Layered livestock and poultry breeding cage with automatic disinfection function and manure cleaning device

Abstract

The application discloses a layered livestock and poultry breeding cage capable of automatic disinfection and a manure cleaning device, and relates to the technical field of livestock and poultry breeding equipment, in particular to a layered livestock and poultry breeding cage capable of automatic disinfection and a manure cleaning device. The layered livestock and poultry breeding cage comprises a main frame, an inner layer partition plate, a cage net side plate, a buckle, a disinfection cabin door, a pivot, a manure collecting box, a spiral blade, a turnover feeding trough, a vibrating screen, a micro atomizing nozzle and an ultraviolet auxiliary lamp. The disinfection cabin door is located at the middle part of the front end of the side plate and can be opened and closed. The pivot is transversely extended and rotatably connected with the frame. The spiral blade is matched with the pivot in rotation direction to guide manure. The manure collecting box receives the falling objects of the layer partition plate, and the box opening is connected with the lower edge of the vibrating screen. The turnover feeding trough is close to the partition plate and can be limitedly turned over. The vibrating screen is horizontally fixed to the box opening and leaves a gap with the frame. The atomizing nozzle is close to the side plate and faces the cage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of livestock and poultry breeding equipment technology, specifically to tiered livestock and poultry breeding cages and manure removal devices that can be automatically disinfected. Background Technology

[0002] As modern animal husbandry develops towards large-scale and standardized operations, traditional free-range farming methods, due to their large land area requirements, difficulties in disease control, and high labor intensity, are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of high-efficiency production. Stratified rearing cages, with their high space utilization and ease of centralized management, are gradually becoming the mainstream facility for small and medium-sized livestock and poultry farms. However, existing stratified rearing cages still have many technical shortcomings in practical applications, particularly in areas such as hygiene and disease prevention, manure cleaning, and feeding convenience, which urgently need improvement.

[0003] Firstly, in terms of disinfection and disease prevention, traditional cages mostly rely on manual spraying of disinfectant or regular fumigation, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also difficult to fully cover all corners inside the cage, making it easy for pathogens to proliferate due to incomplete disinfection and increasing the risk of infection in livestock and poultry. Although some automated disinfection equipment can achieve timed spraying, they mostly use fixed nozzles on the top or side, resulting in spray blind spots, and are not deeply integrated with the cage structure. The disinfectant is easily unevenly distributed due to livestock and poultry activity, affecting the disinfection effect. In addition, chemical disinfection alone may pose a potential threat to the health of livestock and poultry due to residue problems, and physical disinfection methods need to be combined to improve safety. However, in existing technologies, ultraviolet disinfection modules are often set separately from the main body of the cage, making installation and maintenance inconvenient and difficult to achieve synchronous operation with the breeding process.

[0004] Secondly, in the manure cleaning process, existing tiered cage cleaning methods are mainly divided into two categories: manual cleaning and mechanical cleaning. Manual cleaning requires frequent entry into the breeding area, which is not only labor-intensive but also increases the probability of disease transmission due to personnel movement. Mechanical cleaning devices mostly use scrapers or conveyor belts to push manure directly from the bottom of the cage to the collection point, but these devices generally have problems such as complex structure, easy clogging, and poor adaptability. For example, some cages have a flat bottom design, and when the manure has a high moisture content, it easily adheres to the surface, making it difficult for the scraper to remove it completely; other devices use an inclined bottom plate to guide the manure down, but an unreasonable slope design can easily lead to manure accumulation, and they lack solid-liquid separation function, making subsequent treatment difficult. In addition, existing manure cleaning devices are mostly independent of the disinfection system, and cannot complete the cage cleaning simultaneously during the manure cleaning process, increasing the operation steps and time costs.

[0005] Furthermore, regarding feeding and structural adaptability, traditional cages typically have fixed feed troughs, which can easily cause livestock to spill feed, resulting in waste. Cleaning also requires disassembling the troughs, making the process cumbersome. While some flip-over feed troughs can reduce feed spillage, they are not optimized in conjunction with the cage's layered structure. An improperly designed flipping angle or position can interfere with livestock's movement space or even prevent the feed trough from returning to its proper position. Additionally, existing cages often use welding or bolts to connect the layered partitions and side panels, making disassembly and maintenance difficult and hindering adjustments to the cage layout based on the scale of farming or the livestock's growth stage.

[0006] Furthermore, the existing manure collection structures in livestock cages are relatively simple, mostly consisting of a single, integrated manure collection tray without screening or pretreatment devices. The accumulation of moisture, impurities, and solid particles in the manure not only accelerates bacterial growth but also easily leads to the spread of odors from the collection box, negatively impacting the livestock environment. While some devices have added screens, these screens are prone to clogging due to manure adhesion, requiring frequent shutdowns for cleaning and reducing the continuous operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0007] In summary, existing tiered livestock and poultry cages have significant shortcomings in terms of the comprehensiveness and automation of disinfection, the efficiency and thoroughness of manure removal, the convenience of feeding, and the flexibility of structural maintenance, making it difficult to meet the multiple demands of modern animal husbandry for biosecurity, labor efficiency, and environmental control. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tiered livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device that can be automatically disinfected. It achieves convenient disinfection through the combination of tiered partitions, disinfection doors and atomizing nozzles; and improves manure removal efficiency and the breeding environment by combining structures such as rotating shafts and spiral blades.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device, comprising a main frame, wherein the inner side of the main frame is provided with tiered partitions to divide the internal space into multiple independent breeding areas, allowing different batches or types of livestock and poultry to be raised in isolated environments; cage mesh side panels are provided between the main frame and the tiered partitions, forming lateral boundaries of each breeding space, ensuring air circulation and preventing livestock and poultry from escaping; buckles are provided between the tiered partitions and the cage mesh side panels, which securely assemble the tiered partitions and cage mesh side panels, while facilitating disassembly, cleaning, or adjustment of the tiered structure; a disinfection hatch is provided at the front end of the cage mesh side panels, which serves as an operating channel for personnel entry and exit and material delivery, and also has a functional interface for disinfecting items or personnel entering the breeding area, reducing the risk of introducing external pathogens.

[0010] Furthermore, the lower end of the layered partition is equipped with a rotating shaft, which provides rotational driving force to push and collect manure in conjunction with subsequent components; the lower end of the layered partition is equipped with a manure collection box, which receives manure falling from the upper layer and waste discharged after treatment, forming a centralized collection space; the end face of the rotating shaft is equipped with helical blades, which can push the manure along a specific direction when rotating with the shaft, avoiding the accumulation of manure and affecting the breeding environment; the inner side of the cage mesh side plate is equipped with a tilting feed trough, which can be adjusted to adjust the tilt angle so that livestock and poultry can eat or clean up leftover feed, reducing feed waste and pollution; the upper end of the manure collection box is equipped with a vibrating screen, which screens the falling manure, separating larger particles of impurities or undigested feed, improving the efficiency of manure treatment.

[0011] Furthermore, the lower end of the layered partition is equipped with a micro-atomizing nozzle, which can atomize the disinfectant into fine droplets and evenly disperse them in the cage space, enhancing the disinfection coverage and effectiveness. The lower end of the layered partition is also equipped with an ultraviolet auxiliary lamp, whose ultraviolet light can destroy the structure of microorganisms and work synergistically with the atomized disinfection to enhance the ability to disinfect pathogens in the breeding area, forming a dual disinfection guarantee.

[0012] Furthermore, the disinfection door is located at the front center of the cage mesh side panel. This position facilitates entry, exit, and material transfer for operators in the central area, conforming to conventional operating habits. The edge of the door is flush with the cage mesh side panel, ensuring a smooth, unobstructed connection with the side panel surface when closed, preventing livestock from colliding and getting injured or hiding dirt. It can be opened and closed externally, making operation simple and providing good sealing. The disinfection process is completed when the door is opened, and it is closed afterward to maintain the hygiene of the breeding area.

[0013] Furthermore, the rotating shaft extends laterally along the lower end of the layered partition, and the lateral layout can cover the entire width range of the lower end of the layered partition, so that the sewage pushing process is continuous and without dead angles; its two ends form a rotatable connection with the inner side of the main frame and maintain stable support. The connection method allows the rotating shaft to rotate flexibly to drive the spiral blades to operate, and can also prevent the rotating shaft from deviating or shaking with the support of the main frame, ensuring smooth operation.

[0014] Furthermore, the spiral blades are fixed to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft. The fixing method ensures that the blades rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft, and the power transmission is direct and efficient. The spiral blades rotate in the same direction as the rotating shaft to guide the movement of feces and sewage. The rotation design makes the blades generate a directional thrust on the feces and sewage when they rotate, continuously transporting the feces and sewage to the direction of the collection box, avoiding backflow or stagnation of feces and sewage.

[0015] Furthermore, the manure collection box is located below the layered partition and forms a receiving space with the inner side of the main frame. The size and shape of the receiving space are adapted to the falling trajectory of the manure at the lower end of the layered partition, ensuring that all the manure falls into the box without spillage. The box opening is connected to the lower edge of the vibrating screen, so that the screened manure can directly enter the manure collection box, reducing intermediate transfer links and improving collection continuity.

[0016] Furthermore, the flip-over feed trough is located on the inner side of the cage mesh side plate, close to the layered partition. This close proximity allows livestock and poultry to easily access food at the height of the layered partition, conforming to their natural posture of standing and eating. The trough can be flipped around a fixed axis at a limited angle on the side plate surface. This limited-angle flipping can meet the need to clean up the remaining feed in the trough, while also preventing excessive flipping from causing a large amount of feed to spill out of the trough and pollute the environment.

[0017] Furthermore, the vibrating screen is horizontally arranged and fixed at the upper opening of the manure collection box. The horizontal arrangement ensures that the manure falls evenly and spreads evenly on the screen surface, which is conducive to uniform screening. The vibrating screen maintains a certain gap with the inner side of the main frame. The gap can avoid direct contact between the screen and the main frame, which would cause friction and hinder vibration. At the same time, it allows the fine manure after screening to fall smoothly into the manure collection box through the gap, thereby improving screening and collection efficiency.

[0018] Furthermore, the micro-atomizing nozzles are distributed at the lower end of the layered partition near the cage mesh side plate. The distribution near the side plate can cover the area near the boundary inside the cage, eliminating disinfection blind spots caused by airflow or livestock and poultry activities. The nozzles are arranged towards the space inside the cage to form a coverage area. The orientation design allows the atomized droplets to directly act on the activity range of livestock and poultry and the surface of the cage environment, enhancing the disinfection effect on the habitat area and contact surface.

[0019] This invention provides a tiered livestock and poultry cage with automatic disinfection and a manure removal device, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. This device utilizes layered partitions and a main frame, along with cage mesh side panels, to form a stable multi-layered breeding structure. The snap-fit ​​design facilitates easy installation and disassembly, allowing for flexible adjustment of the number of layers or maintenance of specific components based on the scale of breeding. A disinfection chamber located at the front center is linked to external operations, separating personnel access from disinfection work without disrupting the overall structure, thus reducing the risk of introducing pathogens. The layered layout increases breeding density per unit area, while independent spaces facilitate differentiated feeding management for livestock at different growth stages or breeds, optimizing the controllability of the breeding environment, reducing the probability of cross-infection, and providing a fundamental guarantee for large-scale, efficient breeding.

[0020] 2. The rotating shaft and spiral blades at the lower end of the layered partitions form the core of the mechanical manure removal system. The shaft extends laterally and is stably supported at both ends by the main frame. When rotating, the blades guide the manure to move in a directional manner according to the matching rotation direction, avoiding the tediousness and odor diffusion of traditional manual manure removal. The manure collection box receives the manure that has been initially filtered by the vibrating screen. The screen is fixed at the box opening and has a gap with the main frame, which prevents large impurities from clogging the box and ensures that fine manure residue falls into the box, achieving initial solid-liquid separation. The tipping trough can be partially tilted close to the partition, facilitating the centralized cleaning of residual feed, reducing feed waste and mold, and forming a continuous hygiene management chain from manure removal to feeding, reducing conditions for disease breeding.

[0021] 3. Micro-atomizing nozzles are distributed at the lower end of the layered partitions near the cage mesh side panels, spraying evenly into the cage space. This refines the disinfectant into tiny particles, expanding the coverage area and extending the suspension time, achieving highly efficient disinfection of the cage air, cage mesh, and livestock surfaces, overcoming the problems of uneven spraying or dead spots in traditional methods. The synergistic effect of the ultraviolet-assisted lamp and atomized disinfection utilizes ultraviolet light to destroy the DNA structure of microorganisms, enhancing the broad-spectrum and depth of sterilization, especially effective against stubborn pathogens such as viruses and spores. Dual-mode disinfection reduces the risk of drug resistance from single-mode methods and eliminates the need for frequent disinfectant changes, improving the efficiency and reliability of daily disease prevention.

[0022] 4. The vibrating screen is designed to achieve pre-separation of solid and liquid manure. The screen is horizontally fixed to the top of the manure collection box, with a gap between it and the main frame to avoid ventilation obstruction caused by a complete seal. This ensures smooth manure fall while maintaining adequate ventilation at the bottom of the cage, reducing the concentration of harmful gases such as ammonia from manure accumulation and improving the respiratory environment for livestock. The screen's vibration characteristics break up clumps of manure, improving filtration efficiency and reducing the load on subsequent manure treatment equipment. Combined with the directional conveying of the spiral blades, the manure removal process is continuous and mechanized, avoiding the health hazards of manual contact with manure, shortening the manure removal cycle, maintaining long-term cleanliness inside the cage, and contributing to the healthy growth of livestock and a virtuous cycle in the breeding environment.

[0023] 5. All functional modules are integrated into the main frame to form a compact system. The flush design of the disinfection chamber door and the external operation opening and closing mechanism ensure both airtightness and convenience, preventing contaminants from spilling during disinfection. The limited tilting angle design of the tipping trough facilitates feeding and cleaning while preventing livestock from accidentally touching it and damaging it or spilling feed. The overall structure balances stability and flexibility through the support of layered partitions, the rotational connection of the rotating shaft, and the spacing of the screen, adapting to the breeding needs of livestock of different sizes. Optimization of details from disinfection and manure removal to feeding significantly reduces the intensity of manual intervention, minimizes stress responses caused by improper operation, and improves the precision and overall efficiency of breeding management. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0026] Part Name: 1. Main frame; 2. Layered partition; 3. Cage mesh side panel; 4. Buckle; 5. Disinfection chamber door; 6. Rotary shaft; 7. Manure collection box; 8. Spiral blade; 9. Tilting feed trough; 10. Vibrating screen; 11. Micro atomizing nozzle; 12. Ultraviolet auxiliary lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] How to use: 1. The inner side of the main frame 1 is provided with a layered partition 2, and a cage mesh side panel 3 is provided between the main frame 1 and the layered partition 2. A buckle 4 is provided between the layered partition 2 and the cage mesh side panel 3. Before use, the cage mesh side panel 3 is securely installed between the main frame 1 and the layered partition 2 through the buckle 4 to form a layered breeding space, which is convenient for separating livestock and poultry according to growth stage or breed.

[0030] 2. The front end of the cage mesh side panel 3 is provided with a disinfection door 5. The disinfection door 5 is located in the middle of the front end of the cage mesh side panel 3, and the edge of the door is flush with the cage mesh side panel 3. During routine inspections, the disinfection door 5 can be opened from the outside to enter the cage and observe the condition of the livestock and poultry. When feeding or catching, the door should also be opened first to ensure smooth operation. After closing, the cage body is kept sealed.

[0031] 3. A rotating shaft 6 is provided at the lower end of the partition plate 2. The rotating shaft 6 extends laterally along the lower end of the partition plate 2, and its two ends are rotatably connected to the inner side of the main frame 1 and maintain stable support. A manure collection box 7 is also provided at the lower end of the partition plate 2. The manure collection box 7 is located below the partition plate 2 and forms a receiving space with the inner side of the main frame 1. When it is necessary to clean the manure, the rotating shaft 6 is started to rotate. The spiral blades 8 fixed on its outer circumference rotate in the same direction as the rotating shaft, guiding the manure on the partition plate 2 to the manure collection box 7.

[0032] 4. A vibrating screen 10 is provided at the upper end of the manure collection box 7. The vibrating screen 10 is arranged horizontally and fixed at the upper opening of the manure collection box 7, maintaining a certain gap with the inner side of the main frame 1. After the manure is transported to the vibrating screen 10 by the spiral blades 8, the screen vibration function is activated to separate the solid manure residue from the liquid manure water. The solid part is temporarily stored on the screen or collected later, and the liquid part falls into the manure collection box 7 for centralized treatment.

[0033] 5. A flip-over feed trough 9 is provided on the inner side of the cage mesh side plate 3. The flip-over feed trough 9 is located on the inner side of the cage mesh side plate 3 close to the layered partition 2. The trough can be flipped around a fixed axis on the side plate surface at a limited angle. When feeding, the flip-over feed trough 9 is flipped out from the side plate surface to a suitable angle, and feed is poured in for livestock and poultry to eat. After eating or cleaning, it is flipped back to be close to the side plate to reduce the space occupied and avoid collisions between livestock and poultry.

[0034] 6. The lower end of the layered partition 2 is provided with a micro atomizing nozzle 11. The micro atomizing nozzle 11 is distributed at the lower end of the layered partition 2 near the cage mesh side plate 3. The nozzles are arranged facing the space inside the cage and form a coverage area. When it is necessary to disinfect the cage, the micro atomizing nozzle 11 is activated to spray disinfectant droplets, which evenly cover the air inside the cage and the surface of the cage mesh to inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.

[0035] 7. The lower end of the layered partition 2 is also equipped with an ultraviolet auxiliary lamp 12. When the micro atomizing nozzle 11 is used for disinfection, the ultraviolet auxiliary lamp 12 is turned on to irradiate the space inside the cage with ultraviolet light, which, together with the atomizing disinfection, enhances the sterilization effect and completes a full automatic disinfection process.

[0036] Example 1 This implementation utilizes an automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device for small- to medium-sized layered chicken farming scenarios. First, according to claim 1, a tiered partition 2 is installed inside the main frame 1, and a cage mesh side panel 3 is installed between the main frame 1 and the tiered partition 2. The cage mesh side panel 3 is securely fixed using snap-fit ​​4 between the tiered partition 2 and the cage mesh side panel 3, forming an upper and lower tiered structure for easy zoning of layered chickens of different ages. A disinfection chamber 5 is located at the front center of the cage mesh side panel 3, with its edge flush with the cage mesh side panel 3. The disinfection chamber 5 is opened externally for inspection and feeding, and closed to maintain the cage's airtightness. During the farming process, according to claim 2, a rotating shaft 6 is horizontally installed at the lower end of the tiered partition 2, with both ends forming a rotatable connection with the inner side of the main frame 1 to provide stable support. A manure collection box 7 is located below the tiered partition 2 as a receiving space. When manure accumulates, the rotating shaft 6 drives the spiral blades 8 on the outer circumference to rotate in a matching direction, guiding the manure from the tiered partition 2 to the manure collection box 7. A horizontal vibrating screen 10 is fixed to the upper end of the manure collection box 7. A gap is left between the screen and the inner side of the main frame 1. The manure is separated into solid and liquid states by the vibration of the screen and collected and treated separately. A flip-over feed trough 9 is provided on the inner side of the cage mesh side plate 3 near the layered partition 2. It can be flipped around a fixed axis for feeding and storage. In the disinfection process, as per claim 3, micro-atomizing nozzles 11 are arranged at the lower end of the layered partition 2 near the cage mesh side plate 3 to spray disinfectant mist into the cage to form a coverage area. At the same time, the ultraviolet auxiliary lamp 12 is turned on to assist in sterilization, realizing contactless automatic disinfection. The whole process meets the requirements of zoned management, regular manure removal and disease prevention in laying hen farming. All components work together without the need for additional tools.

[0037] Example 2 This implementation is applied to tiered fattening of meat ducks, employing tiered livestock and poultry cages and a manure removal device with automatic disinfection capabilities. According to claim 1, tiered partitions 2 are first assembled inside the main frame 1, and cage mesh side panels 3 are installed between the main frame 1 and the tiered partitions 2. These are secured with snap fasteners 4 to ensure structural stability, forming a multi-layered cage adapted to the activity habits of meat ducks. The disinfection door 5 at the front center of the cage mesh side panel 3 can be opened and closed flush, facilitating personnel entry, inspection, and capture. According to claim 2, a horizontally extending shaft 6 extends from the lower end of the tiered partitions 2, with both ends rotatably connected to the inner side of the main frame 1 for stability. Spiral blades 8 are fixed to the outer circumference of the shaft 6, with the rotation direction matching the rotation direction. A manure collection box 7 under the tiered partitions 2 collects manure, and a vibrating screen 10 is fixed to its upper end, maintaining a gap between the screen and the inner side of the main frame 1. After the meat ducks excrete, the shaft 6 drives the spiral blades 8 to push the manure towards the manure collection box 7, and the screen vibrates to separate the solid and liquid components for centralized treatment. A flip-over feed trough 9 is installed on the inner side of the cage mesh side panel 3 near the layered partition 2. The trough can be flipped over to allow the ducks to eat during feeding and can be retracted to prevent obstruction during cleaning. For disinfection, as per claim 3, micro-atomizing nozzles 11 are distributed at the lower end of the layered partition 2 near the cage mesh side panel 3 to spray disinfectant into the cage, forming a coverage area. Simultaneously, ultraviolet auxiliary lamps 12 are activated to enhance sterilization, meeting the hygiene control requirements of intensive duck farming environments. The entire process aligns with the management rhythm of the fattening period.

[0038] Example 3 This implementation utilizes an automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device for tiered breeding of pigeons. According to claim 1, a tiered partition 2 is installed inside the main frame 1, and a cage mesh side panel 3 is installed between the main frame 1 and the tiered partition 2. These are fixed together by clips 4 to form a multi-layered breeding unit, facilitating the separation of male and female pigeons or their arrangement according to breeding stages. The disinfection door 5 at the front end of the cage mesh side panel 3 is located in the middle, with flush edges. Opening it allows for observation of pairing and egg-laying, while closing it ensures a quiet environment. Following claim 2, a rotating shaft 6 is horizontally arranged at the lower end of the tiered partition 2, with both ends rotatably connected to the inner side of the main frame 1. A spiral blade 8 is fixed to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 6, with the rotation direction coordinated with the rotation direction. A manure collection box 7 is installed below the tiered partition 2 to collect manure, and a horizontal vibrating screen 10 is fixed at the upper end, with a gap between the screen and the inner side of the main frame 1. Pigeon manure is transported to the screen via the spiral blade 8, and the screen vibrates to separate manure residue and manure water for separate disposal. A flip-up feeding trough 9 is provided on the inner side of the cage mesh side panel 3 near the layered partition 2. It can be flipped up to allow for the addition of grains and grit. After use, it can be retracted to the side panel to save space. For disinfection, as per claim 3, a micro-atomizing nozzle 11 is provided at the lower end of the layered partition 2 near the cage mesh side panel 3. The spray covers the space inside the cage, and the ultraviolet auxiliary lamp 12 is turned on simultaneously to improve the disinfection depth, ensuring a low-pathogen environment for breeding pigeons. The cooperation of all components enables refined breeding management.

[0039] Example 4 This embodiment describes an automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device for tiered rearing of young rabbits. According to claim 1, the tiered partition 2 is fixed to the inside of the main frame 1, and a cage mesh side panel 3 is installed between the main frame 1 and the tiered partition 2. These are locked together with buckles 4 to form a multi-layered cage suitable for young rabbits, preventing them from jumping or moving between layers. The disinfection chamber door 5 at the front center of the cage mesh side panel 3 opens and closes flush, facilitating daily care and transfer of young rabbits. According to claim 2, a rotating shaft 6 is horizontally installed at the lower end of the tiered partition 2, with both ends rotatably connected to the inside of the main frame 1. Spiral blades 8 are fixed to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 6, with the rotation direction matching the rotation direction. A manure collection box 7 is installed below the tiered partition 2 to collect feces and urine, and a horizontal vibrating screen 10 is fixed at the upper end, with a gap between the screen and the inside of the main frame 1. After the young rabbits defecate, the rotating shaft 6 drives the spiral blades 8 to send the feces to the screen. The screen vibrates and separates solid particles from liquids, helping to keep the cage dry. A flip-over feeder 9 is installed on the inner side of the cage mesh side panel 3 near the layered partition 2, allowing for limited feeding of tender grass and concentrated feed. After use, it is retracted and attached to the side panel to prevent chewing and damage. For disinfection, according to claim 3, micro-atomizing nozzles 11 are installed at the lower end of the layered partition 2 near the cage mesh side panel 3, spraying to cover the cage interior. Combined with ultraviolet auxiliary lamp 12 irradiation, this effectively reduces the risk of respiratory and digestive tract diseases in young rabbits. The entire operation meets the environmental control requirements for young rabbits during their vulnerable period.

[0040] Example 5 This implementation utilizes a tiered, automatically disinfected livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device for high-density, tiered quail farming. According to claim 1, tiered partitions 2 are installed inside the main frame 1, and cage mesh side panels 3 are installed between the main frame 1 and the tiered partitions 2, securely fixed with clips 4 to form a compact, multi-layered cage, adaptable to the small size and high-density characteristics of quail. The disinfection chamber 5 at the front center of the cage mesh side panel 3 is flush with the front and can be opened and closed, facilitating rapid feeding and catching. According to claim 2, a rotating shaft 6 is horizontally installed at the lower end of the tiered partitions 2, with both ends rotatably connected to the inner side of the main frame 1. Spiral blades 8 are fixed to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 6, with the rotation direction corresponding to the rotation direction. A manure collection box 7 is fitted below the tiered partitions 2 to collect manure, and a horizontal vibrating screen 10 is fixed at the upper end, with a gap between the screen and the inner side of the main frame 1. After quail excrement, it is collected by the spiral blades 8 and fed to the screen, where vibration separates the manure for easy collection and removal. A turning feeder 9 is provided on the inner side of the cage mesh side panel 3 near the layered partition 2, allowing for limited turning and placement of mixed feed. After use, it can be retracted and attached to the side panel to prevent contamination. For disinfection, as per claim 3, micro-atomizing nozzles 11 are distributed at the lower end of the layered partition 2 near the cage mesh side panel 3, spraying to cover the cage space. Simultaneously, an ultraviolet auxiliary lamp 12 is activated to enhance sterilization, meeting the disease prevention and control needs of quail in high-density environments. All components work together to achieve efficient breeding and automated hygiene management.

[0041] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tiered livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device with automatic disinfection capability, comprising a main frame (1), characterized in that: The inner side of the main frame (1) is provided with a layered partition (2), and a cage mesh side plate (3) is provided between the main frame (1) and the layered partition (2). A buckle (4) is provided between the layered partition (2) and the cage mesh side plate (3). A disinfection chamber door (5) is provided at the front end of the cage mesh side plate (3).

2. The automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry breeding cages and manure removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the layered partition (2) is provided with a rotating shaft (6), the lower end of the layered partition (2) is provided with a manure collection box (7), the end face of the rotating shaft (6) is provided with a spiral blade (8), the inner side of the cage mesh side plate (3) is provided with a turning feed trough (9), and the upper end of the manure collection box (7) is provided with a vibrating screen (10).

3. The automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the layered partition (2) is provided with a micro atomizing nozzle (11) and an ultraviolet auxiliary lamp (12).

4. The automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry breeding cages and manure removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disinfection door (5) is located at the front center of the cage mesh side plate (3). The edge of the door is flush with the cage mesh side plate (3) and can be opened and closed by external operation.

5. The automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (6) extends laterally along the lower end of the layered partition (2), and its two ends form a rotatable connection with the inner side of the main frame (1) and maintain stable support.

6. The automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry breeding cages and manure removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spiral blade (8) is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft (6), and the spiral direction of the spiral blade (8) matches the rotation direction of the rotating shaft (6) to guide the movement of feces and sewage.

7. The automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry breeding cages and manure removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The manure collection box (7) is located below the layered partition (2) and forms a receiving space with the inner side of the main frame (1). The box opening is connected to the lower edge of the vibrating screen (10).

8. The automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flip-over trough (9) is located on the inner side of the cage mesh side plate (3) close to the layered partition (2), and the trough can be flipped around a fixed axis on the surface of the side plate at a limited angle.

9. The automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry breeding cages and manure removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vibrating screen (10) is horizontally arranged and fixed at the upper opening of the manure collection box (7), and the vibrating screen (10) maintains a certain gap with the inner side of the main frame (1).

10. The automatically disinfectable tiered livestock and poultry cage and manure removal device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The micro atomizing nozzles (11) are distributed at the lower end of the layered partition (2) near the cage mesh side plate (3), and the nozzles are arranged facing the space inside the cage to form a coverage area.

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