Sheep weighing and grouping device

By designing a cross-weighing channel and a feeding hopper structure, the problem of low efficiency in sheep weighing and grouping was solved, achieving high-efficiency automation of the sheep weighing process and reducing manual intervention and time waste.

CN223485280UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28ANHUI ANXIN (GUOYANG) ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DEV CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520189197.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-07
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-07

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Technical Problem

The existing sheep weighing and grouping device requires a certain amount of time for each sheep to enter and exit the weighing equipment and during the weighing process, resulting in low weighing efficiency.

Method used

Two weighing channels were designed and equipped with baffles, feed hoppers, lifting components and other structures to achieve cross-weighing. When sheep are released through one channel, they are weighed in the other channel. The feed in the feed hopper attracts sheep into the weighing channel, reducing human intervention.

Benefits of technology

This improved the efficiency of weighing and grouping sheep, reduced the interval between weighings, and saved manpower and time.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sheep weighing and grouping, and discloses a sheep weighing and grouping device which comprises a weighing seat, two weighing channels are formed in the surface of the weighing seat, weighing devices are installed at the bottoms of the two weighing channels, two side plates are fixedly connected to the surface of the weighing seat, and the two side plates are fixedly connected to the surface of the weighing seat. A mounting frame is fixedly arranged between the opposite sides of the two side plates in a penetrating mode, and a driving assembly is arranged in the mounting frame. Through cooperative use of the weighing channels, the weighing devices, the side plates, the driving assemblies, the moving assemblies, the baffles, the first springback switches, the lifting assemblies, the closing plates and other structures, when sheep in one weighing channel is released, the sheep can be weighed through the other weighing channel, so that cross weighing is achieved, and the sheep weighing efficiency is improved. The problem that certain time is needed for each sheep to go in and out of the weighing equipment and the weighing process, and consequently the weighing interval is long is solved, and the sheep weighing and grouping efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sheep weighing and grouping technology, and in particular to a sheep weighing and grouping device. Background Technology

[0002] Sheep is a general term for sheep belonging to the genus Ovo and the genus Capricornus in the family Ctenoidea of ​​the order Artiodactyla. Both male and female sheep have horns. Rams have long and thick horns that spiral outwards to the left and right, while female sheep have thin and short horns that mostly spiral outwards and upwards. They have prominent nasal bridges, large ears that do not droop, broad chests, straight backs and loins, slightly high cross-sections, and small, flat, conical tails that lie close to their rumps. Their coat colors are very varied.

[0003] In sheep farming, dividing sheep into different groups according to their weight is a common grouping method. Weight is one of the important indicators for measuring the health and productivity of sheep. In sheep grouping, sheep weighing and grouping equipment is usually used to weigh the sheep and divide them into two groups as needed, so as to make reasonable feeding and management later.

[0004] Existing sheep weighing and grouping devices typically operate by weighing one sheep before moving on to the next. While this method is simple, it requires time for each sheep to enter and exit the weighing equipment and for the weighing process itself, resulting in longer intervals between weighings and thus reducing the efficiency of sheep weighing and grouping. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a sheep weighing and grouping device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a sheep weighing and grouping device, comprising a weighing base, two weighing channels opened on the surface of the weighing base, a weighing device installed at the bottom of each of the two weighing channels, two side plates fixedly connected to the surface of the weighing base, an installation frame fixedly passing through the opposite side of the two side plates, a driving component disposed inside the installation frame, a moving component disposed on one side of the inner wall of the installation frame, a baffle disposed on the top of the moving component, a spring switch disposed on both sides of the inner wall of the installation frame, an installation opening opened inside the weighing base, a control component disposed between the two sides of the inner wall of the installation opening, a rotating component disposed between the two sides of the inner wall of the installation opening, a feeding hopper disposed outside the rotating component, lifting components disposed on both sides of the weighing base, and a closing plate disposed on one side of the lifting component.

[0007] By setting up two weighing channels and using baffles, sheep can be released from the other weighing channel while being weighed in one channel, thus achieving cross-weighing and improving the efficiency of sheep weighing and grouping.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The drive assembly includes a mounting slot formed inside the mounting frame, and a motor is mounted on one side of the inner wall of the mounting slot.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The movable component is rotatably connected to a reciprocating lead screw on one side of the inner wall of the mounting frame, and a movable bar is threaded onto the outer surface of the reciprocating lead screw.

[0012] By setting a reciprocating lead screw, the moving bar can drive the baffle to move. At the same time, with the help of two spring switches, the baffle can be easily fixed at the entrance of the weighing channel.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The output end of the motor extends through the outside of the mounting groove and is fixedly connected to one end of the reciprocating lead screw. The bottom of the baffle is fixedly connected to the top of the moving bar.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The control assembly includes two control plates fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting port, and a second rebound button is installed on the top of each of the two control plates.

[0017] By setting a second rebound button and a control panel, the rotating component can drive the hopper to rotate, and the rotating component can be turned off in time to prevent the straw in the hopper from falling out.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The rotating assembly includes a second motor installed on one side of the inner wall of the mounting port, and the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to a mounting column.

[0020] By setting up motor two, the mounting column can be driven to rotate, which in turn drives the discharge hopper to rotate, allowing the discharge hopper to move back and forth between the two weighing channels.

[0021] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0022] The lifting assembly includes a multi-stage electric telescopic rod installed on one side of the weighing seat, with a movable frame fixedly connected to the top of the multi-stage electric telescopic rod. By setting up the multi-stage electric telescopic rod, the movable frame can be moved, thereby moving the closing plate out of the weighing channel, thus facilitating the release of the sheep.

[0023] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0024] A display screen is installed on one side of the weighing stand.

[0025] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. Compared with existing technologies, this sheep weighing and grouping device, through the coordinated use of weighing channels, weighers, side plates, drive components, moving components, baffles, rebound switches, lifting components, and closing plates, enables sheep to be weighed in another weighing channel while they are being released from one weighing channel. This achieves cross-weighing, solving the problem of long intervals between weighings caused by the time required for each sheep to enter and exit the weighing equipment and during the weighing process, thus improving the efficiency of sheep weighing and grouping.

[0027] 2. Compared with existing technologies, this sheep weighing and grouping device, by setting up control components, rotating components and feeding hoppers, can put hay into two weighing channels, thereby attracting sheep to actively enter the weighing channels, effectively reducing the number of times manual traction is required, saving not only time and manpower, but also improving the efficiency of sheep weighing and grouping. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of a sheep weighing and grouping device proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of a sheep weighing and grouping device proposed in this utility model from another angle.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting frame structure of a sheep weighing and grouping device proposed in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting port structure of a sheep weighing and grouping device proposed in this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion at point A shown in the diagram.

[0033] Legend:

[0034] 1. Weighing base; 2. Weighing channel; 3. Weighing device; 4. Side plate; 5. Mounting frame; 6. Baffle; 7. Rebound switch one; 8. Mounting port; 9. Discharge hopper; 10. Closing plate; 11. Mounting slot; 12. Motor one; 13. Reciprocating screw; 14. Moving bar; 15. Control panel; 16. Rebound button two; 17. Motor two; 18. Mounting column; 19. Multi-stage electric telescopic rod; 20. Moving frame; 21. Display screen. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0036] Reference Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a sheep weighing and grouping device, comprising a weighing base 1, two weighing channels 2 on the surface of the weighing base 1, a weighing device 3 installed at the bottom of each weighing channel 2, two side plates 4 fixedly connected to the surface of the weighing base 1, a mounting frame 5 fixedly passing through the opposite sides of the two side plates 4, a driving component inside the mounting frame 5, a moving component on one side of the inner wall of the mounting frame 5, a baffle 6 on the top of the moving component, and a spring switch 7 installed on both sides of the inner wall of the mounting frame 5. An installation opening 8 is provided inside the weighing base 1, and a control component is provided between the two sides of the inner wall of the installation opening 8. A rotating component is provided, and a feeding hopper 9 is provided outside the rotating component. Lifting components are provided on both sides of the weighing seat 1. A closing plate 10 is provided on one side of the lifting component. A display screen 21 is installed on one side of the weighing seat 1. A spring switch 7 is used to control the start and stop of the drive component. A control component is used to control the start and stop of the rotating component. The feeding hopper 9 can be used to place hay. The closing plate 10 is located at the outlet of the weighing channel 2. By setting two weighing channels 2 and cooperating with the baffle 6, sheep in the other weighing channel 2 can be released while weighing in one weighing channel 2, thereby realizing cross-weighing and improving the efficiency of sheep weighing and grouping.

[0037] The drive assembly includes a mounting slot 11 inside the mounting frame 5, and a motor 12 is mounted on one side of the inner wall of the mounting slot 11.

[0038] The moving component is rotatably connected to the reciprocating screw 13 on one side of the inner wall of the mounting frame 5. The outer surface of the reciprocating screw 13 is threaded with a moving bar 14. The output end of the motor 12 passes through the outside of the mounting groove 11 and is fixedly connected to one end of the reciprocating screw 13. The bottom of the baffle 6 is fixedly connected to the top of the moving bar 14. The bottom of the moving bar 14 fits against the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting frame 5 and its two sides are slidably connected to the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting frame 5. By setting the reciprocating screw 13, the moving bar 14 can drive the baffle 6 to move. At the same time, with the help of two spring switches 7, the baffle 6 can be easily fixed at the entrance of the weighing channel 2.

[0039] The control assembly includes two control plates 15 fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting port 8. Each of the two control plates 15 is equipped with a second rebound button 16. By setting the second rebound button 16 and the control plates 15, the rotating assembly can drive the feeding hopper 9 to rotate, and the rotating assembly can be closed in time to prevent the straw in the feeding hopper 9 from falling out.

[0040] The rotating assembly includes a second motor 17 installed on one side of the inner wall of the mounting port 8. The output end of the second motor 17 is fixedly connected to the mounting column 18. The bottom of the discharge hopper 9 is fixedly connected to the outside of the mounting column 18. By setting the second motor 17, the mounting column 18 can be driven to rotate, so that the mounting column 18 drives the discharge hopper 9 to rotate, allowing the discharge hopper 9 to move back and forth in the two weighing channels 2.

[0041] The lifting assembly includes a multi-stage electric telescopic rod 19 installed on one side of the weighing seat 1. A movable frame 20 is fixedly connected to the top of the multi-stage electric telescopic rod 19. One side of the inner wall of the movable frame 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the closing plate 10. By setting the multi-stage electric telescopic rod 19, the movable frame 20 can be moved, thereby moving the closing plate 10 out of the outlet of the weighing channel 2, thus facilitating the release of the sheep.

[0042] Working principle: When in use, first start motor 17 to rotate forward, so that motor 17 drives mounting column 18 to rotate. At this time, mounting column 18 will drive hopper 9 to move towards one of the weighing channels 2 until the outside of hopper 9 is pressed against the rebound button 16 on one of the control panels 15. At this time, because the rebound button 16 is pressed, motor 17 is turned off, thereby fixing the position of hopper 9, so that hopper 9 is located inside one of the weighing channels 2, so that hay is placed inside one of the weighing channels 2, thereby attracting sheep to enter the weighing channel 2 containing hay for weighing. After one weighing channel 2 is closed, start motor 17 to reverse, so that motor 17 drives to move towards another weighing channel 2 until another rebound button is pressed, thereby placing hopper 9 in the other weighing channel 2.

[0043] Then, start motor 12 to rotate forward, causing motor 12 to drive reciprocating screw 13 to rotate forward, causing moving bar 14 to move baffle 6 towards another weighing channel 2 until moving bar 14 presses one of the spring switches 7, thereby turning off motor 12, fixing the position of baffle 6 and closing the other weighing channel 2 away from the forage. Then, sheep will enter the corresponding weighing channel 2 according to the smell of the forage in the feed hopper 9. After the sheep enter the corresponding weighing channel 2, start motor 12 to rotate in reverse, which can move baffle 6 to the weighing channel 2 where weighing takes place. Inside, the weighing channel 2 for weighing is closed. Weighing is then performed by the weighing device 3. After weighing, the corresponding multi-stage electric telescopic rod 19 is activated, causing the moving frame 20 to move the corresponding closing plate 10 upward, thereby opening the outlet of the weighing channel 2 where weighing has been completed, making it easier for the sheep to be released. Meanwhile, the other weighing channel 2 that has not been weighed remains open. At this time, the sheep outside the weighing seat 1 will enter the other weighing channel 2 for weighing based on the smell of the feed. Afterward, the above operation can be repeated to achieve cross-use of the two weighing channels 2.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present 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 the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sheep weighing and grouping device, comprising a weighing base (1), characterized in that: Two weighing channels (2) are opened on the surface of the weighing seat (1). A weighing device (3) is installed at the bottom of each of the two weighing channels (2). Two side plates (4) are fixedly connected to the surface of the weighing seat (1). An installation frame (5) is fixedly passed through the opposite side of the two side plates (4). A drive component is provided inside the installation frame (5). A moving component is provided on one side of the inner wall of the installation frame (5). A baffle (6) is provided on the top of the moving component. A spring switch (7) is installed on both sides of the inner wall of the installation frame (5). An installation port (8) is opened inside the weighing seat (1). A control component is provided between the two sides of the inner wall of the installation port (8). A rotating component is provided between the two sides of the inner wall of the installation port (8). A feeding hopper (9) is provided outside the rotating component. A lifting component is provided on both sides of the weighing seat (1). A closing plate (10) is provided on one side of the lifting component.

2. The sheep weighing and grouping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a mounting slot (11) inside the mounting frame (5), and a motor (12) is mounted on one side of the inner wall of the mounting slot (11).

3. The sheep weighing and grouping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving component is rotatably connected to a reciprocating screw (13) on one side of the inner wall of the mounting frame (5), and the outer surface of the reciprocating screw (13) is threaded with a moving bar (14).

4. A sheep weighing and grouping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The output end of the motor (12) extends through the outside of the mounting groove (11) and is fixedly connected to one end of the reciprocating screw (13). The bottom of the baffle (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the moving bar (14).

5. A sheep weighing and grouping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control assembly includes two control plates (15) fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting port (8), and a second rebound button (16) is installed on the top of each of the two control plates (15).

6. A sheep weighing and grouping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly includes a second motor (17) installed on one side of the inner wall of the mounting port (8), and the output end of the second motor (17) is fixedly connected to a mounting column (18).

7. A sheep weighing and grouping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a multi-stage electric telescopic rod (19) installed on one side of the weighing seat (1), and a movable frame (20) is fixedly connected to the top of the multi-stage electric telescopic rod (19).

8. A sheep weighing and grouping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A display screen (21) is installed on one side of the weighing stand (1).