Ring brushing manipulator
By designing a robotic arm for cleaning pigpens, which uses a structure of tracks, rollers, and motor drive, automated cleaning of pigpens has been achieved. This solves the problem of high intensity associated with manual cleaning, reduces maintenance costs, and meets environmental protection requirements.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520125036.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-20
AI Technical Summary
Current pigpen cleaning mainly relies on manual labor, which is labor-intensive and poses safety hazards. Existing mechanical devices are complex in structure and inconvenient to maintain, making it difficult to meet environmental protection requirements.
Design a pigpen cleaning robot that uses a structure of track, rollers, motor and rotary motor drive, and achieves automated cleaning through belt drive and electric cylinder, simplifying the pigpen cleaning process.
It has enabled automated cleaning of pigsties, reducing manpower requirements, lowering maintenance costs, improving cleaning efficiency, and meeting environmental protection requirements.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pigpen cleaning technology, specifically a pigpen brushing robot. Background Technology
[0002] In pig farming, pigsties need to be cleaned frequently. There are several important reasons why pigsties need to be cleaned:
[0003] Maintaining hygiene and health: Pigs produce a large amount of waste such as feces, urine, and food scraps during their growth. If not cleaned promptly, these contaminants can breed large numbers of bacteria, viruses, and parasites, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and roundworm eggs. Pigs living in such an environment for a long time are highly susceptible to various diseases, affecting their growth and development, and in severe cases, even leading to death and economic losses for farmers. For example, in pigpens with poor hygiene, pigs often suffer from diarrhea, respiratory infections, and other diseases, with a significantly higher incidence rate than in well-hygienic pigpens.
[0004] Optimizing the growth environment: A clean pigpen provides pigs with a more comfortable living space. If the pigpen floor is constantly contaminated with feces and urine, it becomes slippery and muddy, making pigs prone to slipping and injuring themselves while walking or lying down. Furthermore, a damp environment makes pigs feel cold and uncomfortable, increasing their stress response and hindering their growth and rest. Conversely, a clean and tidy pigpen allows pigs more freedom of movement and rest, helping to improve their immunity and growth performance.
[0005] Reducing Odor Production: Unwashed pigpens emit strong odors, which not only affect the air quality around the pig farm but also negatively impact the working environment and health of farm workers. Furthermore, odors can cause restlessness in pigs, affecting their feed intake and growth. Regularly cleaning pigpens can effectively reduce odor production and maintain fresh air in the pig farm.
[0006] Environmental compliance: In modern agriculture, environmental requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. The indiscriminate discharge and accumulation of waste in pigsties can pollute soil and water sources, damaging the ecological environment. Timely cleaning of pigsties and proper waste disposal are essential measures for farms to meet environmental standards and achieve sustainable development. For example, treating pigsty wastewater to meet standards before discharge prevents eutrophication pollution of surrounding water bodies.
[0007] Currently, most pigpen cleaning is done manually. Manual cleaning is labor-intensive, and workers are in direct contact with pig manure, which affects their health. For some devices that use mechanical cleaning, such as the pigpen cleaning device disclosed in application number 202023246265X, the design of the pigpen structure makes the cleaning device easy to be injured during operation. Moreover, the device has a complex structure, high cost, and is inconvenient to maintain. Utility Model Content
[0008] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. This utility model provides a brushing robot that can work in harsh environments, has a simple structure, and has low use and maintenance costs.
[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:
[0010] A brushing robot includes a track with rollers on both sides. A connecting shaft is mounted at the center of each roller, and two bearings are mounted at the tail of the connecting shaft. The bearings are installed in bearing seats, and the top of the bearing seats is mounted on a bearing seat mounting plate. Two bearing seat mounting plates are mounted on a vertical mounting plate, and the bottoms of the two vertical mounting plates are mounted on a base plate. Two roller mounting shafts are mounted between the two vertical mounting plates, and rollers are mounted on the roller mounting shafts. The rollers are located at the bottom of the track. A motor is mounted on the base plate, and a gear is mounted on one of the roller mounting shafts. A gear is mounted on the output end of the motor, and a belt is installed between the two gears. A mounting base is mounted on the bottom of the base plate, and a robotic arm is mounted on the lower end of the mounting base. A rotary motor is mounted on the bottom of the robotic arm, and a nozzle mounting block is mounted on the output end of the rotary motor. A connector is mounted on the upper and lower ends of the nozzle mounting block, and the connectors are connected.
[0011] Furthermore, a pin is installed at the lower end of mounting base one, and the robotic arm includes two connecting rods. The top and bottom of the two connecting rods are respectively installed at connecting rod mounting block one and connecting rod mounting block two. The upper end of connecting rod mounting block one is connected to the pin, and the rotary motor is installed on connecting rod mounting block two.
[0012] Furthermore, a mounting base two is installed at the bottom of the base plate, and a connecting rod mounting block three is installed on the two connecting rods. The mounting base three is installed on the connecting rod mounting block three. The connecting rod mounting block three is located between the connecting rod mounting block one and the connecting rod mounting block two. An electric cylinder is hinged to the bottom of the mounting base two, and the output end of the electric cylinder is hinged to the mounting base three.
[0013] Furthermore, the track is an I-beam, and the roller is located at the upper end of the lower edge of the I-beam.
[0014] Furthermore, auxiliary wheels are provided on the outer sides of the two lower edge strips, and an auxiliary wheel mounting shaft is installed at the center of the auxiliary wheel. A nut is installed on the top of the auxiliary wheel mounting shaft. The auxiliary wheel mounting shaft passes through the guide sleeve, and the top of the guide sleeve is installed on the guide sleeve mounting plate. The nut is located at the upper end of the guide sleeve mounting plate, and the guide sleeve mounting plate is installed on the vertical mounting plate.
[0015] Furthermore, one of the vertical mounting plates includes vertical mounting plate one and vertical mounting plate two. Vertical mounting plate two, the base plate, and another vertical mounting plate are an integral structure. Vertical mounting plate one and vertical mounting plate two are connected by two hinges. Two support plates are installed at the top middle of vertical mounting plate one, and a pin is installed between the two support plates. One end of the drive block is installed at the pin, and the other end of the drive block is connected to the output end of the elbow clamp. The elbow clamp is installed on vertical mounting plate two.
[0016] Furthermore, the nozzle mounting block is provided with slot one, slot two and two slot three. Slot one is located at the upper end, the two slot three are set vertically, slot two connects slot one and the two slot three, connector one is installed at slot one, and connector two is installed at slot three.
[0017] Beneficial effects:
[0018] This invention utilizes a motor for operation, which drives a second roller to rotate via belt transmission. The second roller, through friction, propels the motor, base plate, and vertical mounting plate horizontally along a track. The rotating motor allows adjustment of the nozzle mounting block's position. The water inlet pipe is connected to connector one, and the water outlet is located at connector two. Alternatively, a separate water outlet pipe can be connected to connector two. This invention features a simple and compact structure, replacing manual cleaning of pigpens and significantly reducing manpower. Furthermore, this invention is easy to maintain. Attached Figure Description
[0019] 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 only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention after the track has been removed;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another perspective after removing the track in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a nozzle mounting block according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a nozzle mounting block according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0026] 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.
[0027] As shown in the figure, this utility model discloses a pigpen cleaning robot, where "pigpen" refers to a pigpen and "cleaning" refers to cleaning the pigpen. It includes a track 1, with rollers 2 on both sides of the track 1. A connecting shaft 3 is installed at the center of each roller 2. Two bearings are installed at the tail of the connecting shaft 3, and the bearings are installed in bearing seats 4. The top of the bearing seats 4 is mounted on a bearing seat mounting plate 5. Every two bearing seat mounting plates 5 are mounted on a vertical mounting plate 6. The bottoms of the two vertical mounting plates 6 are mounted on a base plate 7. Two roller mounting shafts 8 are installed between the two vertical mounting plates 6. Roller 2 9 is installed on the bottom of track 1. Motor 10 is installed on the base plate 7. Gear 11 is installed on the shaft 8 of one of the rollers 2. Gear 11 is installed on the output end of motor 10. Belt 12 is installed between the two gears 11. Mounting seat 13 is installed at the bottom of the base plate 7. Robotic arm is installed at the lower end of mounting seat 13. Rotary motor 14 is installed at the bottom of robotic arm. Spray nozzle mounting block 15 is installed at the output end of rotary motor 14. Connector 16 and connector 2 17 are installed at the upper and lower ends of spray nozzle mounting block 15, respectively. Connector 16 and connector 2 17 are connected.
[0028] Motor 10 operates, driving roller 2 to rotate via belt drive. Roller 2 rotates using friction, causing it, the motor, base plate 7, and vertical mounting plate 6 to move horizontally along the track. Rotary motor 14 can adjust the position of the nozzle mounting block 15. The water inlet pipe is connected to connector 16, and the water outlet is located at connector 2 17. Alternatively, a water outlet pipe can be connected to connector 2 17. This invention features a simple and compact structure, replacing manual cleaning of pigpens and significantly reducing manpower. Furthermore, this invention is easy to maintain and operate, requiring only the control of the motor and the rotary motor.
[0029] In one embodiment of this utility model, a pin 18 is installed at the lower end of the mounting base 13. The robotic arm includes two connecting rods 19, with the top and bottom of the two connecting rods 19 respectively installed at connecting rod mounting block 20 and connecting rod mounting block 21. The upper end of connecting rod mounting block 20 is connected to the pin 18, and a rotary motor 14 is installed on connecting rod mounting block 21. The robotic arm has a simple structure, low cost, and is easy to replace and maintain.
[0030] In one embodiment of this utility model, a second mounting base 22 is also installed on the bottom of the base plate 7, and a third mounting block 23 is also installed on the two connecting rods 19. A third mounting base 24 is installed on the third mounting block 23. The third mounting block 24 is located between the first mounting block 20 and the second mounting block 21. An electric cylinder 25 is hinged to the bottom of the second mounting base 22, and the output end of the electric cylinder 25 is hinged to the third mounting base 24. By operating the electric cylinder 25, the swing arm can be driven to swing, thereby adjusting the position of the nozzle mounting block 15.
[0031] In one embodiment of this utility model, the track 1 is an I-beam, and the roller 2 is located at the upper end of the lower edge strip 101 of the I-beam.
[0032] In one embodiment of this utility model, auxiliary wheels 26 are provided on the outer sides of the two lower edge strips 101. An auxiliary wheel mounting shaft 27 is installed at the center of the auxiliary wheel 26, and a nut 28 is installed on the top of the auxiliary wheel mounting shaft 27. The auxiliary wheel mounting shaft 27 passes through a guide sleeve 29, and the top of the guide sleeve 29 is installed on a guide sleeve mounting plate 30. The nut 28 is located at the upper end of the guide sleeve mounting plate 30, which is installed on a vertical mounting plate 6. The auxiliary wheels 26 provide auxiliary support, making the whole structure stable during movement.
[0033] In one embodiment of this utility model, one of the vertical mounting plates includes a first vertical mounting plate 61 and a second vertical mounting plate 62. The second vertical mounting plate 61, the base plate 76, and the other vertical mounting plate are an integral structure. The first vertical mounting plate 61 and the second vertical mounting plate 62 are connected by two hinges 31. Two support plates 32 are installed at the top center of the first vertical mounting plate 61, and a pin is installed between the two support plates 32. One end of the drive block 33 is installed at the pin, and the other end of the drive block 33 is connected to the output end of the elbow clamp 34. The elbow clamp 34 is installed on the second vertical mounting plate 62. The first vertical mounting plate 61 can rotate, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the motor, roller one, roller two, and auxiliary wheel.
[0034] In one embodiment of this utility model, the nozzle mounting block 15 is provided with a first groove 151, a second groove 152, and two third grooves 153. The first groove 151 is located at the upper end, the two third grooves 153 are vertically arranged, the second groove 152 connects the first groove 151 and the two third grooves 153, the first connector 16 is installed at the first groove 151, and the second connector 17 is installed at the third groove 153. The design of the first groove 151, the second groove 152, and the third groove 153 not only facilitates the installation of the first connector and the second connector, but also ensures stable water distribution during flow.
[0035] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A robotic arm for brushing rings, characterized in that, The system includes a track with rollers on both sides. A connecting shaft is mounted at the center of each roller, and two bearings are mounted at the tail of the connecting shaft. The bearings are installed in bearing housings, and the top of the bearing housings is mounted on a bearing housing mounting plate. Two bearing housing mounting plates are mounted on a vertical mounting plate, and the bottoms of the two vertical mounting plates are mounted on a base plate. Two roller mounting shafts are mounted between the two vertical mounting plates, and rollers are mounted on the roller mounting shafts. The rollers are located at the bottom of the track. A motor is mounted on the base plate, and a gear is mounted on one of the roller mounting shafts. A gear is mounted on the output end of the motor, and a belt is installed between the two gears. A mounting base is mounted on the bottom of the base plate, and a robotic arm is mounted on the lower end of the mounting base. A rotary motor is mounted on the bottom of the robotic arm, and a nozzle mounting block is mounted on the output end of the rotary motor. Connector 1 and connector 2 are mounted on the upper and lower ends of the nozzle mounting block, respectively, and connector 1 and connector 2 are connected.
2. The brushing robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of mounting base one is equipped with a pin shaft. The robotic arm includes two connecting rods. The top and bottom of the two connecting rods are respectively mounted on connecting rod mounting block one and connecting rod mounting block two. The upper end of connecting rod mounting block one is connected to the pin shaft. The rotary motor is mounted on connecting rod mounting block two.
3. The brushing robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, Mounting base 2 is installed at the bottom of the base plate, and mounting block 3 is installed on the two connecting rods. Mounting base 3 is installed on the mounting block 3. The mounting block 3 is located between mounting block 1 and mounting block 2. An electric cylinder is hinged to the bottom of mounting base 2. The output end of the electric cylinder is hinged to mounting base 3.
4. The brushing robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track is an I-beam, and the roller is located at the upper end of the lower edge of the I-beam.
5. A brushing robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, Auxiliary wheels are provided on the outer side of the two lower edge strips. An auxiliary wheel mounting shaft is installed at the center of the auxiliary wheel. A nut is installed on the top of the auxiliary wheel mounting shaft. The auxiliary wheel mounting shaft passes through the guide sleeve. The top of the guide sleeve is installed on the guide sleeve mounting plate. The nut is located at the upper end of the guide sleeve mounting plate. The guide sleeve mounting plate is installed on the vertical mounting plate.
6. A brushing robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the vertical mounting plates includes vertical mounting plate one and vertical mounting plate two. Vertical mounting plate two, the base plate, and another vertical mounting plate are an integral structure. Vertical mounting plate one and vertical mounting plate two are connected by two hinges. Two support plates are installed at the top middle of vertical mounting plate one, and a pin is installed between the two support plates. One end of the drive block is installed at the pin, and the other end of the drive block is connected to the output end of the elbow clamp. The elbow clamp is installed on vertical mounting plate two.
7. A brushing robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nozzle mounting block has a slot 1, a slot 2 and two slots 3. Slot 1 is located at the top, the two slots 3 are set vertically, slot 2 connects slot 1 and the two slots 3, connector 1 is installed at slot 1, and connector 2 is installed at slot 3.