Feed dryness and humidity regulation and control device for pig feeding

Abstract

The utility model discloses a feed dry-wet regulation and control device for pig feeding, which comprises a feed trough arranged on a floor of a pigsty, a quantitative cup is arranged above the feed trough, a bottom outlet of the quantitative cup is positioned right above the feed trough, a water inlet pipe is further arranged above the feed trough, a bottom pipe orifice of the water inlet pipe is arranged in the feed trough, and a water outlet of the quantitative cup is positioned right above the feed trough. A flow adjusting valve is further arranged in the water inlet pipe, a main water pipe is further arranged above the fence house, a main valve is further arranged in the main water pipe, a top pipe opening of the water inlet pipe is communicated with the main water pipe, an electromagnetic valve is further arranged in the main water pipe, and the lower end of the water inlet pipe is attached to the inner side wall of the feed trough. According to the device, the humidity of dry feed in the feed trough can be regulated and controlled. Especially in high-temperature weather, when a user needs to adjust feed in a feed trough to be wet feed, the device can quickly and uniformly complete a humidification adjustment task, so that the efficiency of feed humidification operation is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pig breeding equipment, and particularly relates to a device for regulating the dryness and wetness of feed for sows during farrowing. Background Technique

[0002] Postpartum sows are usually raised in specialized farrowing pens. Such pen designs are mainly to limit the movement range of sows, thereby ensuring that newborn piglets can suckle more conveniently. At one end of the pen, an independent feed trough is carefully arranged to provide food for sows. Above the feed trough, a metering cup is installed to precisely control the feed delivery volume. The metering cups of multiple pens are closely connected by a feeding pipe, forming an efficient feed distribution system. The staff only needs to set the storage volume of each metering cup, and then distribute the feed to all metering cups at one time through the feeding pipe. When the feeding time arrives, by operating the controller at the end, the feeding switches of all metering cups can be easily opened, and the feed will smoothly flow into the feed trough for sows to enjoy.

[0003] However, in some areas with high temperatures all year round, we found that postpartum sows generally have poor appetites and low food intakes. After in-depth research and repeated experiments, we found the crux of the problem: the dry feed directly put into the metering cup is too dry, seriously affecting the appetites of sows. To verify this discovery, we carried out humidification treatment on the dry feed, and the results showed that the appetites, food intakes, and feeding speeds of sows have all been significantly improved. Therefore, we realized that after putting in the dry feed, an appropriate amount of drinking water must be added for humidification. Unfortunately, due to the structural design limitations of the metering cup and the feeding pipe, they are only suitable for the transportation of dry feed and cannot achieve the unified humidification of feed. This means that the staff needs to add water to each feed trough one by one, which is obviously an inefficient and cumbersome task when there are many pens.

[0004] To solve this problem, we designed a device for regulating the dryness and wetness of feed for sows during farrowing. This device will be able to regulate the humidity of the dry feed in the feed trough. Especially in hot weather, when we need to adjust the feed in the feed trough to wet feed, this device will be able to quickly and uniformly complete the humidification adjustment task, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of the feed humidification operation. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a device for regulating the dryness and wetness of feed for sows during farrowing to solve the problems described in the background technique.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is realized as follows:

[0007] A feed dry-wet regulation device for pig feeding, including a feed trough arranged on the floor of the pen. Above the feed trough, there is a measuring cup, and the bottom outlet of the measuring cup is directly above the feed trough. Above the feed trough, there is also a water inlet pipe. The bottom pipe orifice of the water inlet pipe is arranged inside the feed trough. A flow regulating valve is also provided in the water inlet pipe. Above the pen, there is also a main water pipe, and a main valve is also provided in the main water pipe. The top pipe orifice of the water inlet pipe is connected to the main water pipe.

[0008] When using the above solution, when it is necessary to uniformly add water to the feed trough, open the main valve, and the drinking water in the main water pipe can flow into the feed trough through the water inlet pipe, impacting the dry feed in the feed trough and wetting the dry feed. The water inlet pipes of multiple pens are connected to the main water pipe. After opening the main valve, the feed troughs in multiple pens can be wetted simultaneously, thereby improving the efficiency of the feed wetting operation.

[0009] By setting the flow regulating valve, the outlet flow rate of the drinking water can be effectively controlled, thereby facilitating the control of the water inflow in the feed trough and the wetting degree of the dry feed.

[0010] A further technical solution is that a solenoid valve is also provided in the main water pipe.

[0011] When using the above solution, by setting the solenoid valve and setting the opening time length and opening time point of the solenoid valve, the water supply of the main water pipe can be automated, further improving the efficiency of feed wetting regulation.

[0012] A further technical solution is that the lower end of the water inlet pipe is installed in contact with the inner side wall of the feed trough.

[0013] When using the above solution, installing the lower end of the water inlet pipe in contact with the inner side wall of the feed trough can make the drinking water flow downward along the inner side wall of the feed trough when discharged. The drinking water entering the bottom of the feed trough will flow from one side of the feed trough to the other side, so that the dry feed can be wetted fully, quickly and relatively comprehensively. At the same time, it also avoids the excessive impact force when injecting drinking water from bringing up the feed and splashing water droplets, and can also wash one inner wall of the feed trough.

[0014] A further technical solution is that a stirring mechanism is also provided at the inner bottom of the feed trough, and a driving mechanism for driving the stirring mechanism to act is also provided on the bottom plate outside the feed trough.

[0015] When using the above solution, by setting the stirring mechanism at the inner bottom of the feed trough, the rapid mixing of the dry feed and the drinking water can be accelerated, and it also avoids some dry feed from caking and sinking to the bottom after meeting water.

[0016] A further technical solution is that the stirring mechanism includes a baffle fixed on the inner side wall of the feed trough. The baffle is arranged at the middle and lower part of the inner side wall. The stirring mechanism further includes a rotating shaft arranged below the baffle. The bottom of the rotating shaft is rotationally and sealingly penetrated through the bottom wall of the feed trough and extends out of the bottom wall of the feed trough to be drivingly connected with the driving mechanism. A plurality of stirring rods are also arranged on the rotating shaft in the feed trough.

[0017] When using the above solution, the driving mechanism drives the rotating shaft to rotate, and the rotating shaft drives the stirring rods to stir the feed-water mixture in the feed trough. By arranging the baffle, it can prevent the breeding pigs from directly contacting the stirring rods and avoid the breeding pigs being injured by the stirring rods.

[0018] A further technical solution is that the driving mechanism includes a first support arranged on the floor. A transmission shaft is rotatably installed on the first support. A first transmission gear and a second transmission gear are respectively arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft. A driven gear is also arranged at the bottom of the rotating shaft. The first transmission gear meshes with the driven gear to drive the driven gear to rotate. The driving mechanism further includes a second support arranged on the floor. A driving shaft is rotatably installed on the second support. A driving gear is arranged on the driving shaft. The driving gear meshes with the second transmission gear to drive the second transmission gear to rotate. The driving mechanism further includes a driving motor. The driving shaft is drivingly connected with the driving motor.

[0019] When using the above solution, the driving motor drives the driving shaft to rotate, the driving shaft drives the driving gear to rotate, the driving gear drives the second transmission gear to rotate, the second transmission gear drives the transmission shaft to rotate, the transmission shaft drives the first transmission gear to rotate, the first transmission gear drives the driven gear to rotate, and the driven gear drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0020] When using the above solution, a driving motor can drive the stirring mechanisms in the pens in a row to actuate.

[0021] A further technical solution is that the edge of the baffle bends downward to form an arc-shaped wall.

[0022] When using the above solution, the edge of the baffle bending downward to form an arc-shaped wall can better protect the mouths of the breeding pigs and prevent the mouths of the breeding pigs from being scratched when contacting the baffle.

[0023] A further technical solution is that the stirring mechanism includes a cage fixed on the inner bottom wall of the feed trough. A magnetic stirrer is arranged inside the cage. The driving mechanism is a magnetic stirring base arranged at the outer bottom of the feed trough. The magnetic stirring base is used to drive the magnetic stirrer to rotate.

[0024] When using the above solution, by arranging the magnetic stirring base and the magnetic stirrer, the feed-water mixture in the feed trough can be quickly stirred. The cage can prevent the breeding pigs from accidentally eating the magnetic stirrer.

[0025] A further technical solution is that the number of stirring mechanisms is at least two, and they are symmetrically arranged on the inner bottom wall of the feed trough. Correspondingly, the number of driving mechanisms is the same as that of the stirring mechanisms, and each driving mechanism acts on one stirring mechanism.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0027] 1. Efficiency improvement: By opening the main valve, the feed troughs in multiple pens can be humidified simultaneously, significantly improving the efficiency of the feed humidification operation.

[0028] 2. Flexible adjustment: A flow regulating valve is provided, enabling the breeder to effectively control the water output flow of the drinking water, and thus accurately control the water intake in the feed trough and the humidification degree of the dry feed.

[0029] 3. High degree of automation: Through the setting of the solenoid valve, the water supply of the main water pipe can be automated. By setting the opening time and opening time point of the solenoid valve, the regulation efficiency of the feed humidification can be further improved.

[0030] 4. Optimized water flow design: The lower end of the water inlet pipe is installed in close contact with the inner side wall of the feed trough, ensuring that the drinking water can impact downward along the inner side wall of the feed trough, achieving full, rapid, and comprehensive humidification of the feed, while reducing feed splashing and water droplet splashing, and also having the function of flushing the inner wall of the feed trough.

[0031] 5. Uniform mixing and prevention of caking: The stirring mechanism at the inner bottom of the feed trough can accelerate the mixing speed of the dry feed and the drinking water, effectively preventing the feed from caking and sinking to the bottom after encountering water.

[0032] 6. In one embodiment: When the stirring rod driven by the rotating shaft stirs, the baffle can prevent the sows from directly contacting the stirring rod, protecting the sows from harm; the arc-shaped wall design at the edge of the baffle further protects the mouths of the sows and prevents scratches.

[0033] 7. In another embodiment: Through the setting of the magnetic stirring base and the magnetic stirrer, the feed-water mixture in the feed trough can be quickly stirred, and the design of the pen enclosure can prevent the sows from accidentally eating the magnetic stirrer, ensuring the safety of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 is the overall schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 is the internal schematic diagram of the feed trough in the first embodiment;

[0036] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the internal schematic diagram of the feed trough viewed from the A direction in

[0037] Figure 4Schematic diagram of the interior of the feed trough in the second embodiment;

[0038] Figure 5 is Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the interior of the feed trough viewed from the B direction in

[0039] In the figure, 1 is the floor, 2 is the feed trough, 3 is the measuring cup, 4 is the water inlet pipe, 5 is the flow regulating valve, 6 is the main water pipe, 7 is the main valve, 8 is the solenoid valve, 9 is the baffle, 10 is the stirring rod, 11 is the rotating shaft, 12 is the driven gear, 13 is the first bracket, 14 is the transmission shaft, 15 is the first driving gear, 16 is the second driving gear, 17 is the driving gear, 18 is the driving shaft, 19 is the second bracket, 20 is the driving motor, 21 is the pigsty, 22 is the protective railing, 23 is the magnetic stirring element, 24 is the magnetic stirring base. Detailed implementation manners

[0040] In order to better understand the technical content of the present invention, specific embodiments are provided below, and the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0041] See Figures 1 to 5 , a device for regulating the dryness and wetness of feed for feeding pigs, which includes a feed trough 2 arranged on the floor 1 of the pigsty 21. Above the feed trough 2, there is a measuring cup 3. The bottom outlet of the measuring cup 3 is directly above the feed trough 2. Above the feed trough 2, there is also a water inlet pipe 4. The bottom pipe orifice of the water inlet pipe 4 is arranged inside the feed trough 2. A flow regulating valve 5 is also arranged in the water inlet pipe 4. Above the pigsty 21, there is also a main water pipe 6. A main valve 7 is also arranged in the main water pipe 6. The top pipe orifice of the water inlet pipe 4 is connected to the main water pipe 6.

[0042] It should be specifically noted that the arrangement scheme of the measuring cup 3 is a relatively common and mature technical means in the prior art. Therefore, the specific structure and arrangement method of the measuring cup 3 will not be described in detail here. The measuring cup 3 in this disclosure refers to the measuring cup 3 that can uniformly mix ingredients after being installed by prior art means.

[0043] It should be specifically noted that the fixing method of the feed trough 2 to the floor 1, the way of installing the water inlet pipe 4 above the feed trough 2, and the way of installing the main water pipe 6 above the pigsty 21 can be realized by various methods such as hoisting and support clamps, and can be easily realized by the prior art means. Therefore, when it is mentioned in this disclosure that there is a water inlet pipe 4 above the feed trough 2 and a main water pipe 6 above the pigsty 21, it is default that those skilled in the art can realize the installation of the water inlet pipe 4 and the main water pipe 6 by existing technical means.

[0044] Preferably, a solenoid valve 8 is also arranged in the main water pipe 6.

[0045] Preferably, the lower end of the water inlet pipe 4 is installed in close contact with the inner side wall of the feed trough 2. Specifically, it is in close contact with the inner side wall on the feeding side of the feed trough 2.

[0046] Preferably, a stirring mechanism is further provided at the inner bottom of the feed trough 2, and a driving mechanism for driving the stirring mechanism to act is further provided on the bottom plate outside the feed trough 2.

[0047] In one embodiment:

[0048] Specifically, the stirring mechanism includes a baffle 9 fixedly arranged on the inner side wall of the feed trough 2. The baffle 9 is arranged at the middle and lower part of the inner side wall. The stirring mechanism further includes a rotating shaft 11 arranged below the baffle 9. The bottom of the rotating shaft 11 is rotationally and sealingly penetrated through the bottom wall of the feed trough 2 and penetrates out of the bottom wall of the feed trough 2 to be drivingly connected with the driving mechanism. A plurality of stirring rods 10 are further arranged on the rotating shaft 11 in the feed trough 2.

[0049] Preferably, the edge of the baffle 9 is bent downward to form an arc-shaped wall.

[0050] Specifically, the driving mechanism includes a first bracket 13 arranged on the floor 1. A transmission shaft 14 is rotatably installed on the first bracket 13. A first transmission gear 15 and a second transmission gear 16 are respectively arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft 14. A driven gear 12 is further arranged at the bottom of the rotating shaft 11. The first transmission gear 15 meshes with the driven gear 12 to drive the driven gear 12 to rotate. The driving mechanism further includes a second bracket 19 arranged on the floor 1. A driving shaft 18 is rotatably installed on the second bracket 19. A driving gear 17 is arranged on the driving shaft 18. The driving gear 17 meshes with the second transmission gear 16 to drive the second transmission gear 16 to rotate. The driving mechanism further includes a driving motor 20. The driving shaft 18 is drivingly connected with the driving motor 20.

[0051] Preferably, the first transmission gear 15, the second transmission gear 16, the driving gear 17, and the driven gear 12 are all bevel gears.

[0052] In another embodiment:

[0053] Specifically, the stirring mechanism includes a cage fence 22 fixedly arranged on the inner bottom wall of the feed trough 2. The cage fence 22 is an open cage composed of a plurality of poles arranged at intervals. Its unique design keeps the inside and outside of the cage connected. It can effectively block the passage of large objects while not interfering with the free flow of water. This cage structure not only ensures permeability but also has a certain protective function. A magnetic stirrer 23 is arranged inside the cage fence 22.

[0054] Specifically, the driving mechanism is a magnetic stirring base 24 arranged at the outer bottom of the feed trough 2. The magnetic stirring base 24 is used to drive the magnetic stirrer 23 to rotate.

[0055] Preferably, the number of the stirring mechanisms is at least two, and they are symmetrically arranged on the inner bottom wall of the feed trough 2. Correspondingly, the number of the driving mechanisms is the same as that of the stirring mechanisms, and each driving mechanism acts on a corresponding stirring mechanism.

[0056] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feed dryness and wetness control device for pig feeding, comprising a feed trough arranged on the floor of a barn, a quantitative cup is arranged above the feed trough, and the bottom outlet of the quantitative cup is located directly above the feed trough, characterized in that: A water inlet pipe is also provided above the feed trough, the bottom pipe opening of the water inlet pipe is arranged in the feed trough, a flow regulating valve is also provided in the water inlet pipe, a main water pipe is also provided above the pen, a main valve is also provided in the main water pipe, and the top pipe opening of the water inlet pipe is connected to the main water pipe.

2. A feed dryness and wetness control device for pig production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A solenoid valve is also provided in the main water pipe.

3. A feed dryness and wetness control device for pig feeding according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the water inlet pipe is installed in contact with the inner wall of the feed trough.

4. A feed dryness and wetness control device for pig production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner bottom of the feed trough is also provided with a stirring mechanism, and the bottom plate outside the feed trough is also provided with a driving mechanism for driving the stirring mechanism to operate.

5. A feed dryness and wetness control device for pig production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism includes a baffle fixed on the inner wall of the feed trough, the baffle is arranged in the middle and lower part of the inner wall, the stirring mechanism also includes a rotating shaft arranged below the baffle, the bottom rotating seal of the rotating shaft is penetrated in the bottom wall of the feed trough and passes through the bottom wall of the feed trough to be connected with the driving mechanism, and a plurality of stirring rods are also arranged on the rotating shaft in the feed trough.

6. A feed dryness and wetness control device for pig production according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving mechanism includes a first bracket arranged on the floor, a transmission shaft is rotatably mounted on the first bracket, a first transmission gear and a second transmission gear are respectively arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft, a driven gear is also arranged at the bottom of the rotating shaft, the first transmission gear is meshed with the driven gear to drive the driven gear to rotate, the driving mechanism also includes a second bracket arranged on the floor, a driving shaft is rotatably mounted on the second bracket, a driving gear is arranged on the driving shaft, the driving gear is meshed with the second transmission gear to drive the second transmission gear to rotate, and the driving mechanism also includes a driving motor, and the driving shaft is drivingly connected to the driving motor.

7. A feed dryness and wetness control device for pig production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The edge of the baffle is bent downward to form an arc-shaped wall.

8. A feed dryness and wetness control device for pig production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism comprises a cover fence fixed on the inner bottom wall of the feed trough, a magnetic stirring bar is arranged inside the cover fence, and the driving mechanism is a magnetic stirring seat arranged on the outer bottom of the feed trough, and the magnetic stirring seat is used to drive the magnetic stirring bar to rotate.

9. A feed dryness and wetness control device for pig production according to claim 8, characterized in that: The number of the stirring mechanisms is at least two and they are symmetrically arranged on the inner bottom wall of the feed trough. The number of the driving mechanisms is the same as that of the stirring mechanisms, and the driving mechanisms act on the stirring mechanisms one by one.

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