Automatic milk feeding system for sheep

By designing the automatic feeding system of sheep produced by bionics, the problem of insufficient milk volume of newborn lambs when ewes cannot be fed is solved, and the automatic feeding of sheep and milk heating is achieved consistently, improving feeding efficiency and the health of lambs.

CN222827872UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06舞钢市羊刚强羊养殖有限公司
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Application Number
CN202421875957.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-05
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-05

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Technical Problem

When ewes cannot be fed, it is difficult for newborn lambs to obtain sufficient milk, which leads to inconvenience in feeding and manual feeding is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Method used

A sheep-only automatic feeding system is designed, using bionic prosthesis made by bionics, with a built-in milk box, bionic breast and instant heat device. Automatic feeding is achieved through sensors and controllers, and a speaker and pressure pump are used to assist in the heating and delivery of milk.

Benefits of technology

Automatic feeding of sheep is achieved, ensuring consistent heating of goat milk, making it easier for sheep to accept and recognize, reducing the time and labor of artificial feeding, and improving the feeding efficiency and health of lambs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic milk feeding system for sheep. The automatic sheep feeding system comprises a bionic prosthesis, a milk box is installed in the bionic prosthesis, a bionic breast is installed at the bottom of the bionic prosthesis, a milk supply pipe is installed between the bionic breast and the milk box, an instant heating device is installed in the bionic breast, one end of the milk supply pipe is connected with the instant heating device, and the other end of the milk supply pipe is connected with the milk box. Bionic nipples are installed on the bionic breasts, milk outlet holes are formed in the bionic nipples, and connecting pipes are installed between the instant heating device and the milk outlet holes. According to the automatic sheep feeding system, the bionic prosthesis, the bionic breasts and the bionic nipples which are manufactured according to bionics are arranged, the sensor is used for detection, the controller controls the first electric control valve to be opened and closed, the supply process of sheep milk in the bionic nipples is controlled, automatic feeding of sheep can be achieved, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced. And the instant heating device is used for heating the goat milk, so that the goat milk can be accepted and recognized by the sheep more easily.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of animal husbandry, in particular to an automatic milk feeding system for sheep. Background Art

[0002] Before newborn mammals are able to digest more different foods, including solid feeds, they have only one source of nutrition, and they rely entirely on milk from their mothers to grow. In addition, as the amount of milk from their mothers decreases, the young begin to take solid feeds to supplement the insufficient nutrients in the milk.

[0003] Newborn lambs rely on the feeding of their ewes for their growth. Sometimes, the ewes are not suitable to continue feeding the lambs due to illness or their nipples are injured during feeding. This makes it difficult for the lambs to get enough milk supply. Generally, the lambs need to be fed manually, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive and inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a kind of sheep automatic milk feeding system to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic milk feeding system for sheep, which can realize automatic milk feeding for sheep.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0007] The automatic milk feeding system for sheep comprises: a bionic prosthesis manufactured according to bionics, the bionic prosthesis is manufactured to imitate the appearance of a ewe, a milk box is installed in the bionic prosthesis, a bionic breast is installed at the bottom of the bionic prosthesis, a milk supply pipe is installed between the bionic breast and the milk box, an instant heating device is installed in the bionic breast, one end of the milk supply pipe is connected to the instant heating device, the instant heating device is used to heat the goat milk entering the milk supply pipe so that its temperature reaches the same temperature as the goat milk fed by the ewe, a bionic nipple is installed on the bionic breast, a milk outlet hole is arranged on the bionic nipple, a connecting pipe is installed between the instant heating device and the milk outlet hole, a first electric control valve is installed on the connecting pipe, a sensor is installed in the cavity of the bionic nipple, a controller is installed in the bionic prosthesis, and the controller is connected to the instant heating device, the first electric control valve and the sensor.

[0008] Preferably, a speaker is installed in the bionic prosthesis, and the controller is connected to the speaker, and the controller can control the speaker to emit mimicry sound and music.

[0009] Preferably, a pressure pump is installed on the milk supply pipe, and the pressure pump is connected to the controller.

[0010] Preferably, a filter screen is installed at one end of the milk supply tube, and the filter screen is made of food-grade stainless steel.

[0011] Preferably, a motor is installed at the bottom of the milk box, a stirring shaft is installed in the milk box, and the bottom end of the stirring shaft is connected to the motor.

[0012] Preferably, a liquid level gauge is installed on the milk box, and a top display component of the liquid level gauge extends out of the bionic prosthesis.

[0013] Preferably, a feeding port and a discharging port are installed on the milk box.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] (1) The utility model can realize automatic feeding of sheep by setting a bionic prosthesis, a bionic breast and a bionic nipple manufactured according to bionics, a sensor for detection, a controller for controlling the opening and closing of a first electric control valve, and controlling the supply process of goat milk in the bionic nipple, and using an instant heating device to heat the goat milk, which is easier for the sheep to accept and identify;

[0016] (2) The utility model is provided with a pressure pump installed on the milk supply pipe, so that goat milk in the milk box can be easily extracted and delivered to the instant heating device;

[0017] (3) The utility model can facilitate the lamb's eating and growth by installing a speaker in the bionic prosthesis;

[0018] (4) The utility model is provided with a filter screen installed at one end of the milk supply pipe, which can filter goat milk and prevent the milk outlet from being blocked;

[0019] (5) The utility model can conveniently stir the goat milk in the milk box by installing a motor and a stirring shaft on the milk box, thereby helping to reduce the generation of sediment;

[0020] (6) The utility model provides a liquid level meter installed on the milk box, so that the amount of goat milk in the milk box can be easily known, so as to facilitate timely replenishment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic milk feeding system for sheep provided by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the milk box in the automatic milk feeding system for sheep shown;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the bionic breast in the automatic milk feeding system for sheep shown;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A.

[0025] Among them, the names corresponding to the figure numbers are: 1-bionic prosthesis, 2-milk box, 3-bionic breast, 4-milk supply pipe, 5-instant heating device, 6-bionic nipple, 7-connecting pipe, 8-first electric control valve, 9-milk outlet, 10-sensor, 11-controller, 12-speaker, 13-pressure pump, 14-filter, 15-motor, 16-stirring shaft, 17-liquid level meter, 18-feeding port, 19-discharging port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The present invention includes but is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0027] Embodiment 1:

[0028] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the automatic milk feeding system for sheep provided by the utility model comprises: a bionic prosthesis 1 manufactured according to bionics, the bionic prosthesis 1 is manufactured to imitate the appearance of a ewe, so that the lamb is more likely to mistake the bionic prosthesis 1 for a ewe, a milk box 2 is installed in the bionic prosthesis 1, a bionic breast 3 is installed at the bottom of the bionic prosthesis 1, a milk supply pipe 4 is installed between the bionic breast 3 and the milk box 2, an instant heating device 5 is installed in the bionic breast 3, one end of the milk supply pipe 4 is connected to the instant heating device 5, and the instant heating device 5 is used to heat the milk entering the milk box 2. The goat milk in the milk supply pipe 4 is heated to make its temperature consistent with the temperature of the goat milk fed by the ewe, which is easier to be recognized and accepted by the lambs and is healthier (the lambs do not like to drink the goat milk with too low temperature and are prone to get sick after drinking it). The bionic breast 3 is equipped with a bionic nipple 6, and a plurality of bionic nipples 6 can be provided. The bionic nipple 6 is provided with a milk outlet 9. A connecting pipe 7 is installed between the heating device 5 and the milk outlet 9. The connecting pipe 7 is equipped with a first electric control valve 8. The cavity of the bionic nipple 6 is provided with a first electric control valve 8. A sensor 10 is installed, and a gap of about 0.2 mm is left between the sensor 10 and the connecting pipe 7. A controller 11 is installed in the bionic prosthesis 1. The controller 11 is connected to the instant heating device 5, the first electric control valve 8 and the sensor 10. When in use, the lamb holds the bionic nipple 6 and sucks, so that the sensor 10 in the bionic nipple 6 is pressed on the connecting pipe 7, so that the pressure on the sensor 7 changes, and the sensor 7 sends a signal to the controller 11. The controller 11 controls the first electric control valve 8 to open, and the goat milk in the milk box 2 enters the instant heating device 5 through the milk supply pipe 4. The instant heating device 5 heats the goat milk to a constant temperature, and then the constant temperature goat milk passes through the connecting pipe 7 and finally flows out from the milk outlet 9 and enters the lamb's mouth to feed the lamb. After the lamb finishes eating and leaves the bionic nipple 6, the pressure on the sensor 10 is reduced, and the sensor 7 sends a signal to the controller 11. The controller 11 controls the first electric control valve 8 to close, and then stops feeding, thereby realizing the automatic feeding process for the lamb.

[0029] By setting up a bionic prosthesis 1, a bionic breast 3 and a bionic nipple 6 manufactured according to bionics, the sensor 10 performs detection, and the controller 11 controls the opening and closing of the first electric control valve 8, and controls the supply process of goat milk in the bionic nipple 6, automatic feeding of sheep can be achieved, and the goat milk can be heated by the instant heating device 5, which is easier to be accepted and recognized by the sheep.

[0030] Embodiment 2:

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, a speaker 12 is installed in the bionic prosthesis 1, and the controller 10 is connected to the speaker 12. The controller 10 controls the speaker 12 to play the call of the ewe, which can attract the lamb to come and eat. When the lamb is eating, soothing music can be played to make the lamb feel happy, which is more conducive to the growth of the lamb.

[0032] By installing the speaker 12 in the bionic prosthesis 1, it can be beneficial for the lamb to eat and grow.

[0033] Embodiment 3:

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, a pressure pump 13 is installed on the milk supply pipe 4, and the pressure pump 13 is connected to the controller 11. When in use, the controller 11 controls the pressure pump 13 to start, and the pressure pump 13 extracts goat milk in the milk box 2 through the milk supply pipe 4 and delivers it to the instant heating device 5 for use.

[0035] By installing a pressure pump 13 on the milk supply pipe 4 , goat milk in the milk box 2 can be easily extracted and delivered to the instant heating device 5 .

[0036] Embodiment 4:

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, a filter screen 14 is installed at one end of the milk supply tube 4. The filter screen 14 is made of food-grade stainless steel. When in use, the goat milk entering the milk supply tube 4 is filtered by the filter screen 14 to prevent particles or debris in the goat milk from entering the milk supply tube 4 and eventually blocking the milk outlet 9 of the bionic nipple 6, so that the milk cannot flow out normally.

[0038] By installing a filter screen 14 at one end of the milk supply pipe 4, goat milk can be filtered to prevent the milk outlet 9 from being blocked.

[0039] Embodiment 5:

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, a motor 15 is installed at the bottom of the milk box 2, and a stirring shaft 16 is installed in the milk box 2. The bottom end of the stirring shaft 16 is connected to the motor 15. When in use, the motor 15 is started to drive the stirring shaft 16 to rotate slowly, so that the stirring shaft 16 disturbs the goat milk in the milk box 2, so that the goat milk is kept in motion, thereby preventing the whey separation of the goat milk and the generation of sediment.

[0041] By installing the motor 15 and the stirring shaft 16 on the milk box 2, the goat milk in the milk box 2 can be easily stirred, which is beneficial to reduce the generation of sediment.

[0042] Embodiment 6:

[0043] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a liquid level gauge 17 is installed on the milk box 2, and the top display component of the liquid level gauge 17 extends out of the bionic prosthesis 1. When in use, the liquid level gauge 17 displays the height (amount) of the goat milk in the milk box 2 in real time, so that the milk box 2 can be replenished with milk conveniently and timely.

[0044] By installing a liquid level meter 17 on the milk box 2, it is convenient to know the amount of goat milk in the milk box 2, so as to replenish it in time.

[0045] Embodiment 7:

[0046] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the milk box 2 is provided with a feed port 18 and a discharge port 19. When in use, the milk box 2 is replenished with milk through the feed port 18, and the residual goat milk in the milk box 2 is discharged through the discharge port 19, so as to facilitate the subsequent cleaning of the milk box 2.

[0047] By providing the milk box 2 with a feeding port 18 and a discharging port 19, loading and unloading the milk box 2 is facilitated.

[0048] Working principle: When in use, the lamb holds the bionic nipple 6 and sucks, so that the sensor 10 in the bionic nipple 6 is pressed on the connecting tube 7, so that the pressure on the sensor 7 changes, and the sensor 7 sends a signal to the controller 11. The controller 11 controls the first electrically controlled valve 8 to open, and the goat milk in the milk box 2 enters the instant heating device 5 through the milk supply pipe 4. The controller 11 controls the instant heating device 5 to be energized, and the instant heating device 5 heats the goat milk to a constant temperature, and then the constant temperature goat milk passes through the connecting tube 7 and finally flows out from the milk outlet 9 and enters the lamb's mouth to feed the lamb. After the lamb finishes eating and leaves the bionic nipple 6, the pressure on the sensor 10 decreases, and the sensor 7 sends a signal to the controller 11. The controller 11 controls the first electrically controlled valve 8 to close, and then stops feeding, thereby realizing the automatic feeding process for the lamb.

Claims

1. An automatic sheep feeding system, characterized in that: include: A bionic prosthesis (1), wherein a milk box (2) is installed in the bionic prosthesis (1), a bionic breast (3) is installed at the bottom of the bionic prosthesis (1), a milk supply pipe (4) is installed between the bionic breast (3) and the milk box (2), an instant heating device (5) is installed in the bionic breast (3), one end of the milk supply pipe (4) is connected to the instant heating device (5), a bionic nipple (6) is installed on the bionic breast (3), a milk outlet hole (9) is provided on the bionic nipple (6), a connecting pipe (7) is installed between the instant heating device (5) and the milk outlet hole (9), a first electric control valve (8) is installed on the connecting pipe (7), a sensor (10) is installed in the bionic nipple (6), and a controller (11) is installed in the bionic prosthesis (1), and the controller (11) is connected to the instant heating device (5), the first electric control valve (8) and the sensor (10).

2. The automatic milk feeding system for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: A speaker (12) is installed in the bionic prosthesis (1), and the controller (11) is connected to the speaker (12).

3. The automatic milk feeding system for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure pump (13) is installed on the milk supply pipe (4), and the pressure pump (13) is connected to the controller (11).

4. The automatic milk feeding system for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen (14) is installed at one end of the milk supply tube (4).

5. The automatic milk feeding system for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor (15) is installed at the bottom of the milk box (2), and a stirring shaft (16) is installed in the milk box (2), and the stirring shaft (16) is connected to the motor (15).

6. The automatic sheep feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid level meter (17) is installed on the milk box (2).

7. The automatic milk feeding system for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk box (2) is provided with a feeding port (18) and a discharging port (19).