Live pig behavior identification monitoring device

By using a pig behavior recognition and monitoring device, intelligent cameras and sensors are used to determine feeding time. Combined with motors and flow solenoid valves to control feed quantity and feeding trough height, the problem of not being able to adjust feeding in real time in existing technologies is solved, enabling scientific feeding and timed cleaning, and improving breeding management efficiency.

CN223652983UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12NORTHWEST A & F UNIV
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Application Number
CN202520261510.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-19
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-19

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Technical Problem

Existing pig behavior monitoring devices are unable to adjust feeding time and feed amount in real time based on pig behavior, and cannot adapt to the pig's eating habits and needs at different times.

Method used

A pig behavior recognition and monitoring device was designed, including a monitoring component, an adjustment component, and a cleaning component. It uses a smart camera, a proximity sensor, and a PLC controller to determine the feeding time of pigs, controls the feed amount and feeding trough height through a flow solenoid valve and a motor, and achieves scientific feeding and timed cleaning in conjunction with the cleaning component.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic adjustment of feeding time and feed amount based on the behavior of pigs, preventing pigs from eating indiscriminately at different times, improving the scientific nature of feeding and management efficiency, and can clean the feeding troughs regularly to maintain environmental hygiene.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a live pig behavior identifying and monitoring device, which belongs to the field of monitoring devices and comprises a base, the upper end of the base is connected with a monitoring assembly, the outside of the monitoring assembly is connected with an adjusting assembly, and the outside of the adjusting assembly is connected with a cleaning assembly. The monitoring assembly comprises a vertical rod, the vertical rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base, a support is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertical rod, and the main points of the technical scheme are that the monitoring assembly and an intelligent camera can monitor behaviors of live pigs, a proximity sensor can monitor whether the live pigs are close to the feeding trough or not, and a signal is transmitted to a PLC; meanwhile, a signal is remotely transmitted to a mobile phone terminal of a breeder through a remote signal transceiver, and when the proximity sensor monitors that a large number of live pigs are close to the feeding trough for a long time and the intelligent camera monitors that a large number of live pigs are gathered near the feeding trough, the feeding time of the live pigs can be judged, and more scientific feeding can be conveniently achieved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to monitoring device field, especially in a pig behavior identification monitoring device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The pig behavior identification monitoring device is an advanced technical equipment for pig farm, which aims to improve the efficiency of breeding management and the health level of pigs by monitoring and analyzing the behavior of pigs.

[0003] In the prior art, the behavior of pigs can only be monitored, and the monitoring results are obtained to facilitate the subsequent adjustment of the pig breeding method by the breeding personnel. However, the pig is affected by environmental seasons and other factors, and the food intake and feeding time may change at different time periods. In the process of monitoring the behavior of pigs, most of the existing monitoring devices are difficult to adjust the feeding time and feed amount in time according to the behavior of pigs to adapt to the eating habits and needs of pigs. Therefore, we propose a pig behavior identification monitoring device. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a pig behavior identification monitoring device.

[0005] The above technical purpose of the utility model is realized by the following technical scheme:

[0006] A pig behavior identification monitoring device, comprising a base, the upper end of the base is connected with a monitoring assembly, the outside of the monitoring assembly is connected with an adjustment assembly, the outside of the adjustment assembly is connected with a cleaning assembly;

[0007] The monitoring assembly comprises a vertical rod, the vertical rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base, the upper end of the vertical rod is fixedly connected with a support, the lower end of the support is fixedly connected with an intelligent camera, the front end of the vertical rod is fixedly connected with a remote signal transceiver, the front end of the vertical rod is fixedly connected with a PLC controller, and the front end of the base is fixedly connected with a proximity sensor.

[0008] By setting the monitoring assembly, the intelligent camera can monitor the behavior of pigs, the proximity sensor can monitor whether the pigs are close to the feeding trough, and the signal is transmitted to the PLC controller. At the same time, the signal is transmitted to the mobile phone of the breeder through the remote signal transceiver. When the proximity sensor monitors that the pigs are close to the feeding trough for a long time, and the intelligent camera monitors that the pigs are gathered around the feeding trough, it can be judged that the pigs are feeding time, which is convenient for more scientific feeding.

[0009] The adjusting assembly comprises a storage box, the storage box is fixedly connected to the front end of the vertical rod, the lower end of the storage box is fixedly connected with a discharging pipe, the outer portion of the discharging pipe is fixedly connected with a flow electromagnetic valve, the outer portion of the flow electromagnetic valve is fixedly connected with an intelligent timer one, the front end of the vertical rod is fixedly connected with a lifting seat, the upper end of the lifting seat is fixedly connected with a motor, the upper end of the lifting seat is fixedly connected with an intelligent timer two, and the front end of the lifting seat is slidably connected with a feeding trough.

[0010] The opening and closing time of the flow electromagnetic valve is controlled by the PLC controller and the intelligent timer one, so that the feed can be added into the feeding trough during the feeding time, and the flow electromagnetic valve can be adjusted by the breeder at regular time, so that the feed amount is controlled; the opening and closing time of the motor is controlled by the intelligent timer two and the PLC controller, so that the feeding trough is driven to the base by the motor during feeding, so that the pig can feed conveniently, and the feeding trough is driven to the upper portion by the motor after feeding, so that the pig cannot feed at random time.

[0011] Further, the upper end of the storage box is fixedly connected with a feeding pipe, the lower end of the motor is fixedly connected with a lead screw, the outer portion of the lead screw is movably connected with a sliding block, and the sliding block is matched with the lead screw.

[0012] Further, the front end of the lifting seat is provided with a sliding groove, the sliding block penetrates through the sliding groove and is slidably connected with the sliding groove, the front end of the sliding block is fixedly connected with an extension frame, and the lower end of the extension frame is fixedly connected with the feeding trough.

[0013] Further, the inner portion of the lifting seat is fixedly connected with a guide rod, the outer portion of the guide rod is slidably connected with a guide block, and the guide block is fixedly connected with the sliding block.

[0014] Further, the cleaning assembly comprises a water tank, the water tank is fixedly connected to the right end of the storage box, and the upper end of the water tank is fixedly connected with a water inlet pipe.

[0015] Further, the lower end of the water tank is fixedly connected with a water pump, the input end of the water pump is fixedly connected with an input pipe, the input pipe extends into the inner portion of the water tank, the output end of the water pump is fixedly connected with an output hose, and the distal end of the output hose is fixedly connected with a high-pressure spray head.

[0016] Further, the front end of the storage box is rotatably connected with a spool, and the output hose is wound on the outer portion of the spool.

[0017] In conclusion, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1、By setting the monitoring assembly, the intelligent camera can monitor the behavior of live pigs, the proximity sensor can monitor whether the live pigs are close to the feeding trough, and the signal is transmitted to the PLC controller, and at the same time the signal is transmitted to the mobile phone of the breeder through the remote signal transceiver, when the proximity sensor monitors that the live pigs are close to the feeding trough for a long time, and the intelligent camera monitors that the live pigs are gathered around the feeding trough, it can be judged that the live pigs are eating time, which is convenient for more scientific feeding;

[0019] 2, the opening and closing time of the flow electromagnetic valve is controlled by the PLC controller and the intelligent timer, which is convenient for adding feed to the feeding trough during the feeding time, and the breeder can adjust the flow electromagnetic valve at regular intervals to control the amount of feed, and the intelligent timer two cooperates with the PLC controller to control the opening and closing time of the motor, during feeding, the motor is started and the feeding trough is driven to the base, which is convenient for the live pigs to eat, after the feeding is completed, the motor drives the feeding trough to the upper side, preventing the live pigs from eating without time limit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is the overall structure schematic diagram in this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 is the structure schematic diagram of the monitoring assembly and the cleaning assembly in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 is the structure schematic diagram of the lifting seat in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 4 is the structure schematic diagram of the lead screw in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 is the structure schematic diagram of the cleaning assembly in this embodiment.

[0025] In the figure, 1, base; 2, monitoring assembly; 201, vertical rod; 202, support; 203, intelligent camera; 204, remote signal transceiver; 205, PLC controller; 206, proximity sensor; 3, adjustment assembly; 301, storage box; 302, discharge pipe; 303, flow electromagnetic valve; 304, intelligent timer one; 305, lifting seat; 306, motor; 307, intelligent timer two; 308, feeding trough; 309, feeding pipe; 310, lead screw; 311, sliding block; 312, sliding slot; 313, extension frame; 314, guide rod; 315, guide block; 4, cleaning assembly; 401, water tank; 402, water inlet pipe; 403, water pump; 404, input pipe; 405, output hose; 406, high-pressure spray head; 407, spool. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The utility model will be made further detailed description below combining with the drawings.

[0027] Same parts are indicated by same reference numerals. It should be noted that the words "front", "back", "left", "right", "upper" and "lower" used in the following description refer to the directions in the drawings, and the words "bottom surface" and "top surface", "inner" and "outer" refer to the directions towards or away from the geometric center of a particular component.

[0028] Referring to Figure 1 As shown in the drawings, the utility model is a pig behavior recognition monitoring device, which comprises a base 1, a monitoring assembly 2 connected to the upper end of the base 1, an adjusting assembly 3 connected to the outside of the monitoring assembly 2, and a cleaning assembly 4 connected to the outside of the adjusting assembly 3.

[0029] Referring to Figures 1-2 As shown in the drawings, the monitoring assembly 2 comprises a vertical rod 201 fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 1, a bracket 202 fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertical rod 201, an intelligent camera 203 fixedly connected to the lower end of the bracket 202, a remote signal transceiver 204 fixedly connected to the front end of the vertical rod 201, a PLC controller 205 fixedly connected to the front end of the vertical rod 201, and a proximity sensor 206 fixedly connected to the front end of the base 1.

[0030] The monitoring assembly 2 can monitor the behavior of the pig, the proximity sensor 206 can monitor whether the pig is close to the feeding trough 308, and the signal can be transmitted to the PLC controller 205, and the signal can be remotely transmitted to the mobile phone of the breeder through the remote signal transceiver 204. When the proximity sensor 206 monitors that the pig is close to the feeding trough 308 for a long time, and the intelligent camera 203 monitors that the pig is gathered around the feeding trough 308, it can be judged that the pig is eating, and the feeding can be more scientific.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1-4 As shown in the drawings, the adjusting assembly 3 comprises a storage box 301 fixedly connected to the front end of the vertical rod 201, a discharge pipe 302 fixedly connected to the lower end of the storage box 301, a flow electromagnetic valve 303 fixedly connected to the outside of the discharge pipe 302, an intelligent timer one 304 fixedly connected to the outside of the flow electromagnetic valve 303, a lifting seat 305 fixedly connected to the front end of the vertical rod 201, a motor 306 fixedly connected to the upper end of the lifting seat 305, an intelligent timer two 307 fixedly connected to the upper end of the lifting seat 305, and a feeding trough 308 slidingly connected to the front end of the lifting seat 305.

[0032] The PLC controller 205 cooperates with the intelligent timer one 304 to control the opening and closing time of the flow electromagnetic valve 303, so that the feed can be added to the feeding trough 308 during the feeding time, and the breeding personnel can adjust the flow electromagnetic valve 303 in a time manner to control the amount of feed. The intelligent timer two 307 cooperates with the PLC controller 205 to control the opening and closing time of the motor 306. During feeding, the motor 306 is started to drive the feeding trough 308 to the base 1, facilitating the pig to eat. After feeding, the motor 306 drives the feeding trough 308 to the upper side to prevent the pig from eating at any time without control.

[0033] Referring to Figures 1-4 , the upper end of the storage box 301 is fixedly connected with the feeding pipe 309. The lower end of the motor 306 is fixedly connected with the screw rod 310. The outer part of the screw rod 310 is movably connected with the sliding block 311. The sliding block 311 is matched with the screw rod 310.

[0034] Referring to Figures 1-4 , the front end of the lifting seat 305 is provided with the sliding groove 312. The sliding block 311 penetrates through the sliding groove 312 and is slidably connected with the sliding groove 312. The front end of the sliding block 311 is fixedly connected with the extension frame 313. The lower end of the extension frame 313 is fixedly connected with the feeding trough 308.

[0035] By setting the screw rod 310, the motor 306 drives the screw rod 310 to rotate, thereby driving the sliding block 311, the extension frame 313, the feeding trough 308 and the guide block 315 to move up and down, and adjusting the height of the feeding trough 308.

[0036] Referring to Figures 1-4 , the inside of the lifting seat 305 is fixedly connected with the guide rod 314. The outer part of the guide rod 314 is slidably connected with the guide block 315. The guide block 315 is fixedly connected with the sliding block 311.

[0037] The guide rod 314 and the guide block 315 can guide the sliding block 311.

[0038] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the cleaning assembly 4 comprises a water tank 401. The water tank 401 is fixedly connected to the right end of the storage box 301. The upper end of the water tank 401 is fixedly connected with the water inlet pipe 402.

[0039] The water inlet pipe 402 facilitates water feeding into the water tank 401.

[0040] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the lower end of the water tank 401 is fixedly connected with a water pump 403, the input end of the water pump 403 is fixedly communicated with an input pipe 404, the input pipe 404 extends to the inside of the water tank 401, the output end of the water pump 403 is fixedly communicated with an output hose 405, and the end of the output hose 405 is fixedly connected with a high-pressure spray head 406.

[0041] When the device is cleaned, the water pump 403 is powered on, water in the water tank 401 is extracted to the output hose 405 through the cooperation of the input pipe 404, and is sprayed out from the high-pressure spray head 406. A high-pressure jet stream is formed, which can wash the feeding trough 308 and the base 1, and the lead screw 310, the sliding block 311, the guide rod 314, and the guide block 315 in the device all have strong waterproof and dustproof effects, and will not be affected during washing.

[0042] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the front end of the storage tank 301 is rotatably connected with a spool 407, and the output hose 405 is wound outside the spool 407.

[0043] The spool 407 is arranged to facilitate storage of the output hose 405.

[0044] Specific implementation process: The intelligent camera 203 can monitor the behavior of the live pigs, the proximity sensor 206 can monitor whether the live pigs are close to the feeding trough 308, and transmit signals to the PLC controller 205. At the same time, the signals are transmitted remotely to the mobile phone of the breeder through the remote signal transceiver 204. When the proximity sensor 206 monitors that a large number of live pigs are close to the feeding trough 308 for a long time, and the intelligent camera 203 monitors that a large number of live pigs are gathered around the feeding trough 308, it can be judged that the live pigs are feeding time, which facilitates more scientific feeding;

[0045] The opening and closing time of the flow electromagnetic valve 303 is controlled by the PLC controller 205 in cooperation with the intelligent timer 304, which facilitates the addition of feed to the feeding trough 308 during the feeding time. The breeder can adjust the flow electromagnetic valve 303 at regular intervals to control the amount of feed. The intelligent timer 307 cooperates with the PLC controller 205 to control the opening and closing time of the motor 306. The motor 306 drives the lead screw 310 to rotate, thereby driving the sliding block 311, the extension frame 313, the feeding trough 308, and the guide block 315 to move up and down, adjusting the height of the feeding trough 308. During feeding, the motor 306 is turned on and drives the feeding trough 308 to the base 1, facilitating the feeding of live pigs. After feeding is completed, the motor 306 drives the feeding trough 308 to the upper side to prevent live pigs from feeding without regulation during different time periods.

[0046] When the device is cleaned, the water pump 403 is powered, water in the water tank 401 is extracted to the output hose 405 through the input pipe 404, and is sprayed from the high-pressure nozzle 406, a high-pressure jet of water is sprayed, and the feeding trough 308 and the base 1 can be washed, and the lead screw 310, the sliding block 311, the guide rod 314 and the guide block 315 in the device have strong waterproof and dustproof effects, and the washing does not affect them.

[0047] The basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model are shown and described. The skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above-mentioned embodiments, and the above-mentioned embodiments and the description in the specification are only to illustrate the principle of the utility model, and various changes and improvements of the utility model can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the utility model claimed. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pig behavior recognition and monitoring device, characterized in that: Includes a base (1), the upper end of which is connected to a monitoring component (2), the external of which is an adjustment component (3), and the external of which is a cleaning component (4); The monitoring component (2) includes a pole (201), which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base (1). A bracket (202) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the pole (201), and a smart camera (203) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bracket (202). A remote signal transmitter (204) is fixedly connected to the front end of the pole (201), and a PLC controller (205) is fixedly connected to the front end of the pole (201). A proximity sensor (206) is fixedly connected to the front end of the base (1). The adjustment component (3) includes a storage box (301), which is fixedly connected to the front end of the upright (201). The lower end of the storage box (301) is fixedly connected to a discharge pipe (302). A flow solenoid valve (303) is fixedly connected to the outside of the discharge pipe (302). A smart timer (304) is fixedly connected to the outside of the flow solenoid valve (303). A lifting seat (305) is fixedly connected to the front end of the upright (201). A motor (306) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lifting seat (305). A smart timer (307) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lifting seat (305). A feeding trough (308) is slidably connected to the front end of the lifting seat (305).

2. The pig behavior recognition and monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the storage box (301) is fixedly connected to the feed pipe (309), the lower end of the motor (306) is fixedly connected to the lead screw (310), and the lead screw (310) is movably connected to the outside of the slider (311), which is adapted to the lead screw (310).

3. The pig behavior recognition and monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting seat (305) has a sliding groove (312) at its front end. The slider (311) passes through the sliding groove (312) and is slidably connected to the sliding groove (312). An extension frame (313) is fixedly connected to the front end of the slider (311). The lower end of the extension frame (313) is fixedly connected to the feeding trough (308).

4. The pig behavior recognition and monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lifting seat (305) is internally fixedly connected to a guide rod (314), and the guide rod (314) is externally slidably connected to a guide block (315). The guide block (315) is fixedly connected to the slider (311).

5. The pig behavior recognition and monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning component (4) includes a water tank (401), which is fixedly connected to the right end of the storage tank (301), and the upper end of the water tank (401) is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe (402).

6. The pig behavior recognition and monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A water pump (403) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the water tank (401). An input pipe (404) is fixedly connected to the input end of the water pump (403). The input pipe (404) extends into the interior of the water tank (401). An output hose (405) is fixedly connected to the output end of the water pump (403). A high-pressure nozzle (406) is fixedly connected to the end of the output hose (405).

7. The pig behavior recognition and monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front end of the storage box (301) is rotatably connected to a bobbin (407), and the output hose (405) is wrapped around the outside of the bobbin (407).