusting the posture of the feeding components and the feed inlet of the auger, it is possible to collect loose materials on the ground and also to replenish daily rations through the storage area. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 is a general perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view of the hopper placement state of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a perspective view of the hopper vehicle-mounted driving state of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is a perspective view of the hopper vehicle-mounted material retrieval state of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is a perspective view of the empty state of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Storage mechanism, 10. Hopper, 11. Base, 12. Fixed seat, 13. Control box, 14. Locking hole, 2. Placement mechanism, 20. Placement base, 21. Lifting cylinder, 22. Lifting plate, 23. Slide rail, 24. Slide seat, 25. Extension seat, 26. Horizontal movement cylinder, 27. Through-beam switch, 3. Vehicle-mounted mechanism, 30. Self-propelled flatbed truck, 31. Locking mechanism, 32. Main arm, 33. Discharge box, 34. Conveying arm, 35. Height adjustment cylinder, 36. Screw, 37. Baffle, 38. Opening adjustment cylinder, 39. Positioning seat. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To more clearly and explicitly illustrate the specific objectives and implementation methods of this invention, a complete description of the technical solution of this invention will be provided below. The described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this invention, not all of them. Without creative effort, all other embodiments based on the embodiments described in this invention are within the protection scope of this invention.

[0029] The present invention relates to a self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, which includes a control mechanism for achieving automatic control.

[0030] The storage mechanism 1 for preparing total mixed rations includes: a hopper 10 with its opening facing upwards. The hopper 10 is composed of an inverted trapezoidal side plate, a semi-circular tubular side cylinder with an inclined axis, and an inner bottom plate welded together. Two side plates are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and two side cylinders are arranged symmetrically in the front-back direction. The upper surface of the inner bottom plate is set as an inclined surface cut from the front and rear ends towards the center, so that the hopper 10 forms a flat cylindrical shape with a large opening at the top and a small bottom. Two sets of spiral agitators are arranged side by side in the front-back direction inside the hopper 10.

[0031] The lower end of the hopper 10 is provided with a frame-type base 11, and fixed seats 12 are provided on the left and right sides of the base 11 respectively. Multiple fixed seats 12 are arranged at intervals along the front-back direction. A control box 13 is fixedly installed on the base 11 behind the hopper 10. The control box 13 is provided with a drive mechanism that is connected to the spiral agitator. A locking hole 14 is provided at the upper end of the front edge of the base 11. Two locking holes 14 are arranged side by side along the left-right direction.

[0032] The lower end of the storage mechanism 1 is provided with a placement mechanism 2 or a vehicle-mounted mechanism 3.

[0033] The placement mechanism 2 includes: a placement base 20 set on the ground and kept horizontal; two sets of placement bases 20 are symmetrically arranged in the left-right direction; a lifting cylinder 21 is fixedly installed inside the placement base 20; multiple sets of lifting cylinders 21 are spaced apart in the front-back direction and are connected to the hydraulic system of the control mechanism via a synchronization valve; a lifting plate 22 is provided at the upper end of the placement base 20; the lower end of the lifting plate 22 is fixedly connected to the forming end of the lifting cylinder 21; a concave slide 23 is provided at the upper end of the lifting plate 22; the slide 23 extends in the left-right direction and is spaced apart in the front-back direction. Multiple slides are provided. A slide seat 24 is slidably installed inside the slide rail 23. An extension seat 25 is extended inside the slide seat 24. The extension seat 25 is located directly below the fixed seat 12. A transverse cylinder 26 and a photoelectric switch 27 are fixedly installed on the upper end of the lifting plate 22. Two sets of transverse cylinders 26 are arranged in the front and rear directions. The stroke end of the transverse cylinder 26 is fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the slide seat 24 and is connected to the hydraulic system of the control mechanism through a synchronous valve. The photoelectric switch 27 is located at the rear of the lifting plate 22 and is electrically connected to the control mechanism to detect the positioning status of the vehicle mechanism 3.

[0034] The vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 includes: a self-propelled flatbed 30, and an automatic control system for driving the self-propelled flatbed 30. A locking mechanism 31 is fixedly installed at the upper front of the self-propelled flatbed 30. The locking mechanism 31 consists of a claw that flips backward and presses downward, and a drive cylinder that drives the claw and is electrically connected to the automatic control system. The end of the claw is inserted into a locking hole 14. A rotating platform is rotatably installed at the center of the upper front of the self-propelled flatbed 30. The rotating platform is electrically connected to the automatic control system. A main arm 32 is fixedly installed at the upper top of the rotating platform. The main arm 32 extends upward, and a discharge box 33 extends backward from the main arm 32. A discharge port is provided at the rear of the lower end of the discharge box 33, located above the front of the hopper 10. A conveying arm 34 is hinged to the upper end of the main arm 32. A soft connecting sleeve is provided at the connection between the discharge box 33 and the conveying arm 34. A height adjustment cylinder 35 is hinged to the middle of the conveying arm 34. The height adjustment cylinder 35 is electrically connected to the automatic control system. The other end of the adjusting cylinder 35 is hinged to the middle of the main arm 32; a longitudinal screw conveyor is rotatably installed inside the conveying arm 34, and the longitudinal drive motor of the longitudinal screw conveyor is electrically connected to the automatic control system. The end of the conveying arm 34 is flared and connected to an auger 36. The auger 36 extends in the left and right direction, and two sets of transverse screw conveyors are symmetrically and coaxially connected inside it. The transverse drive motor of the transverse screw conveyor is electrically connected to the automatic control system. The outer shell of the auger 36 is provided with forward and downward opening slots. A baffle 37 is hinged at the upper edge of the opening slot. The baffle 37 is a curved plate with a semi-circular end face. Extending plates extending into the outer shell of the auger 36 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the curved plate. An opening adjusting cylinder 38 is hinged on the outer curved surface of the baffle 37 and is electrically connected to the automatic control system. Positioning seats 39 are provided on the left and right edges of the upper end of the self-propelled flatbed 30. Multiple positioning seats 39 are arranged side by side in the front and back direction.

[0035] The upper ends of the extension seat 25 and the positioning seat 39 are respectively provided with recessed portions, and the lower ends of the base 11 and the fixing seat 12 are respectively provided with protruding portions. The protruding portion at the lower end of the base 11 is matched and inserted into the upper recessed portion of the positioning seat 39, and the protruding portion at the lower end of the fixing seat 12 is matched and inserted into the upper recessed portion of the extension seat 25.

[0036] Based on the above embodiments, the specific structure of the self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine is further described below: A. As shown in Figure 2, the storage mechanism 1 is placed on the placement mechanism 2: the protrusion at the lower end of the fixed seat 12 is inserted into the inner recess at the upper end of the extension seat 25; the stroke end of the lifting cylinder 21 is in the retracted state, and the lifting plate 22 abuts against the upper end of the placement base 20.

[0037] B. As shown in Figure 1, the storage mechanism 1 is placed on the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3: the stroke end of the lifting cylinder 21 extends, the lifting plate 22 rises and drives the storage mechanism 1 on it to rise.

[0038] The vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 drives into the placement mechanism 2 until the photoelectric switch 27 is triggered, and the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 is in place; the left and right side transverse cylinders 26 move synchronously to move the storage mechanism 1 until the protrusion at the lower end of the base 11 and the concave part at the upper end of the positioning seat 39 are in a coaxial state; the stroke end of the lifting cylinder 21 retracts, the lifting plate 22 descends and drives the storage mechanism 1 on it to descend, and the protrusion at the lower end of the base 11 is inserted into the concave part at the upper end of the positioning seat 39; the storage mechanism 1 is placed on the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3, and the stroke end of the drive cylinder of the locking mechanism 31 extends, so that the end of the locking claw is inserted into the locking hole 14.

[0039] As the lifting cylinder 21 continues to retract at its stroke end, the lifting plate 22 continues to descend, causing the protruding part at the lower end of the fixed seat 12 and the concave part at the upper end of the extension seat 25 to move away from each other.

[0040] The vehicle-mounted mechanism 3, which carries the storage mechanism 1, can then drive away.

[0041] C. As shown in Figure 3, the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 carrying the storage mechanism 1 collects grain on the ground: the conveying arm 34 rotates to the front of the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 and tilts downward and forward; the stroke end of the height adjustment cylinder 35 is adjusted so that the lower end of the auger 36 maintains the material collection distance from the ground; the stroke end of the opening adjustment cylinder 38 is in the extended state, driving the baffle 37 to rotate and block the upper front of the opening slot of the auger 36 outer shell.

[0042] The vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 carrying the storage mechanism 1 travels, and the daily rations on the ground are collected into the auger 36 by the transverse screw conveyor, and then conveyed upward along the inclined conveying arm 34 by the longitudinal screw conveyor until the daily rations are delivered into the discharge box 33 and discharged into the hopper 10 from the discharge port.

[0043] D. As shown in Figure 4, the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 carrying the storage mechanism 1 replenishes the grain in the silo: the stroke end of the height adjustment cylinder 35 extends, so that the opening slot of the auger 36 faces upward and the conveying arm 34 tilts upward and forward; the stroke end of the opening adjustment cylinder 38 is in the retracted state, driving the baffle 37 to rotate and forming an flared opening at the opening slot of the auger 36 shell; the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 carrying the storage mechanism 1 travels to the discharge port of the silo, and the daily grain in the silo falls into the opening slot of the auger 36 shell and the flared opening of the baffle 37; through the transverse screw conveyor, the connection between the conveying arm 34 and the auger 36 is connected by the longitudinal screw conveyor, which accelerates the conveying speed of the daily grain in the conveying arm 34 until the daily grain is sent to the discharge box 33 and discharged from the discharge port into the hopper 10.

[0044] E. As shown in Figure 4, the storage mechanism 1 on the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 is placed on the placement mechanism 2: the stroke end of the lifting cylinder 21 is in the retracted state, and the lifting plate 22 abuts against the upper end of the placement base 20; the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 carrying the storage mechanism 1 drives into the placement mechanism 2 until the photoelectric switch 27 is triggered, and the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 is in place; the left and right side transverse cylinders 26 move in steps until the protrusion at the lower end of the fixed seat 12 and the concave part at the upper end of the extension seat 25 are in a coaxial state; the stroke end of the drive cylinder of the locking mechanism 31 retracts, so that the end of the locking claw is pulled out from the locking hole 14; the stroke end of the lifting cylinder 21 extends, the lifting plate 22 rises and the protrusion at the lower end of the fixed seat 12 is inserted into the concave part at the upper end of the extension seat 25, and supports the storage mechanism 1.

[0045] Once the storage mechanism 1 is in place, the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 can be driven away.

[0046] F. As shown in Figure 5, the vehicle-mounted mechanism 3 travels as follows: Adjust the stroke end of the height adjustment cylinder 35 so that the lower end of the auger 36 is higher than the upper surface of the self-propelled flatbed 30; rotate the material conveying arm 34 to the rear; adjust the stroke end of the height adjustment cylinder 35 so that the lower end of the auger 36 is placed on the upper surface of the self-propelled flatbed 30.

[0047] In steps C and D, the rations in hopper 10 are mixed by rotating two sets of spiral agitators.

[0048] In summary, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Based on the above description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the inventive concept. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the contents of the specification; all equivalent variations and modifications of the shape, structure, features, and spirit described within the scope of the claims should be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine, characterized in that: include: The storage mechanism (1) includes: a hopper (10), a base (11), and a drive mechanism for driving the spiral agitator inside the hopper (10); a placement mechanism (2) set on the ground for supporting and lifting the storage mechanism (1); a vehicle-mounted mechanism (3) includes: a self-propelled flatbed truck (30), which is provided with a snap-fit ​​mechanism (31), a feeding assembly, and an automatic control system; the feeding assembly includes: a main arm (32), which is hinged to a conveying arm (34), and an auger (36) set at the end of the conveying arm (34); the storage mechanism (1) can be selectively fixed to the placement mechanism (2) or the vehicle-mounted mechanism (3) and conveys materials into the hopper (10) through the feeding assembly.

2. The self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement mechanism (2) includes: a placement base (20), a lifting cylinder (21), a lifting plate (22), and a transverse cylinder (26); the lifting cylinder (21) is used to drive the lifting plate (22) to rise and fall vertically, and the transverse cylinder (26) is used to drive the slide (24) on the lifting plate (22) to move horizontally, so as to realize the lateral position adjustment and docking of the storage mechanism (1) between the placement mechanism (2) and the vehicle-mounted mechanism (3).

3. The self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting plate (22) is equipped with a photoelectric switch (27) for detecting the positioning status of the vehicle-mounted mechanism (3).

4. The self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (31) provided on the vehicle-mounted mechanism (3) includes: a flip-out claw and a drive cylinder; the base (11) of the storage mechanism (1) is provided with a locking hole (14), and the end of the claw can be inserted into the locking hole (14) to lock the storage mechanism (1) when driving.

5. The self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying arm (34) is equipped with a longitudinal screw conveyor, and the auger (36) is equipped with a transverse screw conveyor; a height adjustment cylinder (35) is hinged between the main arm (32) and the conveying arm (34) to adjust their tilt angle.

6. The self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The auger (36) has an opening slot on its outer shell, and a baffle (37) is hinged to the opening slot. An adjusting cylinder (38) is hinged between the conveying arm (34) and the baffle (37) to adjust the shape of the feed inlet of the auger (36) to adapt to the working conditions of ground grain collection or grain replenishment in the silo.

7. The self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage mechanism (1) has protrusions at the lower ends of its base (11) and fixed seat (12); the positioning seat (39) of the vehicle-mounted mechanism (3) and the extension seat (25) of the placement mechanism (2) have concave portions at the upper ends, and positioning and support are achieved by inserting the protrusions and concave portions.

8. The self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The self-propelled flatbed truck (30) is equipped with a rotating platform, and the main arm (32) is mounted on the rotating platform to enable the feeding assembly to rotate horizontally.

9. The self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper (10) is composed of an inverted trapezoidal side plate, a semi-circular tubular side cylinder and an inclined inner bottom plate welded together, forming a flat cylindrical structure with a large upper opening and a small lower bottom.

10. A method for operating a self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine, the self-propelled electric total mixed ration (TMR) preparation machine according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1. Place the storage mechanism (1) on the placement mechanism (2) at the fixed work station; S2. Automatically transfer and lock the storage mechanism (1) to the vehicle-mounted mechanism (3) by lifting and moving the placement mechanism (2); S3. The vehicle-mounted mechanism (3) carries the storage mechanism (1) to the work area, and collects grain from the ground or replenishes grain from the silo by adjusting the posture of the feeding component and the opening of the auger (36), and transports the material to the hopper (10), while starting the spiral mixer for mixing; S4. After the operation is completed, the vehicle-mounted mechanism (3) loads the storage mechanism (1) and returns, and unloads the storage mechanism (1) and returns it to the fixed work station through the placement mechanism (2); S5. The vehicle-mounted mechanism (3) can drive independently after unloading the storage mechanism (1).

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