Feeder for livestock

Abstract

The utility model provides a livestock feeder, and relates to the technical field of livestock breeding, the livestock feeder is provided with a trough and a hopper arranged above the trough, the bottom end of the hopper is provided with a discharge port, the hopper is further provided with a baffle and an adjusting mechanism, and the baffle is movably arranged between the discharge port and the trough; the adjusting mechanism is provided with an adjusting seat, an adjusting rod and a locking mechanism, and the adjusting rod is hinged to the adjusting seat; the locking mechanism is provided with a locking disc and a locking pin, the locking disc is vertically arranged, the locking disc is provided with a lock hole, the adjusting rod is attached to the side face of the adjusting seat, and the locking pin is inserted into the lock hole; the locking holes are distributed in the circumferential direction of the locking disc, the locking pins are matched with the locking holes in shape, and the locking pins are fixedly arranged on the adjusting rod. A connecting rod is arranged between the adjusting rod and the baffle, the baffle is linked with the connecting rod, and the connecting rod is hinged to the adjusting rod; the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole, the size of the gap formed between the discharging port and the baffle can be kept stable, the size of the gap formed between the discharging port and the baffle is moderate, and feed flows into the feed trough at a proper speed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of livestock breeding. More specifically, it relates to a feeder for livestock. Background Art

[0002] The scale of livestock breeding is gradually increasing. Large-scale breeding has become an inevitable trend in the development of agriculture in China. When managing the growth of livestock, important factors such as the livestock breeding environment need to be considered to produce high-quality livestock. A feeder for livestock is an essential tool for providing feed to livestock.

[0003] The existing feeders mainly have the following problems: when the feeder supplies feed, it cannot accurately control the amount of feed provided; the adjustment range of the feed flow rate is relatively small, and the application range of each feeder is limited. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to make up for the deficiencies of the existing technology and provide a feeder for livestock. The technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0005] A feeder for livestock is provided with a feed trough and a hopper arranged above the feed trough. The bottom end of the hopper is provided with a discharge port. It is characterized in that: it also has a baffle and an adjustment mechanism. The baffle is movably arranged between the discharge port and the feed trough, and the adjustment mechanism is used to drive the baffle to move; the adjustment mechanism is provided with an adjustment seat, an adjustment rod and a locking mechanism. The adjustment rod is hinged to the adjustment seat, and the locking mechanism is used to limit the angle of the adjustment rod; the locking mechanism is provided with a locking disc and a locking pin. The locking disc is arranged vertically and has a locking hole; the adjustment rod abuts against the side surface of the adjustment seat, and the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole; the locking holes are distributed along the circumferential direction of the locking disc, and the locking pin is fixedly arranged on the adjustment rod; a connecting rod is arranged between the adjustment rod and the baffle, the baffle is linked with the connecting rod, and the connecting rod is hinged to the adjustment rod.

[0006] Optionally, the locking disc is provided with two rows of locking holes, and the two rows of locking holes are staggered; a first hinge shaft is arranged between the adjustment rod and the adjustment seat. The first hinge shaft penetrates through the adjustment rod and the adjustment seat. An adjustment hole is arranged at the rear end of the adjustment rod, and the first hinge shaft is arranged in the adjustment hole; the adjustment hole is in the shape of an oblong hole, the width of the adjustment hole is adapted to the diameter of the first hinge shaft, and the length of the adjustment hole is greater than the diameter of the first hinge shaft.

[0007] Optionally, a pressing mechanism is also provided. The pressing mechanism presses the adjustment rod against the side surface of the adjustment seat. The adjustment rod is hung on the side surface of the adjustment seat. The adjustment rod abuts against the side surface of the adjustment seat, and the locking pin is engaged with the locking disc, and the locking mechanism is closed; when the adjustment rod moves outwards, it drives the locking pin to disengage from the locking disc, and the locking mechanism is opened.

[0008] Optionally, the pressing mechanism is provided with a compression spring. The compression spring is arranged outside the adjustment rod and is pressed by the adjustment rod.

[0009] Optionally, the connecting rod is provided with an upper part, a lower part and a connecting mechanism for connecting the upper part and the lower part; the lower part is slidably abutted against the side surface of the upper part, and the outer flanging edges are provided on both sides of the upper part, the outer flanging edges are arranged at the connection between the upper part and the lower part, and the lower part is arranged between the outer flanging edges; the connection between the upper part and the lower part partially overlaps and the length of the overlapping part is adjustable.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting mechanism is provided with a connecting pin, the connecting pin is arranged at the connection between the upper part and the lower part and penetrates through the upper part and the lower part, and the upper part and the lower part are both provided with connection holes adapted to the connecting pin; the upper part is provided with two connection holes distributed in the vertical direction.

[0011] Optionally, an auxiliary material box is further provided, the auxiliary material box is detachably arranged below the discharge port and communicated with the discharge port; the lower end of the auxiliary material box is provided with an auxiliary discharge port, and a baffle is arranged below the auxiliary discharge port.

[0012] Optionally, the auxiliary material box is in a cuboid shape.

[0013] Optionally, a connecting shaft is arranged at the connection between the connecting rod and the adjusting rod, the connecting shaft is fixedly arranged on the connecting rod; the adjusting seat is provided with an orientation hole arranged along the vertical direction; the adjusting rod is provided with a matching hole, and the matching hole intersects with the orientation hole; the connecting shaft penetrates through the orientation hole and the matching hole.

[0014] Optionally, a holding part is arranged at the front end of the adjusting rod.

[0015] The advantages of the present utility model are as follows:

[0016] After the feed enters the hopper, the hopper forms a temporary storage of the feed; a gap for the feed to flow out is formed between the discharge port and the baffle, the flowing feed accumulates on the baffle and spills into the trough through the outer edge of the baffle; the larger the distance between the discharge port and the baffle, the faster the feed flows out of the hopper; the adjusting mechanism adjusts the height of the baffle to adjust the distance between the discharge port and the baffle, and further adjusts the speed of the feed flowing into the trough, so as to provide sufficient and appropriate feed for livestock;

[0017] The adjusting rod is hinged to the adjusting seat, the adjusting rod rotates up and down on the adjusting seat, driving the connecting rod to move up and down; the connecting rod is hinged to the adjusting rod, during the process of the connecting rod moving up and down following the adjusting rod, the angle between the connecting rod and the adjusting rod can be adjusted, and a baffle is installed at the bottom of the connecting rod, under the action of gravity, it can ensure that the connecting rod always maintains a vertical setting;

[0018] The adjusting rod abuts against the side surface of the adjusting seat, the locking pin is inserted into the lock hole, the locking mechanism is closed, the angle of the adjusting rod is stable, the height of the baffle linked with the connecting rod is limited, and the size of the gap formed between the discharge port and the baffle can be maintained stable; at this time, the size of the gap formed between the discharge port and the baffle is appropriate, and the feed flows into the trough at a suitable speed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained as these drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a livestock feeder;

[0021] Figure 2 is a top view of a livestock feeder;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic structural view of a livestock feeder;

[0023] Figure 4 is an internal schematic view of the auxiliary material frame.

[0024] Symbol description in the figure:

[0025] 1 is a feed trough;

[0026] 2 is a hopper, and 21 is a discharge port;

[0027] 3 is a baffle;

[0028] 4 is an adjusting mechanism, 41 is an adjusting seat, 411 is a first hinge shaft, 412 is an orientation hole, 42 is an adjusting rod, 421 is an adjusting hole, 422 is a mating hole, 423 is a gripping portion, 43 is a locking mechanism, 431 is a locking disc, 4311 is a locking hole, and 432 is a locking pin;

[0029] 5 is a connecting rod, 51 is a connecting shaft, 52 is an upper part, 521 is an outward flange, 53 is a lower part, 54 is a connecting mechanism, 541 is a connecting pin, and 55 is a connecting hole;

[0030] 6 is a pressing mechanism, and 61 is a compression spring;

[0031] 7 is an auxiliary material frame, and 71 is an auxiliary discharge port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0032] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present application more clearly understood, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0033] As Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, a feeder for livestock is provided with a feeding trough 1 and a hopper 2 arranged above the feeding trough 1. The bottom end of the hopper 2 is provided with a discharge port 21. A baffle 3 and an adjusting mechanism 4 are also provided. The baffle 3 is movably arranged between the discharge port 21 and the feeding trough 1, and the adjusting mechanism 4 is used to drive the baffle 3 to move.

[0034] After the feed enters the hopper 2, the hopper 2 forms a temporary storage of the feed. The auxiliary material frame 7 is detachably arranged below the discharge port 21 and communicated with the discharge port 21. The lower end of the auxiliary material frame 7 is provided with an auxiliary discharge port 71. The baffle 3 is arranged below the auxiliary discharge port 71. A gap for the feed to flow out is formed between the auxiliary discharge port 71 and the baffle 3. The flowing feed accumulates on the baffle 3 and spills into the feeding trough 1 through the outer edge of the baffle 3, which is suitable for piglets in the conservation stage.

[0035] Remove the auxiliary material frame 7, and a gap for the feed to flow out is formed between the discharge port 21 and the baffle 3. The flowing feed accumulates on the baffle 3 and spills into the feeding trough 1 through the outer edge of the baffle 3, which is suitable for pigs in the fattening stage.

[0036] The greater the distance between the auxiliary discharge port 71 or the discharge port 21 and the baffle 3, the faster the feed flows out of the hopper 2. The adjusting mechanism 4 adjusts the distance between the discharge port 21 and the baffle 3 by adjusting the height of the baffle 3, thereby adjusting the speed of the feed flowing into the feeding trough 1 and providing sufficient and appropriate feed for livestock.

[0037] The adjusting mechanism 4 is provided with an adjusting seat 41, an adjusting rod 42 and a locking mechanism 43. The adjusting rod 42 is hinged to the adjusting seat 41, and the locking mechanism 43 is used to limit the angle of the adjusting rod 42. The locking mechanism 43 is provided with a locking disc 431 and a locking pin 432. The locking disc 431 is arranged vertically, and the locking disc 431 is provided with a locking hole 4311. The adjusting rod 42 abuts against the side surface of the adjusting seat 41, and the locking pin 432 is inserted into the locking hole 4311. The locking holes 4311 are distributed along the circumferential direction of the locking disc 431, and the locking pin 432 is fixedly arranged on the adjusting rod 42. A connecting rod 5 is arranged between the adjusting rod 42 and the baffle 3. The baffle 3 is linked with the connecting rod 5, and the connecting rod 5 is hinged to the adjusting rod 42. In this embodiment, the locking pin 432 is cylindrical, the locking hole 4311 is oblong, and the diameter of the locking pin 432 is adapted to the width of the locking hole 4311.

[0038] The adjusting rod 42 is hinged to the adjusting seat 41. The adjusting rod 42 rotates upward and downward on the adjusting seat 41, driving the connecting rod 5 to move upward and downward. The connecting rod 5 is hinged to the adjusting rod 42. During the process of the connecting rod 5 moving upward and downward following the adjusting rod 42, the angle between the connecting rod 5 and the adjusting rod 42 can be adjusted. A baffle 3 is installed at the bottom of the connecting rod 5. Under the action of gravity, it can ensure that the connecting rod 5 always maintains a vertical setting.

[0039] The size of the gap formed between the discharge port 21 and the baffle 3 is moderate, and the feed flows into the trough 1 at an appropriate speed. The locking mechanism 43 is used to limit the angle of the adjusting rod 42, and thus limit the height of the baffle 3 linked with the connecting rod 5, so as to maintain the stability of the size of the gap formed between the discharge port 21 and the baffle 3.

[0040] The adjusting rod 42 abuts against the side surface of the adjusting seat 41, and the locking pin 432 is inserted into the lock hole 4311. The locking mechanism 43 is closed, and the angle of the adjusting rod 42 is stable; when the adjusting rod 42 moves outwards, the locking pin 432 is driven to disengage from the lock hole 4311, the locking mechanism 43 is opened, and the adjusting rod 42 can rotate.

[0041] The locking disc 431 is provided with two rows of lock holes 4311, and the two rows of lock holes 4311 are staggered. The two rows of lock holes 4311 improve the accuracy of controlling the angle of the adjusting rod 42, and the width between the adjacent upper and lower lock holes 4311 is large, which can ensure the structural stability of the lock holes 4311.

[0042] A first hinge shaft 411 is arranged between the adjusting rod 42 and the adjusting seat 41. The first hinge shaft 411 penetrates through the adjusting rod 42 and the adjusting seat 41. An adjusting hole 421 is arranged at the rear end of the adjusting rod 42, and the first hinge shaft 411 is arranged in the adjusting hole 421; the adjusting hole 421 is in the shape of an oblong hole, the width of the adjusting hole 421 is adapted to the diameter of the first hinge shaft 411, and the length of the adjusting hole 421 is greater than the diameter of the first hinge shaft 411.

[0043] The first hinge shaft 411 is arranged at the center of the circle where the adjusting rod 42 rotates. When the adjusting rod 42 moves along the radial direction, the position of the first hinge shaft 411 arranged in the adjusting hole 421 changes, and the center and radius of the rotation of the adjusting rod 42 can be adjusted, so that the locking pin 432 can be inserted into the two rows of lock holes 4311 respectively.

[0044] A pressing mechanism 6 is also provided, and the pressing mechanism 6 presses the adjusting rod 42 against the side surface of the adjusting seat 41. The pressing mechanism 6 is provided with a compression spring 61. The compression spring 61 is arranged outside the adjusting rod 42 and is pressed by the adjusting rod 42. When the adjusting rod 42 is not subject to external force, it automatically abuts against the side surface of the adjusting seat 41, and the locking mechanism 6 is automatically closed to ensure the stability of the angle of the adjusting rod 42.

[0045] A connecting shaft 51 is provided at the connection between the connecting rod 5 and the adjusting rod 42, and the connecting shaft 51 is fixedly provided on the connecting rod 5; the adjusting seat 41 is provided with a directional hole 412 which is arranged along the vertical direction; the adjusting rod 42 is provided with a mating hole 422 which is staggered with the directional hole 412, so as to ensure that the connecting shaft 51 can smoothly move up and down in the directional hole 412; the connecting shaft 51 penetrates through the directional hole 412 and the mating hole 422; in this embodiment, both the directional hole 412 and the mating hole 422 are in the shape of an oblong hole; a compression spring 61 is sleeved outside the connecting shaft 51, and the connecting shaft 51 can play a role in supporting and defining the direction of the compression spring 61.

[0046] As Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the connecting rod 5 is provided with an upper part 52, a lower part 53 and a connecting mechanism 54, and the connecting mechanism 54 is used for connecting the upper part 52 and the lower part 53; the lower part 53 is slidably abutted against the side surface of the upper part 52, and both sides of the upper part 52 are provided with outward flanges 521, the outward flanges 521 are arranged at the connection between the upper part 52 and the lower part 53, and the lower part 53 is arranged between the outward flanges 521 to ensure that the lower part 53 and the upper part 52 are along the same direction.

[0047] The lower part 53 slides along the side surface of the upper part 52, adjusting the length of the overlapping part at the connection between the upper part 52 and the lower part 53, adjusting the length of the connecting rod 5, and further increasing the adjustment range of the height of the baffle 3.

[0048] The connecting mechanism 54 is provided with a connecting pin 541, the connecting pin 541 is arranged at the connection between the upper part 52 and the lower part 53 and penetrates through the upper part 52 and the lower part 53, and both the upper part 52 and the lower part 53 are provided with connection holes 55 adapted to the connecting pin; the upper part 52 is provided with two connection holes 55 distributed in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the auxiliary material frame 7 is in the shape of a cuboid.

[0049] An auxiliary material frame 7 is further provided, and the auxiliary material frame 7 is detachably arranged below the discharge port 21 and communicated with the discharge port 21; the lower end of the auxiliary material frame 7 is provided with an auxiliary discharge port 71, and the baffle 3 is arranged below the auxiliary discharge port 71.

[0050] When the connecting pin 541 is inserted into the connection hole 55 at the lower position of the upper part 52, the height of the baffle 3 is reduced, and the auxiliary material frame 7 is installed below the discharge port 21, so that the feed in the hopper 2 flows out from the gap between the auxiliary discharge port 71 and the baffle 3, and the baffle 3 will not continuously discharge feed due to too large a distance from the discharge port 21.

[0051] The front end of the adjusting rod 42 is provided with a holding part 423, and the holding part 423 is inclined outwards. Through the holding part 423, the angle of the adjusting rod 42 can be conveniently adjusted, and the position of the baffle 3 can be conveniently adjusted.

[0052] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A livestock feeder is provided with a feed trough and a hopper arranged above the feed trough. The bottom end of the hopper is provided with a discharge port, and it is characterized in that: There is also a baffle and an adjusting mechanism. The baffle is movably arranged between the discharge port and the trough, and the adjusting mechanism is used to drive the baffle to move. The adjusting mechanism is provided with an adjusting seat, an adjusting rod and a locking mechanism. The adjusting rod is hinged to the adjusting seat, and the locking mechanism is used to limit the angle of the adjusting rod. The locking mechanism is provided with a locking disc and a locking pin. The locking disc is arranged vertically and is provided with a locking hole. The adjusting rod abuts against the side surface of the adjusting seat, and the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole. The locking holes are distributed along the circumferential direction of the locking disc, and the locking pin is fixedly arranged on the adjusting rod. There is a connecting rod between the adjusting rod and the baffle, and the baffle is linked with the connecting rod. The connecting rod is hinged to the adjusting rod.

2. The livestock feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking disc is provided with two rows of the locking holes, and the two rows of the locking holes are staggered. There is a first hinge shaft between the adjusting rod and the adjusting seat. The first hinge shaft penetrates through the adjusting rod and the adjusting seat. There is an adjusting hole at the rear end of the adjusting rod, and the first hinge shaft is arranged in the adjusting hole. The adjusting hole is in the shape of an oblong hole, the width of the adjusting hole is adapted to the diameter of the first hinge shaft, and the length of the adjusting hole is greater than the diameter of the first hinge shaft.

3. The livestock feeder according to claim 2, wherein: There is also a pressing mechanism, and the pressing mechanism presses the adjusting rod against the side surface of the adjusting seat.

4. The livestock feeder according to claim 3, wherein: The pressing mechanism is provided with a compression spring, and the compression spring is arranged outside the adjusting rod and is pressed by the adjusting rod.

5. The livestock feeder according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connecting rod is provided with an upper part, a lower part and a connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism is used to connect the upper part and the lower part. The lower part is slidably abutted against the side surface of the upper part. There are flanging edges on both sides of the upper part. The flanging edges are arranged at the connection of the upper part and the lower part, and the lower part is arranged between the flanging edges.

6. The livestock feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism is provided with a connecting pin. The connecting pin is arranged at the connection of the upper part and the lower part and penetrates through the upper part and the lower part. The upper part and the lower part are both provided with connection holes adapted to the connecting pin. There are two connection holes vertically distributed on the upper part.

7. The livestock feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that: There is also an auxiliary material box, and the auxiliary material box is detachably arranged below the discharge port and communicated with the discharge port. The lower end of the auxiliary material box is provided with an auxiliary discharge port, and the baffle is arranged below the auxiliary discharge port.

8. The livestock feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that: The auxiliary material box is in the shape of a cuboid.

9. The livestock feeder according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: There is a connecting shaft at the connection of the connecting rod and the adjusting rod. The connecting shaft is fixedly arranged on the connecting rod. The adjusting seat is provided with an orientation hole, and the orientation hole is arranged along the vertical direction. The adjusting rod is provided with a matching hole, and the matching hole is staggered with the orientation hole. The connecting shaft penetrates through the orientation hole and the matching hole.

10. The livestock feeder according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: There is a holding part at the front end of the adjusting rod.

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