Device for preventing food robbing during cattle breeding and feeding

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding, and discloses an anti-robbing device during cattle breeding feeding, which comprises a plurality of feeding members arranged side by side, each feeding member comprises a feeding chamber, each feeding chamber comprises two side plates parallel to each other, a front plate is arranged between one ends of the two side plates, and a rear plate is arranged between the other ends of the two side plates. An isolation door assembly is arranged between the other ends of the two side plates, a leaving notch is formed in any one side plate, the two sides of the leaving notch extend to form a guide plate respectively, the two guide plates form a leaving channel, a first sensor is arranged in the leaving channel, and the first sensor is used for monitoring whether beef cattle leave from the leaving channel or not. A feed trough close to the front plate is arranged in the feeding chamber; after the beef cattle enter the feeding chamber, the door plate deflects outwards to be closed, the effect of driving the subsequent beef cattle can be achieved, and the beef cattle leaves from the leaving channel more smoothly after being fed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding, specifically to a device for preventing the snatching of feed during cattle feeding. Background Technology

[0002] When raising cattle and other livestock, due to differences in individual size and temperament, bullying and fighting for food may occur among the animals during feeding. This can easily lead to some animals not getting enough to eat. In mild cases, this can cause these animals to become thin and weak, and in severe cases, it can cause them to have wounds and eventually die. In either case, it greatly affects the losses of farmers.

[0003] Based on a search for anti-fighting feeding technologies for livestock, a Chinese utility model patent with authorization publication number CN217591777U was found, disclosing an anti-fighting feeding device for beef cattle. In use, the cattle enter separate cavities formed by multiple partitions to eat. When a cattle steps on a pedal, the isolation door closes through the cooperation of the pedal, a second slide, a second slider, a second fixed shaft, a connecting rod, a first fixed shaft, and a first slider. After the cattle finish eating, they leave the pedal, and a spring supports the pedal, thus opening the isolation door and achieving the purpose of separating the cattle for feeding, thus preventing fights over food. However, it still has some shortcomings, such as: 1. This prior art, in order to achieve anti-fighting feeding... 1. Regarding the feeding effect, only one beef ox enters the same cavity at a time. Therefore, the width of the cavity entrance should be greater than the width of one beef ox but less than the width of two beef oxen. After feeding, the beef ox can either walk over the feed trough to leave, but this can easily cause the beef ox to trample and contaminate the food in the feed trough, which is not conducive to feeding subsequent beef oxen, or walk backwards through the isolation door. However, beef oxen are animals, and it is difficult to make them walk backwards to leave, which needs to be improved. 2. From the attached diagram of the existing technology, the isolation door is closed by deflecting from the outside to the inside. When a beef ox enters the cavity, there is a common situation where other beef oxen follow closely behind the one in front. Therefore, the way the isolation door closes from the outside to the inside can easily trap the beef oxen behind, which needs to be improved.

[0004] Based on the above, the present invention proposes a device to prevent the snatching of food during cattle feeding. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems mentioned above, this utility model provides a device to prevent cattle from stealing food during feeding.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows.

[0007] A feeding device for cattle includes multiple feeding components arranged side by side. Each feeding component includes a feeding chamber, which includes two parallel side plates. A front plate is located between one end of the two side plates, and an isolation door assembly is located between the other ends of the two side plates. An exit notch is provided on each side plate, and a guide plate extends from each side of the exit notch. The two guide plates form an exit channel, and a first sensor is provided in the exit channel to monitor whether any cattle leave through the exit channel. A feed trough is located in the feeding chamber near the front plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the feed trough is placed at an angle, and the distance between the feed trough and the side plate with the exit notch decreases along the direction in which the beef cattle enter the feeding chamber. The end of the feed trough near the front plate is located on the side of the exit notch away from the isolation door assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the feed trough is arranged at an angle, and the lowest point of the feed trough bottom is close to the exit gap.

[0010] Furthermore, the side wall of the feed trough is provided with a discharge hole, which is located near the lowest point of the feed trough bottom. A discharge pipe is connected to the opening of the discharge hole, and a pipe plug is detachably installed at the end of the discharge pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the isolation door assembly includes a door panel connected to the side panel, with a door hinge formed at the connection point. Two door panels are provided accordingly. A coil spring and a second sensor for monitoring changes in the spring force are provided at the connection point between the door hinge and the side panel.

[0012] Furthermore, the isolation door assembly also includes a mounting groove set on the ground, with a groove cover installed at the groove opening, the bottom of the door hinge extending into the mounting groove, a servo motor coaxial with the door hinge being installed in the mounting groove, and several splines I arranged in an array along the circumferential direction on the output end of the servo motor, and several splines II arranged in an array along the circumferential direction on the outer circular surface of the door hinge.

[0013] A hollow shaft connecting sleeve is coaxially fitted between the door hinge and the output shaft of the servo motor. Several splines 3 are arranged in an array along the circumferential direction on the inner circular surface of the connecting sleeve. Initially, the power connection between the door hinge and the servo motor is realized through the cooperation of splines 3, splines 2 and splines 1.

[0014] Furthermore, the outer circular surface of the connecting sleeve shaft is provided with a lug, and a telescopic rod is provided in the mounting groove to drive the lug to move in the vertical direction.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This solution can prevent cattle from fighting over food while they are feeding. Based on this:

[0017] By tilting the feed troughs, the cattle are guided to approach the exit passage while eating, and then leave through the exit passage after they have finished eating, making the process smoother.

[0018] After the cattle enter the feeding chamber, the door panel is tilted outwards and closed, which can drive away subsequent cattle and prevent the cattle from getting trapped as mentioned in the background technology. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the feeding components;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the isolation door assembly;

[0023] Figure 5 An exploded view of the servo motor, door hinge, and connecting sleeve shaft;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the feed trough.

[0025] The labels in the attached diagram are:

[0026] 1. Feeding chamber; 101. Side panel; 102. Front panel; 103. Guide plate; 2. Feed trough; 201. Discharge pipe; 3. Isolation door assembly; 301. Door panel; 302. Door hinge; 303. Servo motor; 304. Connecting sleeve shaft; 305. Lug; 306. Telescopic rod. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0028] In the attached diagram of this plan, 'a' refers to the ground.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-6 A feeding device for cattle includes multiple feeding components arranged side by side, the feeding components comprising:

[0030] The feeding chamber 1 includes two parallel side plates 101. A front plate 102 is positioned between one end of the two side plates 101, and an isolation door assembly 3 is positioned between the other ends of the two side plates 101. Each side plate 101 has an exit notch, and a guide plate 103 extends from each side of the exit notch. The two guide plates 103 form an exit channel for the cattle after they have finished feeding. A first sensor is installed in the exit channel to monitor whether any cattle have left. The sensor technology is readily available and will not be elaborated upon. Its significance lies in ensuring that the cattle can exit directly after feeding. The cattle enter the exit passage through the exit opening on the side, thus leaving the feeding chamber 1. The end of the exit passage connects to the cattle farm. The attached diagram of this scheme only shows a part of the exit passage and is not fully illustrated. Compared with the prior art mentioned in the background art, this scheme can guide the cattle to leave smoothly after feeding. It should be noted that the exit passage, like the feeding chamber 1, is wider than the width of one cattle but less than the width of two cattle. Therefore, it is difficult for cattle to turn around in the exit passage, and it is also difficult for cattle to walk backwards. As a result, it is difficult for cattle to return to the feeding chamber 1 and interfere with the feeding of the next cattle.

[0031] Feed trough 2 is located in the feeding chamber 1 and near the front panel 102. Preferably, the feed trough 2 is placed at an angle. The distance between the feed trough 2 and the side panel 101 with the exit notch decreases in the direction in which the cattle enter the feeding chamber 1. The end of the feed trough 2 near the front panel 102 is located on the side of the exit notch away from the isolation door assembly 3. This is because, when the cattle are feeding, guided by the angled placement of the feed trough 2, they will gradually approach the exit notch, making it easier for the cattle to leave through the exit passage after feeding. Preferably, the bottom of the feed trough 2 is arranged at an angle and the feed trough... The lowest point of the feed trough 2 is close to the exit gap. This is because the amount of food on the side of the feed trough 2 closer to the exit gap is greater, thus allowing the beef cattle to move forward and approach the exit gap as the feed trough 2 is tilted. Preferably, the side wall of the feed trough 2 has a discharge hole, which is close to the lowest point of the feed trough 2. A discharge pipe 201 is connected to the opening of the discharge hole, and a pipe plug is detachably installed at the end of the discharge pipe 201. This is because the user can pour water into the feed trough 2 to clean it, and after cleaning, remove the pipe plug to drain the dirty water.

[0032] The isolation door assembly 3 includes a door panel 301 connected to the side panel 101, and a door hinge 302 is formed at the connection. There are two door panels 301. The installation method of the door panels 301 is the same as that of existing doors, and will not be described in detail. A coil spring and a second sensor for monitoring the change in the spring force are provided at the connection between the door hinge 302 and the side panel 101. The sensor is implemented by existing technology and will not be described in detail.

[0033] The isolation door assembly 3 also includes a mounting groove on the ground, with a groove cover installed at the groove opening. The bottom of the door hinge 302 extends into the mounting groove, and a servo motor 303 coaxial with the door hinge 302 is installed in the mounting groove.

[0034] The output end of the servo motor 303 is provided with several splines 1 arranged in an array along the circumferential direction, and the outer circular surface of the door hinge 302 is provided with several splines 2 arranged in an array along the circumferential direction.

[0035] A hollow shaft connecting sleeve 304 is coaxially sleeved between the door hinge 302 and the output shaft of the servo motor 303. The inner circular surface of the connecting sleeve 304 is arranged with several splines in an array along the circumferential direction, and the outer circular surface of the connecting sleeve 304 is provided with lugs 305. The lugs 305 are driven by the telescopic rod 306 set in the mounting groove and move in the vertical direction. Existing electric telescopic rod technology can be used, which will not be described in detail.

[0036] The connecting sleeve shaft 304 is driven to move up or down in the vertical direction by the telescopic rod 306. When it moves up, spline 3 can be inserted into spline 2, and at the same time spline 3 is inserted into spline 1. Therefore, the servo motor 303 and the door hinge 302 form a power connection. When it moves down, spline 3 disengages from spline 2. Therefore, the servo motor 303 and the door hinge 302 are disconnected from the power connection.

[0037] The working principle of this utility model:

[0038] The user pours food into the feed trough 2, then presses the switch to control the telescopic rod 306, causing the telescopic rod 306 to move down, and the servo motor 303 to disconnect the power connection with the door hinge 302;

[0039] Then, the cattle walk forward and push open the door panel 301 to enter the feeding chamber 1. The coil spring is compressed. When the cattle are fully inside the feeding chamber 1, the coil spring will start to release its elasticity, causing the door panel 301 to deflect outward and close. At this time, the second sensor will sense this and send a signal to the controller. The controller controls the telescopic rod 306 to drive the connecting sleeve shaft 304 to move upward, realizing the power connection between the servo motor 303 and the door shaft 302. During this process, the upward movement of the connecting sleeve shaft 304 will prevent the coil spring from releasing its elasticity, which has no effect. Afterward, the servo motor 303 drives the door shaft 302 to rotate, causing the door panel 301 to deflect outward and close. The advantage of this closing is that it has the effect of driving the cattle behind, and there is no situation of the cattle being trapped as mentioned in the background technology.

[0040] After the door panel 301 is closed, due to the self-locking property of the servo motor 303, the following cattle cannot push it open. After the cattle finish eating, they leave through the exit passage. At the same time, the first sensor will sense this and send a signal to the controller. The controller controls the telescopic rod 306 to drive the connecting sleeve shaft 304 to move down. The servo motor 303 and the door shaft 302 are disconnected, and the next cattle can push open the door panel 301 to enter the feeding chamber 1. This process is repeated to achieve the effect of preventing cattle from stealing food.

[0041] It should be noted that the sensors and controllers mentioned above are all achievable with existing technology, so they have not been elaborated on further.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for preventing food snatching during cattle feeding, comprising multiple feeding components arranged side by side, characterized in that, The feeding component includes a feeding chamber (1), which includes two parallel side plates (101). A front plate (102) is provided between one end of the two side plates (101), and an isolation door assembly (3) is provided between the other ends of the two side plates (101). An exit notch is provided on any side plate (101), and a guide plate (103) extends from each side of the exit notch. The two guide plates (103) form an exit channel. A first sensor is provided in the exit channel to monitor whether a beef cattle leaves from the exit channel. A feed trough (2) is provided in the feeding chamber (1) near the front plate (102).

2. The device for preventing food snatching during cattle feeding according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feed trough (2) is placed at an angle. The distance between the feed trough (2) and the side plate (101) with the exit gap decreases in the direction of the beef cattle entering the feeding chamber (1). The end of the feed trough (2) near the front plate (102) is located on the side of the exit gap away from the isolation door assembly (3).

3. The device for preventing food snatching during cattle feeding according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the feed trough (2) is arranged at an angle and the lowest point of the bottom of the feed trough (2) is close to the exit gap.

4. The device for preventing food snatching during cattle feeding according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side wall of the feed trough (2) is provided with a discharge hole. The discharge hole is close to the lowest point of the bottom of the feed trough (2). A discharge pipe (201) is connected to the opening of the discharge hole. A pipe plug is detachably installed at the end of the discharge pipe (201).

5. The device for preventing food snatching during cattle feeding according to claim 1, characterized in that, The isolation door assembly (3) includes a door panel (301) connected to the side panel (101) and a door hinge (302) is formed at the connection. There are two door panels (301) respectively. A coil spring and a second sensor for monitoring the change in the spring force are provided at the connection between the door hinge (302) and the side panel (101).

6. The anti-stealing feeding device for cattle breeding according to claim 5, characterized in that, The isolation door assembly (3) also includes a mounting groove set on the ground. A groove cover is installed at the groove opening. The bottom of the door hinge (302) extends into the mounting groove. A servo motor (303) coaxial with the door hinge (302) is set in the mounting groove. Several splines are arranged in an array along the circumferential direction on the output end of the servo motor (303). Several splines are arranged in an array along the circumferential direction on the outer circular surface of the door hinge (302). A hollow shaft connecting sleeve (304) is coaxially sleeved between the door hinge (302) and the output shaft of the servo motor (303). The inner circular surface of the connecting sleeve (304) is arranged with several splines three along the circumferential direction. Initially, the power connection between the door hinge (302) and the servo motor (303) is realized through the cooperation of splines three, splines two and splines one.

7. A device for preventing food snatching during cattle feeding according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer circular surface of the connecting sleeve shaft (304) is provided with a lug (305), and a telescopic rod (306) is provided in the mounting groove to drive the lug (305) to move in the vertical direction.

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