Incubator for poultry

Abstract

The utility model discloses a poultry incubator, which comprises an incubator main body, a ventilation structure is arranged on the incubator main body, the ventilation structure comprises a size-adjustable air door, an environment temperature sensor and a controller, the environment temperature sensor is connected with the controller, and the controller controls the air door to automatically adjust the opening and closing area according to the change of the environment temperature. The device has the advantages that the environment temperature sensor measures the environment temperature, and the controller controls the air door to automatically adjust the opening and closing area according to the environment temperature, so that the air exchange amount is accurately controlled, the hatching temperature and the air exchange amount are balanced, and the hatching rate of poultry eggs is effectively increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of poultry farming equipment technology, specifically a poultry incubator. Background Technology

[0002] In the current field of poultry egg incubation, artificial incubation is generally used to improve production efficiency and hatchability. Incubation equipment such as incubators provide a constant temperature and humidity environment for poultry eggs. However, as shown in CN2015109152409, existing incubators typically have exhaust fans on top to prevent overheating. However, these fans are only adjusted by sensors measuring the internal incubation temperature. Incubation requires four elements: 1. Temperature; 2. Oxygen (ventilation); 3. Humidity; 4. Egg turning. Temperature and oxygen are the most important, but these two are contradictory. High ventilation without sufficient temperature, or high temperature without adequate ventilation, are both detrimental to hatchability. Small incubators, due to their small size, are greatly affected by external temperature, resulting in generally low hatchability in summer. Therefore, precise control of ventilation based on ambient temperature is necessary to improve the hatchability of poultry eggs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a poultry incubator, which is equipped with an adjustable damper, an ambient temperature sensor, and a controller on the main body of the incubator. The ambient temperature sensor measures the ambient temperature, and the controller controls the damper to automatically adjust the opening and closing area according to the ambient temperature, thereby accurately controlling the ventilation volume, balancing the incubation temperature and ventilation volume requirements, and effectively improving the hatching rate of poultry eggs.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A poultry incubator includes an incubator body with a ventilation structure. The ventilation structure includes an adjustable damper, an ambient temperature sensor, and a controller. The ambient temperature sensor is connected to the controller, and the controller controls the damper to automatically adjust its opening and closing area according to changes in ambient temperature.

[0006] Preferably, the ventilation structure also includes a ventilation fan, which is installed on the damper. The ventilation fan works in conjunction with the damper, and the ventilation volume is controlled by both the opening and closing area of ​​the damper and the rotation speed of the ventilation fan. The ventilation fan can enhance the ventilation efficiency of the ventilation structure.

[0007] Preferably, the ventilation structure also includes an internal sensor that senses the incubation temperature inside the incubator. The internal sensor is connected to the controller, which controls the damper to automatically adjust its opening and closing area according to the ambient temperature and the internal incubation temperature. The damper is subject to dual regulation by the incubation temperature and the ambient temperature. The damper can control the amount of ventilation by controlling its opening and closing area. The amount of ventilation, in turn, affects the incubation temperature inside the incubator. Dual regulation can achieve more precise control of the amount of ventilation, thereby better maintaining a constant temperature incubation inside the incubator.

[0008] Preferably, the damper includes a trapezoidal air outlet. The trapezoidal air outlet can better adjust the opening size of the damper. When the damper is opened to a smaller extent, the upper part of the trapezoidal air outlet is open. When the damper is opened to a larger extent, the lower part of the trapezoidal air outlet opens to a greater extent, and the air volume is greater. The non-linear change makes it easy for the user to adjust.

[0009] Preferably, the damper is equipped with a scale to display the size of the damper, so that the user can open the damper to the required size according to the scale.

[0010] Preferably, the ventilation fan is controlled by a controller to turn on and off at set times. Timed ventilation can maintain the temperature inside the incubator during the high temperatures of summer, preventing frequent overheating that would reduce hatching efficiency. In winter, it also prevents the incubator from being inefficiently ventilated due to the ventilation fan not being turned on, thus enhancing the hatching stability of the incubator in different seasons, effectively increasing the hatching rate and reducing losses for farmers.

[0011] Preferably, the controller controls the ventilation fan to automatically adjust its speed according to the ambient temperature and the internal incubation temperature. The ventilation fan is subject to dual regulation by the incubation temperature and the ambient temperature. The ventilation fan can adjust the amount of air exchange by adjusting its speed. The amount of air exchange affects the incubation temperature inside the incubator. Dual regulation can achieve more precise control of the amount of air exchange, thereby better maintaining a constant temperature incubation inside the incubator.

[0012] Preferably, the incubator body is equipped with at least one circulating fan, which is equipped with a heating device. The heating device can heat the air passing through the circulating fan, and the heated air is circulated to all parts of the incubator through the circulating fan, so that the temperature inside the incubator can be maintained at a suitable incubation temperature.

[0013] Preferably, the incubator body has an air outlet on its side, which can passively exchange gases between the incubator and the outside environment, assisting the ventilation structure in its operation.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This utility model is equipped with a ventilation structure, which includes a damper, an ambient temperature sensor, and a controller. The damper is adjustable in size. The ambient temperature sensor senses the ambient temperature and transmits the ambient temperature to the controller via an electrical signal. The controller controls the damper to open to a certain size based on the ambient temperature data. The opening and closing size of the damper can be controlled by the ambient temperature, which is different from the existing technology that can only be controlled based on the incubation temperature inside the incubator. Small incubators are small in size, and slight changes in the external ambient temperature will cause the incubation temperature inside the incubator to change rapidly. The change in incubation temperature has a lag, and it is difficult to accurately control the ventilation volume by adjusting only based on the incubation temperature.

[0016] Secondly, in summer, due to high daytime temperatures, in practice, to avoid overheating, the opening area of ​​the dampers is generally increased to increase ventilation and thus lower the incubation temperature inside the incubator. However, at night, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the ambient temperature is low. But current technology cannot detect the ambient temperature, causing the optimal time to adjust the ventilation to be missed. Only when the incubation temperature inside the incubator drops to the warning value due to the influence of the ambient temperature will the user adjust the opening area of ​​the dampers. At this time, the temperature inside the incubator is low, and the ventilation needs to be reduced accordingly. However, the oxygen demand of poultry eggs does not decrease at night. The reduction in ventilation will lead to a decrease in the oxygen required for egg incubation, which will further reduce the hatching rate.

[0017] Therefore, the controller of this invention can automatically adjust the opening and closing area of ​​the damper according to the ambient temperature, thereby accurately controlling the ventilation volume, balancing the requirements of incubation temperature and ventilation volume, and effectively improving the hatching rate of poultry eggs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present disclosure, omitting the ventilation fan.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a side view structural diagram of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0024] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature; secondly, in the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixation" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0027] This utility model provides a poultry incubator. The component names corresponding to the numbers in the figure are as follows: incubator body 1, air door 2, ventilation fan 3, trapezoidal air outlet 4, scale 5, circulating fan 6, air outlet 7.

[0028] Example 1: A poultry incubator, including an incubator body 1, an incubator body 1 with a ventilation structure, the ventilation structure including an adjustable damper 2, an ambient temperature sensor, and a controller, the ambient temperature sensor being connected to the controller, the controller controlling the damper 2 to automatically adjust the opening and closing area according to changes in ambient temperature.

[0029] Furthermore, the ventilation structure also includes an internal sensor that senses the incubation temperature inside the incubator. The internal sensor is connected to the controller, which controls the damper 2 to automatically adjust its opening and closing area according to the ambient temperature and the internal incubation temperature. The damper 2 is subject to dual regulation by the incubation temperature and the ambient temperature. The damper 2 can control the amount of ventilation by controlling its opening and closing area. The amount of ventilation, in turn, affects the incubation temperature inside the incubator. Dual regulation can achieve more precise control of the amount of ventilation, thereby better maintaining a constant temperature incubation inside the incubator.

[0030] Furthermore, the damper 2 includes a trapezoidal air outlet 4, which can better adjust the opening size of the damper 2. When the damper 2 is opened to a smaller extent, the upper part of the trapezoidal air outlet 4 is open, while when the damper 2 is opened to a larger extent, the lower part of the trapezoidal air outlet 4 is opened to a greater extent, and the air volume is greater. This non-linear change makes it easy for the user to adjust.

[0031] Furthermore, the damper 2 is equipped with a scale 5 that displays the size of the damper 2. The user can open the damper 2 to the required size according to the scale 5.

[0032] Furthermore, at least one circulating fan 6 is provided inside the main body 1 of the incubator. The circulating fan 6 is equipped with a heating device. The heating device can heat the air passing through the circulating fan 6. The heated air is circulated to all parts of the incubator through the circulating fan 6, which can maintain the temperature inside the incubator at a suitable incubation temperature.

[0033] Furthermore, the incubator body 1 has an air outlet 7 on its side, which can passively exchange gases between the incubator and the outside environment, assisting the ventilation structure in its operation.

[0034] The beneficial effects of Example 1 are as follows:

[0035] Example 1 includes a ventilation structure comprising a damper 2, an ambient temperature sensor, and a controller. The damper 2 is adjustable in size. The ambient temperature sensor senses the ambient temperature and transmits it to the controller via an electrical signal. The controller controls the damper 2 to open to a certain size based on the ambient temperature data. The opening and closing size of the damper 2 can be controlled by the ambient temperature, unlike existing technologies that can only control the air exchange rate based on the incubation temperature inside the incubator. Small incubators are small in size, and even slight changes in the external ambient temperature can cause rapid changes in the incubation temperature inside the incubator. The changes in incubation temperature are lag-dependent, and it is difficult to accurately control the air exchange rate based solely on the incubation temperature.

[0036] Secondly, in summer, due to high daytime temperatures, in practice, to avoid overheating, the opening area of ​​damper 2 is usually increased to increase ventilation and thus lower the incubation temperature inside the incubator. However, at night, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the ambient temperature is low. However, current technology cannot detect the ambient temperature, causing the optimal time to adjust the ventilation to be missed. Only when the incubation temperature inside the incubator drops to the warning value due to the influence of the ambient temperature will the user adjust the opening area of ​​damper 2. At this time, the temperature inside the incubator is low, and the ventilation needs to be reduced accordingly. However, the oxygen demand of poultry eggs does not decrease at night. The reduction in ventilation will lead to a decrease in the oxygen required for egg incubation, which will further reduce the hatching rate.

[0037] Example 2: A poultry incubator, including an incubator body 1, an incubator body 1 with a ventilation structure, the ventilation structure including an adjustable damper 2, an ambient temperature sensor, and a controller, the ambient temperature sensor being connected to the controller, the controller controlling the damper 2 to automatically adjust the opening and closing area according to changes in ambient temperature.

[0038] Furthermore, the ventilation structure also includes an internal sensor that senses the incubation temperature inside the incubator. The internal sensor is connected to the controller, which controls the damper 2 to automatically adjust its opening and closing area according to the ambient temperature and the internal incubation temperature. The damper 2 is subject to dual regulation by the incubation temperature and the ambient temperature. The damper 2 can control the amount of ventilation by controlling its opening and closing area. The amount of ventilation, in turn, affects the incubation temperature inside the incubator. Dual regulation can achieve more precise control of the amount of ventilation, thereby better maintaining a constant temperature incubation inside the incubator.

[0039] The ventilation structure also includes a ventilation fan 3 and an internal sensor that senses the incubation temperature inside the incubator. The internal sensor is connected to a controller, which controls the damper 2 to automatically adjust its opening and closing area and the rotation speed of the ventilation fan 3 according to the ambient temperature and the internal incubation temperature. The damper 2 and the ventilation fan 3 are subject to dual regulation by the incubation temperature and the ambient temperature. The damper 2 can control the amount of ventilation by its opening and closing area, and the ventilation fan 3 can adjust the amount of ventilation by its rotation speed. The amount of ventilation affects the incubation temperature inside the incubator. This dual regulation can more accurately control the amount of ventilation, thereby better maintaining a constant temperature incubation inside the incubator.

[0040] The damper 2 includes a trapezoidal air outlet 4, which can better adjust the opening size of the damper 2. When the damper 2 is opened to a smaller extent, the upper part of the trapezoidal air outlet 4 is open, while when the damper 2 is opened to a larger extent, the lower part of the trapezoidal air outlet 4 is opened to a greater extent, and the air volume is greater. The non-linear change makes it easy for users to adjust.

[0041] The damper 2 is equipped with a scale 5 that displays the size of the damper 2. The user can open the damper 2 to the required size according to the scale 5.

[0042] The ventilation fan 3 is controlled by a controller to turn on and off at set times. Timed ventilation can maintain the temperature inside the incubator during the high temperatures of summer, preventing frequent overheating that would reduce hatching efficiency. In winter, it also prevents the incubator from being less efficient at removing stale air due to the ventilation fan 3 not being turned on. This enhances the hatching stability of the incubator in different seasons, effectively increasing the hatching rate and reducing losses for farmers.

[0043] The controller controls the ventilation fan 3 to automatically adjust its speed according to the ambient temperature and the internal incubation temperature. The ventilation fan 3 is subject to dual regulation by the incubation temperature and the ambient temperature. The ventilation fan 3 can adjust the amount of air exchange by adjusting its speed. The amount of air exchange affects the incubation temperature inside the incubator. Dual regulation can achieve more precise control of the amount of air exchange, thereby better maintaining a constant temperature incubation inside the incubator.

[0044] The incubator body 1 is equipped with at least one circulating fan 6, which is equipped with a heating device. The heating device can heat the air passing through the circulating fan 6, and the heated air is circulated to all parts of the incubator through the circulating fan 6, so that the temperature inside the incubator can be maintained at a suitable incubation temperature.

[0045] The main body 1 of the incubator has an air outlet 7 on its side, which can passively exchange gases between the incubator and the outside environment, and assist the operation of the ventilation structure.

[0046] The beneficial effects of Example 2 are as follows:

[0047] In Example 2, an additional ventilation fan 3 is provided based on Example 1. The ventilation fan 3 is installed on the damper 2 and can actively ventilate, which can effectively enhance the ventilation volume of the damper 2. Moreover, the rotation speed of the ventilation fan 3 is also controlled by the controller based on both the ambient temperature and the incubation temperature inside the machine. Compared with the prior art, which only controls the opening and closing of the ventilation fan 3, the controller can more accurately adjust the ventilation volume by precisely adjusting the rotation speed of the ventilation fan 3, effectively balancing the ventilation volume and the incubation temperature requirements inside the machine, and achieving a suitable incubation temperature and oxygen level inside the incubator.

[0048] Therefore, the controller of this utility model can automatically adjust the opening and closing area of ​​the damper 2 according to the ambient temperature, thereby accurately controlling the ventilation volume, balancing the requirements of incubation temperature and ventilation volume, and effectively improving the hatching rate of poultry eggs.

Claims

1. A poultry incubator, characterized in that, The incubator includes a main body and a ventilation structure. The ventilation structure includes an adjustable damper, an ambient temperature sensor, and a controller. The ambient temperature sensor is connected to the controller, which controls the damper to automatically adjust its opening and closing area according to changes in ambient temperature. The ventilation structure also includes an internal sensor that senses the incubation temperature inside the incubator. The internal sensor is connected to the controller, which controls the damper to automatically adjust its opening and closing area according to both ambient temperature and internal incubation temperature.

2. The poultry incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The damper includes a trapezoidal air inlet.

3. A poultry incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The damper is equipped with a scale that displays its size.

4. A poultry incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The incubator body is equipped with at least one circulating fan, and the circulating fan is equipped with a heating device.

5. A poultry incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The incubator has an air vent on its side.

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