Multifunctional feeder for calves

Abstract

The utility model provides a multifunctional calf feeding device, belongs to the technical field of calf feeding, and solves the problem that in the prior art, weaned calves can only be fed, and feeding is troublesome. The device comprises a box body, a feed storage cavity and a controller are arranged in the box body, a fluid director is arranged in the feed storage cavity, a discharge port is formed in the box body, a feed trough is arranged on the outer side of the box body, the highest horizontal position of the feed trough is higher than the horizontal position of the discharge port, a milk tank is arranged below the feed storage cavity, and the milk tank is connected with a milk outlet pipe extending out of the box body. The milk outlet pipe is connected with a nipple, a first electromagnetic valve is arranged in the milk outlet pipe, and a camera is arranged on the side wall of the box body. The feed storage cavity can output feed for feeding, and the milk tank can output milk for feeding, so that the feeding device is suitable for feeding suckling calves and weaning calves; and the camera can scan the information of the calf, so that the milk outlet pipe is opened for the suckling calf, and the weaning calf is prevented from drinking milk.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of calf feeding, in particular to a multifunctional feeder for calves. Background Art

[0002] Cattle from birth to 6 months old are called calves, which can be divided into lactating calves and weaned calves. The feeding of calves is the most delicate and important part of the entire cattle farm. Since the rumen of calves is not fully developed at birth, nutrients still need to be obtained from liquid milk and milk replacers, and concentrated feed is still needed to supplement nutrition after weaning, so most farms build calf islands to feed calves one-on-one. This method not only greatly increases labor costs, but also increases production costs by building calf islands. Feeding alone also greatly increases the waste of forage and is accompanied by a greater risk of accidentally eating moldy and spoiled feed.

[0003] The existing automatic trough for calf pellet feed is only used to feed weaned calves, and there is no relevant structure designed to feed nursing calves, which results in the need to separate nursing calves and weaned calves for management, which is rather troublesome. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a multifunctional feeder for calves, which is provided with a feed storage chamber to output feed for feeding, and a milk tank to output milk for feeding, so as to adapt to the feeding of both lactating calves and weaned calves; and the camera can scan the calf's information, so as to open the milk outlet pipe for the lactating calf, and prevent the weaned calf from drinking the milk.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A multifunctional calf feeder comprises a box body, wherein a feed storage cavity and a controller are arranged in the box body, a flow guide is arranged in the feed storage cavity, a discharge port connected to the lowest point of the upper end surface of the flow guide is opened in the box body, a feed trough is arranged on the outer side of the box body, and the horizontal position of the highest point of the feed trough is higher than the horizontal position of the discharge port, a milk tank is arranged below the feed storage cavity, the milk tank is connected to a milk outlet pipe extending out of the box body, the milk outlet pipe is connected to a nipple, a first solenoid valve connected to the controller is arranged in the milk outlet pipe, and a camera for scanning a calf identity information collar and connected to the controller is arranged on the side wall of the box body.

[0007] Preferably, a flow sensor connected to the controller is provided in the milk outlet pipe.

[0008] Preferably, a bellows is connected between the milk outlet tube and the nipple.

[0009] Preferably, the milk tank is connected with a milk supply pipe and a connecting pipe extending out of the box body, a sealing plug is provided at the pipe opening of the milk supply pipe, and a medical air filter is provided in the connecting pipe.

[0010] Preferably, a liquid level sensor connected to the controller is provided in the milk tank.

[0011] Preferably, there are at least two milk tanks.

[0012] Preferably, the feed trough and the milk outlet pipe are arranged on different side walls of the box body.

[0013] Preferably, the deflector is vertically slidably arranged in a box body, and a first pressure sensor in contact with the bottom of the deflector and connected to the controller is fixedly arranged in the box body.

[0014] Preferably, the box body is provided with a water tank located below the feed storage cavity, the water tank is provided with a water outlet pipe and a water inlet pipe, the water outlet pipe is provided with a second solenoid valve connected to the controller, a supporting plate is fixedly provided on the side wall of the box body, a groove is provided on the supporting plate, a water trough is movably placed in the groove, and a second pressure sensor connected to the controller is provided between the bottom of the water trough and the supporting plate.

[0015] Preferably, a feeding port is provided on the top of the box body, and a sealing cover is movably provided on the feeding port.

[0016] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] The feed storage chamber can output feed for feeding, and the milk tank can output milk for feeding, so as to adapt to the feeding of both lactating calves and weaned calves; and the camera can scan the calf's information, so as to open the milk outlet pipe for the lactating calf and prevent the weaned calf from drinking the milk. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure provided for an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 A side cross-sectional structural schematic diagram provided for an embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Description of the drawings: 1-box; 2-feeding port; 3-sealing cover; 4-feed storage chamber; 5-discharging port; 6-flow guide; 7-water outlet pipe; 8-first pressure sensor; 9-feeding trough; 10-milk supply pipe; 11-connecting pipe; 12-water tank; 13-water trough; 14-second pressure sensor; 15-carrying plate; 16-controller; 17-milk tank; 18-water inlet pipe; 19-liquid level sensor; 20-nipple; 21-bellows; 22-camera; 23-milk outlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0023] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to be protected, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or is the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the application is usually placed when used. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0025] Combine the following Figure 1 and Figure 2 The utility model is described in detail.

[0026] Example

[0027] A multifunctional calf feeder comprises a box body 1, wherein a feed storage chamber 4 and a controller 16 are arranged in the box body 1, a flow guide 6 is arranged in the feed storage chamber 4, a discharge port 5 connected to the lowest part of the upper end surface of the flow guide 6 is opened in the box body 1, a feed trough 9 is arranged outside the box body 1, and the highest level of the feed trough 9 is higher than the level of the discharge port 5, a milk tank 17 is arranged below the feed storage chamber 4, the milk tank 17 is connected to a milk outlet pipe 23 extending out of the box body 1, the milk outlet pipe 23 is connected to a nipple 20, a first solenoid valve connected to the controller 16 is arranged in the milk outlet pipe 23, and a camera 22 for scanning a calf identity information collar and connected to the controller 16 is arranged on the side wall of the box body 1. A flow sensor connected to the controller 16 is arranged in the milk outlet pipe 23.

[0028] The feed placed in the feed storage chamber 4 can move to the discharge port 5 after being guided by the conical flow guide 6. The feed falls into the feed trough 9 through the discharge port 5 for placement, thereby facilitating the feeding of weaned calves; wherein after a certain amount of feed is discharged from the discharge port 5, the feed will accumulate in the feed trough 9 and block the discharge port 5, thereby preventing the feed in the feed storage chamber 4 from continuously falling out, and at the same time ensuring that the feed is automatically replenished. When the suckling calf needs to eat, the camera 22 will first collect the information on the calf's identity information collar (a QR code can be set on the calf's identity information collar for easy scanning). After identifying that it is a suckling calf, the controller 16 automatically opens the first solenoid valve, so that the milk can be smoothly sucked out by the suckling calf. The set flow sensor monitors the amount of milk sucked out by the suckling calf, thereby controlling the feeding amount of the suckling calf. When the set feeding amount is reached, the flow sensor feeds back the signal to the controller 16, and the controller 16 controls the first solenoid valve to close.

[0029] Multiple milk outlet tubes 23 can be set (multiple cameras 22 are also set one by one) to facilitate multiple lactating calves to feed; if a lactating calf changes the nipple 20 for sucking during the process, when the current camera 22 detects that the calf has changed the milk outlet tube 23, the first solenoid valve in the previous milk outlet tube 23 will be automatically closed through the controller 16.

[0030] A bellows 21 is connected between the milk outlet pipe 23 and the nipple 20. The bellows 21 facilitates the nipple 20 to extend to a further position, and can adapt to the feeding of different calves.

[0031] The milk tank 17 is connected with a milk supply pipe 10 and a connecting pipe 11 extending out of the box 1. A sealing plug is provided at the mouth of the milk supply pipe 10, and a medical air filter is provided in the connecting pipe 11. The milk supply pipe 10 can be used to supply milk to the milk tank 17. When it is not necessary to supply, the sealing plug is used to seal the milk tank 17 to prevent impurities from entering the milk tank 17. The connecting pipe 11 can connect the inside of the milk tank 17 with the outside atmosphere, which is convenient for the calf to suck out milk. In order to prevent impurities in the atmosphere from entering the milk tank 17 through the connecting pipe 11, a medical air filter is provided in the connecting pipe 11. The medical air filter blocks and filters bacteria, viruses, microorganisms and tiny particles in the air through a filter membrane and a filter material to improve the cleanliness of the air and avoid the risk of milk contamination.

[0032] The milk tank 17 is provided with a liquid level sensor 19 connected to the controller 16. The liquid level sensor 19 can monitor the liquid level of the milk, so as to remind the remote terminal to replenish the milk in time through the controller 16.

[0033] At least two milk tanks 17 are provided, namely a colostrum milk tank and a normal milk milk tank, and the lactating calves are further divided into colostrum and normal milk according to the time of birth.

[0034] The feed trough 9 and the milk outlet pipe 23 are arranged on different side walls of the box body 1, and the feed trough 9 and the milk outlet pipe 23 are staggered to facilitate the lactating calves and the weaned calves to eat at the same time.

[0035] The deflector 6 is vertically slidably arranged in the box body 1, and a first pressure sensor 8 is fixedly arranged in the box body 1, which contacts the bottom of the deflector 6 and is connected to the controller 16. The first pressure sensor 8 can monitor the pressure on the deflector 6. When the pressure is too low, it indicates that the feed is reduced, and the controller 16 can remind the remote terminal to replenish the feed in time.

[0036] The box body 1 is provided with a water tank 12 located below the feed storage chamber 4, the water tank 12 is provided with a water outlet pipe 7 and a water inlet pipe 18, the water outlet pipe 7 is provided with a second solenoid valve connected to the controller 16, the side wall of the box body 1 is fixedly provided with a bearing plate 15, the bearing plate 15 is provided with a groove, the water tank 13 is movably placed in the groove, and a second pressure sensor 14 connected to the controller 16 is provided between the bottom of the water tank 13 and the bearing plate 15. The water tank 12 can be replenished with water through the water inlet pipe 18, the water tank 13 can be replenished with water by opening the second solenoid valve of the water outlet pipe 7, and the second pressure sensor 14 can monitor the pressure of the water tank 13. When the pressure is too low, it indicates that the water volume is small, and the second pressure sensor 14 controls the second solenoid valve to open through the controller 16. When the pressure reaches a suitable value, the controller 16 controls the second solenoid valve to close.

[0037] A feeding port 2 is provided on the top of the box body 1, and a sealing cover 3 is movably provided on the feeding port 2. Feed can be added to the feed storage chamber 4 through the feeding port 2, and the sealing cover 3 can seal the feeding port 2 to prevent the feed from being exposed to the outside air for a long time and deteriorating.

[0038] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may be subject to various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional calf feeder, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The box (1) is provided with a feed storage chamber (4) and a controller (16), a flow guide (6) is provided in the feed storage chamber (4), a discharge port (5) connected to the lowest point of the upper end surface of the flow guide (6) is provided in the box (1), a feed trough (9) is provided on the outer side of the box (1), and the highest point of the feed trough (9) is at a higher level than the discharge port (5), a milk tank (17) is provided below the feed storage chamber (4), the milk tank (17) is connected to a milk outlet pipe (23) extending out of the box (1), the milk outlet pipe (23) is connected to a nipple (20), a first electromagnetic valve connected to the controller (16) is provided in the milk outlet pipe (23), and a camera (22) for scanning a calf identity information collar and connected to the controller (16) is provided on the side wall of the box (1).

2. The multifunctional calf feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk outlet pipe (23) is provided with a flow sensor connected to the controller (16).

3. The multifunctional calf feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A corrugated tube (21) is connected between the milk outlet tube (23) and the nipple (20).

4. The multifunctional calf feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk tank (17) is connected to a milk supply pipe (10) and a connecting pipe (11) extending out of the box body (1); a sealing plug is provided at the pipe opening of the milk supply pipe (10), and a medical air filter is provided in the connecting pipe (11).

5. The multifunctional calf feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk tank (17) is provided with a liquid level sensor (19) connected to the controller (16).

6. The multifunctional calf feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two milk tanks (17) are provided.

7. The multifunctional calf feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed trough (9) and the milk outlet pipe (23) are arranged on different side walls of the box body (1).

8. The multifunctional calf feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The deflector (6) is vertically slidably arranged in the box body (1), and a first pressure sensor (8) is fixedly arranged in the box body (1), which is in contact with the bottom of the deflector (6) and connected to the controller (16).

9. The multifunctional calf feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (1) is provided with a water tank (12) located below the feed storage chamber (4); the water tank (12) is provided with a water outlet pipe (7) and a water inlet pipe (18); a second solenoid valve connected to a controller (16) is provided in the water outlet pipe (7); a supporting plate (15) is fixedly provided on the side wall of the box body (1); a groove is provided on the supporting plate (15); a water tank (13) is movably placed in the groove; a second pressure sensor (14) connected to the controller (16) is provided between the bottom of the water tank (13) and the supporting plate (15).

10. The multifunctional calf feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A feeding port (2) is provided on the top of the box body (1), and a sealing cover (3) is movably provided on the feeding port (2).

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