Feeding trough capable of quantitatively supplementing feed for cattle farm

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding devices, in particular to a feeding trough capable of quantitatively supplementing feed for a cattle farm, which comprises a trough body, a partition plate, a water storage bin, a feed storage bin, a supporting table and a feed supplementing assembly. By arranging the feed supplementing assembly capable of automatically controlling feed supplementing and water supplementing, the feed supplementing time and the feed supplementing amount can be set in advance, so that the feed and the water can be supplemented into the trough body according to the set time and the set feed supplementing amount, accurate feeding is achieved, feed waste is reduced, labor cost can be reduced, and the feeding trough is more convenient to use and practical. And a storage box of the feed supplementing assembly is arranged to be of a structure with a plurality of containing bins, water and different feeds can be stored in a partitioned mode, and therefore different feeding requirements are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding equipment, and in particular to a feeding trough for cattle farms that can quantitatively supplement feed. Background Technology

[0002] A cattle farm is a place specifically for raising cattle. It is usually equipped with various facilities and equipment to meet the growth, reproduction and health needs of cattle. The feeding troughs used in cattle farms are specially designed to store and distribute feed to cattle. In cattle farms, the construction and use of feeding troughs are crucial to ensuring the health and growth of cattle. They directly affect the cattle's feeding efficiency, nutrient intake, health status and production performance.

[0003] The feeding troughs used in existing cattle farms usually require manual replenishment periodically after the feed is consumed. This not only makes it difficult to accurately control the amount of feed, which easily leads to feed waste, but also makes frequent manual operation time-consuming and labor-intensive, increasing the workload and labor intensity of the farmers, and making it prone to errors.

[0004] Therefore, in response to the problems mentioned above, the existing feeding troughs used in cattle farms usually cannot automatically replenish feed and cannot accurately control the amount of feed, a feeding trough for cattle farms that can automatically discharge feed and accurately control the amount of feed discharged can be designed. This can achieve precise feeding, reduce feed waste, reduce labor costs, and is more convenient and practical. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the problem that existing cattle farm feeding troughs usually cannot automatically replenish feed and cannot accurately control the amount of feed.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a feeding trough for cattle farms that can quantitatively supplement feed, including a trough body, a partition, a water storage tank, a feed storage tank, a support platform, and a feeding component. A partition is fixedly installed on the inner left side of the trough body, which divides the interior of the trough body into a water storage tank and a feed storage tank for storing water and feed, respectively. A support platform for supporting the feeding component is fixedly installed at the rear end of the trough body, and a feeding component for quantitatively supplementing feed is fixedly installed at the upper end of the support platform.

[0007] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a storage box, a first compartment, a second compartment, a water outlet pipe, a feed outlet pipe, a first solenoid valve, a flow meter, a second solenoid valve, a metering device, a PLC controller, a box cover, and a handle. The upper left side of the storage box has a first compartment for storing water. The upper end of the storage box has three sets of second compartments for storing different feeds, evenly distributed to the right along the first compartment. The first compartment is matched with the water storage compartment of the trough, and the second compartment is matched with the feed storage compartment of the trough.

[0008] Preferably, a water outlet pipe for introducing water into the water storage tank is fixedly installed at the bottom of the storage box near the tank body at a position corresponding to the water storage tank, and three sets of feed outlet pipes for introducing feed into the feed storage tank are evenly and fixedly installed at the bottom of the storage box near the tank body at a position corresponding to the feed storage tank.

[0009] Preferably, a first solenoid valve for controlling the inflow and outflow of water is fixedly installed on the outside of the outlet pipe, and a flow meter for controlling the outflow is fixedly installed on the outside of the outlet pipe downstream of the first solenoid valve.

[0010] Preferably, a second solenoid valve for controlling the feed inlet and outlet is fixedly installed on the outside of the discharge pipe, and a meter for controlling the feed discharge amount is fixedly installed on the outside of the discharge pipe downstream of the second solenoid valve.

[0011] Preferably, a PLC controller for controlling the first solenoid valve, flow meter, second solenoid valve and metering device is fixedly installed on the right end of the storage box. The PLC controller has a central processing unit module, input module, output module, communication module, power supply module, expansion module and timing module. The first solenoid valve, flow meter, second solenoid valve and metering device have connection modules for connecting to the PLC controller.

[0012] Preferably, the storage box has a lid at the top for opening and closing, and a handle for opening and closing the lid is fixedly installed on the side of the middle part of the top of the lid.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. By setting up a feeding component that can automatically control the replenishment of feed and water, the feeding time and amount can be preset, so that the feeding and water can be replenished into the tank according to the set time and amount, thereby achieving precise feeding, reducing feed waste and reducing labor costs, making it more convenient and practical. By setting the storage box of the feeding component to have a structure with multiple storage compartments, water and different feeds can be stored separately to meet different feeding needs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of the feeding trough for cattle farms that can quantitatively replenish feed according to this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of the feeding trough for cattle farms that can quantitatively replenish feed according to this utility model from another angle.

[0017] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of the feeding trough for cattle farms that can quantitatively supplement feed according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of the feeding trough feeding component for cattle farms that can quantitatively replenish feed according to this utility model.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Tank; 2. Baffle; 3. Water storage tank; 4. Material storage tank; 5. Support platform; 601. Storage box; 602. First compartment; 603. Second compartment; 604. Water outlet pipe; 605. Material outlet pipe; 606. First solenoid valve; 607. Flow meter; 608. Second solenoid valve; 609. Measuring device; 610. PLC controller; 611. Tank cover; 612. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] A cattle farm is a place specifically used for raising cattle. It is an important facility for livestock production. Its scale can be large or small. A small cattle farm may only raise a few cattle, while a large cattle farm can raise thousands of cattle. The main purpose of a cattle farm is to breed cattle through scientific feeding and management, produce beef, milk and other products, and provide draft cattle for agricultural production or other purposes.

[0022] Classification:

[0023] Beef cattle farms: These farms primarily produce beef. They select fast-growing, high-quality beef cattle breeds, such as Simmental and Charolais. Beef cattle farms focus on the fattening process, using reasonable feed formulations and feeding environments to help cattle reach ideal weight and meat quality standards in a short period of time before sending them to slaughterhouses for processing.

[0024] Dairy farms: The primary goal is to produce milk. Dairy cow breeds typically include Holstein cows, which are known for their high milk yield. The focus of dairy farms is on milk production management, including providing high-quality feed, a comfortable milking environment, and strict hygiene measures to ensure the quantity and quality of milk.

[0025] Cattle farms (in some areas where agriculture still relies on animal power): These farms mainly raise cattle for agricultural work such as plowing and pulling carts, such as yellow cattle and water buffalo. They focus more on developing the cattle's physical strength and endurance, while also taking into account the cattle's health and reproduction.

[0026] Feed supply and nutrition management

[0027] Types of feed:

[0028] Roughage includes hay, straw, etc. Hay, such as alfalfa hay and sheep hay, is rich in cellulose and is the main source of roughage for cattle. It can promote rumination and gastrointestinal motility in cattle. Straw, such as corn stalks and wheat stalks, can also be used as cattle feed after proper processing.

[0029] Concentrated feed mainly consists of grains (such as corn, barley, sorghum, etc.), protein feeds (such as soybean meal, cottonseed meal, rapeseed meal, etc.), minerals and vitamin additives, etc. Concentrated feed can provide the energy, protein and other nutrients required for cattle growth, reproduction and milk production.

[0030] Silage: Silage is a feed made by fermenting fresh plant materials (such as corn, hay, etc.) under anaerobic conditions. It can preserve the nutritional components of the feed and improve palatability, and is an important supplementary feed for cattle in winter or when green fodder is scarce.

[0031] Feed troughs used in cattle farms are mainly used to store and distribute feed to cattle, ensuring that cattle can obtain food on time, in quantity, and conveniently. They are an indispensable feeding and management tool in cattle farms and are crucial to the health and growth of cattle.

[0032] Specifically, the functions of the feeding trough include:

[0033] Feed storage: Feed troughs can hold a certain amount of feed, allowing farmers or livestock breeders to prepare the feed in advance and feed it to the cattle at regular intervals, ensuring that the cattle can eat fresh feed at any time.

[0034] Improve feed utilization: Feeding through a feeding trough can effectively prevent feed from being blown away by the wind or stolen or contaminated by other small animals (such as dogs and rats), thereby improving feed utilization and reducing waste.

[0035] Convenient management: The design of the feeding trough makes feeding and cleaning more convenient. Farmers can easily add feed, observe the cattle's eating, and clean up leftover feed and manure in a timely manner, keeping the breeding environment clean and hygienic.

[0036] Promoting cattle health: Properly designed and used feed troughs can reduce competition and conflict among cattle, preventing injuries or stress caused by fighting for food. At the same time, clean feed troughs can also reduce the occurrence and spread of diseases, ensuring the health of cattle.

[0037] Feed troughs are crucial in cattle farms. They are the feeding area, controlling feed intake, reducing feed contamination, and facilitating observation of cattle's feeding behavior, playing a key role in healthy growth and efficient farming. However, feed troughs used in cattle farms often encounter some problems in actual use. Below are some common problems and their causes: 1. Hygiene and Cleanliness Issues: Feed residue and dirt accumulation. Causes: Cattle drop feed scraps during feeding, and some feed adheres to the trough walls and bottom; daily cleaning is not timely or thorough, and the feed troughs are not regularly thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. 2. Feed Waste Issues: Cattle push feed out of the trough while eating. Causes: Inadequate trough design, such as troughs that are too shallow, too narrow, or have edges that are too low, failing to effectively prevent cattle from eating; cattle's eating habits, such as some cattle being impatient or not eating properly. 3. Cattle Health Issues: Leftover feed ferments, spoils, and breeds bacteria, affecting the cattle's health. Causes: 1. Feeding efficiency issues: Cattle feed intake is limited and uneven. Causes: The feeding trough is poorly designed, causing cattle to be overcrowded and unable to eat freely and comfortably; the internal structure of the trough has defects, such as dead corners or protrusions, leading to uneven feed distribution and some cattle not getting enough feed. 2. Durability issues: Feeding troughs are easily damaged, such as deformed or cracked. Causes: The material of the feeding trough is of poor quality and cannot withstand the impact of cattle and daily wear and tear; in cold winters, some materials may become brittle due to low temperatures, increasing the risk of breakage; abnormal behavior of some cattle, such as biting or bumping the feeding trough, can also cause damage. 3. Ease of operation issues: Feeding and cleaning are cumbersome. Causes: The location or height of the feeding trough is not designed properly, making it inconvenient for feeders to feed and clean the animals; the lack of supporting equipment, such as automatic feeding devices and cleaning equipment, increases the difficulty and workload of manual operation.

[0038] Currently, various types of feeding troughs for cattle farms are available on the market, designed to meet the feeding needs of cattle, improve feed utilization, facilitate feeding management, ensure cattle health, and enhance the convenience of feeding and cleaning operations through different design features. For example: 1. Integrated water and feed trough: This type of feeding trough combines the water and feed trough into one unit, allowing cattle to eat and drink in one trough. It is suitable for tethered cattle farms where cattle move within a fixed pen, eating and drinking all within the same trough. Problem: Because cattle spend a long time eating, the trough needs to be cleaned and watered afterward, increasing workload. However, if the farm has the resources to use automated equipment, the workload can be greatly reduced. 2. High trough: A high trough places the feeding trough higher, preventing cattle from sticking their hooves into the trough while eating or drinking, thus keeping the feed clean. Problem: Cattle tend to push feed out while eating, causing waste. Therefore, when using a high trough, it is best not to pour too much feed at once to avoid waste. 3. Low-level feed trough: This type of feed trough is placed low, making it easier for farmers to add and clean feed. It is often used for cattle raised in a "neck-shading" configuration, allowing the cattle to eat and rest comfortably. Problem: Cattle may stick their forehooves into the trough, potentially contaminating the feed; farmers need to be careful. 4. Multi-hole feed trough: This type of feed trough has multiple holes, allowing multiple cattle to eat simultaneously, preventing fighting and feed spillage. It is suitable for free-range or group-raised cattle. Problem: Due to the multi-hole design, it may require more space to place and needs regular cleaning to prevent clogging or contamination.

[0039] In addition, there are other types of feeding troughs on the market, such as fixed rectangular feeding troughs and mobile wooden troughs. Their working principles and applicable scenarios are also different. When choosing a feeding trough, cattle farms should purchase one according to their own actual situation and needs to ensure that cattle can eat healthily and efficiently.

[0040] Please see Figures 1-3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a feeding trough for cattle farms that can quantitatively supplement feed, including a trough body 1, a partition 2, a water storage tank 3, a feed storage tank 4, a support platform 5, and a feeding component. The partition 2 is fixedly installed on the inner left side of the trough body 1, dividing the interior of the trough body 1 into a water storage tank 3 and a feed storage tank 4 for storing water and feed, respectively. The support platform 5 for supporting the feeding component is fixedly installed at the rear end of the trough body 1, and the feeding component for quantitatively supplementing feed is fixedly installed at the upper end of the support platform 5.

[0041] Please see Figure 4In this embodiment, the feeding assembly includes a storage box 601, a first compartment 602, a second compartment 603, a water outlet pipe 604, a feed outlet pipe 605, a first solenoid valve 606, a flow meter 607, a second solenoid valve 608, a metering device 609, a PLC controller 610, a box cover 611, and a handle 612. The upper left side of the storage box 601 has a first compartment 602 for storing water. Three sets of second compartments 603 for storing different feeds are evenly distributed along the upper end of the storage box 601 from the first compartment 602 to the right. The first compartment 602 and the water storage tank 3 of the tank body 1 are connected. In a matching configuration, the second chamber 603 is matched with the storage silo 4 of the tank 1. A water outlet pipe 604 for guiding water into the water storage silo 3 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the storage box 601 near the tank 1, corresponding to the water storage silo 3. Three sets of feed outlet pipes 605 for guiding feed into the storage silo 4 are evenly distributed and fixedly installed at the bottom end of the storage box 601 near the tank 1, corresponding to the feed storage silo 4. A first solenoid valve 606 for controlling the inflow and outflow of water is fixedly installed on the outside of the water outlet pipe 604, downstream of the first solenoid valve 606. A flow meter 607 is used to control the water output. A second solenoid valve 608 for controlling the feed inlet and outlet is fixedly installed on the outside of the discharge pipe 605. A metering device 609 for controlling the feed output is fixedly installed on the outside of the discharge pipe 605 downstream of the second solenoid valve 608. A PLC controller 610 for controlling the first solenoid valve 606, flow meter 607, second solenoid valve 608, and metering device 609 is fixedly installed on the right end of the storage box 601. The PLC controller 610 internally includes a central processing unit module, an input module, an output module, a communication module, a power supply module, and an expansion module. The storage box 601 has a storage cover 611 for opening and closing. A handle 612 for opening and closing the cover 611 is fixedly installed on the upper middle side of the cover 611. The first solenoid valve 606 is model 2W160-10, the flow meter 607 is model ES-103I, the second solenoid valve 608 is model TBLMa18B, and the meter 609 is model DLD5.

[0042] When working, first move the feeding trough to the corresponding position in the cattle farm and place it in a stable state;

[0043] Then, open the cover 611 of the feeding component using the handle 612, and place the water and related feed into the first compartment 602 and the second compartment 603 of the storage box 601 for storage. After placing them, close the cover 611 to prevent dust from entering.

[0044] Finally, the discharge amount and discharge time of water and related feed are set by the PLC controller 610, so that the first solenoid valve 606, flow meter 607, second solenoid valve 608 and metering device 609 can discharge accurately according to the set time and discharge amount.

[0045] Throughout the feeding process, staff do not need to operate frequently; they only need to replenish the water and feed in the storage tank when they run out.

[0046] Through the above steps, by setting up a feeding component that can automatically control the replenishment of feed and water, the feeding time and amount can be preset, so that it can replenish feed and water into the trough 1 according to the set time and amount, thereby achieving precise feeding, reducing feed waste, and reducing labor costs. It is more convenient and practical. By setting the storage box 601 of the feeding component to have a structure with multiple storage compartments, water and different feeds can be stored separately to meet different feeding needs. This solves the problem that the existing feeding troughs used in cattle farms usually require manual replenishment after the feed is consumed. This not only makes it difficult to accurately control the amount of feed, which is easy to cause feed waste, but also makes frequent manual operation time-consuming and labor-intensive, increasing the workload and labor intensity of the farmers, and is prone to errors.

Claims

1. A feeding trough for cattle farms that allows for quantitative supplementation of feed, comprising a trough body (1); characterized in that: It also includes a partition (2), a water storage tank (3), a feed storage tank (4), a support platform (5), and a feeding component. The partition (2) is fixedly installed on the left side of the inner side of the tank (1). The partition (2) divides the inside of the tank (1) into a water storage tank (3) and a feed storage tank (4) for storing water and feed, respectively. The support platform (5) for supporting the feeding component is fixedly installed at the rear end of the tank (1). The feeding component for quantitative feeding is fixedly installed at the upper end of the support platform (5).

2. The feeding trough for cattle farms with quantitative feed replenishment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a storage box (601), a first compartment (602), a second compartment (603), a water outlet pipe (604), a feed outlet pipe (605), a first solenoid valve (606), a flow meter (607), a second solenoid valve (608), a metering device (609), a PLC controller (610), a box cover (611), and a handle (612). The upper left side of the storage box (601) has a first compartment (602) for storing water. The upper end of the storage box (601) has three sets of second compartments (603) for storing different feeds, which are evenly distributed to the right along the first compartment (602). The first compartment (602) is matched with the water storage tank (3) of the tank (1), and the second compartment (603) is matched with the feed storage tank (4) of the tank (1).

3. The feeding trough for cattle farms with quantitative feed replenishment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water outlet pipe (604) for introducing water into the water storage tank (3) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the storage box (601) near the tank (1) at the position corresponding to the water storage tank (3). Three sets of feed outlet pipes (605) for introducing feed into the feed storage tank (4) are evenly fixedly installed at the bottom of the storage box (601) near the tank (1) at the position corresponding to the feed storage tank (4).

4. The feeding trough for cattle farms with quantitative feed replenishment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first solenoid valve (606) for controlling the inflow and outflow of water is fixedly installed on the outside of the outlet pipe (604), and a flow meter (607) for controlling the outflow is fixedly installed on the outside of the outlet pipe (604) downstream of the first solenoid valve (606).

5. The feeding trough for cattle farms with quantitative feed replenishment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second solenoid valve (608) for controlling the feed inlet and outlet is fixedly installed on the outside of the discharge pipe (605), and a meter (609) for controlling the feed discharge amount is fixedly installed on the outside of the discharge pipe (605) downstream of the second solenoid valve (608).

6. The feeding trough for cattle farms with quantitative feed replenishment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A PLC controller (610) for controlling the first solenoid valve (606), flow meter (607), second solenoid valve (608), and meter (609) is fixedly installed on the right end of the storage box (601). The PLC controller (610) is equipped with a central processing unit module, an input module, an output module, a communication module, a power supply module, an expansion module, and a timing module. The first solenoid valve (606), flow meter (607), second solenoid valve (608), and meter (609) are equipped with connection modules for connecting to the PLC controller (610).

7. The feeding trough for cattle farms with quantitative feed replenishment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage box (601) has a lid (611) for opening and closing at the upper end, and a handle (612) for opening and closing the lid (611) is fixedly installed on the side of the upper middle part of the lid (611).

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