Constant-temperature water trough for calf breeding

By using electric heating elements and level sensors to control the water temperature in calf water troughs, the problem of inconsistent water temperature was solved, ensuring water temperature stability and drinking water quality, preventing accidental ingestion of foreign matter, and improving the practicality of the water troughs.

CN223772782UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09FENGYANG COUNTY DAMING AGRI & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TECH DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520307678.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-25
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-25

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Technical Problem

The water temperature in existing constant temperature drinking troughs used for calf farming is relatively low when water is added, which affects the drinking water efficiency for livestock.

Method used

The water in the water tank and storage tank is heated by the first and second electric heating tubes. The water level is controlled by the liquid level sensor and solenoid valve to ensure a constant water temperature, prevent foreign objects from entering, and avoid accidental ingestion through the isolation frame.

Benefits of technology

This achieves constant water temperature in the trough, improves the practicality of the drinking trough, prevents accidental ingestion of foreign objects, and ensures the quality of drinking water for calves.

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Abstract

The constant-temperature water trough comprises supporting legs, the upper portions of the two supporting legs are fixedly connected with a water trough body, a protective cover is arranged on one side in the water trough body, a first electric heating pipe is arranged at the lower end of the side wall of the side, located in the protective cover, of the water trough body, and two liquid level sensors are arranged on one side of the first electric heating pipe. A first temperature sensor is arranged on the side, away from the liquid level sensor, of the first electric heating pipe, a plurality of through holes distributed in a matrix mode are formed in the protective cover, supporting rods are arranged at the ends of the two sides of the water tank, the upper portions of the four supporting rods are fixedly connected with a water storage tank, and a second electric heating pipe is arranged on one side of the water storage tank. A second temperature sensor is arranged on one side of the second electric heating pipe, and a flow guide pipe is arranged below the water storage tank. According to the constant-temperature water trough, water in the water trough and water in the water storage tank can be heated at the same time, the constant temperature of the water temperature in the water trough is effectively guaranteed, and the practicability of the water trough is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry technology, and in particular to a constant temperature drinking trough for calf breeding. Background Technology

[0002] With the help of water troughs, livestock can ingest sufficient water after eating, thereby promoting food digestion and nutrient absorption, improving and enhancing the livestock's digestive function and internal circulation system, and helping the livestock maintain good gastrointestinal function and obtain sufficient nutrition. Patent No. CN202221710572.5 discloses an intelligent water trough for beef cattle, including a water trough body, a base at the bottom of the water trough body, a first water trough at the top of the water trough body, a second water trough on one side of the first water trough, a third water trough on one side of the second water trough, a water tank inside the water trough body, a support on one side of the water tank, a first limiting block on the upper surface of the support, a booster on one side of the first limiting block, a booster water pipe above the booster, a control box inside the water trough body, a water inlet on the other side of the water tank, a water inlet pipe on one side of the water inlet, a liquid level sensor below the water inlet, and a water pump at the other end of the water inlet pipe. While this type of constant temperature water trough can automatically add water during use, the automatically added water needs to be reheated in the trough, resulting in a low water temperature in the short period of time after the water is added, which affects the drinking water of livestock. Therefore, we have proposed a constant temperature water trough for calf breeding. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a constant-temperature water trough for calf farming. This invention solves the problem that while the constant-temperature water trough can automatically add water, the automatically added water needs to be reheated within the trough, resulting in a low water temperature within a short period after addition, which affects the livestock's drinking water needs.

[0004] This utility model discloses a constant temperature drinking trough for calf breeding, comprising two support legs, which are fixedly connected to the upper part of the trough. A protective cover is provided on one side of the trough. A first electric heating tube is provided at the lower end of the side wall of the trough inside the protective cover. Two liquid level sensors are provided on one side of the first electric heating tube, and a first temperature sensor is provided on the side of the first electric heating tube away from the liquid level sensors. Multiple through holes are arranged in a matrix on the protective cover. Support rods are provided at both ends of the trough. The upper part of four support rods is fixedly connected to a water storage tank. A second electric heating tube is provided on one side of the water storage tank, and a second temperature sensor is provided on one side of the second electric heating tube. A guide pipe is provided below the water storage tank, and a solenoid valve is provided on the guide pipe.

[0005] In the above scheme, a control panel is provided on one side wall of the water storage tank.

[0006] In the above scheme, the water storage tank has a cover on one side, and a handle is provided on one side wall of the cover.

[0007] In the above scheme, the water storage tank is provided with a water inlet pipe on the upper end of the side wall near the cover, and a valve is provided on the water inlet pipe.

[0008] In the above scheme, a liquid level connector is provided on one side of the water storage tank.

[0009] In the above scheme, support blocks are provided on both sides of the bottom of the water tank, and an isolation frame is provided above the two support blocks.

[0010] In the above solution, a drain outlet is provided on one side below the water tank, and a sealing cover is provided below the drain outlet.

[0011] The advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a constant temperature water trough for calf farming. Heating by a first and a second electric heating element maintains the same temperature in both the trough and the water tank. A level sensor detects the water level inside the trough. When the level sensor detects that the water level is below a set stable level, a solenoid valve automatically opens, allowing water from the water tank to enter the trough through a guide pipe. When the water level reaches the set height, the solenoid valve automatically closes, and any debris falling into the trough can be discharged to the bottom through an isolation frame. This isolation frame effectively prevents calves from ingesting debris while drinking. This constant temperature water trough has a simple structure and can simultaneously heat the water in both the trough and the water tank, effectively ensuring a constant water temperature and improving the practicality of the water trough. Attached Figure Description

[0012] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Support leg; 2. Water tank; 3. Protective cover; 4. First heating element; 5. Liquid level sensor; 6. First temperature sensor; 7. Support rod; 8. Water storage tank; 9. Control panel; 10. Second heating element; 11. Second temperature sensor; 12. Guide pipe; 13. Solenoid valve; 14. Through hole; 15. Cover; 16. Handle; 17. Water inlet pipe; 18. Valve; 19. Liquid level connector; 20. Support block; 21. Isolation frame; 22. Drain outlet; 23. Sealing cover. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0017] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model is a constant temperature drinking trough for calf breeding, including two support legs 1. The upper parts of the two support legs 1 are fixedly connected to a water tank 2. A protective cover 3 is provided on one side of the water tank 2. A first electric heating tube 4 is provided at the lower end of the side wall of the water tank 2 inside the protective cover 3. The first electric heating tube 4 can heat the water inside the water tank 2. Two liquid level sensors 5 are provided on one side of the first electric heating tube 4. A first temperature sensor 6 is provided on the side of the first electric heating tube 4 away from the liquid level sensors 5. The first temperature sensor 6 can detect the temperature of the water inside the water tank 2. The liquid level sensors 5 can detect the height of the water inside the water tank 2. The liquid level sensors 5 are arranged vertically, with the lower liquid level sensor 5 being higher than the first electric heating tube 6. The heat pipe 4 has multiple through holes 14 arranged in a matrix on the protective cover 3, which allow for temperature conduction between the water inside and outside the protective cover 3. Support rods 7 are provided at both ends of the water tank 2, and the four support rods 7 are fixedly connected to the water storage tank 8. A second electric heating element 10 is provided on one side of the water storage tank 8 to heat the water inside. A second temperature sensor 11 is provided on one side of the second electric heating element 10 to detect the temperature of the water inside the water storage tank 8. A guide pipe 12 is provided below the water storage tank 8, and a solenoid valve 13 is provided on the guide pipe 12. When the solenoid valve 13 is opened, water inside the water storage tank 8 can enter the water tank 2 through the guide pipe 12.

[0018] The water storage tank 8 has a control panel 9 on one side wall. The control panel 9 contains a numerical control system, which enables the constant temperature drinking water tank to operate automatically.

[0019] The water storage tank 8 has a cover 15 on one side of its upper end, and a handle 16 is provided on one side wall of the cover 15. The cover 15 makes it easier for staff to maintain the internal components of the water storage tank 8, and the handle 16 makes it easier to open and close the cover 15.

[0020] The water storage tank 8 is provided with a water inlet pipe 17 on the upper side wall near the cover 15. A valve 18 is provided on the water inlet pipe 17. Water can be added into the water storage tank 8 through the water inlet pipe 17, and the valve 18 can control the opening and closing of the water inlet pipe 17.

[0021] A liquid level connector 19 is provided on one side of the water storage tank 8. The liquid level connector 19 makes it easier for staff to observe the liquid level inside the water storage tank 8.

[0022] The water trough 2 has support blocks 20 on both sides of the bottom. An isolation frame 21 is provided above the two support blocks 20. Debris falling into the water trough 2 can fall into the bottom of the water trough 2 through the isolation frame 21. The isolation frame 21 can effectively prevent calves from accidentally ingesting debris while drinking water.

[0023] A drain outlet 22 is provided on one side below the water tank 2. A sealing cover 23 is provided below the drain outlet 22. The sealing cover 23 can seal the drain outlet 22, and the debris inside the water tank 2 can be discharged through the drain outlet 22.

[0024] Specifically, in this invention, the first heating element 4 heats the water inside the water tank 2, and the second heating element 10 heats the water inside the water storage tank 8. Through the heating of the first heating element 4 and the second heating element 10, the water inside the water tank 2 and the water storage tank 8 can maintain the same temperature. The liquid level sensor 5 can detect the water level inside the water tank 2. When the liquid level sensor 5 detects that the water level inside the water tank 2 is lower than the set stable level, the solenoid valve 13 automatically opens, and the water inside the water storage tank 8 enters the water tank 2 through the guide pipe 12. When the water level inside the water tank 2 reaches the set height, the solenoid valve 13 automatically closes. The liquid level sensor 5 located below is higher than the first heating element 4, which can effectively prevent the first heating element 4 from dry burning during operation. Debris falling into the water tank 2 can fall to the bottom of the water tank 2 through the isolation frame 21. The isolation frame 21 can effectively prevent calves from accidentally ingesting debris while drinking water.

[0025] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A constant-temperature water trough for calf rearing, comprising support legs (1), characterized in that, Two support legs (1) are provided, and the upper part of the two support legs (1) is fixedly connected to the water tank (2). A protective cover (3) is provided on one side of the water tank (2). A first electric heating tube (4) is provided at the lower end of the side wall of the water tank (2) inside the protective cover (3). Two liquid level sensors (5) are provided on one side of the first electric heating tube (4). A first temperature sensor (6) is provided on the side of the first electric heating tube (4) away from the liquid level sensor (5). Multiple through holes (14) arranged in a matrix are opened on the protective cover (3). Support rods (7) are provided at both ends of the water tank (2). The upper part of the four support rods (7) is fixedly connected to the water storage tank (8). A second electric heating tube (10) is provided on one side of the water storage tank (8). A second temperature sensor (11) is provided on one side of the second electric heating tube (10). A guide pipe (12) is provided below the water storage tank (8). A solenoid valve (13) is provided on the guide pipe (12).

2. The constant temperature drinking trough for calf rearing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage tank (8) has a control panel (9) on one side wall.

3. The constant temperature drinking trough for calf rearing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage tank (8) has a cover (15) on one side of its upper end, and a handle (16) is provided on one side wall of the cover (15).

4. The constant temperature drinking trough for calf rearing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water storage tank (8) has an inlet pipe (17) on the upper end of the side wall near the cover (15), and a valve (18) is provided on the inlet pipe (17).

5. A constant-temperature drinking trough for calf rearing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A liquid level connector (19) is provided on one side of the water storage tank (8).

6. The constant temperature drinking trough for calf rearing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank (2) has support blocks (20) on both sides of the bottom, and an isolation frame (21) is provided above the two support blocks (20).

7. A constant-temperature drinking trough for calf rearing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank (2) has a drain outlet (22) on one side below it, and a sealing cap (23) is provided below the drain outlet (22).

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