Alternate feed feeding device

Abstract

The utility model provides a feed alternate feeding device, including conveyor belt, motor and controller, the motor is used for driving conveyor belt to rotate, at least one hopper A is provided above one end of conveyor belt, the feed opening of hopper A is provided with the feeder A, at least one hopper B is provided above the other end of conveyor belt, and the feeder A is provided with the feeder B; a discharging device A is arranged at a discharging opening of the hopper A, a discharging device B is arranged at a discharging opening of the hopper B, the discharging device A and the discharging device B are connected with discharging pipes respectively, openings in the tail ends of the discharging pipes are close to the two ends of the conveying belt respectively, and the controller controls the motor to rotate and controls the discharging device A and the discharging device B to operate, or the controller controls the motor to rotate. The motor drives the discharger A or the discharger B to operate through the transmission structure. According to the alternate feed feeding device, different kinds of feed can be automatically and alternately fed at regular time, operation steps in the feed replacement process are reduced, working efficiency is improved, and the alternate feed feeding device has good application prospects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of poultry breeding, in particular to a device for alternately feeding different types of feed. Background Art

[0002] As the consumption level of the Chinese people continues to improve, consumers' demand for poultry products is getting higher and higher. On the one hand, they pursue health, nutrition and high quality, and on the other hand, they pursue diversity and distinctiveness.

[0003] To meet consumer demand for high-end, specialty products, poultry farming companies have been continuously exploring and developing high-value-added, high-quality specialty poultry products. For example, they produce nutritionally fortified eggs, including selenium-enriched eggs, DHA-enriched eggs, lutein-enriched eggs, and astaxanthin-enriched eggs. In addition to pursuing the nutritional value of products, some also help enhance the sensory quality of the product, making nutrition visible. For example, annual ring eggs, which are simultaneously enriched with lutein and astaxanthin, are produced by alternating feeds rich in lutein and astaxanthin. Not only are both lutein and astaxanthin deposited in the eggs, but the difference in color—the former is bright yellow and the latter is red—results in a red and yellow yolk, similar to the color of tree rings (Patent No.: ZL 202311194331.9), significantly increasing the product's added value.

[0004] In addition, if you want to deposit multiple nutrients in eggs at the same time, and the deposition of different substances in the chicken body is competitively inhibited, you need to feed feeds rich in different nutrients alternately, so as to obtain the best nutrient deposition effect at the lowest input cost and maximize the breeding benefits.

[0005] Domestic specialty egg production companies are often small or medium-sized caged or free-range chicken farms. Some use automatic feeders, while others have relatively simple equipment (e.g., buckets) and manually add feed. Automatic feeders on chicken farms are powered by DC motors and feature a unique speed-changing mechanism. The feeder moves as a whole, delivering feed to the chickens. If a different feed is needed, the feed hopper and trough must be manually cleaned. Similarly, on farms that manually feed chickens, changing feed also requires manual cleaning of the previous feed and replacing it with the next.

[0006] The production of the aforementioned annual ring eggs is to periodically replace the feed with a lutein-rich feed and an astaxanthin-rich feed. For example, the lutein-rich feed is fed for one day and the astaxanthin-rich feed is fed for one day. In order to achieve the expected nutritional deposition and visual effects, a dedicated person is required to regularly replace different feeds every day. Each time before changing to another feed, the previous feed hopper and trough must be manually cleaned thoroughly, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. If the feed hopper and trough are not cleaned thoroughly, the eggs produced by the fed chickens will not achieve the expected effect of annual ring eggs. At the same time, there is a possibility that the feeding personnel will forget to change the feed at the replacement time point, resulting in the product not achieving the expected effect, affecting product quality, and causing damage to the company's reputation and benefits.

[0007] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a feeding device that can automatically change chicken feed, accurately feed different types of feed, reduce excessive dependence on manual labor in the breeding process, improve work efficiency, and meet the company's needs for accurate and long-term uninterrupted production of functional and special products such as annual ring eggs. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a feed alternating feeding device for alternating feeding of different feeds.

[0009] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0010] A feed alternating feeding device includes a conveyor belt, a motor and a controller, wherein the motor is used to drive the conveyor belt to rotate, and at least one hopper A is provided above one end of the conveyor belt, and a discharger A is provided at the discharge port of the hopper A. At least one hopper B is provided above the other end of the conveyor belt, and a discharger B is provided at the discharge port of the hopper B. The dischargers A and B are respectively connected to a discharge pipe, and the end openings of the discharge pipes are respectively close to the two ends of the conveyor belt. The controller controls the rotation of the motor and the operation of the dischargers A and B, or the controller controls the rotation of the motor, and the motor drives the operation of the discharger A or B through a transmission structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the controller controls the rotation of the motor and the operation of the feeders A and B. The feeder is in a closed state by default. When the feed in hopper A is fed, the motor drives the conveyor belt to rotate toward the hopper B, and the feeder A starts to unload the feed until the conveyor belt rotates to a predetermined position, and the feeder A is closed; when the feed in hopper B is fed, the motor drives the conveyor belt to rotate toward the hopper A, and the feeder B starts to unload the feed until the conveyor belt rotates to a predetermined position, and the feeder B is closed.

[0012] Furthermore, the controller controls the rotation of the motor, and the motor drives the operation of the feeder A or B through the transmission structure. The feeder is a ratchet feeder. When the feed in hopper A is fed, the motor drives the conveyor belt to rotate toward the hopper B, and the feeder A starts to unload the feed under the drive of the transmission mechanism until the conveyor belt rotates to a predetermined position and the motor stops rotating; when the feed in hopper B is fed, the motor drives the conveyor belt to rotate toward the hopper A, and the feeder B starts to unload the feed under the drive of the transmission mechanism until the conveyor belt rotates to a predetermined position and the motor stops rotating.

[0013] Furthermore, there are two motors, which are respectively located at the two ends of the conveyor belt, and the transmission mechanism is a chain.

[0014] Furthermore, a valve is provided at the discharge port of the hopper. When the discharger is started to discharge materials, the valve is opened, and when the discharger is closed to discharge materials, the valve is closed.

[0015] Furthermore, there is a recovery bucket under each of the two ends of the conveyor belt.

[0016] Furthermore, a scraper is provided at each end of the conveyor belt. The scraper head is positioned close to the conveyor belt, either below or to the side of the conveyor belt. As the conveyor belt rotates, the scraper removes any remaining feed adhering to the conveyor belt and drops it into a recovery bucket. The feed in the recovery bucket can be periodically recovered and reused.

[0017] Furthermore, a material blocking plate is provided on both sides of the conveyor belt. The material blocking plate can be fixed to the edge of the conveyor belt (connected to the conveyor belt). The material blocking plate can be composed of a plurality of small plates so as to rotate with the conveyor belt.

[0018] Furthermore, baffles are respectively provided on both sides of the conveyor belt. The function of the baffles here is to seal both sides of the conveyor belt to prevent foreign matter or chickens from being drawn into the conveyor belt.

[0019] Furthermore, the tops of the hoppers are each provided with a sealing cover.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0021] (1) This device adds the corresponding feed to the corresponding hopper, sets the rotation direction of the two motor cycles, and cooperates with each other to drive the feed conveyor belt to produce different feeds. The front and back sides of the conveyor belt are fully utilized, and the contact positions of the two feeds are not repeated. Compared with traditional manual alternating feeding, this device does not require manual cleaning of the feed trough (conveyor belt) and feed hopper before changing a feed every day. The conveyor belt will automatically clean the remaining feed of the previous one into the corresponding recycling bucket during the rotation process, which greatly reduces the workload of the feeding personnel and eliminates the risk that the eggs produced by the fed chickens cannot achieve the expected effect of special eggs due to the feed hopper and trough not being cleaned. Therefore, this device reduces the operating steps in the process of changing feed, saves manpower, and greatly improves work efficiency.

[0022] (2) This device can feed different feeds at regular intervals every day by setting the start time and rotation direction of the motor. Compared with traditional manual alternating feeding, it eliminates the tediousness of manual feeding at regular intervals every day and avoids the problem of feeders forgetting to change feed at the change time node. It realizes the automation of production, improves the accuracy of production, and ensures the success rate of specialty egg production.

[0023] (3) When it is necessary to add feed to the hopper, the closing cover is rotated to open and close, and the feed can be added to the hopper. When the hopper is full of feed, the closing cover is closed to seal the inside of the hopper, which can effectively prevent the feed from getting damp and deteriorating during the rainy season and the oxidation of feed additives.

[0024] (4) The length of the conveyor belt and the size of the hopper can be customized according to the number of chickens and feeding requirements, and can meet the needs of various breeding scales. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 . A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the utility model feed alternating feeding device;

[0026] Figure 2 .Schematic diagram of the structure of another embodiment of the feed alternating feeding device of the present invention.

[0027] Among them, 1. conveyor belt, 201. hopper A, 202. hopper B, 211, 212. sealing cover, 221, 222. valve, 231. feeder A, 232. feeder B, 241, 242 feeder pipe, 301, 302 motor, 401, 402 scraper, 501, 502 recovery bucket, 6. baffle plate, 701, 702 transmission mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, example embodiments can be implemented in a variety of forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein; on the contrary, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be more comprehensive and complete and the concepts of the example embodiments will be fully conveyed to those skilled in the art. The described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, many specific details are provided to provide a full understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the technical solutions of the present invention may be practiced while omitting one or more of the specific details, or that other methods, components, devices, steps, etc. may be employed. In other cases, well-known technical solutions are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of the present invention.

[0029] Example 1 Feed alternating feeding device

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, in this example, a feed alternating feeding device includes a conveyor belt 1, motors 301 and 302, and a controller (not shown in the figure). The motors 301 and 302 are used to drive the conveyor belt to rotate. A hopper A 201 is provided above one end of the conveyor belt 1, and a feeder A 231 is provided at the feed opening of the hopper A 201. A hopper B 202 is provided above the other end of the conveyor belt, and a feeder B 232 is provided at the feed opening of the hopper B 202. Feeders A 231 and B 232 are respectively connected to a feed pipe 241 and 242, and the end openings of the feed pipes 241 and 242 are respectively close to the two ends of the conveyor belt 1. The controller is connected to the motor and the feeder, and the controller controls the rotation of the motors 301 and 302 and the operation of the feeders A 231 and B 232. In this example, the controller can simultaneously control motor 301 and motor 302, which are located at each end of conveyor belt 1. Alternatively, a single motor can be used to drive conveyor belt 1. In this case, a support bearing is used at the other end of conveyor belt 1 to support conveyor belt 1. Of course, multiple motors can be used as needed to effectively drive conveyor belt 1.

[0031] The discharge pipes 241 and 242 can be retractable to facilitate position adjustment and cleaning.

[0032] Feeder A 231 and feeder B 232 are in a closed state by default. When the feed in hopper A 201 is fed, the controller controls the motors 301 and 302 to work, driving the conveyor belt 1 to rotate toward the hopper B 202 (at Figure 1The controller controls the feeder A 231 to start feeding, until the conveyor belt 1 rotates to a predetermined position, and then closes the feeder A 231; when the feed in the hopper B 202 is fed, the motors 301 and 302 drive the conveyor belt 1 to rotate toward the hopper A 201 (in the clockwise direction). Figure 1 The feeder B 232 starts feeding until the conveyor belt 1 rotates to a predetermined position, and then the feeder B 232 is closed. The controller can also control the feeding speed of the feeder and the speed of the motor, so that the feeding amount and the distribution of the feed on the conveyor belt can be controlled.

[0033] Valves 221 and 222 are installed at the hopper discharge port. When the feeder is activated, valves 221 and 222 open; when the feeder is deactivated, valves 221 and 222 close. The valves ensure that feeder A 231 and feeder B 232 do not discharge material simultaneously and prevent material from leaking from the hopper. Some feeders have built-in valves, eliminating the need for valves. When the hopper contains solid material, the valves can be either retractable or openable. The valves are electrically operated, and their opening and closing can be controlled by a controller.

[0034] In this example, there are recovery buckets 501 and 502 under the two ends of the conveyor belt 1 respectively.

[0035] In this example, a scraper 401, 402, is located at each end of the conveyor belt 1. The scraper head is positioned close to the conveyor belt 1, and the scraper is located below or to the side of the conveyor belt 1. As the conveyor belt 1 rotates, the scrapers 401, 402 scrape off any remaining feed adhering to the conveyor belt 1 and drop it into recovery bins 501, 502. The height of the scraper is adjustable to accommodate the scraping force required for different feed types. The feed in the recovery bins can be reused daily.

[0036] Furthermore, a baffle plate 6 is provided on each side of the conveyor belt 1. The baffle plate 6 can be fixed to the edge of the conveyor belt 1 (connected to the conveyor belt). The baffle plate 6 can be composed of several small plates so that it rotates with the conveyor belt. The baffle plate can be made of plastic and have a certain degree of flexibility to prevent injury to chickens or personnel during operation.

[0037] In addition, baffles are respectively provided on both sides of the conveyor belt 1. The function of the baffles here is to close both sides of the conveyor belt to prevent foreign matter or chickens from being drawn into the conveyor belt.

[0038] Furthermore, the tops of the hoppers A 201 and B 202 are respectively provided with sealing covers 211 and 212. The sealing covers can seal the interior of the hoppers, effectively preventing the feed from getting damp and deteriorating during the rainy season, and preventing the feed additives from being oxidized.

[0039] Furthermore, a position sensor or displacement sensor can be installed on or on one side of the conveyor belt 1 to determine whether the conveyor belt has reached a predetermined position. Generally speaking, the conveyor belt should rotate half a turn at a time. Strictly speaking, considering the length of the conveyor belt at both ends and the need to remove excess feed near the ends, the feed feeder should be operated slightly later when the conveyor belt starts rotating, avoiding feeding to the parts of the conveyor belt located at the ends of the conveyor belt 1.

[0040] For ease of use, the controller can be integrated into a control panel, through which the motor rotation speed, working interval time, feeding speed and feeding time of the feeder can be set.

[0041] In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above structure can be fixed to the corresponding components by building a platform, a tower, a base, etc. as needed. This is a conventional technique in the art and will not be described in detail in this application.

[0042] Example 2 Feed alternating feeding device

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, the overall structure of the feed alternating feeding device in this example is the same as that of Example 1, but feeders A 231 and B 232 are linked to motors 301 and 302 for feeding. Specifically, the feeders are ratchet feeders, whose rotating shafts are connected to the motor or a gear connected to the motor via chains 701 and 702. When the motor rotates, the chain drives the ratchet feeder to rotate, thereby feeding. For feeder A 231, when the motor rotates clockwise, feeder A 231 rotates driven by the motor to feed. When the motor rotates counterclockwise, ratchet feeder A 231 does not rotate with the motor and thus does not feed. Correspondingly, when the motor rotates counterclockwise, feeder B 232 rotates driven by the motor to feed. When the motor rotates clockwise, feeder B 232 does not rotate with the motor and thus does not feed. Furthermore, the opening and closing of valves 221 and 222 can be further controlled. When conveyor belt 1 rotates clockwise, valve 221 opens and valve 222 closes. When conveyor belt 1 rotates counterclockwise, valve 222 opens and valve 221 closes. When conveyor belt 1 is not rotating, both valves 221 and 222 are closed. In this example, the valves can be electrically operated retractable feed sealing plates controlled by a controller.

[0044] The feed alternating feeding device of the present invention works as follows:

[0045] Method 1: 1+1 rotation mode (change one feed every day):

[0046] Taking the feed alternating feeding device of Example 1 as an example, feed A is put into hopper A 201, and feed B is put into hopper B 202. Valve 221, valve 222, and feeder A 231 and feeder B 232 are in the closed state by default. The following settings are made through the control panel: 1. Motors 301 and 302 start at a predetermined time to make the conveyor belt 1 rotate clockwise, open valve 221 and start feeder A 231 to unload, and calculate the motor rotation time and unloading time according to the required transmission distance of the conveyor belt 1 (the length of one side of the conveyor belt) and the rotation speed, thereby setting the rotation and unloading time (or judging that the conveyor belt has reached a predetermined position according to a position sensor or a displacement sensor, for example, it has rotated half a circle, the same below), and set the motors 301 and 302 to stop after the predetermined operation time is reached, close valve 221, and close feeder A 231; 2. Set the motors 301 and 302 to rotate counterclockwise after 24 hours, open valve 222 and start feeder B 232 unloads the feed, and simultaneously sets the motor rotation time and unloading time. When the predetermined operating time is reached, motors 301 and 302 stop rotating, valve 222 closes, and unloader A 232 closes. 3. Set the above steps 1 and 2 to repeat once every 48 hours. Of course, the motor rotation time and unloading time can also be preset. In this way, during daily settings, only the start time of unloading and the interval between alternating unloading can be set. Accordingly, when setting the feed alternating feeding device of Example 2, there is no need to consider the unloader operation time; only the motor operation time and interval, as well as the opening and closing time of the corresponding valve, need be set.

[0047] When the predetermined time is reached and operation begins, motors 301 and 302 begin rotating clockwise, valve 221 opens, and feeder A 231 begins discharging feed at a predetermined speed (in Example 2, the ratchet feeder is driven by the motor via a chain, the same applies below). Feed A falls from hopper A 201 along feed tube 241 onto conveyor belt 1. As conveyor belt 1 rotates, feed A covers the upper layer of the conveyor belt. At this point, the motors, feeders, and valves are turned off. During this process, valve 222 remains closed, and feeder B 232 does not operate. The chickens begin to consume feed A. 24 hours later (the next day), motor 301 and motor 302 begin to rotate counterclockwise, valve 222 opens, and feeder B 232 begins to discharge at a predetermined speed (in Example 2, the ratchet feeder begins to discharge via a chain driven by the motor, the same below). Feed B falls from hopper B 202 along the discharge pipe 242 onto the conveyor belt 1 (originally rotating from the lower conveyor belt portion to the upper portion). As the conveyor belt 1 rotates, feed B covers the entire conveyor belt 1. At this time, the motor, feeder, and valve are turned off. During this process, valve 221 is closed, and feeder B 231 is not running. As the conveyor belt 1 rotates, feed A (the remaining feed A eaten by the chickens) left on the conveyor belt falls into the recovery bucket 501, and feed A adhering to the conveyor belt is also scraped into the recovery bucket 501 by the scraper 401. The chickens begin to eat feed B. On the third day, the process is identical to the first. Conveyor belt 1 rotates clockwise, and Feed A is discharged through the discharge port. Feed B, previously present, is shoveled into recovery bucket 502 by scraper 402. The feed in the recovery bucket is manually returned to the corresponding hopper for reuse, and the process repeats. The conveyor belts used for the two feeds do not overlap.

[0048] Method 2: 1+2 rotation mode (feed A for one day, and feed B for two consecutive days)

[0049] Taking the feed alternating feeding device of Example 1 as an example, feed A is put into hopper A 201, and feed B is put into hopper B 202. Valve 221, valve 222, and feeder A 231 and feeder B 232 are in the closed state by default. The following settings are made through the control panel: 1. Motors 301 and 302 start at a predetermined time to make the conveyor belt 1 rotate clockwise, open valve 221 and start feeder A 231 to unload, and calculate the motor rotation time and unloading time according to the required transmission distance of the conveyor belt 1 (the length of one side of the conveyor belt) and the rotation speed, thereby setting the rotation and unloading time (or judging that the conveyor belt has reached a predetermined position according to a position sensor or a displacement sensor, for example, it has rotated half a circle, the same below), and set the motors 301 and 302 to stop after the predetermined operation time is reached, close valve 221, and close feeder A 231; 2. Set the motors 301 and 302 to rotate counterclockwise after 24 hours, open valve 222 and start feeder B 232 unloading, and set the motor rotation time and unloading time at the same time. Set the motors 301 and 302 to stop after the predetermined operating time is reached, close the valve 222, and close the unloader A 232; 3. Set the motors 301 and 302 to rotate clockwise after 24 hours, reach the predetermined position (half a circle), and then rotate counterclockwise, open the valve 221 and start the unloader B232 unloading, and set the motor rotation time and unloading time at the same time. Set the motors 301 and 302 to stop after the predetermined operating time is reached, close the valve 222, and close the unloader A 232; 4. Set the above procedures 1, 2 and 3 to be repeated once every 72 hours.

[0050] Other alternating feeding methods can also be set by referring to the above procedures. No further details will be given.

Claims

1. A feed alternating feeding device, characterized in that: It includes a conveyor belt, a motor and a controller, wherein the motor is used to drive the conveyor belt to rotate, and at least one hopper A is provided above one end of the conveyor belt, and a discharger A is provided at the discharge port of the hopper A. At least one hopper B is provided above the other end of the conveyor belt, and a discharger B is provided at the discharge port of the hopper B. The dischargers A and B are respectively connected to a discharge pipe, and the end openings of the discharge pipes are respectively close to the two ends of the conveyor belt. The controller controls the rotation of the motor and the operation of the dischargers A and B, or the controller controls the rotation of the motor, and the motor drives the operation of the discharger A or B through the transmission structure; In which, the controller controls the rotation of the motor, and the motor drives the operation of the feeder A or B through the transmission structure. The feeder is a ratchet feeder. When the feed in hopper A is fed, the motor drives the conveyor belt to rotate toward the hopper B, and the feeder A starts to unload the feed under the drive of the transmission mechanism until the conveyor belt rotates to a predetermined position and the motor stops rotating; when the feed in hopper B is fed, the motor drives the conveyor belt to rotate toward the hopper A, and the feeder B starts to unload the feed under the drive of the transmission mechanism until the conveyor belt rotates to a predetermined position and the motor stops rotating.

2. The feed alternating feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two motors, which are respectively located at the two ends of the conveyor belt, and the transmission mechanism is a chain.

3. The feed alternating feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There is a valve at the discharge port of the hopper. When the discharger is started to discharge, the valve opens, and when the discharger is closed, the valve closes.

4. The feed alternating feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: There is a scraper at each end of the conveyor belt.

5. The feed alternating feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: There is a recovery bucket under each of the two ends of the conveyor belt.

6. The feed alternating feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are material blocking plates on both sides of the conveyor belt.

7. The feed alternating feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Baffles are respectively provided on both sides of the conveyor belt.

8. The feed alternating feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tops of the hoppers are respectively provided with sealing covers.

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