Precise feeding device for hog house
By designing the mixing components and conveying structure of the precision feeder for pigsties, the problem of feed accumulation inside the trough was solved, achieving uniform distribution and precise delivery of feed, and improving the ease of use of the precision feeder for pigsties.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423214750.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-25
AI Technical Summary
When using existing precision feeders for pigsties, feed tends to accumulate inside the trough, making it difficult for piglets to eat.
A precision feeder for pigsties was designed, comprising a mixing component and a conveying structure. It utilizes components such as a mixing rod, a spiral blade shaft, and an optical sensor to achieve uniform distribution and precise delivery of feed.
It achieves uniform feed distribution and improves the convenience and efficiency of precision feeders in pig houses.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pig farming technology, and in particular to a precision feeder for pigsties. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of animal husbandry, the requirements for precision feeding of livestock and poultry are becoming increasingly stringent. Precision feeding aims to achieve accurate feed delivery and management through scientific methods and technologies, thereby improving feed utilization, reducing feed costs, and promoting the healthy growth of livestock and poultry. Therefore, it is necessary to design a precision feeder for pigsties.
[0003] To address this, patent CN216415559U discloses an intelligent feeder for pigsties, comprising a box body with a support column at the bottom and a pulverizing device on the box body for pulverizing feed; a stirring device inside the box body, the pulverizing device including a pulverizing chamber located at the top of the box body; and a stirring device including a second motor, a third rotating shaft, and a stirring paddle. By installing the second motor on the surface of the box body, in conjunction with the third rotating shaft and stirring paddle, feed and water can be mixed. A heating device inside the box body allows for water heating during winter use, preventing pigs from getting chilled and reducing the likelihood of illness. A feed guide pipe at the bottom of the box body, along with a feeding cylinder, a third motor, a conveying roller, and a discharge port, facilitates the transfer of the mixed feed to the feeding trough.
[0004] While the aforementioned intelligent feeder for pigsties is convenient for delivering mixed feed to the trough, the feed tends to accumulate inside the trough after it arrives, making it difficult for piglets to eat. Therefore, a precision feeder for pigsties needs to be designed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a precision feeder for pigsties, which solves the problem that in existing precision feeders, feed tends to accumulate inside the trough after reaching the feed trough, making it inconvenient for piglets to eat.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a precision feeder for pigsties, including a mixing component;
[0007] The mixing assembly includes a mixing tank, a stirring rod, a cover, a feeding hopper, a water pipe, a first drive motor, and a discharge pipe. The stirring rod is rotatably connected inside the mixing tank. The cover is fixed to the top of the mixing tank. The feeding hopper is fixed inside the cover. A water pipe is fixed to one side of the top of the mixing tank. The water pipe is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the mixing tank near the water pipe. The discharge pipe is fixed to the bottom of the mixing tank.
[0008] A conveying structure is provided below the mixing box, and a receiving box is provided on one side below the conveying structure. A feeding trough is fixed on one side of the receiving box, and an optical sensor is fixed on the top of the receiving box near the feeding trough.
[0009] The receiving box has a reserved slot on the side near the feeding trough inside. The receiving box has a pushing structure on the side away from the feeding trough inside. The pushing structure includes a pushing plate, an electric push rod, a mounting plate, and a limiting plate. The pushing plate is located on the side of the receiving box away from the feeding trough inside. The limiting plate is fixed to the top of the pushing plate on the side away from the feeding trough. The mounting plate is located on the side of the receiving box near the conveying structure. Electric push rods are evenly fixed to the side of the mounting plate near the receiving box.
[0010] Furthermore, one end of the stirring rod extends to the outside of the mixing tank and is fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive motor.
[0011] Furthermore, the conveying structure includes a conveying pipe, a spiral blade shaft, a discharge pipe, and a second drive motor. The conveying pipe is located below the mixing box, and the spiral blade shaft is rotatably connected inside the conveying pipe. A discharge pipe is fixed to one side of the bottom of the conveying pipe, and the second drive motor is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the end of the conveying pipe away from the discharge pipe.
[0012] Furthermore, one end of the spiral blade extends to the outside of the conveying pipe and is fixedly connected to the output end of the second drive motor.
[0013] Furthermore, a microcontroller is installed inside the optical sensor, and the optical sensor is electrically connected to the input terminal of the microcontroller and the second drive motor.
[0014] Furthermore, the electric push rods are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the push plate, and one end of the push plate is slidably connected to the receiving box.
[0015] Furthermore, the limiting plate and the receiving box are slidably connected, and the top end of the limiting plate and the bottom end of the discharge pipe are in contact with each other.
[0016] The advantages of the precision feeder for pigsties provided by this utility model are as follows:
[0017] With a feeding mechanism, the feed can be pushed into the trough through the pre-reserved slot by the electric push rod. During the pushing process, the accumulated feed will tilt forward or to both sides, which can facilitate the even distribution of feed and make it easier for piglets to eat. The limiting plate can prevent feed from falling behind the feeding plate. This device has the function of facilitating the even distribution of feed and improves the convenience and efficiency of the precision feeder for pigsties.
[0018] With its conveying structure, the spiral action of the auger blades facilitates the transport of feed into the receiving bin, preventing blockages during transport. Optical sensors can estimate the piglets' weight, transmitting this data to a back-end terminal via a microcontroller. This data is then used to estimate the feed dispensing amount, and the microcontroller controls the activation of the second drive motor to regulate the feed dispensing rate. This system enables precise feed dispensing, enhancing the ease of use of the precision feeder for pigsties. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a top view cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0024] The following are the annotations in the figure: 1. Mixing assembly; 11. Mixing box; 12. Stirring rod; 13. Cover; 14. Feeding hopper; 15. Water pipe; 16. First drive motor; 17. Feeding pipe; 2. Conveying structure; 21. Conveying pipe; 22. Spiral blade shaft; 23. Discharge pipe; 24. Second drive motor; 3. Receiving box; 4. Optical sensor; 5. Feeding trough; 6. Reserved slot; 7. Pushing structure; 71. Pushing plate; 72. Electric push rod; 73. Mounting plate; 74. Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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.
[0026] Please see Figures 1-5 The present invention provides a precision feeder for pigsties, including a mixing component 1.
[0027] Reference Figures 1-5The mixing assembly 1 includes a mixing tank 11, a stirring rod 12, a cover 13, a feeding hopper 14, a water pipe 15, a first drive motor 16, and a discharge pipe 17. The stirring rod 12 is rotatably connected inside the mixing tank 11. The cover 13 is fixed to the top of the mixing tank 11, and the feeding hopper 14 is fixed inside the cover 13. The water pipe 15 is fixed to one side of the top of the mixing tank 11 and is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the mixing tank 11 near the water pipe 15. The discharge pipe 17 is fixed to the bottom of the mixing tank 11. One end of the stirring rod 12 extends to the outside of the mixing tank 11 and is connected to the first drive motor 16. The output end of the machine 16 is fixedly connected. A conveying structure 2 is provided below the mixing box 11. The conveying structure 2 includes a conveying pipe 21, a spiral blade 22, a discharge pipe 23, and a second drive motor 24. The conveying pipe 21 is located below the mixing box 11. The spiral blade 22 is rotatably connected inside the conveying pipe 21. The discharge pipe 23 is fixedly installed on one side of the bottom of the conveying pipe 21. The second drive motor 24 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the end of the conveying pipe 21 away from the discharge pipe 23. One end of the spiral blade 22 extends to the outside of the conveying pipe 21 and is fixedly connected to the output end of the second drive motor 24.
[0028] When the external power supply is connected, the second drive motor 24 is started. The rotation of the second drive motor 24 will drive the spiral blade shaft 22 to rotate. The rotation of the spiral blade shaft 22 can drive the feed inside the conveying pipe 21 to move towards the discharge pipe 23 and be discharged into the receiving box 3 through the discharge pipe 23.
[0029] Reference Figures 1-5 A receiving box 3 is provided on one side below the conveying structure 2. A feeding trough 5 is fixed on one side of the receiving box 3. An optical sensor 4 is fixed on the top of the receiving box 3 near the feeding trough 5. A microcontroller is installed inside the optical sensor 4. The optical sensor 4 is electrically connected to the input terminal of the microcontroller and the second drive motor 24. A reserved slot 6 is opened on the side of the receiving box 3 near the feeding trough 5. A pushing structure 7 is provided on the side of the receiving box 3 away from the feeding trough 5. The pushing structure 7 includes a pushing plate 71, an electric push rod 72, a mounting plate 73, and a limiter. Plate 74 and push plate 71 are located inside the receiving box 3 on the side away from the feeding trough 5. A limit plate 74 is fixed on the top of the push plate 71 on the side away from the feeding trough 5. Mounting plate 73 is located on the side of the receiving box 3 near the conveying structure 2. Electric push rods 72 are evenly fixed on the side of the mounting plate 73 near the receiving box 3. The electric push rods 72 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the push plate 71. One end of the push plate 71 is slidably connected to the receiving box 3. The limit plate 74 is slidably connected to the receiving box 3. The top end of the limit plate 74 is in contact with the bottom end of the discharge pipe 23.
[0030] When the external power supply is connected, the electric push rod 72 is started. The electric push rod 72 can drive the push plate 71 to move. When the push plate 71 moves towards the feed trough 5, it can drive the feed inside the receiving box 3 to approach the reserved groove 6 and enter the feed trough 5 through the reserved groove 6. The limiting plate 74 can block the feed and prevent the feed from falling behind the push plate 71 when it moves, thus affecting the feed discharge.
[0031] Although the present invention 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 invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A precision feeder for pigsties, comprising a mixing component (1); Its features are: The mixing assembly (1) includes a mixing box (11), a stirring rod (12), a cover (13), a feeding hopper (14), a water pipe (15), a first drive motor (16), and a discharge pipe (17). The stirring rod (12) is rotatably connected inside the mixing box (11). The cover (13) is fixed to the top of the mixing box (11). The feeding hopper (14) is fixed inside the cover (13). The water pipe (15) is fixed to one side of the top of the mixing box (11). The water pipe (15) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the mixing box (11) near the water pipe (15). The discharge pipe (17) is fixed to the bottom of the mixing box (11). A conveying structure (2) is provided below the mixing box (11), and a receiving box (3) is provided on one side below the conveying structure (2). A feeding trough (5) is fixed on one side of the receiving box (3), and an optical sensor (4) is fixed on the top of the receiving box (3) near the feeding trough (5). The receiving box (3) has a reserved slot (6) on the side near the feeding trough (5) inside. The receiving box (3) has a pushing structure (7) on the side away from the feeding trough (5) inside. The pushing structure (7) includes a pushing plate (71), an electric push rod (72), a mounting plate (73), and a limiting plate (74). The pushing plate (71) is located on the side of the receiving box (3) away from the feeding trough (5). The limiting plate (74) is fixed on the top of the pushing plate (71) on the side away from the feeding trough (5). The mounting plate (73) is located on the side of the receiving box (3) near the conveying structure (2). The electric push rod (72) is evenly fixed on the side of the mounting plate (73) near the receiving box (3).
2. The precision feeder for pigsties according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the stirring rod (12) extends to the outside of the mixing tank (11) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive motor (16).
3. The precision feeder for pigsties according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying structure (2) includes a conveying pipe (21), a spiral blade shaft (22), a discharge pipe (23), and a second drive motor (24). The conveying pipe (21) is located below the mixing box (11). The spiral blade shaft (22) is rotatably connected inside the conveying pipe (21). The discharge pipe (23) is fixed on one side of the bottom of the conveying pipe (21). The second drive motor (24) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the end of the conveying pipe (21) away from the discharge pipe (23).
4. A precision feeder for pigsties according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the spiral blade shaft (22) extends to the outside of the conveying pipe (21) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the second drive motor (24).
5. A precision feeder for pigsties according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical sensor (4) has a microcontroller installed inside, and the optical sensor (4) is electrically connected to the input terminal of the microcontroller and the second drive motor (24).
6. A precision feeder for pigsties according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric push rods (72) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the push plate (71), and one end of the push plate (71) is slidably connected to the receiving box (3).
7. A precision feeder for pigsties according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting plate (74) and the receiving box (3) are slidably connected, and the top end of the limiting plate (74) and the bottom end of the discharge pipe (23) are in contact with each other.