Drinking trough for sheep breeding

By integrating disinfection boxes, constant temperature boxes and filtration components in the sheep breeding drinking water tank, the shortcomings of traditional drinking water tanks in water quality purification, temperature control and water resource recycling are solved, and a clean, constant temperature and sustainable drinking water supply is achieved, improving the health status of the sheep and breeding benefits.

CN223040753UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-01SANJIE GRASS & LIVESTOCK (JINCHANG) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE RESEARCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422292557.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-20
Publication Date
2025-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-20

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Technical Problem

Traditional sheep breeding drinking water tanks have shortcomings in water quality purification, temperature control and water resource recycling, and cannot provide clean, constant temperature and sustainable drinking water, which affects the healthy growth and breeding benefits of the sheep.

Method used

A drinking tank for sheep farming including a disinfection box, a thermostat and a filtration assembly was designed. The disinfection box is equipped with ultraviolet lamps and timers for regular disinfection of water. The constant temperature box realizes automatic adjustment of water temperature through temperature sensors, electric heating plates and controllers. The filtering components include filters and filter cotton for removing impurities. The water pumps and pipeline systems realize the recycling of water.

Benefits of technology

Through the coordinated work of ultraviolet disinfection and filtration components, the cleanliness of drinking water is ensured, constant temperature control ensures appropriate water temperature, and the recycling system reduces water resources waste, improves the health status and breeding benefits of the sheep.

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Abstract

The water trough comprises a base and a trough body, a bearing plate is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the trough body through stand columns, a disinfection box and a constant temperature box are sequentially and fixedly arranged at the upper end of the bearing plate, a disinfection assembly is fixedly arranged in the disinfection box, a constant temperature control assembly is fixedly arranged in the constant temperature box, and the disinfection box and the constant temperature box are communicated through a water pump. A water outlet of the constant-temperature box is communicated with one end of the tank body through a pipeline, an electromagnetic control valve is arranged at the upper end of the pipeline, the other end of the tank body is communicated with a filtering assembly, and the bottom of the filtering assembly is communicated with the disinfection box through a second water pump. According to the invention, germs and microorganisms in water can be effectively killed, a filter screen and filter cotton in the filter assembly can remove impurities in the water and improve the purity of the water, and a temperature sensor, an electric heating plate and a controller in the constant temperature box are matched with each other, so that the water temperature can be automatically adjusted according to the environment temperature, and the water temperature is kept in a range suitable for drinking of sheep flock.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of drinking trough devices for breeding, in particular to a drinking trough for sheep breeding. Background Art

[0002] In the field of sheep breeding, providing clean and appropriately - temperatured drinking water for the flock is crucial for the healthy growth of sheep. Traditional drinking troughs for sheep breeding usually have a relatively simple structure, mostly being a simple trough. Sheep breeding has its unique characteristics, such as a large number of sheep in the flock, a large water consumption, and certain requirements for the quality and temperature of drinking water. However, traditional drinking troughs for sheep breeding have many defects.

[0003] Firstly, the water remaining in the drinking trough is often mixed with impurities, grass clippings, and feed, etc. This not only affects the quality of drinking water but also easily attracts mosquitoes and flies, breeds bacteria, and poses a potential threat to the health of the flock.

[0004] Secondly, traditional drinking troughs lack effective filtering and disinfection measures. The drinking water cannot be fully purified, and long - term drinking of unclean water may cause the flock to get sick. Moreover, there is no design for recycling, resulting in a waste of water resources.

[0005] Furthermore, in winter, the temperature is relatively low, and traditional drinking troughs cannot control the temperature of the drinking water. The icy water will reduce the water intake of sheep, affect their digestion and metabolism, and is not conducive to the growth and fattening of sheep. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] (1) Technical Problem

[0007] The utility model aims to provide a drinking trough for sheep breeding to solve the deficiencies of traditional sheep - breeding drinking troughs in water quality purification, temperature control, and water resource recycling, provide clean, constant - temperature, and sustainable - use drinking water for the flock, ensure the healthy growth of the flock, and improve breeding efficiency.

[0008] (2) Technical Content

[0009] To solve the above - mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows: A drinking trough for sheep breeding includes a base and a trough body fixedly arranged at the upper end of the base. A bearing plate is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the trough body through a column. A disinfection box and a constant - temperature box are fixedly arranged in sequence at the upper end of the bearing plate. A disinfection component is fixedly arranged inside the disinfection box, and a constant - temperature control component is fixedly arranged inside the constant - temperature box. The disinfection box and the constant - temperature box are connected through a water pump. The water outlet of the constant - temperature box is connected to one end of the trough body through a pipeline, and an electromagnetic control valve is arranged at the upper end of the pipeline. The other end of the trough body is connected with a filtering component, and the bottom of the filtering component is connected to the disinfection box through a water pump two.

[0010] Further, the disinfection component includes an ultraviolet lamp and a timer fixedly arranged inside the disinfection tank. The ultraviolet lamp and the timer are electrically connected to disinfect the water inside the disinfection tank regularly.

[0011] Further, the constant temperature control component includes a controller fixedly arranged outside the constant temperature tank, a temperature sensor and an electric heating plate fixedly arranged inside the constant temperature tank. Both the temperature sensor and the electric heating plate are electrically connected to the controller.

[0012] Further, the controller adopts a PLC controller or a single-chip microcomputer.

[0013] Further, the filtering component includes a filter tank fixedly arranged at the upper end of the base. Inside the filter tank, a filter screen and filter cotton are detachably fixed by bolts. The filter cotton is located below the filter screen. One end of the tank body close to the filter tank is provided with a drain port, and the drain port communicates with the upper end of the filter tank. The water inlet end of the second water pump is communicated with the bottom of the filter tank through a second pipeline.

[0014] Further, the upper end of the filter tank is open, and a tank cover is hinged at the opening for facilitating the cleaning of filter residues.

[0015] Further, a valve is arranged inside the drain port.

[0016] (III) Technical Effects

[0017] The advantages of the present utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0018] 1. Water quality purification: The present utility model is provided with a disinfection tank and a filtering component. The ultraviolet lamp and the timer in the disinfection tank can disinfect the water regularly, effectively killing the germs and microorganisms in the water and ensuring the water quality safety. The filter screen and filter cotton in the filtering component can remove impurities, grass clippings, feed, etc. in the water, improving the purity of the water. This structural design ensures that the sheep can always drink clean water, reducing the occurrence of diseases caused by water quality problems.

[0019] 2. Temperature control: The temperature sensor, electric heating plate and controller in the constant temperature tank cooperate with each other to automatically adjust the water temperature according to the ambient temperature, keeping it within the range suitable for the sheep to drink. Especially in the cold winter, it can ensure that the sheep have sufficient water intake, promoting their digestion and metabolism, and being beneficial to the growth and fattening of the sheep.

[0020] 3. Water resource recycling: The filtered water returns to the disinfection tank through the second water pump for treatment again, realizing the recycling of water resources, reducing the breeding cost, and also reducing the waste of water resources, meeting the requirements of environmental protection and sustainable development.

[0021] 4. Reduce the breeding of mosquitoes and flies: By purifying the water quality and promptly treating the residual water, the accumulation of impurities and sewage is reduced, thereby reducing the breeding of mosquitoes and flies, improving the sanitation of the breeding environment, and helping to prevent the spread of diseases.

[0022] 5. Convenient maintenance: The upper end of the filter box is open and hinged with a box cover, which is convenient for cleaning the filter residue and ensuring the continuous and stable filtering effect. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional structure of a drinking trough for sheep breeding of the present utility model Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic three-dimensional structure of a drinking trough for sheep breeding of the present utility model Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic three-dimensional structure of a drinking trough for sheep breeding of the present utility model Figure 3 .

[0026] Figure 4 is a schematic front view structure diagram of a drinking trough for sheep breeding of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic top view structure diagram of a drinking trough for sheep breeding of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional structure of a drinking trough for sheep breeding of the present utility model Figure 1 .

[0029] Figure 7 is a schematic cross-sectional structure of a drinking trough for sheep breeding of the present utility model Figure 2 .

[0030] As shown in the figure: 1. Base; 2. Trough body; 3. Column; 4. Bearing plate; 5. Disinfection box; 6. Constant temperature box; 7. Water pump; 8. Pipeline; 9. Electromagnetic control valve; 10. Filter assembly; 11. Water pump two; 12. Ultraviolet lamp; 13. Controller; 14. Temperature sensor; 15. Electric heating plate; 16. Filter box; 17. Filter screen; 18. Filter cotton; 19. Drainage port; 20. Pipeline two; 21. Box cover; 22. Valve. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment

[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "center", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation structure and operation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "provided with", "installed", "connected", "coupled", etc. 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0034] Combined with the attached Figure 1 to the attached Figure 7 , a drinking trough for sheep breeding, includes a base 1 and a trough body 2 fixedly arranged at the upper end of the base 1. A bearing plate 4 is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the trough body 2 through a column 3. A disinfection box 5 and a constant temperature box 6 are fixedly arranged in sequence at the upper end of the bearing plate 4. A disinfection component is fixedly arranged inside the disinfection box 5, and a constant temperature control component is fixedly arranged inside the constant temperature box 6. The disinfection box 5 and the constant temperature box 6 are communicated through a water pump 7. The water outlet of the constant temperature box 6 is communicated with one end of the trough body 2 through a pipeline 8. An electromagnetic control valve 9 is arranged at the upper end of the pipeline 8. The other end of the trough body 2 is communicated with a filtering component 10, and the bottom of the filtering component 10 is communicated with the disinfection box 5 through a water pump two 11.

[0035] The working principle of a drinking trough for sheep breeding in the utility model is as follows: This drinking trough for sheep breeding realizes the purification, constant temperature control and recycling of drinking water for the flock through the coordinated work of a series of components. The ultraviolet lamp 12 in the disinfection box 5 disinfects the water regularly under the setting of the timer. The energy of ultraviolet rays is used to destroy the genetic material of bacteria and viruses, thereby killing the bacteria and viruses in the water and ensuring the hygiene of the water quality. The temperature sensor 14 in the constant temperature box 6 monitors the water temperature in real time. When the water temperature is lower than the appropriate range set by the controller 13, the controller 13 starts the electric heating plate 15 to work. The electric heating plate 15 converts electrical energy into heat energy to heat the water and raises the water temperature to a temperature suitable for the flock to drink. The filter screen 17 in the filter assembly 10 can intercept larger impurities in the water, such as grass clippings and larger particles, and the filter cotton 18 can further adsorb and filter fine impurities and microorganisms. The water pump 7 and the second water pump 11 are respectively responsible for transporting water between the disinfection box 5, the constant temperature box 6, the tank body 2 and the filter assembly 10 to ensure the orderly flow and circulation of water.

[0036] Refer to the appendix Figure 7 The disinfection component includes a ultraviolet lamp 12 and a timer fixedly arranged inside the disinfection box 5. The ultraviolet lamp 12 and the timer are electrically connected to disinfect the water inside the disinfection box 5 regularly.

[0037] Refer to the appendix Figure 2 The constant temperature control component includes a controller 13 fixedly arranged outside the constant temperature box 6, a temperature sensor 14 and an electric heating plate 15 fixedly arranged inside the constant temperature box 6. The temperature sensor 14 and the electric heating plate 15 are both electrically connected to the controller 13. The controller 13 adopts a PLC controller or a single-chip microcomputer.

[0038] Refer to the appendix Figure 6 The filter assembly 10 includes a filter box 16 fixedly arranged on the upper end of the base 1. The filter screen 17 and the filter cotton 18 are detachably fixed inside the filter box 16 by bolts. The filter cotton 18 is located below the filter screen 17. One end of the tank body 2 close to the filter box 16 is provided with a drain port 19. The drain port 19 is communicated with the upper end of the filter box 16. The water inlet end of the second water pump 11 is communicated with the bottom of the filter box 16 through a pipeline 20. The upper end of the filter box 16 is open and a box cover 21 for facilitating the cleaning of filter residues is hinged at the opening. A valve 22 is arranged in the drain port 19.

[0039] The working process of a drinking trough for sheep breeding in the utility model is as follows:

[0040] 1. Initial preparation: Before use, first check whether the connections of all components are firm and whether the wires are connected. Inject an appropriate amount of clean water into the disinfection tank 5 to ensure that the water level is within the safe range. Set the appropriate water temperature range suitable for the sheep to drink through the controller 13 of the thermostat 6, generally between 15 - 25 degrees Celsius. Carefully check whether the filter screen 17 and filter cotton 18 of the filter component 10 are firmly installed and without damage. At the same time, ensure that the valve 22 of the drain port 19 is in the closed state and the electromagnetic control valve 9 is in the energized state.

[0041] 2. Water supply and disinfection: Start the water pump 7. The water pump 7 pumps and transports the water in the disinfection tank 5 to the thermostat 6. During the process of water entering the thermostat 6, the temperature sensor 14 transmits the water temperature data to the controller 13 in real time. If the water temperature is lower than the set value, the controller 13 will control the electric heating plate 15 to start heating until the water temperature reaches the set range. Subsequently, the water that has undergone temperature control is injected into the trough through the pipeline 8 and the electromagnetic control valve 9 to provide clean drinking water at a suitable temperature for the sheep. After injecting an appropriate amount of water, close the electromagnetic control valve 9.

[0042] 3. Drinking process: The sheep come to the trough 2 to drink water. During the sheep's drinking process, some impurities such as grass clippings and feed will fall into the trough 2, resulting in the gradual deterioration of the water quality, and the water temperature may also change due to the environment and the sheep's drinking.

[0043] 4. Drainage and filtration: When the water in the trough 2 needs to be replaced or the water quality deteriorates significantly, open the valve 22 of the drain port 19. At this time, the water containing impurities in the trough 2 flows into the filter box 16 of the filter component under the action of gravity through the drain port 19.

[0044] 5. Filtration and circulation: The water first passes through the filter screen 17, and the filter screen intercepts larger impurities such as grass clippings and larger feed particles. The water preliminarily filtered by the filter screen 17 continues to flow downward and passes through the filter cotton 18. The filter cotton 18 has a fine fiber structure and can adsorb and filter fine impurities, microorganisms, etc. in the water. The relatively clean water after filtration accumulates at the bottom of the filter box 16. Start the second water pump 11. The second water pump 11 pumps the filtered water and re-transports it back to the disinfection tank 5 through the second pipeline 20 for disinfection treatment. After the dirty water in the trough 2 is drained, close the valve 22, open the electromagnetic control valve 9, and inject the stored water in the thermostat 6 into the trough 2 again for the sheep to drink. After the water in the disinfection tank 5 is disinfected, start the water pump 7 to send the water in the disinfection tank into the thermostat 6 for storage, and supply it in this cycle.

[0045] 6. Continuous operation: The entire system operates continuously in a cycle, constantly providing clean and thermostatic drinking water for the sheep. During the operation process, the temperature sensor 14 and the controller 13 work continuously to adjust the water temperature in real time; the disinfection component disinfects regularly according to the setting of the timer; the filter component continuously filters impurities to ensure the water quality.

[0046] 7. Maintenance and cleaning: To ensure the long-term stable operation of the water trough and good filtration effect, regular maintenance and cleaning are required. At regular intervals, open the lid 21 of the filter box 16, take out the filter screen 17 and the filter cotton 18, and clean the filter residue accumulated on them. Check the working status of the ultraviolet lamp 12 and replace it in time if it is damaged.

[0047] The above describes the present utility model and its implementation manners. Such description is not restrictive. What is shown in the drawings is only one of the implementation manners of the present utility model, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. Generally speaking, if those of ordinary skill in the art are inspired by it and design similar structural manners and embodiments without creative work without departing from the purpose of the creation of the present utility model, they shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A drinking trough for sheep breeding, comprising a base (1) and a trough body (2) fixedly arranged on the upper end of the base (1), characterized in that: A bearing plate (4) is fixedly provided at the upper end of the tank body (2) via a column (3); a disinfection box (5) and a constant temperature box (6) are fixedly provided at the upper end of the bearing plate (4) in sequence; a disinfection component is fixedly provided inside the disinfection box (5); a constant temperature control component is fixedly provided inside the constant temperature box (6); the disinfection box (5) and the constant temperature box (6) are connected via a water pump (7); a water outlet of the constant temperature box (6) is connected to one end of the tank body (2) via a pipe (8); an electromagnetic control valve (9) is provided at the upper end of the pipe (8); a filter component (10) is connected to the other end of the tank body (2); and the bottom of the filter component (10) is connected to the disinfection box (5) via a second water pump (11).

2. A drinking trough for sheep breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disinfection assembly comprises an ultraviolet lamp (12) and a timer fixedly arranged inside the disinfection box (5); the ultraviolet lamp (12) and the timer are electrically connected to perform regular disinfection on the water inside the disinfection box (5).

3. The drinking trough for sheep breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The constant temperature control component comprises a controller (13) fixedly arranged outside the constant temperature box (6), a temperature sensor (14) and an electric heating plate (15) fixedly arranged inside the constant temperature box (6), and the temperature sensor (14) and the electric heating plate (15) are both electrically connected to the controller (13).

4. A drinking trough for sheep breeding according to claim 3, characterized in that: The controller (13) is a PLC controller or a single chip microcomputer.

5. The drinking trough for sheep breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter assembly (10) comprises a filter box (16) fixedly arranged at the upper end of the base (1), a filter screen (17) and filter cotton (18) being detachably fixedly arranged inside the filter box (16) by means of bolts, the filter cotton (18) being located below the filter screen (17), a drain port (19) being arranged at one end of the tank body (2) close to the filter box (16), the drain port (19) being in communication with the upper end of the filter box (16), and a water inlet end of a second water pump (11) being in communication with the bottom of the filter box (16) via a second pipe (20).

6. A drinking trough for sheep breeding according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the filter box (16) is open and a box cover (21) is hingedly provided at the opening for easy cleaning of filter residue.

7. The drinking trough for sheep breeding according to claim 5, characterized in that: A valve (22) is provided in the drain port (19).