Livestock and poultry house environment control inspection and disinfection operation robot and disinfection method thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a livestock and poultry house environment control inspection disinfecting operation robot and a disinfecting method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of livestock and poultry house disinfecting, which comprises a box body, a driving wheel is installed on the bottom of the box body through bolts, and a box door is hinged to the side surface of the box body; further comprising: a disinfectant tank arranged in the interior of the box body, the interior of the disinfectant tank is connected with a liquid delivery pipe and a liquid spraying mechanism, the liquid spraying mechanism is arranged on the side of a connecting box, and the connecting box is fixed to the top of the box body; an air jet mechanism arranged in the interior of the connecting box, and the air jet mechanism is used for adjusting the spraying distance. The livestock and poultry house environment control inspection disinfecting operation robot and the disinfecting method thereof can realize one-way or two-way disinfecting, can be adjusted according to different regions and disinfecting positions of the livestock and poultry house, and in the disinfecting operation, the disinfectant can be shaken according to the walking movement of the robot, so that the effect of preventing precipitation is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of livestock and poultry house disinfection technology, specifically to a livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection operation robot and its disinfection method. Background Technology

[0002] Livestock and poultry farming is an important part of agriculture. With the rapid development of my country's livestock and poultry farming towards large-scale and intensive operations, the stocking density is constantly increasing, leading to growing pressure on disease prevention and control. Livestock and poultry houses experience rapid and significant temperature and humidity fluctuations. Under specific temperature and humidity conditions, the concentrations of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide can easily become high, providing conditions for the rapid reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. Therefore, regular inspections and environmental monitoring of livestock and poultry houses, as well as timely and thorough disinfection and disease prevention, are crucial for ensuring the health of livestock and poultry and preventing the spread of diseases. For example, an automatic disinfection machine for livestock and poultry houses (announcement number CN218607494U) includes an air duct with connecting plates on both sides. Each connecting plate has a baffle on its opposite side, and the baffles have a fixing mechanism inside. The fixing mechanism includes two square grooves, each located inside one of the baffles, and a locking block slidably installed inside each of the square grooves. This automatic disinfection machine for livestock and poultry houses has a fixed mechanism that allows staff to fix the position of the air duct after adjusting its angle. This eliminates the need for staff to manually hold the air duct and maintain the adjusted angle, reducing the workload of staff. It also makes it easier for staff to disinfect the air inside the livestock and poultry houses, greatly enhancing the practicality of the automatic disinfection machine. For example, a livestock and poultry house disinfection atomizing device with announcement number CN212854151U includes a livestock and poultry house main body and a drug preparation component and an atomizing component installed inside the livestock and poultry house main body. The livestock and poultry house main body has a drug preparation chamber and a disinfection chamber arranged side by side, connected by an infusion component. The drug preparation component is located inside the drug preparation chamber. The atomizing component is slidably mounted on the top of the disinfection chamber. A reciprocating component driving the atomizing component to slide is also installed inside the disinfection chamber. The reciprocating component includes an eccentric wheel, a reciprocating frame, and a reciprocating motor. The reciprocating motor, eccentric wheel, and reciprocating frame, in conjunction with a flexible hose, expand the spray range of the drug solution and enhance the disinfection effect; the drug preparation motor, drug preparation shaft, and stirring blades promote drug mixing; a high-pressure airflow device disperses the drug solution into small droplets and sprays them from the atomizing nozzle into the disinfection chamber to achieve the disinfection function; a variable-speed fan accelerates air circulation, driving the diffusion of atomized droplets and improving work efficiency. However, the above-mentioned disinfection machine still has the following drawbacks in actual use: 1. Traditional disinfection robots have a single nozzle adjustment method, which can only achieve swinging in a single direction or a limited angle. They cannot make comprehensive and three-dimensional adaptive adjustments according to different areas of the livestock and poultry house (ground, side walls, cage gaps). 2. Disinfectants commonly used in livestock and poultry shed disinfection operations are prone to sedimentation during storage and operation. Sedimentation not only clogs nozzles, pipes, and pump valves, but also reduces the concentration of active ingredients and affects disinfection effectiveness. Most existing robotic disinfection tanks lack effective anti-sedimentation and stirring structures. While some solutions include stirring devices, they often use independent motors, increasing energy consumption and cost. Furthermore, there is a lack of structural designs that utilize the robot's own movement to agitate the disinfectant and prevent sedimentation.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, there is an urgent need for innovative designs based on existing disinfection robots. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection operation robot and its disinfection method, so as to solve the problem that the traditional disinfection operation robot mentioned in the background technology has a single nozzle adjustment method and lacks a structural design that utilizes the robot's own walking motion to drive the disturbance of the liquid and prevent sedimentation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a robot for environmental control, inspection and disinfection of livestock and poultry houses, comprising a box body, wherein a drive wheel is bolted to the bottom of the box body, and a box door is hinged to the side of the box body; It also includes: a disinfectant tank, which is located inside the box body. The interior of the disinfectant tank is connected to the spraying mechanism via an infusion tube. The spraying mechanism is located on the side of the connecting box, and the connecting box is fixed to the top of the box body. An air jet mechanism, located inside the connecting box, is used to adjust the spray distance.

[0006] Preferably, the bottom of the disinfectant tank is in close contact with the lower end face of the support plate, and the lower end face of the support plate is provided with support rods at equal angles. The top of the support rods is horizontally elastically slidably connected to the support plate, and the bottom of the support rods is vertically elastically slidably connected to the bottom of the tank.

[0007] Preferably, the spraying mechanism includes an infusion channel disposed within a connecting box, and the infusion tube is interconnected with the connecting channel through the infusion channel. The connecting channel is located at the edge of the connecting box, and spray nozzles are evenly spaced on the inner top surface of the connecting box. An adjusting rod is rotatably inserted through the corner of the connecting box.

[0008] Preferably, the adjusting rod is connected to the connecting rod via a pulley mechanism, and the connecting rod is driven by the moving rod via two meshing gears. The bottom of both the adjusting rod and the moving rod are fixedly fitted with connecting plates, and the top of the connecting plate is fixedly fitted with a block, which is in close contact with the spray nozzle.

[0009] Preferably, the side of the connecting box is provided with a first spray port and a second spray port respectively, and the first spray port and the connecting plate are symmetrically distributed about the second spray port. The rotation range of the connecting plate is 0-90°, and a liquid receiving box is provided below the first spray port and the second spray port respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the inner bottom surface of the connecting box is a sloping structure, and the lowest point of the connecting box is connected to the reflux channel and the reflux pipe through the reflux channel. The reflux channel is set inside the connecting box, and the reflux pipe is fixed between the connecting box and the infusion tube. A one-way valve is installed inside the reflux pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the jetting mechanism includes a variable-speed fan installed on the top surface of the housing, and the output end of the variable-speed fan is connected to the first pipe and the second pipe through an air supply pipe, and both the first pipe and the second pipe are located in the connecting box.

[0012] Preferably, the first pipe and the second pipe are provided with air nozzles at equal intervals on their sides, and the air nozzles are inclined upwards. Both the first pipe and the second pipe are "T" shaped structures, and the first pipe and the second pipe are alternately connected to the connecting block.

[0013] Preferably, the adjusting rod is connected to the drive shaft via another pulley mechanism, and a connecting block is fixed at the bottom of the drive shaft. The connecting block has a through hole inside and is located at the connection between the first pipe and the second pipe.

[0014] A disinfection method for a livestock and poultry house environmental control and inspection disinfection robot, the disinfection method comprising the following steps: S1: Before the disinfection operation begins, the robot performs a system self-check procedure, including the robot's drive wheels, the liquid level in the disinfectant tank, the spraying mechanism, and the air spraying mechanism. S2: Path planning and adaptive walking. The drive wheels move the equipment to different locations for disinfection. The vibration generated during the movement causes the support plate to sway horizontally and vertically, which in turn causes the disinfectant tank to sway, thus releasing sediment. S3: Disinfection from different directions. The disinfection robot sprays disinfectant from the first spray nozzle to disinfect forward, or from the second spray nozzles on both sides to disinfect. The disinfection direction can be adjusted according to the needs. S4: Residual liquid collection. Excess disinfectant during spraying is collected and recycled through the inclined surface at the bottom of the connecting box. Disinfectant dripping near the box is collected and recycled through the receiving box.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot and its disinfection method can achieve unidirectional or bidirectional disinfection, and can be adjusted according to different areas of the livestock and poultry house and the disinfection location. In addition, during the disinfection operation, the robot's own walking movement can drive the disinfectant to shake, which plays a role in preventing sedimentation. The specific details are as follows: 1. During the movement of the box, the inertia and vibration can drive the support plate to slide on the box via the support rod, and drive the support rod to slide at the bottom of the support plate, thereby causing the disinfectant tank to sway horizontally and vertically, causing the disinfectant to sway, which plays a role in preventing sedimentation. 2. When the two connecting plates are parallel to each other, the two first spray nozzles are blocked by the blocking block. At this time, the spray will only be discharged from the second spray nozzle to disinfect the front. When it is necessary to disinfect the areas on both sides, rotate the adjusting rod to drive the movable rod to rotate through the belt pulley mechanism and two meshing gears. At this time, the two connecting plates rotate in opposite directions until they are in contact, releasing the blockage of the first spray nozzle and blocking the second spray nozzle. In this way, after the disinfectant is discharged, it can be discharged from the first spray nozzles on both sides by the blowing of high-speed gas to disinfect. 3. The high-speed gas generated by the variable speed fan is transmitted to the connecting block through the air supply pipe, and then to the second pipe, where it is discharged from the nozzle and blown towards the second spray port, allowing the disinfectant spray to be sprayed further. When the adjusting rod is rotated to switch the spray port, the connecting block is rotated 90° simultaneously, causing the connecting block to block the second pipe. In this way, the high-speed gas can be transmitted from the air supply pipe to the first pipe. Therefore, when switching the spray channel, the gas transmission path is also adjusted accordingly. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bearing plate and support rod structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the infusion channel and connecting channel structure of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the nozzle structure of the present invention; Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting plate structure of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusting rod structure of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting plate after rotation according to the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first and second pipes of the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Drive wheel; 3. Box door; 4. Disinfectant tank; 5. Support plate; 6. Support rod; 7. Infusion tube; 8. Infusion channel; 9. Connecting box; 10. Spray nozzle; 11. Adjusting rod; 12. Connecting rod; 13. Movable rod; 14. Connecting plate; 15. Block; 16. First spray nozzle; 17. Second spray nozzle; 18. Return channel; 19. Return pipe; 20. Variable speed fan; 21. Air supply pipe; 22. First pipe; 23. Second pipe; 24. Air nozzle; 25. Drive shaft; 26. Connecting block; 27. Connecting channel; 28. Liquid receiving box. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] Please see Figures 1-10 The present invention provides the following technical solution: Example 1: To address the problems existing in the prior art, this example provides a livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot, comprising a housing 1, with drive wheels 2 bolted to the bottom of the housing 1 and a door 3 hinged to the side of the housing 1; it also includes: a disinfectant tank 4, located inside the housing 1, the interior of the disinfectant tank 4 being connected to a spraying mechanism via an infusion pipe 7, the spraying mechanism being located on the side of a connecting box 9, and the connecting box 9 being fixed to the top of the housing 1; and a jetting mechanism, located inside the connecting box 9, used to adjust the spraying distance.

[0020] Existing disinfection robots lack a structural design that utilizes the robot's own walking motion to agitate the disinfectant solution and prevent sedimentation. Figures 1-3As shown, the bottom of the disinfectant tank 4 is in close contact with the lower end face of the support plate 5, and the lower end face of the support plate 5 is provided with support rods 6 at equal angles. The top of the support rods 6 is horizontally elastically slidably connected to the support plate 5, and the bottom of the support rods 6 is vertically elastically slidably connected to the bottom of the box body 1. First, the disinfectant tank 4 containing disinfectant is placed inside the box body 1. When disinfectant needs to be added, the box door 3 is opened to take out the disinfectant tank 4. The drive wheel 2 drives the box body 1 to move for disinfection. During the movement of the box body 1, the inertia and vibration can drive the support plate 5 to slide on the box body 1 through the support rods 6, and drive the support rods 6 to slide at the bottom of the support plate 5, thereby causing the disinfectant tank 4 to shake horizontally and vertically, causing the disinfectant to shake, which plays a role in preventing sedimentation.

[0021] Example 2: Existing disinfection robots have a single nozzle adjustment method. Therefore, this example uses the following technical solution, such as... Figure 2 and Figures 4-7As shown, the spraying mechanism includes an infusion channel 8 disposed within a connecting box 9, and an infusion tube 7 is interconnected with a connecting channel 27 via the infusion channel 8. The connecting channel 27 is located at the edge of the connecting box 9. Spray nozzles 10 are evenly spaced on the inner top surface of the connecting box 9, and an adjusting rod 11 rotatably passes through the corner of the connecting box 9. The adjusting rod 11 is connected to a connecting rod 12 via a pulley mechanism, and the connecting rod 12 is driven by a movable rod 13 via two meshing gears. A connecting plate 14 is fixedly fitted onto the bottom of both the adjusting rod 11 and the movable rod 13, and a blocking block 15 is fixedly fitted onto the top of the connecting plate 14. The plug 15 is in close contact with the spray nozzle 10; the side of the connecting box 9 is provided with a first spray port 16 and a second spray port 17, and the first spray port 16 and the connecting plate 14 are symmetrically distributed about the second spray port 17, and the rotation range of the connecting plate 14 is 0-90°, and a receiving box 28 is provided below the first spray port 16 and the second spray port 17 respectively; the inner bottom surface of the connecting box 9 is a sloping structure, and the lowest point of the connecting box 9 is connected to the return channel 18 and the return pipe 19, and the return channel 18 is set inside the connecting box 9, and the return pipe 19 is fixed between the connecting box 9 and the infusion tube 7, and the return... A one-way valve is installed inside pipe 19. During the disinfection process, the disinfectant in the disinfectant tank 4 is transferred to the infusion channel 8 through the infusion pipe 7, and then to the corresponding connecting channel 27. Finally, a fine spray of disinfectant is discharged from the nozzle 10 and sprayed far away by high-speed gas for disinfection. When the two connecting plates 14 are parallel to each other, the two first spray ports 16 are blocked by the block 15. At this time, the spray will only be discharged from the second spray port 17 to disinfect the area in front. When it is necessary to disinfect the areas on both sides, the adjusting rod 11 is rotated to drive the connecting rod 12 to rotate through the belt pulley mechanism, and then through two meshing gears to drive the connecting rod 12 to rotate. When the movable rod 13 rotates, the two connecting plates 14 rotate in opposite directions, releasing the blockage of the first spray nozzle 16 and the spray nozzle 10 above it, and blocking the second spray nozzle 17. The spray nozzle 10 above the second spray nozzle 17 is blocked simultaneously by the blocking block 15. In this way, after the disinfectant is discharged, it can be discharged from the first spray nozzle 16 on both sides by the blowing of high-speed gas for disinfection. Therefore, the disinfection direction can be adjusted by rotating 90°. Excess disinfectant dripping from the spray nozzle 10 can flow down the slope of the connecting box 9 to the lowest point, and then flow into the disinfectant tank 4 for recycling through the return channel 18 and the return pipe 19.

[0022] Example 3: Existing disinfection robots have limited spraying distance, therefore this example uses the following technical solution, such as... Figures 7-10As shown, the jet mechanism includes a variable-speed fan 20 installed on the top surface inside the housing 1. The output end of the variable-speed fan 20 is connected to the first pipe 22 and the second pipe 23 via an air supply pipe 21. Both the first pipe 22 and the second pipe 23 are located inside the connecting box 9. Jet nozzles 24 are evenly spaced on the sides of the first pipe 22 and the second pipe 23, and the jet nozzles 24 are inclined upwards. Both the first pipe 22 and the second pipe 23 have a "T" shaped structure, and the first pipe 22 and the second pipe 23 are alternately connected to the connecting block 26. The adjusting rod 11 is connected to the drive shaft 25 via another pulley mechanism. The bottom of the drive shaft 25 is fixed with a connecting block 26, and the connecting block 26 has a through hole inside. The connecting block 26 is located in the first pipe. At the connection point of the second pipe 22 and the second pipe 23, while the disinfectant is being discharged, the variable speed fan 20 generates high-speed gas. The gas is transmitted through the air supply pipe 21 to the connecting block 26, and then through the holes in the connecting block 26 to the second pipe 23. Finally, the gas is discharged from the nozzle 24 and blown towards the second spray nozzle 17, allowing the disinfectant spray to be sprayed further. When the adjusting rod 11 is rotated to switch the spray nozzle, the adjusting rod 11 drives the transmission shaft 25 to rotate through another belt pulley mechanism, and drives the connecting block 26 to rotate 90°, so that the connecting block 26 blocks the second pipe 23. In this way, the high-speed gas can be transmitted from the air supply pipe 21 to the first pipe 22, and finally blows the disinfectant in the first spray nozzle 16 for disinfection. Therefore, it can be adjusted according to the disinfection needs, and the operation is convenient.

[0023] A disinfection method for a livestock and poultry house environmental control and inspection disinfection robot, the disinfection method comprising the following steps: S1: Before the disinfection operation begins, the robot performs a system self-check procedure, including the robot's drive wheels 2, the liquid level in the disinfectant tank 4, the spraying mechanism, and the air spraying mechanism. S2: Path planning and adaptive walking. The drive wheel 2 drives the equipment to move and disinfect different locations. The vibration generated during the movement causes the bearing plate 5 to sway horizontally and vertically, which in turn causes the disinfectant tank 4 to sway and release sediment. S3: Disinfection from different directions. The disinfection robot discharges disinfectant from the first spray nozzle 16 to disinfect forward, or from the second spray nozzles 17 on both sides to disinfect. The disinfection direction can be adjusted according to the needs. S4: Residual liquid collection. Excess disinfectant during spraying is collected and recycled through the inclined surface of the bottom of the connecting box 9. Disinfectant dripping near the box 1 is collected and recycled through the receiving box 28.

[0024] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A robot for environmental control inspection and disinfection of livestock and poultry houses, comprising a box (1), wherein a drive wheel (2) is bolted to the bottom of the box (1), and a box door (3) is hinged to the side of the box (1). Its features are, Also includes: The disinfectant tank (4) is located inside the box body (1). The interior of the disinfectant tank (4) is connected to the spraying mechanism via the infusion tube (7). The spraying mechanism is located on the side of the connecting box (9), and the connecting box (9) is fixed to the top of the box body (1). A jetting mechanism is located inside the connecting box (9), and the jetting mechanism is used to adjust the spray distance.

2. The livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the disinfectant tank (4) is in contact with the lower end face of the support plate (5), and the lower end face of the support plate (5) is provided with support rods (6) at equal angles. The top of the support rods (6) is horizontally elastically slidably connected to the support plate (5), and the bottom of the support rods (6) is vertically elastically slidably connected to the bottom of the tank (1).

3. The livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spraying mechanism includes an infusion channel (8) set in the connecting box (9), and the infusion tube (7) is connected to the connecting channel (27) through the infusion channel (8). The connecting channel (27) is opened at the edge of the connecting box (9). The inner top surface of the connecting box (9) is provided with spray nozzles (10) at equal intervals, and an adjusting rod (11) is rotatably passed through the corner of the connecting box (9).

4. The livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting rod (11) is connected to the connecting rod (12) via a pulley mechanism, and the connecting rod (12) is driven by two meshing gears meshing with the movable rod (13). The bottom of both the adjusting rod (11) and the movable rod (13) are fixedly fitted with connecting plates (14), and the top of the connecting plate (14) is fixed with a block (15), and the block (15) is in close contact with the spray nozzle (10).

5. The livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side of the connecting box (9) is provided with a first spray port (16) and a second spray port (17), and the first spray port (16) and the connecting plate (14) are symmetrically distributed about the second spray port (17). The rotation range of the connecting plate (14) is 0-90°, and a liquid receiving box (28) is provided below the first spray port (16) and the second spray port (17).

6. The livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the connecting box (9) is a sloping structure, and the lowest point of the connecting box (9) is connected to the reflux channel (18) and the reflux pipe (19) through the reflux channel (18). The reflux channel (18) is set inside the connecting box (9), and the reflux pipe (19) is fixed between the connecting box (9) and the infusion pipe (7). A one-way valve is set inside the reflux pipe (19).

7. The livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The jet mechanism includes a variable speed fan (20) installed on the top surface inside the housing (1), and the output end of the variable speed fan (20) is connected to the first pipe (22) and the second pipe (23) through the air supply pipe (21), and the first pipe (22) and the second pipe (23) are both located in the connecting box (9).

8. The livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first pipe (22) and the second pipe (23) are provided with air nozzles (24) at equal intervals on their sides, and the air nozzles (24) are inclined upwards. The first pipe (22) and the second pipe (23) are both "T" shaped structures, and the first pipe (22) and the second pipe (23) are alternately connected to the connecting block (26).

9. The livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting rod (11) is connected to the drive shaft (25) through another pulley mechanism, and a connecting block (26) is fixed at the bottom of the drive shaft (25). The connecting block (26) has a through hole inside, and the connecting block (26) is located at the connection between the first pipe (22) and the second pipe (23).

10. The disinfection method of the livestock and poultry house environmental control inspection and disinfection robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The disinfection method includes the following steps: S1: Before the disinfection operation begins, the robot performs a system self-check procedure, including the robot's drive wheels (2), the liquid level in the disinfectant tank (4), the spraying mechanism, and the jetting mechanism; S2: Path planning and adaptive walking, the drive wheel (2) drives the equipment to move and disinfect different locations. The vibration generated during the movement causes the bearing plate (5) to sway horizontally and vertically, which in turn causes the disinfectant tank (4) to sway and release sediment. S3: Disinfection in different directions. The disinfection robot discharges disinfectant from the first spray nozzle (16) to achieve disinfection in front, or discharges it from the second spray nozzle (17) on both sides to carry out disinfection. The disinfection direction can be adjusted according to the needs. S4: Residual liquid collection. Excess disinfectant during spraying is collected and recycled through the inclined surface of the bottom of the connecting box (9). Disinfectant dripping near the box (1) is collected and recycled through the receiving box (28).

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