Pigsty system for quantitative feeding

Through the combination of lifting mechanism and metering components, automatic quantitative feeding of the pigpen system is realized, which solves the problems of difficult manual operation and insufficient limit, and improves feeding efficiency and accuracy.

CN223472775UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28ANHUI BINGJIE ECOLOGICAL AGRI DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422456469.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-11
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-11

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Technical Problem

The existing pigpen system requires manual and frequent placement of troughs, which is difficult to operate, and the troughs lack a limiting mechanism outside the pigpen, which affects the use effect.

Method used

The lifting mechanism and metering components are combined with a sliding seat to achieve automatic quantitative feeding of the trough. The lifting mechanism lifts the trough to receive the feed, and after metering, it is lowered and moved to the next breeding room for feeding. The motor and solenoid valve are used to control the feeding of the feed.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the operation process, reduces the labor intensity of staff, realizes the convenience and efficiency of quantitative feeding, and avoids insufficient or excessive feed.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pigsty system for quantitative feeding, which comprises a pigsty, a moving mechanism is mounted on one side of the pigsty, the moving mechanism comprises a sliding seat capable of horizontally moving, a foodstuff box is mounted at the top end of the sliding seat, the interior of the pigsty is divided into a plurality of breeding chambers, a trough is mounted in each breeding chamber, and a feeding hopper is mounted in each breeding chamber. A lifting mechanism which is used for realizing the lifting of the feeding trough and can be used for metering the feed is also mounted below the feeding trough; according to the automatic feeding device, in the feeding process, the feeding trough is lifted through the lifting mechanism, feed is conveniently received, the feed in the feed box is injected into the feeding trough, the amount of the feed is metered through the metering assembly on the lifting mechanism, and when the equivalent reaches a certain value, the lifting mechanism drives the feeding trough to descend; the foodstuff box is driven to move into the next breeding room through the sliding seat, feeding operation is conducted on the feeding trough in the next breeding room, the mode is easy to operate, convenient and fast, and the labor intensity of workers can be reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of pigpen technology, specifically, it relates to a pigpen system for quantitative feeding. Background Technology

[0002] Pigsties are the main places for raising pigs. In order for pigs to grow quickly and healthily, they need to be provided with an appropriate amount of feed. Most existing pigsties require frequent feeding, transportation and feeding, which not only has a huge workload and low feeding efficiency, but also makes it difficult to control the amount of feed, which can easily lead to overfeeding or underfeeding.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese utility model patent CN218977651U, which discloses a pigpen system for quantitative feeding. The system includes a pigpen enclosure, a quantitative feeding mechanism, and a feed trough conveying mechanism. The feed trough conveying mechanism is located on one side of the pigpen enclosure, and the quantitative feeding mechanism is positioned above one end of the feed trough conveying mechanism. The quantitative feeding mechanism includes a support frame, with a feeding box on top of the support frame. A discharge port is located at the bottom of the feeding box, and a weighing hopper is located below the discharge port. The weighing hopper is mounted on the support frame via a weight sensor, and a discharge port is located at the bottom of the weighing hopper, directly above the feed trough conveying mechanism. This design allows the weighing hopper to quantitatively feed the feed trough. After quantitative feeding, the feed trough is transported by the feed trough conveying mechanism to the corresponding feeding port. This not only saves manpower and improves feeding efficiency but also achieves quantitative feeding, avoiding both insufficient and excessive feed intake.

[0004] However, the applicant found through research that the above solution requires frequent manual placement of the feeding trough, which is difficult to operate. In addition, the feeding trough is located outside the pigpen and lacks a certain limiting mechanism, which makes it easy for pigs to push the feeding trough while eating, affecting its effectiveness.

[0005] There are currently no effective solutions to the problems in the relevant technologies.

[0006] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, this utility model provides a pigpen system for quantitative feeding. Utility Model Content

[0007] To overcome the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a pigpen system for quantitative feeding. During feeding, the feeding trough is first raised by a lifting mechanism to facilitate the receipt of feed. The feed in the feed box is then poured into the feeding trough. The amount of feed is measured by a metering component on the lifting mechanism. When the amount reaches a certain value, the lifting mechanism lowers the feeding trough, and the feed box moves to the next breeding chamber via a sliding seat. The feeding operation is then carried out in the feeding trough of the next breeding chamber. This method is simple to operate, convenient and quick, and can reduce the labor intensity of workers.

[0008] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0009] A pigpen system for quantitative feeding includes a pigpen with a moving mechanism installed on one side. The moving mechanism includes a horizontally movable sliding seat, and a feed box is installed at the top of the sliding seat. The pigpen is divided into multiple breeding chambers, each with a feed trough. A lifting mechanism is installed below the feed trough to raise and lower it and to measure the feed. During feeding, the feed trough is first raised by the lifting mechanism to facilitate receiving feed. Feed from the feed box is poured into the feed trough. The amount of feed is measured by a metering component on the lifting mechanism. When the amount reaches a certain value, the lifting mechanism lowers the feed trough, and the feed box moves to the next breeding chamber via the sliding seat to feed the trough in the next breeding chamber. This method is simple, convenient, and quick to operate, reducing the labor intensity of workers.

[0010] Furthermore, the moving mechanism also includes two sets of mounting brackets fixedly installed on one side of the pigpen, with a lead screw and a guide rod installed between the two sets of mounting brackets. The lead screw is threadedly connected to the sliding seat, and the guide rod is slidably connected to the sliding seat through it.

[0011] Furthermore, a support rod is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the sliding seat, and a roller is installed at the bottom end of the support rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the moving mechanism also includes a motor fixedly mounted on one of the sets of mounting brackets, the output end of which is connected to one end of the lead screw.

[0013] Furthermore, a feeding hopper is installed on one side of the feed box, and a discharge pipe is installed on the other side of the feed box, with a solenoid valve installed on the discharge pipe.

[0014] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes an electric lifting rod fixedly installed on the floor inside the breeding room. A lifting plate is installed at the output end of the electric lifting rod. Telescopic support columns are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the lifting plate. Springs are sleeved on the telescopic support columns. The top of the telescopic support columns is connected to the bottom of the feeding trough.

[0015] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism also includes a touch rod fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding trough, and a touch sensor installed at the top of the lifting plate, the position of the touch rod corresponding to the position of the touch sensor.

[0016] Furthermore, a controller is installed on the food bin, and the controller is electrically connected to the motor, solenoid valve, electric lifting rod and touch sensor.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] In this invention, pig feed is first placed into the feed hopper, which corresponds to the leftmost position of the breeding room. During feeding, the controller activates the electric lifting rod, which in turn moves the lifting plate, which in turn moves the feed trough upwards, facilitating feed reception and preventing a significant misalignment between the feed trough and the outlet of the discharge pipe. Then, the solenoid valve is opened, allowing the pig feed to flow into the feed trough through the discharge pipe. As the amount of pig feed in the trough increases, its weight compresses the spring, causing the telescopic support to retract and the feed trough to descend. When the touch rod touches the touch sensor, the sensor transmits a signal to the controller. The controller then closes the solenoid valve and activates the electric lifting rod to retract, resetting the feeding trough and allowing the pigs in the breeding room to eat. Simultaneously, the controller starts the motor, which drives the lead screw to rotate. The lead screw then moves the sliding seat. As the sliding seat moves, the guide rod limits its movement, and the combination of the support rod and rollers provides support. When the sliding seat moves one station's distance, the motor shuts off, and the above steps are repeated to feed the next feeding trough in the breeding room. This process is repeated until all feeding troughs are filled. This method is simple, convenient, and quick, reducing the labor intensity of the workers. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the pigpen according to this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of section A of this utility model.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 1. Pigpen; 2. Moving mechanism; 201. Mounting frame; 202. Lead screw; 203. Sliding seat; 204. Support rod; 205. Roller; 206. Guide rod; 207. Motor; 3. Feed bin; 301. Feed hopper; 302. Discharge pipe; 4. Feed trough; 5. Lifting mechanism; 501. Electric lifting rod; 502. Lifting plate; 503. Telescopic support column; 504. Spring; 505. Touch rod; 506. Touch sensor; 6. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The utility model will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0026] Please see Figure 1-3 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a pigpen system for quantitative feeding includes a pigpen 1. A moving mechanism 2 is installed on one side of the pigpen 1. The moving mechanism 2 includes a horizontally movable sliding seat 203. A feed box 3 is installed on the top of the sliding seat 203. The interior of the pigpen 1 is divided into multiple breeding chambers. Each breeding chamber is equipped with a feed trough 4. A lifting mechanism 5 is installed below the feed trough 4 to lift it and measure the feed. During feeding, the feed trough 4 is first lifted by the lifting mechanism 5 to facilitate receiving feed. The feed in the feed box 3 is poured into the feed trough 4. The amount of feed is measured by the measuring component on the lifting mechanism 5. When the amount reaches a certain value, the lifting mechanism 5 drives the feed trough 4 to descend. The feed box 3 is moved to the next breeding chamber by the sliding seat 203 to feed the feed trough 4 in the next breeding chamber. This method is simple, convenient and quick to operate, and can reduce the labor intensity of the staff.

[0027] The moving mechanism 2 also includes two sets of mounting brackets 201 fixedly installed on one side of the pigpen 1. A lead screw 202 and a guide rod 206 are installed between the two sets of mounting brackets 201. The lead screw 202 is threadedly connected to the sliding seat 203, and the guide rod 206 is slidably connected to the sliding seat 203.

[0028] A support rod 204 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the sliding seat 203, and a roller 205 is installed at the bottom of the support rod 204.

[0029] The moving mechanism 2 also includes a motor 207 fixedly mounted on one of the mounting brackets 201, and the output end of the motor 207 is connected to one end of the lead screw 202.

[0030] A feeding hopper 301 is installed on one side of the feeding bin 3, and a discharge pipe 302 is installed on the other side of the feeding bin 3. A solenoid valve is installed on the discharge pipe 302.

[0031] The lifting mechanism 5 includes an electric lifting rod 501 fixedly installed on the floor inside the breeding room. A lifting plate 502 is installed at the output end of the electric lifting rod 501. Telescopic support columns 503 are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the lifting plate 502. A spring 504 is sleeved on the telescopic support column 503. The top of the telescopic support column 503 is connected to the bottom of the feeding trough 4.

[0032] The lifting mechanism 5 also includes a touch rod 505 fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding trough 4, and a touch sensor 506 installed at the top of the lifting plate 502. The position of the touch rod 505 corresponds to the position of the touch sensor 506.

[0033] A controller 6 is installed on the feed bin 3. The controller 6 is electrically connected to the motor 207, the solenoid valve, the electric lifting rod 501 and the touch sensor 506.

[0034] The working principle of this utility model patent for a pigpen system for quantitative feeding is as follows: First, pig feed is placed into the feed bin 3, which corresponds to the position of the leftmost breeding room. During feeding, the electric lifting rod 501 is activated by the controller 6. The electric lifting rod 501 drives the lifting plate 502 upward, which in turn drives the feed trough 4 upward, thus facilitating feed reception and preventing a large positional difference between the feed trough 4 and the outlet of the discharge pipe 302. Then, the solenoid valve is activated, and pig feed flows into the feed trough 4 through the discharge pipe 302. As the amount of pig feed in the feed trough 4 increases, its weight increases, compressing the spring 504, causing the telescopic support column 503 to retract, and the feed trough 4 to descend. When the touch rod 505 touches the touch sensor 506, the touch sensor 506 transmits a signal to the controller 6, controlling... Device 6 then closes the solenoid valve and activates the electric lifting rod 501 to retract, resetting the feeding trough 4 so that the pigs in the breeding room can eat. At the same time, controller 6 activates motor 207, which drives lead screw 202 to rotate. Lead screw 202 drives sliding seat 203 to move. When sliding seat 203 moves, guide rod 206 can limit it, and the combination of support rod 204 and roller 205 can support it. When sliding seat 203 moves one station distance (the distance between two adjacent feeding troughs 4 is the distance of one station), motor 207 is turned off, and then the above steps are repeated to feed the next feeding trough 4 in the breeding room. This process is repeated until all feeding troughs 4 have been fed. This method is simple, convenient and quick to operate, and can reduce the labor intensity of workers.

[0035] It should be noted that the motor 207, solenoid valve, electric lifting rod 501, touch sensor 506 and controller 6 are existing devices or equipment, or devices or equipment that can be implemented by existing technology. Their power supply, specific composition and principle are clear to those skilled in the art, so they will not be described in detail.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pigpen system for quantitative feeding, comprising a pigpen (1), characterized in that, A moving mechanism (2) is installed on one side of the pigpen (1). The moving mechanism (2) includes a sliding seat (203) that can move horizontally. A feed box (3) is installed on the top of the sliding seat (203). The interior of the pigpen (1) is divided into multiple breeding rooms. Each breeding room is equipped with a feed trough (4). A lifting mechanism (5) is also installed below the feed trough (4) to realize its lifting and measuring of feed.

2. A pigpen system for quantitative feeding according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving mechanism (2) also includes two sets of mounting brackets (201) fixedly installed on one side of the pigpen (1). A lead screw (202) and a guide rod (206) are installed between the two sets of mounting brackets (201). The lead screw (202) is threadedly connected to the sliding seat (203), and the guide rod (206) is slidably connected to the sliding seat (203).

3. A pigpen system for quantitative feeding according to claim 1, characterized in that, A support rod (204) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the sliding seat (203), and a roller (205) is installed at the bottom end of the support rod (204).

4. A pigpen system for quantitative feeding according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moving mechanism (2) also includes a motor (207) fixedly installed on one of the mounting brackets (201), the output end of the motor (207) being connected to one end of the lead screw (202).

5. A pigpen system for quantitative feeding according to claim 4, characterized in that, A feeding hopper (301) is installed on one side of the feeding box (3), and a discharge pipe (302) is installed on the other side of the feeding box (3). A solenoid valve is installed on the discharge pipe (302).

6. A pigpen system for quantitative feeding according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (5) includes an electric lifting rod (501) fixedly installed on the ground inside the breeding room. A lifting plate (502) is installed at the output end of the electric lifting rod (501). Telescopic support columns (503) are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the lifting plate (502). A spring (504) is sleeved on the telescopic support column (503). The top of the telescopic support column (503) is connected to the bottom of the feeding trough (4).

7. A pigpen system for quantitative feeding according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (5) also includes a touch rod (505) fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding trough (4) and a touch sensor (506) installed at the top of the lifting plate (502), the position of the touch rod (505) corresponding to the position of the touch sensor (506).

8. A pigpen system for quantitative feeding according to claim 7, characterized in that, A controller (6) is installed on the food bin (3), and the controller (6) is electrically connected to the motor (207), the solenoid valve, the electric lifting rod (501) and the touch sensor (506).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Pigsty system for quantitative feeding

    CN218977651U