A grass and legume pasture flattening and shaping test bed
The flattening and shaping test bench with multiple molds and an automated pushing system solves the problems of single molds and manual collection in traditional equipment, and realizes the diversity adaptability of forage and improves production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEILONGJIANG PROV AGRI MACHINERY ENG SCI INST
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Traditional forage flattening and shaping equipment uses a single mold structure, which makes it difficult to meet the diverse needs of different livestock and forage types. Furthermore, manual collection methods can easily contaminate the forage, affecting its nutritional value and health benefits.
Design a flattening and shaping test bench that includes multiple interchangeable shaping molds and an automated pushing system, and use hydraulic and electric motor drives to achieve rapid switching and automated collection of various shaping molds.
It improves the consistency of forage quality and production efficiency, reduces mechanical damage, maintains the integrity of fiber structure, reduces labor demand, and ensures production continuity and hygiene standards.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural equipment technology, specifically to a test bench for flattening and shaping grasses and beans. Background Technology
[0002] In animal husbandry, cereal forage is an important feed source, and its flattening and shaping process is of great significance for improving the nutritional value and storage efficiency of forage. Cereal forage is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it an indispensable high-quality feed for livestock. However, the morphology and structure of forage can, to some extent, affect livestock's feeding efficiency and nutrient absorption.
[0003] By flattening and shaping the forage, its volume can be reduced, decreasing its bulkiness and allowing more forage to be stored in the same space, significantly improving storage efficiency. This is particularly important for large-scale livestock production, as it can effectively reduce storage costs and minimize forage loss due to improper storage.
[0004] Furthermore, flattened and shaped forage is easier for livestock to chew and digest, which helps improve the absorption rate of nutrients in the forage, thereby enhancing livestock growth performance and production efficiency. For example, flattened forage can mix better with livestock saliva, promoting the breakdown of cellulose and enabling livestock to obtain energy and nutrients from the forage more efficiently.
[0005] In traditional forage flattening and shaping equipment, the shaping mold is usually a fixed, single structure. This design has many limitations and cannot meet the diverse needs of livestock farming for forage shaping. First, different types of livestock have different preferences and requirements for the shape and size of feed. Second, there are many types of forage, and different types of forage have different adaptability to the mold during the flattening and shaping process. When a single-mold equipment needs to change the shape, it usually needs to stop the machine to change the mold, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also affects the continuity and efficiency of production. Furthermore, the collection of shaped forage is mostly done manually, which makes the forage susceptible to contamination from hands or other pollutants, reducing the hygiene standards of the forage and affecting its nutritional value and the health of livestock. Therefore, a forage flattening and shaping test bench is needed to improve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0006] To address the limitations of traditional forage flattening and shaping equipment, which typically uses a fixed, single-structure mold, making it difficult to meet the diverse forage shaping needs of livestock farming, this invention provides a forage flattening and shaping test bench to solve the problems mentioned above. Firstly, different types of livestock have different preferences and requirements for feed shape and size. Secondly, there are many types of forage, and different types of forage have varying adaptability to molds during the flattening and shaping process. Single-mold equipment usually requires stopping the machine to change the mold when a new shape is needed, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also affects the continuity and efficiency of production. Furthermore, the collection of shaped forage is mostly done manually, making the forage susceptible to contamination from hands or other pollutants, lowering the hygiene standards of the forage, affecting its nutritional value and the health of livestock.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0008] A flattening and shaping test bench for grass and beans includes a flattening component, a pushing component is provided on the side of the flattening component, a conveying component is provided on the side of the pushing component, and a shaping ejection component is fixedly connected to the side of the conveying component.
[0009] The flattening assembly includes a column, a mounting base is fixedly connected to the side of the column, a clamp is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting base, a hydraulic cylinder is installed inside the clamp, and a pressure block is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder.
[0010] The molding ejection assembly includes a mounting frame with mounting holes inside. A telescopic rod is installed inside the mounting holes. Several telescopic rods are provided. The output ends of the telescopic rods are fixedly connected to a first molding mold, a second molding mold, and a third molding mold. An ejector rod is installed inside the mounting frame, and the output end of the ejector rod is fixedly connected to an ejection block.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the telescopic rod is provided in a plurality of positions, and the top extension rod and the top block are provided in a plurality of positions.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pushing component includes a base, a support plate is fixedly connected to the top of the base, and a top extension cylinder is installed inside the support plate.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a top block is fixedly connected to the output end of the top extension cylinder, and a placement plate is fixedly connected to the top of the base.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the conveying assembly includes a support frame, a protective box is fixedly connected to the side of the support frame, and a motor is installed inside the protective box.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a main roller, the side of the support frame is fixedly connected to a bearing, and the main roller extends into the interior of the bearing.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a conveyor belt is provided on the side of the main roller, and an auxiliary roller is provided inside the conveyor belt.
[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the side of the support frame is fixedly connected to a material conveying trough, and a plurality of material conveying troughs are provided.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0019] 1. In this invention, multiple shaping molds can be used to shape different forages according to their characteristics, adapting to the needs of different livestock, thereby improving the consistency of forage quality. Furthermore, by precisely controlling the descending pressure of the telescopic rod, mechanical damage to the forage during processing can be reduced, maintaining the integrity of its fiber structure and further improving the nutritional value and palatability of the forage. Multiple shaping molds can meet multiple needs with just one device, significantly reducing equipment investment. At the same time, using multiple shaping molds allows for rapid adjustment of test parameters, enabling shaping tests of different specifications and shapes, thereby more accurately finding the optimal process parameters and improving test efficiency and accuracy.
[0020] 2. In this invention, by utilizing the automated pushing of the top extension rod and the top block, the forage collection process requires no manual intervention, greatly improving the convenience and automation of operation, reducing labor demand, and enabling the automated pushing system to closely coordinate with the production rhythm of the shaping equipment to achieve continuous production. This avoids production interruptions caused by manual collection and significantly improves production efficiency. The extension and retraction of the top extension rod is rapid and powerful, enabling the forage to be pushed to the designated position in a short time, ensuring that the forage can be collected in a timely and accurate manner, avoiding delays that may be caused by manual collection. Compared with manual collection, the automated pushing system can maintain a stable pushing speed and frequency, ensuring a more stable and continuous forage collection process and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flattening component structure of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the push component structure of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying component structure of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shaping ejection assembly structure of the present invention.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Flattening assembly; 101. Column; 102. Mounting base; 103. Clamp; 104. Hydraulic cylinder; 105. Pressing block; 2. Pushing assembly; 201. Base; 202. Support plate; 203. Top extension cylinder; 204. Top block; 205. Placement plate; 3. Conveying assembly; 301. Support frame; 302. Protective box; 303. Motor; 304. Main roller; 305. Bearing; 306. Conveyor belt; 307. Feed trough; 308. Auxiliary roller; 4. Shaping and ejection assembly; 401. Mounting frame; 402. Mounting hole; 403. Telescopic rod; 404. First shaping mold; 405. Second shaping mold; 406. Third shaping mold; 407. Top extension rod; 408. Ejection block. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. 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.
[0028] For examples, please refer to Figures 1-5 The present invention provides a technical solution:
[0029] A flattening and shaping test bench for grass and beans includes a flattening component 1, a pushing component 2 is provided on the side of the flattening component 1, a conveying component 3 is provided on the side of the pushing component 2, and a shaping ejection component 4 is fixedly connected to the side of the conveying component 3.
[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the flattening assembly 1 includes a column 101, a mounting base 102 fixedly connected to the side of the column 101, a clamp 103 fixedly connected to the side of the mounting base 102, a hydraulic cylinder 104 installed inside the clamp 103, and a pressing block 105 fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 104. The shaping and ejection assembly 4 includes a mounting frame 401, an mounting hole 402 opened inside the mounting frame 401, and a telescopic rod 403 installed inside the mounting hole 402. The hay to be flattened is placed on the placement plate 205, and the pressing block 105 is controlled to flatten the hay by pressing down the hydraulic cylinder 104. The flattened hay is pushed out by the extension and retraction control of the extension cylinder 203, and then pushed into the conveyor belt 306. Driven by the motor 303, the main roller 304 rotates, which can transport the hay on the conveyor belt 306. After reaching the bottom of the shaping mold, the desired shape can be selected. The system includes several telescopic rods 403, with a first shaping mold 404, a second shaping mold 405, and a third shaping mold 406 fixedly connected to the output end of each rod. A top extension rod 407 is installed inside the mounting frame 401, with a top ejector block 408 fixedly connected to the output end of the top extension rod 407. Multiple shaping molds allow for customized shaping based on the characteristics of different forages, adapting to the needs of different livestock and improving the consistency of forage quality. Furthermore, by precisely controlling the descending pressure of the telescopic rods 403, mechanical damage to the forage during processing can be reduced, maintaining the integrity of its fiber structure and further improving its nutritional value and palatability. Multiple shaping molds mean that only one device is needed to meet various needs, significantly reducing equipment investment. Simultaneously, using multiple shaping molds allows for rapid adjustment of experimental parameters, enabling shaping experiments of different specifications and shapes, thereby more accurately finding the optimal process parameters and improving experimental efficiency and accuracy.
[0031] The system includes several telescopic rods 403, several top extension rods 407, and several top ejection blocks 408. Utilizing the automated pushing of the top extension rods 407 and top ejection blocks 408, the forage collection process requires no manual intervention, greatly improving operational convenience and automation, reducing labor requirements. The automated pushing system can closely coordinate with the production rhythm of the shaping equipment to achieve continuous production, avoiding production interruptions caused by manual collection and significantly improving production efficiency. The telescopic action of the top extension rods 407 is rapid and powerful, capable of pushing the forage to the designated position in a short time, ensuring that the forage can be collected in a timely and accurate manner, avoiding delays that may be caused by manual collection. Compared with manual collection, the automated pushing system can maintain a stable pushing speed and frequency, ensuring a more stable and continuous forage collection process and improving production efficiency.
[0032] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the pushing assembly 2 includes a base 201, a support plate 202 fixedly connected to the top of the base 201, a top extension cylinder 203 installed inside the support plate 202, a top block 204 fixedly connected to the output end of the top extension cylinder 203, and a placement plate 205 fixedly connected to the top of the base 201. The conveying assembly 3 includes a support frame 301, a protective box 302 fixedly connected to the side of the support frame 301, a motor 303 installed inside the protective box 302, a main roller 304 fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 303, and a bearing 305 fixedly connected to the side of the support frame 301. 304 extends into the interior of the bearing 305. A conveyor belt 306 is installed on the side of the main roller 304, and an auxiliary roller 308 is installed inside the conveyor belt 306. A feeding trough 307 is fixedly connected to the side of the support frame 301. Several feeding troughs 307 are provided. Through the automatic extension and retraction control of the top extension cylinder 203, the hay pushing process is fully automated, eliminating the need for manual operation and significantly reducing labor requirements. The automated pushing system can closely coordinate with the operating rhythm of the hay flattening equipment and the conveyor belt 306 to ensure the continuity of the production process and avoid production interruptions caused by manual operation. The extension and retraction of the top extension cylinder 203 is rapid and precise, which can accurately push the flattened hay onto the conveyor belt 306 in a short time, reducing the residence time of the hay on the placement plate 205 and improving the overall production efficiency. Compared to manual pushing, the automated system of the top extension cylinder 203 can maintain a stable pushing speed and frequency, ensuring a more stable and continuous pushing process for hay. The extension and retraction of the top extension cylinder 203 can precisely control the pushing force, avoiding excessive compression or damage to the flattened hay, maintaining the integrity and quality of the hay. The automated pushing system reduces direct contact between hay and human body, reduces the risk of contamination caused by manual operation, and improves the hygiene standards of hay.
[0033] The workflow of this invention is as follows: When the forage flattening and shaping test bench designed in this scheme is in operation, the forage to be flattened is placed on the placement plate 205. The pressing block 105 is controlled by the downward pressing of the hydraulic cylinder 104 to flatten the forage. The flattened forage is pushed out by the top block 204 controlled by the extension cylinder 203, and then pushed into the conveyor belt 306. Driven by the motor 303, the main roller 304 rotates to transport the forage on the conveyor belt 306. After reaching the bottom of the shaping mold, the desired shape can be selected. Then, the shaping mold is shaped by the extension rod 403. After shaping, the shaped forage can be pushed out by the extension action of the top rod 407 and slide out from the inside of the conveying trough 307 for unified collection.
[0034] 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 flattening and shaping test bench for grasses and beans, comprising a flattening component (1), characterized in that: The flattening component (1) is provided with a pushing component (2) on its side, the pushing component (2) is provided with a conveying component (3) on its side, and the conveying component (3) is fixedly connected with a shaping ejection component (4). The flattening assembly (1) includes a column (101), a mounting base (102) is fixedly connected to the side of the column (101), a clamp (103) is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting base (102), a hydraulic cylinder (104) is installed inside the clamp (103), and a pressure block (105) is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (104). The shaping and ejection assembly (4) includes a mounting frame (401), with a mounting hole (402) inside the mounting frame (401). A telescopic rod (403) is installed inside the mounting hole (402). Several telescopic rods (403) are provided. The output end of the telescopic rod (403) is fixedly connected to a first shaping mold (404), a second shaping mold (405), and a third shaping mold (406). An ejector rod (407) is installed inside the mounting frame (401), and an ejector block (408) is fixedly connected to the output end of the ejector rod (407).
2. The experimental platform for flattening and shaping of forage grasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic rod (403) is provided in several parts, and the top extension rod (407) and the top block (408) are provided in several parts.
3. The test bench for flattening and shaping of forage grasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pushing component (2) includes a base (201), a support plate (202) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (201), and a top extension cylinder (203) is installed inside the support plate (202).
4. The grass and bean forage flattening and shaping test bench according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top block (204) is fixedly connected to the output end of the top extension cylinder (203), and the placement plate (205) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (201).
5. The experimental platform for flattening and shaping of forage grasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (3) includes a support frame (301), a protective box (302) is fixedly connected to the side of the support frame (301), and a motor (303) is installed inside the protective box (302).
6. The experimental platform for flattening and shaping of forage grasses according to claim 5, characterized in that, The output end of the motor (303) is fixedly connected to the main roller (304), and the side of the support frame (301) is fixedly connected to the bearing (305), with the main roller (304) extending into the interior of the bearing (305).
7. The test bench for flattening and shaping of forage grasses according to claim 6, characterized in that, The main roller (304) is provided with a conveyor belt (306) on its side, and an auxiliary roller (308) is provided inside the conveyor belt (306).
8. The test bench for flattening and shaping of forage grasses according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side of the support frame (301) is fixedly connected to a material conveying trough (307), and the material conveying trough (307) is provided with several of them.