Stock feed monitoring equipment

By combining a lidar module with a temperature and humidity sensor, the problem of insufficient real-time performance and accuracy of existing feed monitoring equipment in industrialized farming has been solved, enabling comprehensive monitoring of feed in the feed tower and timely prevention and control of mold growth.

CN223842140UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27CHONGQING QIANCHEN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520029689.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-07
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-07

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Technical Problem

Existing feed monitoring equipment is difficult to achieve real-time, accurate, and unaffected monitoring in industrialized farming, and mold monitoring is lagging and difficult to control its spread.

Method used

A 360° rotating scan using a lidar module generates a stereo model. Combined with temperature, humidity, and odor sensors, a bracket is designed to hang on the edge of the top cover of the material tower. Sensors are installed inside and protected by a cover plate component. An air pump draws in air for real-time monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time and precise monitoring of feed inside the feed tower, reduces the impact of the external environment, prevents the spread of mold, and meets the needs of industrialized farming.

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Abstract

The utility model provides stock feed monitoring equipment, and belongs to the technical field of animal husbandry feed monitoring equipment structures. Through the overall structural design, namely the design that the radar power part drives the radar probe of the laser radar module to rotate by 360 degrees, stock feed in the feed tower is scanned in all directions, and the feed is monitored in real time; the hook arranged on the upper portion of the support is hung on the edge of the top cover of the material tower, the lower portion of the support extends into the material tower, the top of the first outer box is fixedly connected with the lower portion of the support, and the temperature and humidity sensor is installed in the first outer box and cannot be affected by the complex environment outside the material tower; through the design that the cover plate part is driven by the opening and closing power part to rotate upwards and the opening in the bottom of the first outer box is opened, the influence of the interior of the material tower on the temperature and humidity sensor is weakened; according to the design, the problem that feed monitoring equipment for animal husbandry in the prior art is difficult to meet industrial breeding requirements is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of livestock feed monitoring equipment structure, and in particular relates to a stock feed monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] Feed quality plays a crucial role in the development of animal husbandry. It directly affects not only animal health and production performance but also the safety and economic benefits of livestock products. To promote the sustainable and healthy development of animal husbandry, it is necessary to strengthen the monitoring and management of feed quality to ensure feed safety, reduce waste, and guarantee supply.

[0003] In existing technologies, the main method for monitoring stockpiled feed is mechanical measurement combined with some sensors. However, this method is inefficient due to its complex installation and operation; it is also inaccurate because mechanical measurement uses a lot of instruments; and there is a delay in the data detected by different sensors, which prevents real-time monitoring. As a result, this monitoring method is difficult to meet the needs of industrialized farming.

[0004] More specifically, existing monitoring methods suffer from several drawbacks. First, mechanical gravity sensors used to measure feed inventory lack real-time monitoring capabilities and are prone to failure. Second, mechanical sensors monitoring the temperature and humidity of the feed storage environment are typically installed outside the feed silo, making it impossible to directly monitor the internal environment. Meanwhile, optical sensors installed inside the silo are highly sensitive to environmental changes, and their accuracy is significantly limited or even malfunctions in complex environments, such as rain, snow, freezing weather in northern regions, or dusty weather. Third, the method used to detect mold in feed involves sampling and testing only after mold is detected, which not only results in a delay but also makes it difficult to control the spread of mold in a timely manner. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a feed inventory monitoring device to solve the problem that the feed monitoring devices used in animal husbandry are difficult to meet the needs of industrialized farming.

[0006] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a feed inventory monitoring device, comprising: a support frame with a hook at the top, the hook being attached to the edge of the feed tower top cover; the lower part extending into the interior of the feed tower; a first outer casing, the top of which is fixedly connected to the lower part of the support frame, and having an opening at the bottom; a control module installed inside the first outer casing; a temperature and humidity sensor installed inside the first outer casing; a lidar module installed inside the first outer casing, including a downward-facing lidar probe, the lidar probe being driven to rotate 360° by a lidar power component, the rotation axis being vertical; a cover plate component, rotatably installed inside the first outer casing, automatically falling down to close the opening at the bottom of the first outer casing; driven by an opening and closing power component, rotating upwards, opening the opening at the bottom of the first outer casing.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes an odor sensor, an air pump, and a second outer casing. There are two brackets; the lower part of one bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the first outer casing, and the lower part of the other bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the second outer casing. The odor sensor is installed inside the second outer casing, and the air pump draws air from the material tower into the interior of the second outer casing.

[0008] Optionally, an inclined hanging plate is fixedly connected to the lower part of the bracket, and a sloping surface is provided on the top of the first outer box; the hanging plate and the sloping surface are fitted together and fixedly connected.

[0009] Optionally, the first outer casing includes an upper casing and a lower casing, with the ramp surface disposed on the top of the upper casing; the bottom of the upper casing is detachably connected to the top of the lower casing.

[0010] Optionally, the radar power component includes a radar motor, a first gear, and a second gear, and the lidar module also includes a radar base; the radar motor is fixedly installed inside the first outer casing, the first gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the radar motor, and the second gear meshes with the first gear; the second gear is fixedly connected to the radar base, and the radar probe is fixedly installed on the radar base.

[0011] Optionally, the second gear and the radar base are connected by a radar bearing, the radar bearing is rotatably mounted on the radar mounting plate, and the radar mounting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first outer casing.

[0012] Optionally, the cover plate component includes a left cover plate and a right cover plate, and the opening and closing power component includes an opening and closing motor, a third gear, and a fourth gear; a fourth fixed shaft is fixedly installed on one side of the output shaft of the opening and closing motor; the third gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the opening and closing motor, and the fourth gear is rotatably mounted on the fourth fixed shaft; the third gear and the fourth gear have the same module and number of teeth, and mesh with each other; the left cover plate and the right cover plate rotate with the rotation of the fourth gear and the third gear, respectively.

[0013] Optionally, the opening and closing power component further includes a fifth gear and a sixth gear, and a fifth fixed shaft and a sixth fixed shaft are fixedly installed on one side of the output shaft of the opening and closing motor; the fifth gear and the sixth gear are rotatably mounted on the fifth fixed shaft and the sixth fixed shaft, respectively; the module and the number of teeth of the fifth gear and the sixth gear are the same; the fourth gear meshes with the fifth gear, the fifth gear meshes with the sixth gear, and the sixth gear meshes with the third gear; the left cover plate is fixedly connected to the fifth gear, and the right cover plate is fixedly connected to the sixth gear.

[0014] Optionally, sealing strips are installed at the connection points between the left cover plate, the right cover plate and the first outer casing, and the bracket has a hollow design inside.

[0015] Optionally, a cleaning brush is fixedly installed on the inner side of the cover plate component, and when the cover plate component closes the opening at the bottom of the first outer box, the cleaning brush contacts the radar probe.

[0016] As described above, the feed inventory monitoring device of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This feed inventory monitoring device employs a comprehensive structural design. First, a radar power component drives the lidar module's radar probe to rotate 360°, enabling a full-range scan of the feed inventory inside the feed tower and generating a precise 3D model. This allows for real-time monitoring, is unaffected by external environmental factors, provides accurate measurements, and is less prone to failure. Second, a hook on the upper part of the support bracket attaches to the edge of the feed tower's top cover, extending downwards into the tower's interior. The top of the first outer casing is fixedly connected to the lower part of the support bracket, and a temperature and humidity sensor is installed inside the first outer casing. This design ensures that the temperature and humidity sensor is unaffected by the complex external environment of the feed tower. Third, a rotating cover component installed inside the first outer casing automatically closes the opening at the bottom of the casing when it falls. Driven by an opening and closing power component, the cover rotates upwards, opening the bottom of the first outer casing. This design further reduces the influence of the feed tower's interior on the temperature and humidity sensor, improving the reliability of the monitoring device. In summary, this feed inventory monitoring device solves the problem that existing feed monitoring devices for livestock farming are insufficient to meet the needs of industrialized aquaculture.

[0018] 2. This feed monitoring device uses an odor sensor installed inside the second outer casing. An air pump draws air from the feed tower into the second outer casing, allowing for continuous monitoring of the feed inside the tower. Unlike existing technologies, which require sampling and testing only after mold is detected, this device effectively prevents the spread of mold and ensures that it can meet the needs of industrialized farming. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic of the installation location of a feed inventory monitoring device according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of a feed inventory monitoring device according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 The diagram shows the interior of the first outer box when the cover plate component of this utility model is opened.

[0022] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic of the lidar module of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic of the opening and closing power component of this utility model.

[0024] Component designation explanation

[0025] The feed inventory monitoring equipment includes: 1. Support frame; 11. Hook; 111. Hanging plate; 112. First outer box; 12. Upper box; 121. Lower box; 122. Side box; 123. Control module; 13. Temperature and humidity sensor; 14. LiDAR module; 15. Radar probe; 151. Radar base; 152. Radar fixing plate; 153. Cover plate component; 16. Left cover plate; 161. Right cover plate; 162. Radar power component; 17. Radar motor; 171. First gear; 172. Second gear; 173. Opening and closing power component; 18. Opening and closing motor; 181. Third gear; 182. Fourth gear; 183. Fifth gear; 184. Sixth gear; 185. Sealing strip; 19. Feed tower; 3. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 5It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this invention. Furthermore, the terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0028] The following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only. These embodiments can be combined and are not limited to the content shown in any single embodiment below.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides a feed inventory monitoring device 1 to solve the problem that existing feed inventory monitoring methods cannot meet the needs of industrialized farming. The structure of this monitoring device 1 will be described in detail below, and it includes:

[0030] like Figure 2 The bracket 11 shown has a hook 111 on its upper part, which is attached to the edge of the top cover of the material tower 3; the lower part of the bracket 11 extends into the interior of the material tower 3.

[0031] like Figure 2 The first outer casing 12 shown is fixedly connected to the top of the bracket 11 and has an opening at the bottom.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, the first outer casing 12 is equipped with a control module 13, a temperature and humidity sensor 14, and a lidar module 15. The lidar module 15 includes a downward-facing radar probe 151, which is driven by a radar power component 17 to rotate 360° with the rotation axis along the vertical direction.

[0033] like Figure 2 The cover plate component 16 shown is rotatably installed inside the first outer box 12 and automatically falls down to close the opening at the bottom of the first outer box 12; driven by the opening and closing power component 18, it rotates upward and opens the opening at the bottom of the first outer box 12.

[0034] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, this feed inventory monitoring device 1 utilizes the design of the radar power component 17 driving the radar probe 1513 of the lidar module 15 to rotate 60°, enabling a comprehensive scan of the feed inventory inside the feed tower 3. The scanned data is transmitted to the control module 13, which integrates this data with the data transmitted by the temperature and humidity sensor 14 and transmits it to the cloud in real time. Algorithms on the cloud server perform calculations to generate a 3D model and, based on feed density and other information, calculate other necessary data, such as the weight of the feed inside the feed tower 3, and transmit this data to the user's mobile phone or computer, thus achieving real-time monitoring. Compared to the mechanical gravity sensor used in existing technologies, this lidar module 15 not only provides real-time monitoring of the feed inventory in the feed tower 3 but is also less prone to failure and offers more accurate measurements.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the feed inventory monitoring device 1 is hung on the edge of the top cover of the feed tower 3 via a hook 111 on the upper part of the bracket 11, and extends to the interior of the feed tower 3. The top of the first outer box 12 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the bracket 11. The temperature and humidity sensor 14 is installed inside the first outer box 12. The cover plate component 16, which is rotatably installed inside the first outer box 12, closes the opening at the bottom of the first outer box 12 when it automatically falls down. Driven by the opening and closing power component 18, the opening at the bottom of the first outer box 12 is opened by rotating upward. This design ensures that the temperature and humidity sensor 14 is not affected by the complex external environment of the feed tower 3. Furthermore, because the cover plate component 16 can close the opening at the bottom of the first outer box 12 in a timely manner when the opening and closing power component 18 is not working, the influence of the temperature and humidity sensor 14 on the interior of the feed tower 3 is reduced, thus improving the working reliability of the monitoring device 1.

[0036] In summary, based on the above two points, this feed inventory monitoring device 1, through... Figures 2 to 4 The structural design shown solves the problem that the existing feed monitoring equipment 1 for livestock farming cannot meet the needs of industrialized breeding. In addition, the design of the hook 111 on the bracket 11 allows for installation without damaging the structure of the feed tower 3, eliminating the need for connection methods that would damage the feed tower 3, such as drilling, wiring, hoisting, and debugging. These details will not be elaborated here.

[0037] In another embodiment, the feed inventory monitoring device 1 further includes an odor sensor, an air pump, and a second outer casing. There are two brackets 11; the lower part of one bracket 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the first outer casing 12, and the lower part of the other bracket 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the second outer casing. The odor sensor is installed inside the second outer casing, and the air pump draws air from the feed tower 3 into the interior of the second outer casing. By designing the odor sensor in the separately designed second outer casing, compared with the existing technology that samples are only sent for testing after mold is detected in the feed, this device 1 solves the problem of delayed monitoring of mold and difficulty in controlling the spread of mold, further improving the adaptability of the feed inventory monitoring device 1 to industrialized livestock farming.

[0038] In another implementation, please refer to Figure 2 The lower part of the bracket 11 is fixedly connected to an inclined hanging plate 112, and the top of the first outer box 12 is provided with a sloping surface. The hanging plate 112 and the sloping surface are fitted together and fixedly connected. This fixed connection can be in the form of bolts for easy maintenance later. Specifically, the sloping surface at the top of the first outer box 12 can be a triangular top similar to an eave. The reason for this design is that when feed is conveyed from the top of the feed tower 3 into the feed tower 3, the feed can fall smoothly from the first outer box 12 without accumulating in large quantities. Even if a small amount of feed accumulates on the top of the first outer box 12, when the device 1 is started, the slight vibration of the device 1 itself will cause the small amount of feed accumulated on the top of the first outer box 12 to fall down, thereby ensuring the reliable operation of the entire feed storage monitoring device 1. At the same time, the design of the second outer box can also refer to the design of the first outer box 12, which will not be described in detail here.

[0039] In another implementation, please refer to Figure 2 The first outer casing 12 includes an upper casing 121 and a lower casing 122. The ramp surface is provided on the top of the upper casing 121. The bottom of the upper casing 121 is detachably connected to the top of the lower casing 122, so that the upper casing 121 can be closed and used as a second outer casing, which increases the versatility between the various components of this device 1. In addition, the design of the first outer casing 12 divided into an upper casing 121 and a lower casing 122 also facilitates subsequent maintenance after the modules inside the first outer casing 12 fail.

[0040] In another implementation, please refer to Figure 4The radar power component 17 includes a radar motor 171, a first gear 172, and a second gear 173. The lidar module 15 also includes a radar base 152. The radar motor 171 is fixedly installed inside the first outer casing 12. The first gear 172 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the radar motor 171. The second gear 173 meshes with the first gear 172. The second gear 173 is fixedly connected to the radar base 152. The radar probe 151 is fixedly installed on the radar base 152. The working process of this structure will be described in detail below.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, the radar probe 151 is equipped with an infrared laser emitter and an infrared laser receiver. The infrared laser emitter outputs an infrared laser beam, which is reflected back after hitting an obstacle and captured by the infrared laser receiver. The timer inside the laser radar module 15 calculates the time from emission to return. Based on the speed and time of the infrared laser, the distance at which the laser emitted by the radar probe 151 reaches the feed inside the feed tower 3 can be obtained. Then, the output shaft of the radar motor 171 rotates, driving the first gear 172 to rotate. The second gear 173 rotates along with the first gear 172, thereby activating the radar base 1. When the radar probe 151 on the 52 rotates, the infrared laser emitter and receiver reach different positions, thus mapping multiple distances. This data is transmitted to the control module 13, which then integrates it and uploads it to the cloud. The cloud algorithm calculates the volume of feed in the feed tower 3 and obtains the weight of the feed using the principle of "volume * density = mass". The PLC controller and CPU integrated in the control module 13 are widely used in industrial control and will not be elaborated here. How the lidar module 15 calculates the volume of feed in the feed tower 3 based on multiple mapped distances is also widely used in surveying and mapping and will not be elaborated here. It should be noted that the design of meshing first gear 172 and second gear 173 is used to control the rotation of the radar probe 151. Compared to the radar motor 171 directly driving the radar probe 151, this design allows for more precise control of the radar probe 151's rotation position.

[0042] In another implementation, please refer to Figure 4 The second gear 173 and the radar base 152 are connected by a radar bearing. The radar bearing is rotatably mounted on the radar fixing plate 153. The radar fixing plate 153 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first outer casing 12. The design of the radar fixing plate 153 fully ensures the installation stability of the lidar module 15.

[0043] In another implementation, please refer to Figure 5The cover plate component 16 includes a left cover plate 161 and a right cover plate 162, both of which are rotatably mounted inside the first outer casing 12. The opening and closing power component 18 includes an opening and closing motor 181, a third gear 182, and a fourth gear 183. A fourth fixed shaft is fixedly mounted on one side of the output shaft of the opening and closing motor 181. The third gear 182 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the opening and closing motor 181, and the fourth gear 183 is rotatably mounted on the fourth fixed shaft. The third gear 182 and the fourth gear 183 have the same module and number of teeth and mesh with each other. The left cover plate 161 and the right cover plate 162 rotate with the rotation of the fourth gear 183 and the third gear 182, respectively. A specific structural form of the opening and closing power component 18 is given here. Furthermore, the opening and closing power component 18 also includes a fifth gear. The fifth and sixth fixed shafts are also fixedly installed on one side of the output shaft of the opening and closing motor 181, including the wheel 184 and the sixth gear 185. The fifth gear 184 and the sixth gear 185 are rotatably mounted on the fifth fixed shaft and the sixth fixed shaft, respectively. The module and number of teeth of the fifth gear 184 and the sixth gear 185 are the same. The fourth gear 183 meshes with the fifth gear 184, the fifth gear 184 meshes with the sixth gear 185, and the sixth gear 185 meshes with the third gear 182. The left cover plate 161 is fixedly connected to the fifth gear 184, and the right cover plate 162 is fixedly connected to the sixth gear 185. This structure shows that when the opening and closing motor 181 is not working, the left cover plate 161 and the right cover plate 162 fall smoothly under their own weight, thereby closing the bottom opening of the first outer box 12.

[0044] In another implementation, please refer to Figure 5 Sealing strips 19 are installed at the connection points of the left cover plate 161, the right cover plate 162 and the first outer box 12 to ensure that the feed monitoring equipment 1 is in a closed state when not in operation, so as to achieve better dust prevention and improve the working reliability of the equipment 1.

[0045] In another implementation, please refer to Figure 2 The bracket 11 has a hollow design inside, which provides a layout for the internal wiring of the feed monitoring equipment 1, ensuring the concealment and safety of the wiring. In particular, the two key lines extending from the inside of the first outer box 12—the power line and the data line—can be extended to the outside of the feed tower 3 along these hollows, avoiding the lines being exposed inside the feed tower 3, achieving the purpose of moisture and corrosion prevention, and also avoiding possible damage to the lines during the feeding process.

[0046] In another implementation, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5A cleaning brush is fixedly installed on the inner side of the cover plate component 16. When the cover plate component 16 closes the opening at the bottom of the first outer box 12, the cleaning brush contacts the radar probe 151. The cleaning brush is an industrial cleaning brush that does not shed bristles. After the device 1 has finished working, the radar motor 171 can continue to operate after the cover plate component 16 closes the opening at the bottom of the first outer box 12, driving the radar probe 151 to rotate. The radar probe 151 makes slight contact with the cleaning brush inside the cover plate, realizing the self-cleaning function. After self-cleaning, due to the action of the sealing strip 19 of the cover plate component 16, the dust brushed off is effectively restricted at the sealing strip 19, that is, at the edge of the cover plate component 16. When the device 1 is started up again with slight vibration, this dust will be completely shaken off, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the device 1.

[0047] In other implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, the opening and closing motor 181 is installed on the outside of the outer casing. The opening and closing motor 181 is fitted with a side casing 123. The separate arrangement of the opening and closing motor 181 and the radar motor 171 is beneficial for maintenance and replacement in the event of a failure of this device 1 in the future.

[0048] In summary, this utility model's stock feed monitoring device 1, through its overall structural design, firstly, uses a radar power component 17 to drive the radar probe 151 of the lidar module 15 to rotate 360°, enabling a comprehensive scan of the stock feed inside the feed tower 3 and generating an accurate three-dimensional model. This not only allows for real-time monitoring but is also unaffected by the external environment, providing accurate measurements and minimizing the risk of failure. Secondly, the device is attached to the edge of the feed tower 3's top cover via hooks 111 on the upper part of the bracket 11, extending downwards into the feed tower 3. The top of the first outer casing 12 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the bracket 11, and the temperature and humidity sensor 14 is installed on the first outer casing 12. The design of the outer casing 12 prevents the temperature and humidity sensor 14 from being affected by the complex external environment of the feed tower 3. A cover plate 16, rotatably mounted inside the first outer casing 12, automatically closes the opening at the bottom of the first outer casing 12 when it falls. Driven by the opening and closing power component 18, the opening at the bottom of the first outer casing 12 is opened by rotating upwards. This design reduces the influence of the feed tower 3 on the temperature and humidity sensor 14, improving the reliability of the monitoring device 1. In summary, the design of this feed monitoring device 1 solves the problem that existing feed monitoring devices for livestock farming cannot meet the needs of industrialized farming. Therefore, this utility model effectively overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial application value.

[0049] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feed inventory monitoring device, characterized in that, include: The support frame is equipped with hooks on the upper part, which are then attached to the edge of the top cover of the material tower. The lower part extends into the interior of the feed tower; The first outer casing is fixedly connected to the top and the lower part of the bracket, and has an opening at the bottom; The control module is installed inside the first outer casing; The temperature and humidity sensor is installed inside the first outer casing; The lidar module is installed inside the first outer casing and includes a downward-facing radar probe. The radar probe is driven to rotate 360° by a radar power component, with the axis of rotation along the vertical direction. The cover plate component is rotatably installed inside the first outer box and automatically falls down to close the opening at the bottom of the first outer box; driven by the opening and closing power component, it rotates upward and opens the opening at the bottom of the first outer box.

2. The feed inventory monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an odor sensor, an air pump, and a second outer casing; the bracket has two components. The lower part of one of the brackets is fixedly connected to the top of the first outer casing, and the lower part of the other bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the second outer casing; The odor sensor is installed inside the second outer casing, and the air pump draws air from the material tower into the second outer casing.

3. The feed inventory monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inclined hanging plate is fixedly connected to the lower part of the bracket, and a sloping surface is provided on the top of the first outer box; the hanging plate and the sloping surface are fitted together and fixedly connected.

4. The feed inventory monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first outer box includes an upper box and a lower box, and the ramp surface is provided on the top of the upper box; The bottom of the upper housing is detachably connected to the top of the lower housing.

5. The feed inventory monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The radar power component includes a radar motor, a first gear and a second gear, and the lidar module also includes a radar base. The radar motor is fixedly installed inside the first outer casing, the first gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the radar motor, and the second gear meshes with the first gear. The second gear is fixedly connected to the radar base, and the radar probe is fixedly mounted on the radar base.

6. The feed inventory monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second gear and the radar base are connected by a radar bearing, which is rotatably mounted on the radar mounting plate. The radar mounting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first outer casing.

7. The feed inventory monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate component includes a left cover plate and a right cover plate, and the opening and closing power component includes an opening and closing motor, a third gear and a fourth gear; a fourth fixed shaft is fixedly installed on one side of the output shaft of the opening and closing motor. The third gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the opening and closing motor, and the fourth gear is rotatably mounted on the fourth fixed shaft; the third gear and the fourth gear have the same module and number of teeth, and mesh with each other; The left cover plate and the right cover plate rotate as the fourth gear and the third gear rotate, respectively.

8. The feed inventory monitoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The opening and closing power component also includes a fifth gear and a sixth gear, and a fifth fixed shaft and a sixth fixed shaft are also fixedly installed on one side of the output shaft of the opening and closing motor; The fifth gear and the sixth gear are rotatably mounted on the fifth fixed shaft and the sixth fixed shaft, respectively; The fifth gear and the sixth gear have the same module and number of teeth; the fourth gear meshes with the fifth gear, the fifth gear meshes with the sixth gear, and the sixth gear meshes with the third gear; The left cover plate is fixedly connected to the fifth gear, and the right cover plate is fixedly connected to the sixth gear.

9. A feed inventory monitoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Sealing strips are installed at the connection points between the left cover plate, the right cover plate and the first outer casing, and the inside of the bracket has a hollow design.

10. A feed inventory monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cleaning brush is fixedly installed on the inner side of the cover plate component. When the cover plate component closes the opening at the bottom of the first outer box, the cleaning brush comes into contact with the radar probe.