Feeding trough for raising cattle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cattle feeding trough, and relates to the technical field of livestock breeding, the cattle feeding trough comprises a feeding trough assembly, the feeding trough assembly comprises a conveyor belt and a separation frame, the separation frame is arranged above the space vertical projection of the conveyor belt, and the separation frame is arranged along the axial direction of the conveyor belt; the grabbing assembly comprises a rotating disc and a grabbing mechanical arm, the rotating disc is arranged at one end of the conveying belt, the grabbing mechanical arm comprises a grabbing arm and a grab bucket, and the grab bucket is connected with the grabbing arm through a grabbing rotating shaft; the material cleaning assembly is arranged at the end, away from the material grabbing assembly, of the conveying belt. According to the cattle raising and feeding trough, a traditional trough is replaced by the conveying belt, automatic and uniform feeding is achieved through the combined action of the material grabbing assembly and the feeding trough assembly, automatic cleaning is achieved through the material cleaning assembly, the labor cost in the cattle and sheep raising process is reduced, meanwhile, livestock can be prevented from making contact with human beings as much as possible, and the cattle raising and feeding trough is convenient to use. The infection risk is reduced and the economic benefit is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of animal husbandry, in particular to a cattle feeding trough. Background Art

[0002] Animal husbandry is an important part of agriculture, and large-scale cattle and sheep farming has become one of its pillars. Large-scale cattle and sheep farming typically involves keeping them in pens, feeding them with grass and feed. To facilitate feeding and maintain sanitation, separate feeding troughs are required within the pens.

[0003] Traditional animal husbandry relies on manual feeding. Workers transport feed to the feeding room using carts and then pour the feed or hay into feeding troughs for cattle and sheep to eat. This production method is not only inefficient and labor-intensive, but also difficult to ensure accurate food distribution and uniform feeding during large-scale feeding. When food is not evenly distributed, it can affect livestock health and production performance, and even lead to competition for hay and feed, increasing labor costs. Cleaning feeding troughs during large-scale feeding also increases production and labor costs. The increased number of workers also increases the risk of disease in cattle, sheep, and other livestock. Therefore, the current feeding process in large-scale cattle and sheep farming lacks automation, making it difficult to achieve automatic, uniform feeding and automatic cleaning.

[0004] Therefore, it is of great significance to obtain a cattle feeding trough that can automatically feed and clean up. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a cattle feeding trough, aiming to solve the feeding problem of the existing cattle feeding troughs that it is difficult to achieve automatic uniform feeding and automatic cleaning.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the cattle feeding trough proposed in the present invention comprises:

[0007] A feeding trough assembly, the feeding trough assembly comprising a conveyor belt and a partition frame, the partition frame being arranged above the spatial vertical projection of the conveyor belt and arranged along the axial direction of the conveyor belt;

[0008] A material grabbing assembly, the material grabbing assembly comprising a turntable and a grabbing mechanical arm, the turntable being arranged at one end of the conveyor belt, the grabbing mechanical arm comprising a grabbing arm and a grabbing bucket, the grabbing arm being connected to the turntable, the grabbing bucket being connected to the turntable via the grabbing arm, and the grabbing bucket and the grabbing arm being connected via a material grabbing rotating shaft;

[0009] A material clearing assembly, the material clearing assembly being arranged on one end of the conveyor belt away from the material grabbing assembly, and the material clearing assembly being arranged perpendicular to the axial direction of the conveyor belt;

[0010] Wherein, the material grabbing assembly, the feeding trough assembly and the material cleaning assembly are connected in sequence.

[0011] Preferably, the grab arm includes a rotating shaft and a support arm, the support arm is hinged to the turntable through the rotating shaft, the support arm includes a main arm and a traction arm, the grab bucket is also provided with a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is connected to one end of the main arm, the second rotating shaft is connected to one end of the second rotating shaft, the end of the main arm away from the first rotating shaft and the end of the traction arm away from the second rotating shaft are connected at an angle, and the traction arm is also provided with a telescopic arm, one end of the telescopic arm is connected to the traction arm, and the other end of the telescopic arm is connected to the main arm.

[0012] Preferably, the turntable includes a first turntable and a second turntable, the second turntable is connected to the first turntable, the grabbing arm is connected to the second turntable, and the second turntable drives the grabbing arm to rotate relative to the first turntable.

[0013] Preferably, the partition frame is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the conveyor belt, a partition opening is provided on one side of the partition frame, there are multiple partition frames, and the multiple partition frames are arranged at intervals and connected by baffles.

[0014] Preferably, the conveyor belt includes a conveyor belt support, a conveyor belt body, a protective net and a motor. The conveyor belt body is arranged on the conveyor belt support along the axial direction of the conveyor belt support. The motor is arranged on the conveyor belt support and connected to the conveyor belt body. The protective net is arranged on the conveyor belt support along the circumference of the conveyor belt body.

[0015] Preferably, the material cleaning component includes a sweeper and a discharge chute. The discharge chute is provided at one end of the conveyor belt. The discharge chute is provided with a first opening corresponding to the conveyor belt. The discharge chute is provided with a second opening on the other side of the discharge chute away from the first opening. The sweeper is mounted above the spatial vertical projection of the conveyor belt corresponding to the first opening of the discharge chute, and one end of the sweeper is in contact with the conveyor belt.

[0016] Preferably, the sweeper includes bristles and a support rod, the support rod is L-shaped, one end of the support rod is connected to the discharge chute, the bristles are arranged on one end of the support rod close to the conveyor belt, and one end of the bristles is in contact with the conveyor belt.

[0017] The cattle feeding trough of the present invention replaces the traditional trough with a conveyor belt, divides the feeding position by a partition frame, and then the feed is grabbed by the grabbing component and placed on the conveyor belt, and then the feed is transported to the feeding position by the conveyor belt. The cattle, sheep and other livestock can eat directly after entering the feeding position, and the residue after eating will move with the conveyor belt to the position of the cleaning component, which will sweep the residue from the conveyor belt to ensure the cleanliness of the conveyor belt. The utility model realizes automatic and uniform feeding through the joint action of the grabbing component and the feeding trough component, and realizes automatic cleaning through the cleaning component, thereby reducing the labor cost in the process of cattle and sheep breeding, and can also avoid contact between livestock and humans as much as possible, reduce the risk of disease, and improve economic benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a cattle feeding trough in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a grabbing assembly in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a grabbing assembly and a turntable in one embodiment of the present invention.

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[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0028] In addition, the descriptions of "first," "second," etc. in this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that they can be implemented by ordinary technicians in this field. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this utility model.

[0029] The utility model proposes a cattle feeding trough 1000, comprising: a feeding trough assembly 100, the feeding trough assembly 100 comprising a conveyor belt 110, a partition frame 120, the partition frame 120 being arranged above the vertical projection of the conveyor belt 110, and the partition frame 120 being arranged along the axial direction of the conveyor belt 110; a material grabbing assembly 200, the material grabbing assembly 200 comprising a turntable 210 and a grabbing mechanical arm 220, the turntable 210 being arranged at one end of the conveyor belt 110, and the grabbing mechanical arm 220 comprising a grabbing mechanical arm 220 The arm 221 and the grab bucket 222, the grab arm 221 is connected to the turntable 210, the grab bucket 222 is connected to the turntable 210 through the grab arm 221, and the grab bucket 222 and the grab arm 221 are connected through a grab shaft; the material cleaning component 300, the material cleaning component 300 is arranged on the conveyor belt 110 at one end away from the material cleaning component 200, and the material cleaning component 300 is arranged perpendicular to the axial direction of the conveyor belt 110; wherein, the material cleaning component 200, the feeding trough component 100, and the material cleaning component 300 are connected in sequence.

[0030] In one embodiment, Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, the cattle feeding trough 1000 of the present invention is set at the position of the feed bin composed of the external grass bin and other nutrient bins, and the feed is grabbed by the grab assembly 200 and put on the feeding trough assembly 100. The feeding trough assembly 100 replaces the existing traditional feeding trough through the conveyor belt 110. The existing traditional feeding trough is not movable and requires manual supervision when cattle, sheep and other livestock are eating to prevent the livestock from competing for food or fighting. The feeding trough assembly 100 of the present invention can divide the conveyor belt 110 into a plurality of independent feeding troughs by a plurality of partition frames 120 arranged along the axial length direction of the conveyor belt 110. The position of the feeder is such that cattle and sheep can only eat if they enter the feeding position individually, thus avoiding competition for food. Specifically, in the present invention, the conveyor belt 110 assembly moves from one end of the grab assembly 200 to one end of the cleaning assembly 300. The grab bucket 222 can pick up or place the grab bucket 222 relative to the conveyor belt 110 or the feed bin by extending or contracting the grab arm 221. The rotation of the turntable 210 can then enable the grab arm 221 to self-reciprocate at multiple stations, thereby improving efficiency and meeting the feeding needs of livestock such as cattle and sheep. The grab arm 221 can also be connected to an external computer via the grab arm 221 to achieve timed feeding of livestock. When the residual feed left by the livestock after eating moves along the conveyor belt 110 to the position of the cleaning assembly 300, the cleaning assembly 300 can clean the residual feed on the conveyor belt 110, ensuring the cleanliness of the conveyor belt 110. At the same time, cleaning the conveyor belt 110 at a single station is conducive to recycling residues and reducing cleaning costs during the production process.

[0031] It is understandable that in the large-scale breeding of cattle and sheep, it is difficult to artificially feed a large number of livestock with a small number of workers. Increasing the number of workers will not only lead to increased labor costs but also increase the risk of livestock disease. Therefore, the utility model can realize the automatic feeding of cattle and sheep and automatic cleaning after feeding through the sequentially connected material grabbing assembly 200, feeding trough assembly 100 and material cleaning assembly 300, thereby reducing production costs and improving production efficiency.

[0032] In detail, in this embodiment, the grab arm 221 has four workstations on the turntable 210. The grab arm 221 at the first workstation controls the grab bucket 222 to move to the feed bin to grab the material. The grab arm 221 is then transferred to the second workstation through the turntable 210. The grab arm 221 controls the grab bucket 222 to release the material. The turntable 210 then drives the grab arm 221 to move to the empty position of the third workstation. At this time, the grab arm 221 controls the grab bucket 222 to be in a curled state to avoid collision with livestock. Finally, the turntable 210 drives the grab arm 221 to move to the fourth workstation, and the farming staff or automatic machinery cleans the grab arm 221 and the grab bucket 222. It can be understood that the specific number and position settings of the workstations can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0033] In one embodiment, the grab arm 221 includes a rotating shaft 223 and a support arm 224, the support arm 224 is hinged to the turntable 210 through the rotating shaft 223, the support arm 224 includes a main arm and a traction arm, and the grab bucket 222 is also provided with a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is connected to one end of the main arm, and the second rotating shaft is connected to one end of the second rotating shaft, and the end of the main arm away from the first rotating shaft is connected to the end of the traction arm away from the second rotating shaft at an angle, and the traction arm is also provided with a telescopic arm, one end of the telescopic arm is connected to the traction arm, and the other end of the telescopic arm is connected to the main arm.

[0034] In detail, the rotating shaft 223 is set on the turntable 210, and the support arm 224 is rotated relative to the turntable 210 in the Z-axis direction through the rotating shaft 223, that is, the support arm 224 is lifted or lowered relative to the turntable 210; at the same time, the support arm 224 also includes a main arm and a traction arm, and the traction arm is set above the spatial vertical projection of the main arm, and the end of the main arm close to the turntable 210 is connected to the end of the traction arm close to the turntable 210 at an angle, and the other ends of the traction arm and the main arm are respectively connected to the upper and lower ends of the grab 222, and the traction arm and the main arm are provided with a telescopic mechanism. The different lengths extended by the telescopic mechanism of the main arm and the telescopic mechanism of the traction arm can realize the movement of the grab 222 in the Z-axis direction relative to the turntable 210, that is, the grab 222 can pick up or release materials.

[0035] It can be understood that the traction arm includes a first traction arm, a second traction arm and a telescopic arm. The first traction arm and the second traction arm are connected at an angle, and one end of the telescopic arm is connected to the first traction arm, and the other end is connected to the second traction arm. The extension or contraction of the telescopic arm can control the angle between the second traction arm and the first traction arm to expand or shrink, thereby controlling the posture of the grab 222, so that the grab 222 can release or pick up materials.

[0036] In one embodiment, the turntable 210 includes a first turntable 211 and a second turntable 212 . The second turntable 212 is connected to the first turntable 211 . The grab arm 221 is connected to the second turntable 212 . The second turntable 212 drives the grab arm 221 to rotate relative to the first turntable 211 .

[0037] In detail, in this embodiment, the second turntable 212 is arranged in the space vertically above the first turntable 211. The second turntable 212 can rotate independently relative to the first turntable 211 to adjust the movement of the support arm 224 relative to the X-axis direction or Y-axis direction of the conveyor belt 110, and at the same time can cooperate with the rotating shaft 223 fixedly set at the bottom of the second turntable 212 to realize the extension or retraction of the support arm 224.

[0038] It can be understood that the second turntable 212 can also be provided with a damping locking mechanism relative to the first turntable 211. The first turntable 211 can only drive the second turntable 212 to rotate, and the second turntable 212 can be fine-moved independently of the first turntable 211 to improve the accuracy of the movement of the support arm 224 relative to the work station of the conveyor belt 110.

[0039] In one embodiment, the partition frame 120 is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the conveyor belt 110 , and a partition opening is provided on one side of the partition frame 120 . There are multiple partition frames 120 , which are arranged at intervals and connected by baffles.

[0040] In detail, in this embodiment, the partition frame 120 is arranged in a cross shape with an opening at one end. The opening position of the partition frame 120 is provided with a pillar connected to the ground to support the partition frame 120. The livestock enters the feeding position separated by the partition frame 120 through the opening. The partition frame 120 is also provided with a protective net 113 perpendicular to the ground and extending upward, which not only prevents the livestock from competing for food but also prevents feed residues from being scattered during the livestock's eating process and causing environmental pollution. Baffles can also be set between multiple partition frames 120 to prevent livestock from colliding with the partition frames 120.

[0041] It can be understood that in this embodiment, the openings of multiple partition racks 120 are all arranged on the same side, which is convenient for the breeders to arrange the feeding of cattle and sheep in a unified manner. In another embodiment, the opening directions of the partition racks 120 can be staggered and separated, so that a feeding trough assembly 100 can simultaneously meet the feeding needs of livestock in cattle and sheep pens in two directions.

[0042] In another embodiment, a barrier bar and a sensor device can be provided at the entrance of the partition rack 120. The sensor device is connected to the barrier bar signal. When the sensor device detects that livestock is approaching, the barrier bar is opened to allow the livestock to enter the feeding position. After the livestock enters the feeding position, the barrier bar closes the feeding position to prevent multiple livestock from entering the feeding position and causing competition for food or trampling.

[0043] In one embodiment, the conveyor belt 110 includes a conveyor belt support 111, a conveyor belt body 112, a protective net 113 and a motor 114. The conveyor belt body 112 is arranged on the conveyor belt support 111 along the axial direction of the conveyor belt support 111. The motor 114 is arranged on the conveyor belt support 111 and connected to the conveyor belt body 112. The protective net 113 is arranged on the conveyor belt support 111 along the circumference of the conveyor belt body 112.

[0044] Among them, in this embodiment, the conveyor belt body 112 is arranged on the conveyor belt bracket 111 and the conveyor belt body 112 can be driven by the motor 114 set on the conveyor belt bracket 111, so as to move along the length direction of the conveyor belt bracket 111, and the protective net 113 is set on the conveyor belt bracket 111 away from the side of the opening of the partition frame 120 to prevent livestock such as cattle and sheep from throwing food residues out of the conveyor belt body 112 during eating. It can be understood that the protective net 113 extends upward to 1-3 meters to ensure that food residues do not splash and the livestock breeding environment is clean and tidy.

[0045] In one embodiment, the material cleaning component 300 includes a sweeper 310 and a discharge chute 320. The discharge chute 320 is arranged at one end of the conveyor belt 110. The discharge chute 320 is provided with a first opening corresponding to the conveyor belt 110, and the discharge chute 320 is provided with a second opening on the other side of the discharge chute 320 away from the first opening. The sweeper 310 is mounted above the spatial vertical projection of the conveyor belt 110 corresponding to the first opening of the discharge chute 320, and one end of the sweeper 310 is in contact with the conveyor belt 110.

[0046] Specifically, the sweeper 310 is disposed on the top of the conveyor belt body 112 away from the grabbing assembly, and the sweeper 310 abuts against the top of the conveyor belt body 112 . The sweeper 310 is used to clean the feed residue on the conveyor belt body 112 .

[0047] In one embodiment, the sweeper 310 includes bristles 312 and a support rod 311. The support rod 311 is L-shaped. One end of the support rod 311 is connected to the discharge trough 320. The bristles 312 are arranged on one end of the support rod 311 close to the conveyor belt 110, and one end of the bristles 312 is in contact with the conveyor belt 110.

[0048] In this embodiment, the support rod 311 includes a support column and a support beam. The support column is fixedly connected to the conveyor belt bracket 111. The support beam is connected to the support column in an L shape. The support beam is mounted on the conveyor belt body 112. The bristles 312 are arranged on the support beam. The connection method between the support beam and the support column can be selected as hinged or clamped, and the distance between the support beam and the conveyor belt body 112 can be adjusted by adjusting the connection method or angle between the support beam and the support column.

[0049] In another embodiment, the sweeper 310 can also include an air pump and an air nozzle. The air pump is arranged on one end of the support rod 311 close to the support beam, and the air nozzle is arranged on the support beam corresponding to the conveyor belt body 112. The air nozzle is connected to the air pump, and high-pressure air is sprayed toward the feed residue on the conveyor belt body 112 through the air nozzle connected to the air pump to discharge the food residue onto the conveyor belt body 112.

[0050] The cattle feeding trough of the present invention replaces the traditional trough with a conveyor belt, divides the feeding position by a partition frame, and then the feed is grabbed by the grabbing component and placed on the conveyor belt, and then the feed is transported to the feeding position by the conveyor belt. The cattle, sheep and other livestock can eat directly after entering the feeding position, and the residue after eating will move with the conveyor belt to the position of the cleaning component, which will sweep the residue from the conveyor belt to ensure the cleanliness of the conveyor belt. The utility model realizes automatic and uniform feeding through the joint action of the grabbing component and the feeding trough component, and realizes automatic cleaning through the cleaning component, thereby reducing the labor cost in the process of cattle and sheep breeding, and can also avoid contact between livestock and humans as much as possible, reduce the risk of disease, and improve economic benefits.

[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made based on the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cattle feeding trough, characterized in that: include: A feeding trough assembly, the feeding trough assembly comprising a conveyor belt and a partition frame, the partition frame being arranged above the spatial vertical projection of the conveyor belt and arranged along the axial direction of the conveyor belt; A material grabbing assembly, the material grabbing assembly comprising a turntable and a grabbing mechanical arm, the turntable being arranged at one end of the conveyor belt, the grabbing mechanical arm comprising a grabbing arm and a grabbing bucket, the grabbing arm being connected to the turntable, the grabbing bucket being connected to the turntable via the grabbing arm, and the grabbing bucket and the grabbing arm being connected via a material grabbing rotating shaft; A material clearing assembly, the material clearing assembly being arranged on one end of the conveyor belt away from the material grabbing assembly, and the material clearing assembly being arranged perpendicular to the axial direction of the conveyor belt; Wherein, the material grabbing assembly, the feeding trough assembly and the material cleaning assembly are connected in sequence.

2. The cattle feeding trough according to claim 1, wherein: The grab arm includes a rotating shaft and a support arm, the support arm is hinged to the turntable through the rotating shaft, the support arm includes a main arm and a traction arm, the grab bucket is also provided with a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is connected to one end of the main arm, the second rotating shaft is connected to one end of the second rotating shaft, an end of the main arm away from the first rotating shaft and an end of the traction arm away from the second rotating shaft are connected at an angle, and the traction arm is also provided with a telescopic arm, one end of the telescopic arm is connected to the traction arm, and the other end of the telescopic arm is connected to the main arm.

3. The cattle feeding trough according to claim 2, characterized in that: The turntable includes a first turntable and a second turntable, the second turntable is connected to the first turntable, the grabbing arm is connected to the second turntable, and the second turntable drives the grabbing arm to rotate relative to the first turntable.

4. The cattle feeding trough according to claim 1, wherein: The partition frame is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the conveyor belt, and a partition opening is provided on one side of the partition frame. There are multiple partition frames, and the multiple partition frames are arranged at intervals and connected by baffles.

5. The cattle feeding trough according to claim 1, wherein: The conveyor belt includes a conveyor belt support, a conveyor belt body, a protective net and a motor. The conveyor belt body is arranged on the conveyor belt support along the axial direction of the conveyor belt support. The motor is arranged on the conveyor belt support and connected to the conveyor belt body. The protective net is arranged on the conveyor belt support along the circumference of the conveyor belt body.

6. The cattle feeding trough according to claim 1, wherein: The material cleaning component includes a sweeper and a discharge chute. The discharge chute is provided at one end of the conveyor belt. The discharge chute is provided with a first opening corresponding to the conveyor belt. The discharge chute is provided with a second opening on the other side of the discharge chute away from the first opening. The sweeper is mounted above the spatial vertical projection of the conveyor belt corresponding to the first opening of the discharge chute, and one end of the sweeper is in contact with the conveyor belt.

7. The cattle feeding trough according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sweeper includes bristles and a support rod, the support rod is L-shaped, one end of the support rod is connected to the discharge chute, the bristles are arranged on one end of the support rod close to the conveyor belt, and one end of the bristles is in contact with the conveyor belt.

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