Weighing type precise feeding device

By using weighing sensors and rotary feeding mechanisms in the feeder, real-time monitoring and precise discharge control of feed weight in the feed barrel are achieved, and the problems of less feeding and missing feeding in the existing feeder are solved, and precise feeding is achieved.

CN222852902UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-13SICHUAN ZEMU TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421820352.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-30
Publication Date
2025-05-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-30

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Technical Problem

The existing feeders cannot determine the weight and residual amount of feed in the feed barrel in real time, resulting in the problem of less feeding and missing feeding.

Method used

A weighing precision feeder is designed, using a weighing sensor to weigh the feed barrel, and precise discharge control is achieved through rotating the feed mechanism and driving unit to display the weight of the feed in the barrel in real time.

Benefits of technology

Real-time synchronous control of the weight and feeding volume in the feed barrel is achieved, ensuring the accuracy of feeding and avoiding the problems of less feeding and missing feeding.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of feeders, and discloses a weighing type precise feeder which comprises a charging basket. According to the weighing type precise feeding device, the weighing sensor is additionally arranged in the feeding device to weigh the material barrel, the blades are connected with the motor through the coupler, the control unit controls the weighing sensor and the motor at the same time, and the control unit comprises a digital displayer to display the weight of feed in the material barrel in real time; the control unit rotates the weighing sensor and the blades through built-in software to achieve discharging, when the discharging amount reaches a set value, the impeller stops discharging, when no feed exists in the feed barrel, the weighing sensor displays' 0 ', the blades stop rotating, an alarm is started, and a feeder control room computer displays various parameters of the feeder in real time. The weight of feed in the feed barrel and the feeding weight can be synchronized in real time, the feed amount is accurately controlled during time-sharing and segmented feeding, the problems of less feeding and missing feeding are further solved, and accurate feeding is truly achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of feeders, in particular to a weighing type precision feeder. Background Art

[0002] With the development of economy and the progress of science and technology, intelligent products have been increasingly applied to all walks of life, and animal husbandry is no exception. The pig farming industry has transformed from small-scale farming to standardized farming, and from traditional artificial feeding to intelligent feeding. Feeders, as important equipment for feeding pigs in pig farms, also need to develop towards intelligence, so as to reduce labor cost expenditure, reduce feed waste, and achieve precise feeding.

[0003] The feeder in the prior art mainly consists of a feed barrel, a feeding auger, and a control unit. After the feeding period is set, the feeder feeds the feed by rotating the feeding auger horizontally. The feeding amount is determined by the number of rotations of the auger. However, the weight of the feed added to the barrel and the remaining weight in the barrel after each feeding cannot be determined, resulting in underfeeding and missed feeding. Therefore, the existing feeder needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a weighing type precision feeder, which solves the problems of insufficient feeding and missed feeding and truly realizes precise feeding.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a weighing type precision feeder, comprising a feed barrel, a middle frame is connected to the top of the feed barrel, a feed line docking unit is connected to the top of the middle frame, the feed line docking unit is connected to the inside of the feed barrel through the middle frame and the feed barrel cover, a feed discharge pipe is connected to the bottom of the feed barrel, a feed discharge port is connected to the bottom of the feed discharge pipe, a rotating discharge mechanism is connected between the feed discharge pipe and the feed discharge port, a drive unit is connected to one side of the rotating discharge mechanism, a control unit is connected to one side of the drive unit, and a weighing unit is connected inside the middle frame.

[0006] Furthermore, the weighing unit includes a weighing sensor, a barrel cover is mounted on the top of the barrel, the bottom surface of the barrel cover is fixedly connected to the barrel cover bottom plate, the top surface of the barrel cover is fixedly connected to the weighing sensor, the bottom surface of the middle frame is fixedly connected to the middle frame bottom plate, the top surface of the middle frame bottom plate is fixedly connected to the main board, the bottom surface of the middle frame bottom plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the weighing sensor, and the weighing sensor is electrically connected to the main board through a cable.

[0007] Furthermore, the rotating discharging mechanism includes a blade shaft, and the two ends of the discharge pipe are respectively connected to a right cover of the discharge pipe and a left cover of the discharge pipe. Bearings are installed on the inner walls of the right cover and the left cover of the discharge pipe. The blade shaft is sleeved in the through hole of the bearing, and a number of blades are connected to the outside of the blade shaft.

[0008] Furthermore, the drive unit includes a motor, a motor housing is installed on the outside of the motor, a motor bracket is fixedly connected to the motor housing, the motor is located in the motor bracket, a coupling is connected to the end of the motor, the coupling is fixedly connected to the end of the blade shaft, and the motor is electrically connected to the mainboard through a cable.

[0009] Furthermore, the control unit includes a key panel and a key board, both of which are connected to the outer wall of one end of the motor housing. The outer wall of the motor housing is also connected to a waterproof connector, and the cable of the key board extends through the waterproof connector to be electrically connected to the main board.

[0010] Furthermore, the material line docking unit includes a material line port upper cover connected to the top of the middle frame, the lower end of the material line port upper cover is a cover plate type, fixedly connected to the top surface of the middle frame, the upper end of the material line port upper cover is a semi-ring plate arrangement, the top of the semi-ring plate at the upper end of the material line port upper cover is connected to the material line upper cover, the material line port upper cover and the outer side of the material line upper cover are fastened together by a clamp, the material line port upper cover and the material line upper cover are slidably connected with a material line switch cover on the inner side, the material line switch cover is an arc-shaped plate, and a handle is fixedly connected to the back of the material line switch cover, the handle is passed through the material line upper cover and slidably connected to the material line upper cover, and a funnel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the material line port upper cover, and one end of the funnel is located in the middle frame and the material barrel.

[0011] Furthermore, the cross-section of the barrel cover is U-shaped and is sleeved on the top of the barrel. A single-ball quick-release pin is inserted into the outer wall of the barrel cover, and the end of the single-ball quick-release pin passes through the barrel cover and is inserted into the barrel.

[0012] Furthermore, an identification code cover plate is connected to the outer wall of the right cover of the feed pipe.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The utility model weighs the feed barrel by adding a weighing sensor in the feeder, the blades are connected to the motor through a coupling, the control unit controls the weighing sensor and the motor at the same time, the control unit contains a digital display, and displays the weight of the feed in the feed barrel in real time, the control unit realizes feeding by rotating the weighing sensor and the blades through built-in software, and the impeller stops feeding when the feeding amount reaches the set value, and the weighing sensor displays "0" when there is no material in the feed barrel, the blades stop rotating and start the alarm prompt, the computer in the breeder's control room displays various parameters of the feeder in real time, so that the weight of the feed in the feed barrel and the feeding weight can be synchronized in real time, the feed amount can be accurately controlled when feeding in time and section, and the problems of underfeeding and missed feeding can be further solved, so as to truly realize accurate feeding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another state of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front view cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a front view cross-sectional structural diagram of the weighing unit and the material line docking unit of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a front view cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the rotary discharging mechanism and the driving unit of the utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1. Material line switch cover; 2. Material line upper cover; 3. Material line port upper cover; 4. Middle frame; 5. Material barrel cover; 6. Material barrel; 7. Feed pipe; 8. Feed pipe right cover; 9. Blade shaft; 10. Identification code cover; 11. Feed port; 12. Blade; 13. Feed pipe left cover; 14. Bearing; 15. Motor bracket; 16. Key panel; 17. Key board; 18. Motor housing; 19. Motor; 20. Waterproof connector; 21. Single ball quick release pin; 22. Material barrel cover bottom plate; 23. Weighing sensor; 24. Middle frame bottom plate; 25. Main board; 26. Coupling. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a weighing type precision feeder includes a barrel 6, a middle frame 4 is connected to the top of the barrel 6, a material line docking unit is connected to the top of the middle frame 4, the material line docking unit is connected to the inside of the barrel 6 through the middle frame 4 and the barrel cover 5, a discharge pipe 7 is connected to the bottom of the barrel 6, a discharge port 11 is connected to the bottom of the discharge pipe 7, a rotary discharge mechanism is connected between the discharge pipe 7 and the discharge port 11, a driving unit is connected to one side of the rotary discharge mechanism, a control unit is connected to one side of the driving unit, and a weighing unit is connected inside the middle frame 4.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, when the weighing precision feeder in the utility model is used, the various components of the feeder can be assembled first. After the assembly is completed, it is connected to the feeding hole of the conveying pipe of the feeding line on each pig pen in the pig farm, so that the feeding line docking unit in the feeder is docked with the feeding hole of the conveying pipe, and the feeding line docking unit is opened. Then, the feed will enter the middle frame 4, the barrel cover 5 and even the barrel 6 through the feeding line docking unit. At this time, the weighing unit starts to weigh the feed entering the barrel 6, and the driving unit is in a stopped state, that is, the rotating discharging mechanism does not work. When the feed in the barrel 6 After the feed is full, the preset feeding time can be set through the control unit. When the preset feeding time is up, the driving unit, the rotating discharging mechanism and the weighing unit work at the same time. The driving unit drives the rotating discharging mechanism to rotate to realize unloading. During the unloading process, the weighing unit synchronously measures the weight of the feed in the barrel 6. When the unloading amount reaches the specified value, the driving unit stops working and the rotating discharging mechanism stops rotating, that is, the quantitative and precise feeding is completed; when there is no feed in the barrel 6, the weighing unit weighs "0", the driving unit will not work, and the alarm mechanism can be activated to remind the breeder to add feed.

[0024] It is worth noting here that the alarm mechanism can be activated by installing an alarm module and electrically connecting its cable to the weighing unit or the control unit. Since this is an existing mature technology, it will not be described in detail here.

[0025] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the weighing unit includes a weighing sensor 23, a barrel cover 5 is sleeved on the top of the barrel 6, the bottom surface of the barrel cover 5 is fixedly connected to the barrel cover bottom plate 22, the top surface of the barrel cover 5 is fixedly connected to the weighing sensor 23, the bottom surface of the middle frame 4 is fixedly connected to the middle frame bottom plate 24, the top surface of the middle frame bottom plate 24 is fixedly connected to the main board 25, the bottom surface of the middle frame bottom plate 24 is fixedly connected to the other end of the weighing sensor 23, and the weighing sensor 23 is electrically connected to the main board 25 through a cable.

[0026] Specifically, when feed starts to enter the barrel 6, the main board 25 can issue a command to enable the weighing sensor 23 to start weighing. When the feed enters the barrel 6, the bottom of the weighing sensor 23 is connected to the barrel cover 5, and the barrel cover 5 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the barrel 6, so the weighing sensor 23 can weigh the barrel 6; the middle frame bottom plate 24 is an iron plate, which is fixed in the middle frame 4 by screws, and the main board 25 is supported and fixed. The barrel cover bottom plate 22 is fixed to the side of the barrel cover 5 close to the inside of the barrel 6 by screws, and is also located below the weighing sensor 23. This arrangement can improve the assembly strength of the top of the barrel cover 5 and avoid damage to the plastic barrel cover 5 caused by the weighing sensor 23 during the weighing process.

[0027] like Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the rotary discharging mechanism includes a blade shaft 9, and the two ends of the discharge pipe 7 are respectively connected to a discharge pipe right cover 8 and a discharge pipe left cover 13, bearings 14 are installed on the inner walls of the discharge pipe right cover 8 and the discharge pipe left cover 13, the blade shaft 9 is sleeved in the through hole of the bearing 14, and a plurality of blades 12 are connected to the outer side of the blade shaft 9.

[0028] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the drive unit includes a motor 19, a motor housing 18 is installed on the outside of the motor 19, a motor bracket 15 is fixedly connected inside the motor housing 18, the motor 19 is located inside the motor bracket 15, a coupling 26 is connected to the end of the motor 19, the coupling 26 is fixedly connected to the end of the blade shaft 9, and the motor 19 is electrically connected to the main board 25 through a cable.

[0029] Specifically, when the preset feeding time is reached, the main board 25 will issue a command to control the driving unit, so that the driving motor 19 works, and the motor 19 rotates to drive the coupling 26, which drives the blade shaft 9 to work, so that the plurality of blades 12 rotate to realize feeding.

[0030] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the control unit includes a key panel 16 and a key board 17, and the key panel 16 and the key board 17 are both connected to the outer wall of one end of the motor housing 18. The outer wall of the motor housing 18 is also connected to a waterproof connector 20. The cable of the key board 17 extends through the waterproof connector 20 and is electrically connected to the main board 25.

[0031] Specifically, the operator can set the preset time for unloading the feed by operating the key panel 16 and the key board 17. At the same time, the key panel 16 also includes a digital display, which can display the weight of the feed in the bucket 6 in real time, so that the feeder can achieve precise feeding; the cable of the key panel 16 can simultaneously control the weighing sensor 23 in the weighing unit and the motor 19 in the drive unit.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the material line docking unit includes a material line port upper cover 3 connected to the top of the middle frame 4, the lower end of the material line port upper cover 3 is a cover plate type, fixedly connected to the top surface of the middle frame 4, the upper end of the material line port upper cover 3 is a semi-ring plate arrangement, the top of the semi-ring plate at the upper end of the material line port upper cover 3 is connected to the material line upper cover 2, the material line port upper cover 3 and the outer side of the material line upper cover 2 are fastened by a clamp, the material line port upper cover 3 and the material line upper cover 2 are slidably connected to the material line switch cover 1 on the inner side, the material line switch cover 1 is an arc plate, and a handle is fixedly connected to the back of the material line switch cover 1, the handle is penetrated into the material line upper cover 2 and slidably connected to it, and a funnel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the material line port upper cover 3, and one end of the funnel is located in the middle frame 4 and the material barrel 6.

[0033] Specifically, a feed pipe is laid on each pig pen in a pig farm, and the feed pipe can be passed through the feed line opening upper cover 3 and the feed line upper cover 2. A clamp is provided on the outer side of the feed line opening upper cover 3 and the feed line upper cover 2 to fasten the feed pipe. The feed pipe is usually provided with a discharge port. The feed line switch cover 1 is located between the outer wall of the feed pipe and the inner wall of the feed line upper cover 2, and slides between the outer wall of the feed pipe and the feed line upper cover 2. The operator can close and open the feed pipe hole by sliding the feed line switch cover 1, thereby closing and opening the feed input; the funnel in the feed line opening upper cover 3 can make the feed smoother and more centrally guided into the feed barrel 6.

[0034] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the cross section of the barrel cover 5 is U-shaped and is sleeved on the top of the barrel 6. A single-ball quick-release pin 21 is inserted into the outer wall of the barrel cover 5, and the end of the single-ball quick-release pin 21 passes through the barrel cover 5 and is inserted into the barrel 6.

[0035] Specifically, the single-ball quick-release pin 21 is plugged into the outer walls of the barrel cover 5 and the barrel 6 , so that the barrel 6 and the barrel cover 5 can be opened quickly.

[0036] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the outer wall of the right cover 8 of the feed tube is connected with an identification code cover plate 10. The setting of the identification code cover plate 10 can facilitate the number, parameters and detailed information of the device to be set on the identification code cover plate 10 through a QR code or the like, so that consumers can scan the code to view the device, further increasing the flexibility and practicality of the device.

[0037] It is worth noting here that the mainboard 25, control motor 19, weighing sensor 23, key panel 16, digital display and alarm module in this case are all common products on the market, and the operation of the mainboard 25 control motor 19, weighing sensor 23, digital display and alarm module are all existing mature technologies, so they are not described in detail here.

[0038] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A weighing precision feeder, characterized in that: The material barrel (6) comprises a material barrel (6), the top of which is connected to a middle frame (4), the top of which is connected to a material line docking unit, the material line docking unit is connected to the inside of the material barrel (6) through the middle frame (4) and a material barrel cover (5), the bottom of which is connected to a material discharge pipe (7), the bottom of which is connected to a material discharge port (11), a rotary discharge mechanism is connected between the material discharge pipe (7) and the material discharge port (11), one side of the rotary discharge mechanism is connected to a drive unit, one side of the drive unit is connected to a control unit, and a weighing unit is connected inside the middle frame (4).

2. A weighing type precision feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing unit comprises a weighing sensor (23), a material barrel cover (5) is sleeved on the top of the material barrel (6), a material barrel cover bottom plate (22) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the material barrel cover (5), a weighing sensor (23) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the material barrel cover (5), a middle frame bottom plate (24) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the middle frame (4), a main board (25) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the middle frame bottom plate (24), the bottom surface of the middle frame bottom plate (24) is fixedly connected to the other end of the weighing sensor (23), and the weighing sensor (23) is electrically connected to the main board (25) via a cable.

3. A weighing type precision feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary discharging mechanism comprises a blade shaft (9), and the two ends of a discharge pipe (7) are respectively connected to a discharge pipe right cover (8) and a discharge pipe left cover (13), bearings (14) are installed on the inner walls of the discharge pipe right cover (8) and the discharge pipe left cover (13), the blade shaft (9) is sleeved in the through hole of the bearing (14), and the outer side of the blade shaft (9) is connected to a plurality of blades (12).

4. A weighing type precision feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive unit comprises a motor (19), a motor housing (18) is installed on the outer side of the motor (19), a motor bracket (15) is fixedly connected inside the motor housing (18), the motor (19) is located inside the motor bracket (15), a coupling (26) is connected to the end of the motor (19), the coupling (26) is fixedly connected to the end of the blade shaft (9), and the motor (19) is electrically connected to the main board (25) through a cable.

5. A weighing type precision feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control unit comprises a key panel (16) and a key board (17), wherein the key panel (16) and the key board (17) are both connected to an outer wall at one end of a motor housing (18), and the outer wall of the motor housing (18) is also connected to a waterproof connector (20), and a cable of the key board (17) extends through the waterproof connector (20) and is electrically connected to a main board (25).

6. A weighing type precision feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material line docking unit comprises a material line port upper cover (3) connected to the top of the middle frame (4); the lower end of the material line port upper cover (3) is a cover plate type and is fixedly connected to the top surface of the middle frame (4); the upper end of the material line port upper cover (3) is a semi-ring plate arrangement; the top of the semi-ring plate at the upper end of the material line port upper cover (3) is connected to the material line upper cover (2); the outer sides of the material line port upper cover (3) and the material line upper cover (2) are fastened together by a clamp; the inner sides of the material line port upper cover (3) and the material line upper cover (2) are slidably connected to a material line switch cover (1); the material line switch cover (1) is an arc-shaped plate; a handle is fixedly connected to the back of the material line switch cover (1); the handle is inserted into the material line upper cover (2) and is slidably connected thereto; the bottom of the material line port upper cover (3) is fixedly connected to a funnel; one end of the funnel is located in the middle frame (4) and the material barrel (6).

7. A weighing type precision feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The barrel cover (5) has a U-shaped cross section and is sleeved on the top of the barrel (6). A single-ball quick-release pin (21) is inserted into the outer wall of the barrel cover (5). The end of the single-ball quick-release pin (21) passes through the barrel cover (5) and is inserted into the barrel (6).

8. A weighing type precision feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the right cover (8) of the feeding tube is connected with an identification code cover plate (10).

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