Intelligent management system for cattle raising pasture
By designing an intelligent management system in cattle ranch and using sensors and edge computing gateway modules for environmental monitoring and regulation, the problem that existing systems cannot effectively monitor and control the cattle farm environment is solved, and the improvement of dairy cattle health and production and the enhancement of the economic benefits of breeding are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420858386.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing cattle ranch inspection and management information system cannot effectively monitor and control cattle environmental parameters, affecting the health and production of dairy cows, resulting in a decrease in economic benefits.
An intelligent management system for cattle farms was designed, using ammonia sensors, temperature and humidity sensors, illuminance sensors and rail-type electricity meters. The data is processed and controlled through the edge computing gateway module, and is connected to the roller shutter controller, the manure push board controller, the exhaust controller and the alarm controller to realize real-time monitoring and regulation of the cattle house environment.
Effectively monitor and control the environmental parameters of the cattle farm, ensure the optimal environment in the cattle house, improve the health and production efficiency of dairy cows, and enhance the economic benefits of breeding.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of Internet of Things information technology, and in particular to an intelligent management system for a ranch, in particular to an intelligent management system for a cattle ranch. Background Art
[0002] Intelligent detection system plays a vital role in the production process of various fields. It has become an indispensable part of the automated production system, including industry, agriculture, breeding, etc. It allows people to solve the heavy and complicated production labor. However, the existing detection management information system in cattle ranches has some shortcomings. First, the detection system is not convenient for collecting various data in the ranch cowshed, and it is not convenient to fully grasp the situation in the ranch. Secondly, it is not convenient to adjust the ranch cowshed to a suitable growth environment for dairy cows, which seriously affects the health and production of dairy cows.
[0003] In summary, the existing technology has the following problems: the existing detection and management information system in the cattle ranch cannot effectively monitor the various environmental parameters in the cattle ranch, and cannot reasonably control them, which seriously affects the health and production of dairy cows and reduces the economic benefits of farming. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model provides an intelligent management system for a cattle ranch to solve the problem that the detection management information system in the cattle ranch in the above-mentioned prior art cannot effectively monitor various environmental parameters in the cattle ranch and cannot reasonably control them, which seriously affects the health and production of dairy cows and reduces the economic benefits of breeding.
[0005] To this end, the utility model proposes an intelligent management system for a cattle ranch, the system comprising: an ammonia sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor, an illumination sensor and a rail-type electric meter, the output ends of the ammonia sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the illumination sensor and the rail-type electric meter are all electrically connected to an edge computing gateway module, the edge computing gateway module is electrically connected to a terminal platform, and the edge computing gateway module is electrically connected to a roller shutter controller, a manure pushing plate controller, an exhaust controller and an alarm controller, respectively.
[0006] Furthermore, the edge computing gateway module includes a data transmission submodule, a data exchange submodule and a PLC controller submodule, and the signal port of the data transmission submodule and the signal port of the PLC controller submodule are connected in parallel to the signal port of the data exchange submodule.
[0007] Furthermore, the edge computing gateway module also includes a data processing submodule, and a signal port of the data processing submodule is connected to a signal port of the data exchange submodule.
[0008] Furthermore, a rolling shutter control module is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule, the input port of the rolling shutter control module is connected to the output port of the PLC controller submodule, and the output port of the rolling shutter control module is connected to the input port of the rolling shutter controller.
[0009] Furthermore, a manure pushing board control module is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule, the input port of the manure pushing board control module is connected to the output port of the PLC controller submodule, and the output port of the manure pushing board control module is connected to the input port of the manure pushing board controller.
[0010] Furthermore, an exhaust control module is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule, the input port of the exhaust control module is connected to the output port of the PLC controller submodule, and the output port of the exhaust control module is connected to the input port of the exhaust controller.
[0011] Furthermore, an alarm control module is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule, an input port of the alarm control module is connected to an output port of the PLC controller submodule, and an output port of the alarm control module is connected to an input port of the alarm controller.
[0012] Furthermore, the signal port of the terminal platform is connected to the data processing submodule, and the terminal platform is a PC terminal or a smart phone terminal.
[0013] Furthermore, the input end of the data transmission submodule is connected to the output ports of the ammonia sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the illumination sensor and the guide rail type electric meter.
[0014] Furthermore, an intelligent lighting module is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule, and the output end of the intelligent lighting module is electrically connected to the intelligent lighting controller.
[0015] The intelligent management system of the cattle ranch proposed by the utility model has the following beneficial effects: by setting an ammonia sensor to monitor the ammonia in the cowshed, it is convenient to collect the concentration of ammonia in the cowshed, and transmit the data to the edge computing gateway module. The edge computing gateway module analyzes and processes the data and transmits the data results to the terminal platform. Through the terminal platform, the situation in the cowshed can be understood at any time, and then some data in the shed can be adjusted according to actual needs. In this system, the exhaust controller is controlled by the edge computer gateway module, which is convenient for ventilation in the cowshed; similarly, the temperature and humidity sensor can be controlled by the edge computer gateway module to detect the temperature and humidity of the cowshed, the illumination sensor can collect the illumination data in the cowshed in real time, the rail-type electric meter can collect the energy consumption data of the cowshed in real time, and transmit the collected data to the edge computing gateway module in real time, and then the roller shutter controller can be controlled by the edge computing gateway module according to the actual feedback results, and the opening and closing of the roller shutter can be controlled to properly control the activity of the cattle. The manure pusher controller can be controlled by the edge computing gateway module, which greatly reduces the labor intensity of the workers, improves the cleaning efficiency, and reduces the pollution in the cowshed. The alarm controller can be controlled by the edge computing gateway module to alarm and remind abnormal energy consumption, which is convenient for managers to view and handle. The utility model can effectively monitor and control various environmental parameters in the cattle farm, ensure the best standard requirements of the environment in the cowshed, and greatly improve the economic benefits of breeding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent management system for a cattle ranch according to one embodiment of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an edge computing gateway module of one embodiment of the utility model;
[0018] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Ammonia sensor; 2. Temperature and humidity sensor; 3. Illuminance sensor; 4. Rail-type electric meter; 6. Terminal platform; 51. Data transmission submodule; 52. PLC controller submodule; 53. Data exchange submodule; 54. Data processing submodule; 521. Intelligent lighting module; 522. Intelligent lighting controller; 523. Alarm control module; 524. Alarm controller; 525. Exhaust control module; 526. Exhaust controller; 527. Manure push board control module; 528. Manure push board controller; 529. Rolling curtain control module; 530. Rolling curtain controller; 531. Water tank control module; 532. Water tank controller; 533. Automatic sprinkler control module; 534. Automatic sprinkler controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the utility model, the utility model is now described.
[0020] The utility model provides an intelligent management system for cattle ranches, such as Figure 1 As shown, the system includes: an ammonia sensor 1, a temperature and humidity sensor 2, an illumination sensor 3, a rail-type electric meter 4, an edge computing gateway module, a roller shutter controller 530, a manure push plate controller 528, an exhaust controller 526 and an alarm controller 524; the specific configuration of each part is as follows:
[0021] The edge computing gateway module includes a data transmission submodule 51, a data exchange submodule 53 and a PLC controller submodule 52. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the data transmission submodule 51 can realize data transmission between devices in different network environments. The signal port of the data transmission submodule 51 is connected to the signal port of the data exchange submodule 53, so that the collected data is transmitted to the data exchange submodule 53 through the data transmission submodule 51, and the signal port of the PLC controller submodule 52 is connected in parallel to the signal port of the data exchange submodule 53, so as to transmit data information between the data exchange submodule 53 and the PLC controller submodule 52. The edge computing gateway module also includes a data processing submodule 54, and the signal port of the data processing submodule 54 is connected to the signal port of the data exchange submodule 53, so as to realize information transmission between the data processing submodule 54 and the data exchange submodule 53.
[0022] The ammonia sensor 1 is used to monitor the ammonia in the cowshed, so as to collect the concentration of ammonia in the cowshed. The temperature and humidity sensor 2 is used to collect temperature and humidity data in the cowshed. The illumination sensor 3 can collect illumination data in the cowshed in real time. The rail-type electric meter 4 can collect energy consumption data of the cowshed in real time. The input end of the data transmission submodule 51 is connected to the output ports of the ammonia sensor 1, the temperature and humidity sensor 2, the illumination sensor 3 and the rail-type electric meter 4 so as to transmit the collected data information to the data transmission submodule 51 in real time.
[0023] The signal port of the terminal platform 6 is connected to the data processing submodule 54. The terminal platform is a PC terminal or a smart phone terminal, so that the user can know the situation in the cowshed at any time and make reasonable adjustments.
[0024] Furthermore, a rolling curtain control module 529 is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule 52, and the input port of the rolling curtain control module 529 is connected to the output port of the PLC controller submodule 52 so that the rolling curtain control module 529 can be controlled by the PLC controller submodule 52, and the output port of the rolling curtain control module 529 is connected to the input port of the rolling curtain controller 530 so that the rolling curtain controller 530 can be controlled by the rolling curtain control module 529. Finally, the opening and closing of the rolling curtain is controlled by the rolling curtain controller 530 to appropriately control the activity amount of the cattle.
[0025] Furthermore, a dung pushing board control module 527 is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule 52, and the input port of the dung pushing board control module 527 is connected to the output port of the PLC controller submodule 52, so that the dung pushing board control module 527 can be controlled by the PLC controller submodule 52, and the output port of the dung pushing board control module 527 is connected to the input port of the dung pushing board controller 528, so that the dung pushing board controller 528 can be controlled by the dung pushing board control module 527, and finally the dung pushing board is controlled by the dung pushing board controller 528 to start cleaning the dung in the cowshed, thereby reducing pollution in the cowshed.
[0026] Furthermore, an exhaust control module 525 is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule 52, and the input port of the exhaust control module 525 is connected to the output port of the PLC controller submodule 52 so that the exhaust control module 525 can be controlled by the PLC controller submodule 52, and the output port of the exhaust control module 525 is connected to the input port of the exhaust controller 526 so that the exhaust controller 526 can be controlled by the exhaust control module 525, and then the exhaust controller 526 can control the start and stop of the fan to facilitate ventilation in the cowshed.
[0027] Furthermore, an alarm control module 523 is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule 52, and the input port of the alarm control module 523 is connected to the output port of the PLC controller submodule 52, and the output port of the alarm control module 523 is connected to the input port of the alarm controller 524, so that an alarm reminder of abnormal energy consumption can be issued through the alarm controller 524.
[0028] Furthermore, the output end of the PLC controller submodule 52 is provided with an intelligent lighting module 521, and the output end of the intelligent lighting module 521 is electrically connected to the intelligent lighting controller 522, so as to control the light intensity in the cowshed through the intelligent lighting controller 522 to avoid wasting electricity.
[0029] Furthermore, the output end of the PLC controller submodule 52 is also provided with a water trough control module 531 and an automatic sprinkler control module 533, respectively. The water trough control module 531 and the water trough controller 532 are electrically connected to control the water level in the trough to meet the drinking water needs of the cows. The automatic sprinkler control module 533 is electrically connected to the automatic sprinkler controller 534 to adjust the appropriate temperature and humidity in the cowshed to maintain a good breeding environment.
[0030] The edge computing gateway module (edge computer data management system) has a built-in Linux system and supports remote upgrade services. The program is upgraded by downloading upgrade files from the server through the application. In the actual operation of the system, network interruptions, loose wired network ports and other network disconnections may occur due to external environmental factors. Data loss may have a significant impact on the company's production or business. The edge computer product used in this utility model supports breakpoint resumption and edge autonomy functions. It continues to work during network disconnection. When the network is restored, all data during the network disconnection will be transmitted to the platform to ensure that data is not lost.
[0031] The intelligent management system of the cattle ranch proposed by the utility model transmits the data collected by the ammonia sensor 1, the temperature and humidity sensor 2, the illumination sensor 3 and the rail-type electric meter 4 to the edge computing gateway module, and then the situation in the cowshed is known at any time through the terminal platform, and then some data in the shed are regulated according to actual needs. The PLC controller submodule 52 in the edge computing gateway module can control multiple modules respectively, control the exhaust controller 526 to facilitate ventilation in the cowshed; control the roller shutter controller 530 to control the opening and closing of the roller shutter to properly control the activity of the cows, and control the manure pusher controller 528 to greatly reduce the labor intensity of the workers, improve the cleaning efficiency, and reduce the pollution in the cowshed. Control the alarm controller 524 to alarm and remind abnormal energy consumption, which is convenient for management personnel to check and handle. It can also control the water tank controller 532 to meet the drinking water needs of the cows, and control the automatic spray controller 534 to adjust the appropriate temperature and humidity in the cowshed. The utility model can effectively monitor and control various environmental parameters in the cattle farm, ensure the optimal standard requirements of the environment in the cattle shed, so as to maintain a good breeding environment in the cattle shed. The system can reduce labor, improve efficiency and data accuracy through intelligent control and remote control, and greatly improve the economic benefits of breeding.
[0032] The above description is only an illustrative embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. The components of the utility model can be combined with each other without conflict, and any equivalent changes and modifications made by any technician in the field without departing from the concept and principle of the utility model should fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.
Claims
1. An intelligent management system for a cattle ranch, characterized in that: include: An ammonia sensor (1), a temperature and humidity sensor (2), an illumination sensor (3) and a rail-type electric meter (4), wherein the output ends of the ammonia sensor (1), the temperature and humidity sensor (2), the illumination sensor (3) and the rail-type electric meter (4) are all electrically connected to an edge computing gateway module, the edge computing gateway module is electrically connected to a terminal platform (6), and the edge computing gateway module is electrically connected to a roller shutter controller (530), a manure push plate controller (528), an exhaust controller (526) and an alarm controller (524), respectively.
2. The intelligent management system for cattle ranches according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The edge computing gateway module comprises a data transmission submodule (51), a data exchange submodule (53) and a PLC controller submodule (52), wherein the signal port of the data transmission submodule (51) and the signal port of the PLC controller submodule (52) are connected in parallel to the signal port of the data exchange submodule (53).
3. The intelligent management system for cattle ranches according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The edge computing gateway module also includes a data processing submodule (54), and a signal port of the data processing submodule (54) is connected to a signal port of the data exchange submodule (53).
4. The intelligent management system for cattle ranches according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The output end of the PLC controller submodule (52) is provided with a rolling curtain control module (529), the input port of the rolling curtain control module (529) is connected to the output port of the PLC controller submodule (52), and the output port of the rolling curtain control module (529) is connected to the input port of the rolling curtain controller (530).
5. The intelligent management system for cattle ranches according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The output end of the PLC controller submodule (52) is provided with a manure pushing board control module (527), the input port of the manure pushing board control module (527) is connected to the output port of the PLC controller submodule (52), and the output port of the manure pushing board control module (527) is connected to the input port of the manure pushing board controller (528).
6. The intelligent management system for cattle ranches according to claim 2, characterized in that: An exhaust control module (525) is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule (52), an input port of the exhaust control module (525) is connected to an output port of the PLC controller submodule (52), and an output port of the exhaust control module (525) is connected to an input port of the exhaust controller (526).
7. The intelligent management system for cattle ranches according to claim 2 is characterized in that: An alarm control module (523) is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule (52), an input port of the alarm control module (523) is connected to an output port of the PLC controller submodule (52), and an output port of the alarm control module (523) is connected to an input port of the alarm controller (524).
8. The intelligent management system for cattle ranches according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The signal port of the terminal platform (6) is connected to the data processing submodule (54), and the terminal platform is a PC terminal or a smart phone terminal.
9. The intelligent management system for cattle ranches according to claim 2, characterized in that: The input end of the data transmission submodule (51) is connected to the output ports of the ammonia sensor (1), the temperature and humidity sensor (2), the illumination sensor (3) and the guide rail electric meter (4).
10. The intelligent management system for cattle ranches according to claim 2, characterized in that: An intelligent lighting module (521) is provided at the output end of the PLC controller submodule (52), and the output end of the intelligent lighting module (521) is electrically connected to an intelligent lighting controller (522).