Mobile livestock body type measuring system for farm

Abstract

The utility model relates to livestock body type measurement, in particular to a mobile livestock body type measurement system for a farm, which is characterized in that protective fences are arranged on the front side and the rear side of the top surface of a bottom plate, and a camera in signal connection with a data processing module is arranged on one side of each protective fence; the limiting device comprises four first fences and a plurality of second fences, the first fences are detachably hinged to the left side and the right side of the protective fence, the first fences and the second fences are hinged through hinges, the second fences are hinged through hinges, and the first fences and the second fences can be folded in a Z shape. According to the application, independent transportation of the measuring equipment and the limiting equipment can be realized, the first fence and the second fence as well as the second fence are hinged through the hinges and can be folded in a Z shape, so that the limiting equipment can be quickly stacked and moved, meanwhile, the fences can be pulled out only by pulling during arrangement, and the use is convenient. Therefore, the fence can be quickly arranged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to livestock body size measurement, specifically a mobile livestock body size measurement system for farms. Background Technology

[0002] Animal husbandry refers to the production sector that uses grazing, penning, or a combination of both to artificially raise and breed animal products or draft animals. It includes livestock feeding, poultry raising, and domestication of economic animals. It is an important part of agriculture and is one of the two pillars of agricultural production, along with crop farming.

[0003] With the development of modern animal husbandry, the livestock industry has moved towards centralization and large-scale development. Compared with penned livestock, free-range livestock have more activity, resulting in more delicious and healthier meat. For free-range livestock, body measurement is an important part of monitoring livestock growth in breeding management.

[0004] As is well known, traditional manual methods of measuring livestock weight are extremely difficult, stressful, and time-consuming. Each animal needs to be measured manually, herded to its designated measurement point, and kept still. The entire process is tedious, time-consuming, and difficult, and is no longer suitable for the high-efficiency requirements of modern livestock farming.

[0005] To improve measurement efficiency, automatic body size measurement equipment for livestock has emerged. Existing automatic body size measurement equipment uses a camera to take pictures and then transmits them to a data processing module to achieve automatic measurement. However, when using it, it is necessary to use a fence to first limit the path for the livestock and guide them to move to the measurement area.

[0006] One problem is that the measuring equipment needs to be moved as the measurement location changes, which requires the fence to be reassembled and rearranged, resulting in a significant waste of workers' time and energy. Utility Model Content

[0007] This invention provides a mobile livestock body size measurement system for farms, which addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0008] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0009] A mobile livestock body measurement system for livestock farms includes a measuring device and limiting devices installed on both sides of the measuring device. The measuring device includes a base plate with four corners of the bottom surface of the base plate equipped with locking casters. A weighbridge is installed on the base plate, and guardrails are installed on the front and rear sides of the top surface of the base plate. A camera connected to a data processing module is installed on one side of the guardrail. The limiting devices include four first guardrails and several second guardrails. The first guardrails are detachably hinged to the left and right sides of the guardrails. The first guardrails and the second guardrails are connected by hinges and can be folded in a Z-shape.

[0010] In use, the two-sided limiting devices can move livestock from the livestock exit point to the livestock return point. A measuring device is located between the limiting devices, allowing livestock to pass through the measuring device and walk between the two guardrails. A weighbridge monitors livestock weight, and a camera captures livestock body shape data, which is then processed by a data processing module. Since the first fence and guardrails are detachably connected, the measuring device can be easily moved when separated, and is quickly moved and locked using casters. The first and second fences, and the second fence itself, are hinged and can fold in a Z-shape, enabling rapid stacking and movement of the limiting devices. Furthermore, during deployment, the fences can be pulled out simply by pulling, facilitating rapid deployment.

[0011] Preferably, two sets of limiting components are fixedly installed on both sides of the guardrail. Each limiting component includes an upper fixing block and a lower fixing block fixedly installed on the guardrail. The upper fixing block has a screw hole, and the lower fixing block has a circular hole. A circular rod is installed inside the circular hole, and a screw rod is installed inside the screw hole. A connecting block is fixedly installed on the first guardrail. The connecting block has a through hole, through which the circular rod passes and is coaxially fixedly connected to the screw rod. Rotating the bolt causes the circular rod to rotate, thereby allowing the circular rod to pass through or disengage from the through hole, thus achieving a detachable connection between the upper fixing block, the lower fixing block, and the connecting block.

[0012] Preferably, one side of the guardrail is hinged to one end of a horizontal telescopic bar via a damping hinge, and the other end of the horizontal telescopic bar is vertically connected to one end of a vertical telescopic bar. One end of the vertical telescopic bar is hinged to a camera via a damping hinge. The horizontal telescopic bar can adjust the distance between the horizontal and vertical telescopic bars and the guardrail, and the vertical telescopic bar can adjust the height of the camera, thereby enabling adjustment of the camera's position and achieving better monitoring.

[0013] Preferably, a closed air pipe is fixedly installed on one side of the guardrail, and the other end of the air pipe is connected to an air pump. The air pump is fixedly installed on the guardrail, and multiple nozzles facing the weighbridge are installed on the air pipe. The air pump fills the air pipe with gas and sprays it out from the nozzles to clean the weighbridge, preventing excessive accumulation of weeds or feces on the weighbridge, thereby improving weighing accuracy.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: With the first fence and the guardrail being detachable, the measuring equipment and the limiting equipment can be transported separately. The measuring equipment can be transported by using casters installed under the base plate. The first fence and the second fence are connected by hinges and can be folded in a Z-shape, thus enabling the rapid stacking and movement of the limiting equipment. At the same time, the fence can be pulled out simply by pulling during the arrangement, thereby enabling the rapid arrangement of the fence. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It's the way the fence folds.

[0018] As shown in the figure:

[0019] 1. Base plate, 2. Guardrail, 3. Fence, 4. Weighbridge, 5. Horizontal telescopic bar, 6. Camera, 7. Air pump, 8. Air hose, 9. Nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0021] A mobile livestock body measurement system for farms, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown. It includes a measuring device and limiting devices set on both sides of the measuring device. The measuring device includes a base plate 1, with universal wheels with locking function set at the four corners of the bottom surface of the base plate 1. A weighbridge 4 is set on the base plate 1. Guardrails 2 are set on the front and rear sides of the top surface of the base plate 1. A camera 6 connected to the data processing module is set on one side of the guardrail 2.

[0022] The limiting device includes four first fences 3 and several second fences 3. The first fences 3 are detachably and hingedly connected to the left and right sides of the guardrail 2. The first fences 3 and the second fences 3, as well as the second fences 3, are connected by hinges and can be folded in a Z-shape.

[0023] In use, the two-sided limiting devices can move livestock from the livestock exit point to the livestock return point. A measuring device is located between the limiting devices, allowing livestock to pass through the measuring device and walk between the two protective fences 2. A weighbridge 4 monitors the livestock's weight, and a camera 6 captures images of the livestock's body shape and processes the data using a data processing module. Since the first fence 3 and the protective fence 2 are detachably connected, the measuring device can be easily moved when separated from the protective fence 2, and can be quickly moved and locked using casters. Because the first fence 3 and the second fence 3 are connected by hinges and can fold in a Z-shape, the limiting devices can be quickly stacked and moved. Furthermore, during deployment, the fence 3 can be pulled out simply by pulling, enabling rapid deployment of the fence 3.

[0024] Two sets of limiting components are fixedly installed on both sides of the guardrail 2. Each limiting component includes an upper fixing block and a lower fixing block fixedly installed on the guardrail 2. The upper fixing block has a screw hole, and the lower fixing block has a circular hole. A circular rod is installed inside the circular hole, and a screw rod is installed inside the screw hole. A connecting block is fixedly installed on the first guardrail 3. The connecting block has a through hole, through which the circular rod passes and is coaxially fixedly connected to the screw rod. Rotating the bolt causes the circular rod to rotate, thereby allowing the circular rod to pass through or disengage from the through hole, thus enabling a detachable connection between the upper fixing block, the lower fixing block, and the connecting block.

[0025] One side of the guardrail 2 is hinged to one end of a horizontal telescopic bar 5 via a damping hinge. The other end of the horizontal telescopic bar 5 is vertically connected to one end of a vertical telescopic bar. One end of the vertical telescopic bar is hinged to a camera 6 via a damping hinge. The horizontal telescopic bar 5 can move the vertical telescopic bar to change its distance from the guardrail 2, and the vertical telescopic bar can move the camera 6 to change its height, thereby enabling adjustment of the camera 6's position for better monitoring.

[0026] A closed-end air pipe 8 is fixedly installed on one side of the guardrail 2, and the other end of the air pipe 8 is connected to an air pump 7. The air pump 7 is fixedly installed on the guardrail 2, and multiple nozzles 9 are installed on the air pipe 8 facing the weighbridge 4. The air pump 7 fills the air pipe 8 with gas and sprays it out from the nozzles 9 to clean the weighbridge 4, prevent excessive accumulation of weeds or feces on the weighbridge 4, and thus improve the accuracy of weighing.

[0027] The use of this application allows for the separate transport of measuring equipment and limiting equipment by the detachable first fence 3 and guardrail 2. The measurement equipment is transported by the universal wheels installed under the base plate 1. The first fence 3 and the second fence 3 are connected by hinges and can be folded in a Z-shape, thus enabling the rapid stacking and movement of the limiting equipment. At the same time, the fence 3 can be pulled out by simply pulling it during the arrangement, thereby enabling the rapid arrangement of the fence 3.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A mobile feedlot livestock body measurement system, characterized by: Including measuring equipment and setting on both sides of measuring equipment limit equipment, the measuring equipment includes the bottom plate, and the four corners of the bottom surface of the bottom plate are provided with universal wheels with locking function, the bottom plate is provided with a weighbridge, and the top surface of the bottom plate is provided with a guardrail on the front and rear sides, and the guardrail is provided with a camera connected with the data processing module on one side; The left and right sides of the guardrail are detachably hinged with the first fence, and the first fence and the second fence are hinged and can be Z-shaped folded.

2. The mobile feedlot animal sizing system of claim 1, wherein: Both sides of the guardrail are fixedly provided with two groups of limiting components, the limiting component includes an upper fixed block and a lower fixed block fixedly arranged on the guardrail, the upper fixed block is provided with a threaded hole, the lower fixed block is provided with a circular hole, the circular hole is provided with a circular rod, the threaded hole is provided with a threaded rod, the first fence is fixedly provided with a connecting block, the connecting block is provided with a through hole, the circular rod passes through the through hole and is coaxially fixedly connected with the threaded rod.

3. The mobile feedlot animal body measurement system of claim 2, wherein: The side of the guardrail is hingedly connected with one end of the horizontal telescopic rod through the damping hinge, the other end of the horizontal telescopic rod is perpendicularly connected with one end of the vertical telescopic rod, and the other end of the vertical telescopic rod is hingedly connected with the camera through the damping hinge.

4. The mobile feed lot livestock body measurement system of claim 1, wherein: One end of the air pipe is fixedly arranged on one side of the guardrail, the other end of the air pipe is communicated with the air pump, the air pump is fixedly arranged on the guardrail, and a plurality of nozzles facing the weighbridge are arranged on the air pipe.

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