Nipple decontamination device of calf feeding machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of agricultural machinery breeding, in particular to a calf feeding machine nipple decontamination device which comprises a fixing frame, a barrel fixedly connected to the fixing frame and a nipple used for feeding calves, a flow dividing pipe is connected between the nipple and the barrel in a communicating mode, a pump body is installed at the end, close to the nipple, of the flow dividing pipe, and the pump body is connected with the barrel in a communicating mode. The driving mechanism is installed on the fixing frame, two profiling decontamination mechanisms attached to the surfaces of the nipples are symmetrically installed on the driving mechanism, the other end of the flow dividing pipe is fixedly connected with a spray head capable of spraying a cleaning agent to the nipples, and a cleaning pump is installed at the end, close to the spray head, of the flow dividing pipe; and the driving mechanism drives the two profiling decontamination mechanisms to rotate around the nipple and is matched with the cleaning agent sprayed by the spray head to clean the surface of the nipple without dead angles. The device has the advantages that the nipple is rotationally wrapped and cleaned in a contact mode through the profiling decontamination mechanism, and no sanitation dead angle exists.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of agricultural machinery breeding, in particular to a nipple cleaning and disinfecting device for a calf feeding machine. Background Art

[0002] At present, during the automatic feeding process of calves, multiple calves share one nipple, which can easily spread bacteria and viruses through residual liquid and dirt on the nipple, affecting the health of the calves. Secondly, most calf feeding machines do not have special nipple cleaning devices. Moreover, the nipple cleaning devices of a few calf feeding machines are non-contact cleaning devices such as immersion and spraying, which have weak cleaning power and cannot clean the hard dirt attached to the nipple. Therefore, in order to overcome the problem of weak cleaning power of non-contact cleaning devices in the prior art, thereby ensuring the quality of the cleaning and disinfection process and keeping the nipple in a good sanitary state, this application is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a nipple cleaning and disinfecting device for a calf feeding machine, which has the beneficial effect of rotating and wrapping the nipple for contact cleaning through a contoured cleaning and disinfecting mechanism to wipe off residual liquid and dirt on the nipple without any sanitary dead corners, thereby overcoming the problem of weak cleaning power of the non-contact cleaning and disinfecting device in the prior art, ensuring the quality of the cleaning and disinfection processes, and keeping the nipple in a good sanitary state.

[0004] The nipple cleaning device of a calf feeding machine comprises a fixing frame, a barrel fixedly connected to the fixing frame, and a nipple for feeding a calf, a shunt pipe is connected between the nipple and the barrel, a pump body is installed on the end of the shunt pipe close to the nipple, and a driving mechanism installed on the fixing frame, two contour cleaning mechanisms that are in contact with the surface of the nipple are symmetrically installed on the driving mechanism, a nozzle capable of spraying a cleaning agent on the nipple is fixedly connected to the other end of the shunt pipe, a cleaning pump is installed on the end of the shunt pipe close to the nozzle, and the driving mechanism drives the two contour cleaning mechanisms to rotate around the nipple and cooperate with the cleaning agent sprayed by the nozzle to clean the surface of the nipple without dead angles.

[0005] The contoured cleaning and disinfection mechanism includes a fixed shaft fixedly connected to 1, and a plurality of contoured brush head assemblies and bristles II are fixedly connected to the fixed shaft. The plurality of contoured brush head assemblies and the plurality of bristles II are arranged alternately and at intervals.

[0006] The contouring brush head assembly includes bristles I fixed on a fixed shaft and two layers of sponge, wherein the two layers of sponge are respectively wrapped on both sides of the bristles I, with the bristles I in the middle and a layer of sponge wrapped outside, which has both hard and soft surfaces, facilitating contouring and increasing the contact area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a nipple cleaning device for a calf feeding machine;

[0009] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the contour-based decontamination mechanism and the nipple;

[0010] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the contour-based decontamination mechanism;

[0011] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a contoured brush head assembly.

[0012] In the figure: driving mechanism 1; motor I 100; turntable 101; contoured disinfection mechanism 102; fixed shaft 112; contoured brush head assembly 122; bristles I 132; sponge 142; bristles II 152; frame 103; guide rod 104; screw 105; motor II 106; nipple 2; shunt pipe 3; barrel 4; pump body 5; cleaning pump 6; nozzle 7; fan 8; motor III 9; stirring blade 10; cleaning agent tank 11; peristaltic pump 12; water tank 13; heating pipe 14; water inlet pipe 15; material box 16; motor IV 17; spiral blade 18. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] See also Figure 1 and 2 , showing a schematic diagram of an embodiment of wiping residual liquid and dirt on a pacifier without dead angles according to the utility model;

[0014] A calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device comprises a fixing frame, a barrel 4 fixedly connected to the fixing frame, and a nipple 2 for feeding a calf, a shunt pipe 3 is connected between the nipple 2 and the barrel 4, a pump body 5 is installed at one end of the shunt pipe 3 close to the nipple 2, and a driving mechanism 1 installed on the fixing frame, two contour cleaning mechanisms 102 that are in contact with the surface of the nipple 2 are symmetrically installed on the driving mechanism 1, a nozzle 7 that can spray a cleaning agent on the nipple 2 is fixedly connected to the other end of the shunt pipe 3, a cleaning pump 6 is installed at one end of the shunt pipe 3 close to the nozzle 7, and the driving mechanism 1 drives the two contour cleaning mechanisms 102 to rotate around the nipple 2 and cooperate with the cleaning agent sprayed by the nozzle 7 to clean the surface of the nipple 2 without dead angles;

[0015] The fixing frame is provided with screw holes for inserting screws to fix the fixing frame in a specified position, which is not shown in the figure. During feeding, the driving mechanism 1 drives the two contour-like cleaning mechanisms 102 to move to the side of the nipple 2, which will not affect the calf's cylinder 4 eating feed through the nipple 2. Liquid feed is injected into the cylinder 4, and the liquid feed can be liquid feed mixed with milk replacer and warm water. After the pump body 5 is powered on and started, the liquid feed in the cylinder 4 is led to the nipple 2, and then the calf is fed. After the feed in the cylinder 4 is fed, the nipple 2 needs to be cleaned. During washing, the control motor II 106 drives the two contour-like washing and disinfection mechanisms 102 to move to a position in contact with the nipple 2. At this time, the nipple 2 is located between the two contour-like washing and disinfection mechanisms 102, and the cleaning agent is injected into the barrel 4. At this time, the pump body 5 and the cleaning pump 6 are turned on at the same time, and the cleaning agent is introduced into the nipple 2 and the nozzle 7 respectively. Under the pressure of the pump body 5, the cleaning agent is sprayed from the nipple 2. At the same time, under the action of the cleaning pump 6, the cleaning agent is sprayed from the nozzle 7 and evenly sprayed on the two contour-like washing and disinfection mechanisms 102 and the nipple 2. Then the driving mechanism 1 is controlled to drive the two The two contoured cleaning mechanisms 102 rotate around the nipple 2 to clean the surface of the nipple 2 without dead angles. After the cleaning agent in the cylinder 4 is used up, clean water or heated water is continuously injected into the cylinder 4. Similarly, the pump body 5 and the cleaning pump 6 pump clean water into the nipple 2 and the nozzle 7 respectively, and then cooperate with the two contoured cleaning mechanisms 102 rotating around the nipple 2 to rinse the inner wall of the shunt pipe 3 and the cleaning agent on the nipple 2 and the two contoured cleaning mechanisms 102. Then, liquid feed can be injected into the cylinder 4 again for feeding, thereby realizing the cleaning treatment of the nipple 2, solving the problem of feeding the nipple 2. The invention solves the problem that when nipples are used together during automatic feeding of calves, bacteria and viruses are easily spread through residual liquid and dirt on the nipples, affecting the health of the calves; and, since the two contoured cleaning mechanisms 102 are symmetrically arranged relative to the nipples 2 in a contoured shape, and are rotated around the nipples 2 for contact cleaning, the residual liquid and dirt on the nipples are wiped off, and there are no sanitary dead corners, which overcomes the problem of weak cleaning power of the non-contact cleaning device in the prior art, ensures the quality of the cleaning and disinfection process, and keeps the nipples in a good sanitary state.

[0016] See also Figure 3 , showing a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model in which the cleaning and decontamination capability of the nipple 2 is increased;

[0017] The contoured decontamination mechanism 102 includes a fixed shaft 112 fixedly connected to the driving mechanism 1, and a plurality of contoured brush head assemblies 122 and bristles II 152 are fixedly connected to the fixed shaft 112, and the plurality of contoured brush head assemblies 122 and the plurality of bristles II 152 are arranged alternately at intervals;

[0018] Brush bristles II 152 are interspersed between the multiple contoured brush head assemblies 122. The multiple contoured brush head assemblies 122 and the multiple bristles II 152 work together to increase the cleaning and decontamination ability of the pacifier 2. In addition, when 1 drives the multiple contoured brush head assemblies 122 and the multiple bristles II 152 to rotate around the pacifier 2, they can always maintain contact with the surface of the pacifier 2, thereby improving the contact friction cleaning force of the pacifier 2.

[0019] See also Figure 4 , showing a schematic diagram of an embodiment according to the utility model that improves the cleaning effect;

[0020] The contouring brush head assembly 122 includes bristles 1132 fixedly connected to the fixed shaft 112 and two layers of sponges 142. The bristles 1132 are located between the two layers of sponges 142. The bristles 1132 are in the middle and the outer layer of sponges 142 is wrapped. The bristles 1132 have both hardness and softness, which is convenient for contouring and increases the contact area.

[0021] The plurality of bristles I 132 , sponges 142 and bristles II 152 are interlaced and rotated together to wipe and scrub the surface of the nipple 2 , thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0022] See also Figure 2 , showing a schematic diagram of an embodiment of wiping and brushing a pacifier according to the utility model;

[0023] The driving mechanism 1 comprises a movable frame plate 103, a motor Ⅰ100 is fixedly connected to the frame plate 103, a turntable 101 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor Ⅰ100, and two fixed shafts 112 are fixedly connected to the turntable 101;

[0024] After the motor I100 is powered on and started, it drives the turntable 101 to rotate, and the turntable 101 drives the two fixed shafts 112 thereon to make circular motion. The two fixed shafts 112 respectively drive the corresponding multiple bristles I132 and sponges 142 to rotate around the pacifier, thereby wiping and brushing the pacifier.

[0025] See also Figure 2 , showing a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention in which two contoured decontamination mechanisms 102 are moved to the side of the nipple 2 to expose the nipple 2 for feeding;

[0026] The driving mechanism 1 also includes a motor II 106 and a guide rod 104 fixed to the fixed frame, the output shaft of the motor II 106 is connected to a screw 105 through a coupling, the frame plate 103 is threadedly connected to the screw 105, the frame plate 103 is slidably connected to the guide rod 104, and the screw 105 rotates to drive the frame plate 103 and the two contoured decontamination mechanisms 102 to reciprocate on the guide rod 104;

[0027] When the barrel 4, the shunt pipe 3 and the nipple 2 are rinsed with clean water and it is necessary to switch to the feeding state, the control motor II 106 is powered on and started to drive the screw 105 to rotate, and the screw 105 drives the frame 103 to move on the guide rod 104 in the direction away from the nipple 2, thereby moving the two contour-like cleaning mechanisms 102 to the side of the nipple 2, so that the nipple 2 is exposed and will not affect the feeding of the calf, and then liquid feed is injected into the barrel 4 for feeding; when the control motor II 106 drives the screw 105 to rotate in the opposite direction to drive the two contour-like cleaning mechanisms 102 to move in the direction close to the nipple 2, the cleaning of the nipple can be achieved.

[0028] See also Figure 1 , showing a schematic diagram of an embodiment of introducing clean water into the cylinder 4 according to the utility model;

[0029] The fixing frame is also fixedly connected with a water tank 13, the lower end of the water tank 13 is connected with a water inlet pipe 15 with a water pump, the upper end of the water tank 13 is connected with the cylinder 4, and a heating pipe 14 is installed in the water tank 13;

[0030] The water inlet pipe 15 is connected to the external water pipe. When the water pump is turned on, clean water is pumped into the water tank 13, and then the clean water flows from the upper end of the water tank 13 into the cylinder 4, so that clean water is introduced into the cylinder 4. When hot water needs to be introduced, the heating tube 14 is powered on to heat the water in the water tank 13, so that hot water can be injected into the cylinder 4. The hot water can improve the cleaning effect of the equipment.

[0031] See also Figure 1 , showing a schematic diagram of an embodiment of configuring a cleaning liquid according to the utility model;

[0032] A cleaning agent tank 11 is fixedly connected to the fixing frame, a conduit communicating with the cylinder 4 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the cleaning agent tank 11, and a peristaltic pump 12 is installed on the conduit;

[0033] When cleaning is required, the cleaning agent is injected into the cleaning agent tank 11. After the peristaltic pump 12 is turned on, the cleaning agent in the cleaning agent tank 11 flows into the barrel 4 in a quantitative manner, and then is mixed with the clean water or heated water in the barrel 4 to form a cleaning liquid. Then, under the action of the pump body 5 and the cleaning pump 6, it is introduced into the nipple 2 and the nozzle 7 respectively, and the nipple 2 is cleaned in cooperation with the contoured cleaning mechanism 102.

[0034] See also Figure 1 , showing a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model in which the mixing effect of the cleaning agent and water is improved;

[0035] The fixing frame is fixedly connected to a motor III 9, and the output shaft of the motor III 9 is fixedly connected to a stirring blade 10 extending into the bottom of the cylinder 4;

[0036] After the motor III 9 is powered on and started, it drives the stirring blade 10 on its output shaft to rotate. The rotating stirring blade 10 improves the mixing effect of the cleaning agent and water, thereby obtaining a cleaning liquid with uniform composition; further, after the cleaning liquid is used up, it is necessary to inject clean water into the cylinder 4. When cleaning the cylinder 4, the rotating stirring blade 10 can also stir the water in the cylinder 4, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the cylinder 4 and making the cylinder 4 cleaner.

[0037] See also Figure 1 , showing a schematic diagram of an embodiment of drying a pacifier 2 according to the utility model;

[0038] The fixed frame is fixedly connected with a fan 8 capable of drying the nipple 2;

[0039] After the fan 8 is started, the cleaned nipple 2 can be dried, so that the surface of the cleaned nipple 2 remains dry to prevent bacteria from growing.

[0040] By spraying, brushing, drying, etc. the nipple 2 with detergent and clean water, cleaning and disinfection can be performed faster and more effectively, so that the nipple can be kept in a good hygienic state, overcoming the problem of weak cleaning power of traditional contactless cleaning and disinfection devices, ensuring the quality of the cleaning and disinfection processes, and at the same time, not affecting the normal functions of the calf feeder such as cleaning and feeding, ensuring the good and healthy growth of the calf.

[0041] See also Figure 1 , showing a schematic diagram of an embodiment of dredging a discharge port according to the utility model;

[0042] A material box 16 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame, and a discharge port at the lower end of the material box 16 is located above the cylinder 4. A motor IV 17 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the material box 16, and a spiral blade 18 for clearing the discharge port is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor IV 17;

[0043] The motor IV 17 is powered on and started to drive the spiral blade 18 to rotate. The rotating spiral blade 18 can feed the material to the discharge port of the material box 16, thereby avoiding the discharge port from being blocked.

[0044] The models of motor I 100, motor II 106, motor III 9 and motor IV 17 provide one option of Z2-11~112, and other applicable models in the prior art can also be used.

Claims

1. Calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fixing frame, a barrel (4) fixedly connected to the fixing frame, and a nipple (2) for feeding a calf, a shunt pipe (3) being connected between the nipple (2) and the barrel (4), a pump body (5) being installed at one end of the shunt pipe (3) close to the nipple (2), and a driving mechanism (1) installed on the fixing frame, two contour-like cleaning mechanisms (102) being symmetrically installed on the driving mechanism (1) and being in contact with the surface of the nipple (2), a nozzle (7) being fixedly connected to the other end of the shunt pipe (3) and being capable of spraying a cleaning agent on the nipple (2), a cleaning pump (6) being installed at one end of the shunt pipe (3) close to the nozzle (7), and the driving mechanism (1) driving the two contour-like cleaning mechanisms (102) to rotate around the nipple (2) and cooperate with the cleaning agent sprayed by the nozzle (7) to clean the surface of the nipple (2).

2. The calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contoured cleaning and disinfection mechanism (102) comprises a fixed shaft (112) fixedly connected to a driving mechanism (1), a plurality of contoured brush head assemblies (122) and bristles II (152) being fixedly connected to the fixed shaft (112), and the plurality of contoured brush head assemblies (122) and the plurality of bristles II (152) being arranged alternately and at intervals.

3. The calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The contoured brush head assembly (122) comprises bristles I (132) fixedly connected to a fixed shaft (112) and two layers of sponges (142), wherein the two layers of sponges (142) are respectively wrapped around the two sides of the bristles I (132).

4. The calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (1) comprises a movable frame plate (103), a motor I (100) is fixedly connected to the frame plate (103), a rotating disk (101) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor I (100), and two fixed shafts (112) are both fixedly connected to the rotating disk (101).

5. The calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (1) further comprises a motor II (106) and a guide rod (104) fixedly connected to the fixed frame, the output shaft of the motor II (106) being connected to a screw rod (105), the frame plate (103) being threadedly connected to the screw rod (105), and the frame plate (103) being slidably connected to the guide rod (104).

6. The calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water tank (13) is also fixedly connected to the fixing frame; the lower end of the water tank (13) is connected to a water inlet pipe (15) with a water pump; the upper end of the water tank (13) is in communication with the cylinder (4); a heating pipe (14) is installed in the water tank (13).

7. The calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A cleaning agent tank (11) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame, a conduit communicating with the cylinder (4) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the cleaning agent tank (11), and a peristaltic pump (12) is installed on the conduit.

8. The calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixed frame is fixedly connected to a motor III (9), and the output shaft of the motor III (9) is fixedly connected to a stirring blade (10) extending into the bottom of the cylinder (4).

9. The calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixing frame is fixedly connected with a fan (8) capable of drying the nipple (2).

10. The calf feeding machine nipple cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A material box (16) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame, a discharge port at the lower end of the material box (16) is located above the cylinder (4), a motor IV (17) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the material box (16), and a spiral blade (18) for clearing the discharge port is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor IV (17).

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