Feeding cage with feeding and weighing functions

Abstract

A rearing cage with feeding and weighing functions comprises a base, a frame body arranged on the base, a supporting frame arranged on the frame body, a hopper arranged on the supporting frame, a positioning support arranged on the frame body and used for supporting the hopper, and a weighing assembly. The hopper comprises a bottom shell, two side plates connected to the front side and the rear side of the bottom shell and auxiliary rods connected to the side plates, the bottoms of the side plates are connected with the bottom shell, so that a storage tank is defined by the bottom shell and the two side plates, and the auxiliary rods on the hopper are movably installed on the frame body in the vertical direction. The positioning support comprises a positioning frame and a supporting plate connected to the bottom of the positioning frame, the positioning support is provided with a fixing groove extending downwards at the bottom of the inner side face of the supporting plate, the weighing assembly comprises a weighing sensor and a micro host, the weighing sensor is installed on the fixing groove and extends out of the fixing groove, the micro host is installed on a side plate of the hopper, and the weighing sensor is connected with the micro host. And a bottom shell of the hopper is pressed on the weighing sensor. According to the automatic feeding device, a breeder can conveniently and well master the feeding amount every time, and the breeder can judge the food intake of animals every day according to the front and back weighing data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a breeding cage, in particular to a breeding cage with a feeding and weighing function. Background Art

[0002] In the animal husbandry industry, feeding cages are usually used to house animals in a certain space, and the feeding cages are usually equipped with a hopper for feeding. After a certain weight of food is placed in the hopper, the animals placed in the feeding cages can eat by themselves according to their own needs.

[0003] However, the existing feeding cages do not have the function of weighing the food on the hopper, and the breeder cannot better grasp the amount of feed each time. If too much feed is fed, it is easy to cause food waste, and if too little feed is fed, it will cause food shortage. In addition, the breeder cannot better judge the daily food intake of the animals. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a feeding cage with a feeding and weighing function in view of the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model is: a breeding cage with feeding and weighing functions, comprising a base, a frame body mounted on the base, a support frame mounted on the frame body, a hopper mounted on the support frame, a positioning bracket mounted on the frame body and supporting the hopper, and a weighing assembly, wherein the hopper comprises a bottom shell, two side plates connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom shell, and an auxiliary rod connected to the side plates, the two side plates are arranged opposite to each other, the bottom of the side plates are connected to the bottom shell, so that a storage tank is enclosed between the bottom shell and the two side plates, the auxiliary rod on the hopper is movably installed on the frame body in a vertical direction, the positioning bracket comprises a positioning bracket and a support plate connected to the bottom of the positioning bracket, the positioning bracket is provided with a fixing groove extending downward at the bottom of the inner side surface of the support plate, the weighing assembly comprises a weighing sensor and a micro-host, the weighing sensor is mounted on the fixing groove and extends from the fixing groove, the micro-host is mounted on the side plate of the hopper, the bottom shell of the hopper is pressed down on the weighing sensor, and the positioning bracket provides auxiliary support for the hopper.

[0006] In one of the embodiments, the bottom shell is bent in an arc shape, the support plate is arranged in an arc shape as a whole, and the curvature of the support plate is consistent with the curvature of the bottom shell.

[0007] In one embodiment, the weighing assembly further includes a connecting wire, and the positioning frame is further provided with a wire hole, the wire hole is connected to the fixing groove, the connecting wire extends from the wire hole, and both ends of the connecting wire are connected to the weighing sensor and the micro host.

[0008] In one of the embodiments, one end of the auxiliary rod is connected to the side plate, and the other end of the auxiliary rod is an adjustment end. A positioning groove is provided on the adjustment end, and the positioning groove passes through the adjustment end in the vertical direction. A clamping protrusion is also provided on the frame body corresponding to the positioning groove. During assembly, the clamping protrusion extends into the positioning groove. The feeding cage with feeding and weighing function also includes a positioning pin, and the positioning pin passes through the adjustment end and the clamping protrusion at the same time.

[0009] In one embodiment, the auxiliary rod is bent in an L-shape as a whole.

[0010] In one embodiment, the outer end surface of the adjustment end is arranged in an arc shape.

[0011] In one of the embodiments, the hopper further comprises a door frame installed between two side plates, a door leaf matched with the door frame, and a hinge connecting the door frame and the door leaf.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, functional openings are formed between two side plates of the hopper at two side positions above the storage tank, and the door frame is arranged in a functional opening between the two side plates.

[0013] In one of the embodiments, the frame body is further provided with a feeding port at one side, and the feeding port on the frame body is arranged opposite to the functional port at the rear between the two side panels.

[0014] In one embodiment, the positioning frame is arranged in an L-shape as a whole, one end of the positioning frame is connected to the middle position of the bottom of the support plate, and the other end of the positioning frame is connected to the frame body.

[0015] The beneficial effect of the feeding and weighing function of the utility model is that the auxiliary rod on the hopper is movably installed on the frame body in the vertical direction, the weighing sensor of the weighing assembly is installed on the positioning bracket, the bottom shell of the hopper is pressed down on the weighing sensor, and the positioning bracket provides auxiliary support to the hopper, so that the weighing sensor can weigh the food placed in the storage tank of the hopper, which is convenient for the breeder to better grasp the amount of feed each time. The breeder can also judge the daily food intake of the animal through the weighing data before and after, which has good flexibility and strong practicality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeding cage with a feeding and weighing function according to the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the hopper of the feeding cage shown;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the positioning support shown;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0022] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0023] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0024] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0026] See also Figures 1 to 4 The utility model provides a feeding cage with a feeding and weighing function, including a base 10, a frame body 20 mounted on the base 10, a support frame 30 mounted on the frame body 20, a guide plate 40 mounted on the frame body 20 and arranged below the support frame 30, a hopper 50 movably mounted on the support frame 30, a positioning bracket 60 mounted on the frame body 20 and supporting the hopper 50, and a weighing assembly, wherein the weighing assembly is used to weigh and display the food in the hopper 50.

[0027] A plurality of first limiting rods 21 are provided at different sides of the frame body 20, and the first limiting rods 21 on the same side are evenly spaced. The support frame 30 is arranged in a horizontal direction, and a plurality of second limiting rods 31 are provided on the support frame 30, and the second limiting rods 31 are also evenly spaced, and there is a certain gap between the second limiting rods 31. A feeding port 21 is also provided at one side of the frame body 20. The animals move on the support frame 30, and the guide plate 40 is arranged at an angle, and the guide plate 40 is used to receive debris falling from the support frame 30.

[0028] The hopper 50 includes a bottom shell 51, two side plates 52 connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom shell 51, a door frame 53 installed between the two side plates 52, a door leaf 54 matched with the door frame 53, a hinge 57 connecting the door frame 53 and the door leaf 54, and an auxiliary rod 55 connected to the side plate 52. The two side plates 52 are arranged opposite to each other, the bottom shell 51 is bent in an arc shape, and the bottom of the side plate 52 is connected to the bottom shell 51, so that a storage tank 58 is enclosed between the bottom shell 51 and the two side plates 52, and functional openings 59 are respectively formed between the two side plates 52 at both sides above the storage tank 58. The door frame 53 is arranged in a functional opening 59 between the two side plates 52, and the door leaf 54 can be rotated and adjusted by the hinge 57.

[0029] The auxiliary rod 55 is bent in an L-shape as a whole, one end of the auxiliary rod 55 is connected to the side plate 52, and the other end of the auxiliary rod 55 is an adjustment end 551. The outer end surface of the adjustment end 551 is arranged in an arc surface in the vertical adjustment direction, and a positioning groove 552 is arranged on the adjustment end 551, and the positioning groove 552 penetrates the adjustment end 551 in the vertical direction. A locking protrusion 22 is also arranged on the frame body 20 at a position corresponding to the positioning groove 552. During assembly, the locking protrusion 22 extends into the positioning groove 552. The utility model also includes a positioning pin 510, which passes through the adjustment end 551 and the locking protrusion 22 at the same time, so that the auxiliary rod 55 and other components on the hopper 50 can rotate in a vertical plane around the axis of the positioning pin 510.

[0030] In addition, the hopper 50 further includes a door lock structure 56. By adjusting the state of the door lock structure 56, the door leaf 54 is placed in a rotatable adjustment or locking state.

[0031] The positioning bracket 60 includes a positioning frame 61 and a support plate 62 connected to the bottom of the positioning frame 61. The support plate 62 is arranged in an arc shape as a whole, and the curvature of the support plate 62 is consistent with the curvature of the bottom shell 51. The positioning frame 61 is arranged in an L shape as a whole. One end of the positioning frame 61 is connected to the middle position of the bottom of the support plate 62, and the other end of the positioning frame 61 is connected to the frame body 20. In addition, the positioning bracket 60 is provided with a downwardly extending fixing groove 63 at the bottom of the inner side surface of the support plate 62, and the positioning frame 61 is also provided with a wire hole 64, and the wire hole 64 is connected to the fixing groove 63.

[0032] The weighing assembly includes a weighing sensor 72, a micro-host 71 and a connecting wire. The weighing sensor 72 is installed on the fixing groove 63 and extends from the fixing groove 63. The micro-host 71 is installed on the side plate 52 of the hopper 50. The connecting wire extends from the wire hole 64. The two ends of the connecting wire connect the weighing sensor 72 and the micro-host 71. The connecting wire passes through the wire hole 64. During assembly, the bottom shell 51 of the hopper 50 is pressed down on the weighing sensor 72, and the positioning bracket 60 provides auxiliary support for the hopper 50. The feeding port 21 on the frame body 20 is opposite to the functional port 59 at the rear between the two side plates 52. The head of the animal can pass through the feeding port 21 and the functional port 59 and forage in the storage tank 58. In addition, the micro-host 71 is provided with a display screen for displaying the weighing data of the weighing sensor 72.

[0033] The beneficial effect of the feeding and weighing function of the feeding cage of the utility model is that the auxiliary rod 55 on the hopper 50 is movably installed on the frame body 20 in the vertical direction, and the weighing sensor 72 of the weighing assembly is installed on the positioning bracket 60. The bottom shell 51 of the hopper 50 is pressed down on the weighing sensor 72, and the positioning bracket 60 provides auxiliary support for the hopper 50, so that the weighing sensor 72 can weigh the food placed in the storage tank 58 of the hopper 50, which is convenient for the breeder to better grasp the amount of feeding each time. The breeder can also judge the daily food intake of the animal through the weighing data before and after, which has good flexibility and strong practicality.

[0034] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0035] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A feeding cage with feeding and weighing function, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base, a frame body mounted on the base, a support frame mounted on the frame body, a hopper mounted on the support frame, a positioning bracket mounted on the frame body and supporting the hopper, and a weighing assembly, wherein the hopper comprises a bottom shell, two side plates connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom shell, an auxiliary rod connected to the side plates, the two side plates are arranged opposite to each other, the bottom of the side plates are connected to the bottom shell, so that a storage tank is enclosed between the bottom shell and the two side plates, the auxiliary rod on the hopper is movably mounted on the frame body in a vertical direction, the positioning bracket comprises a positioning bracket and a support plate connected to the bottom of the positioning bracket, the positioning bracket is provided with a fixing groove extending downward at the bottom of the inner side surface of the support plate, the weighing assembly comprises a weighing sensor and a micro-host, the weighing sensor is mounted on the fixing groove and extends out from the fixing groove, the micro-host is mounted on the side plate of the hopper, the bottom shell of the hopper is pressed down on the weighing sensor, and the positioning bracket provides auxiliary support for the hopper.

2. The feeding cage with feeding and weighing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom shell is bent in an arc shape, the support plate is arranged in an arc shape as a whole, and the curvature of the support plate is consistent with the curvature of the bottom shell.

3. The feeding cage with feeding and weighing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing assembly also includes a connecting wire. The positioning frame is also provided with a wire hole, the wire hole is connected to the fixing groove, the connecting wire extends from the wire hole, and the two ends of the connecting wire are connected to the weighing sensor and the micro host.

4. The breeding cage with feeding and weighing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the auxiliary rod is connected to the side plate, and the other end of the auxiliary rod is an adjustment end. A positioning groove is provided on the adjustment end, and the positioning groove passes through the adjustment end in the vertical direction. A clamping protrusion is also provided on the frame body corresponding to the positioning groove. During assembly, the clamping protrusion extends into the positioning groove. The feeding cage with feeding and weighing function also includes a positioning pin, and the positioning pin passes through the adjustment end and the clamping protrusion at the same time.

5. The feeding cage with feeding and weighing function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The auxiliary rod is bent in an L shape as a whole.

6. The feeding cage with feeding and weighing function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer end surface of the adjustment end is arranged in an arc shape.

7. The breeding cage with feeding and weighing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper also includes a door frame installed between the two side plates, a door leaf matched with the door frame, and a hinge connecting the door frame and the door leaf.

8. The feeding cage with feeding and weighing function according to claim 7, characterized in that: Functional openings are formed between the two side plates of the hopper at the two side positions above the storage tank, and the door frame is arranged in a functional opening between the two side plates.

9. The feeding cage with feeding and weighing function according to claim 8, characterized in that: The frame body is also provided with a feeding port at one side, and the feeding port on the frame body is arranged opposite to the functional port at the rear between the two side plates.

10. The breeding cage with feeding and weighing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning frame is arranged in an L shape as a whole, one end of the positioning frame is connected to the middle position of the bottom of the support plate, and the other end of the positioning frame is connected to the frame body.

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