Feed feeding device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of poultry breeding, and discloses a fodder feeding device which comprises a fodder storage box body, a feeding box body is arranged at the front end of the fodder storage box body, a blocking feeding mechanism is arranged on the upper portion of the fodder storage box body, a control connecting rod is arranged on the lower portion of the fodder storage box body, and a control pedal is arranged on the control connecting rod on the front side of the feeding box body. The device is convenient and fast to install and simple in structure, through linkage of the four assemblies including the storage box body, the feeding box body, the blocking feeding mechanism, the control connecting rod and the control pedal, closed management of the whole process of storage, guide and feeding is achieved, the problem of feed leakage of a traditional split device can be avoided, and when animals tread on the control pedal, the control pedal is not prone to being damaged. The blocking feeding mechanism is driven to act through the hinged control connecting rod, automatic feeding without external energy input can be achieved, meanwhile, the blocking feeding mechanism covers the opening of the feeding box body in the normal state, exposure pollution of feed can be prevented, and the blocking feeding mechanism can be accurately started during feeding to reduce sanitary risks and pollution waste of the feed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of poultry farming technology, specifically a feed feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional livestock and poultry farming, the performance and design of feed dispensing devices directly affect farming costs, animal health, and farming efficiency. However, most feed dispensing devices currently on the market have significant shortcomings in terms of structural design, functionality, and ease of operation.

[0003] From the perspective of feed waste, traditional feed storage devices mostly use open feed trough structures, leaving feed exposed to the external environment without any cover. This makes the feed highly susceptible to moisture, dust, and debris, leading to a decline in feed quality. More seriously, due to the lack of effective quantitative control mechanisms, animals feed haphazardly, often resulting in significant feed spillage and substantial resource waste. Although some improved equipment has added baffle structures, the fixed feed guide design prevents the feed dispensing speed from being dynamically adjusted according to the animals' actual feed intake. An unreasonable tilt angle not only causes feed to accumulate and clump at the feed guide plate, but also easily leads to feed mold growth in high-humidity farming environments, further exacerbating feed loss and posing a potential threat to animal health.

[0004] In terms of feeding efficiency, most traditional feed feeding devices lack a precise feeding control mechanism, relying entirely on experience to judge the feeding amount, often resulting in overfeeding or underfeeding. Overfeeding not only wastes feed resources but may also cause animals to overeat, affecting their digestive health; underfeeding, on the other hand, fails to meet the nutritional needs of animal growth and development, hindering normal growth, prolonging the breeding cycle, and indirectly increasing breeding costs.

[0005] Traditional feeding devices are cumbersome to operate, requiring manual opening and closing of the feeding inlet. In large-scale farming scenarios, farmers must frequently move between different farming areas to perform repetitive feeding operations, resulting in extremely high workload and very low efficiency. Furthermore, some devices have complex structures and numerous parts, which not only increases the difficulty and cost of daily maintenance but also easily leaves unsanitary areas during cleaning, making it difficult to thoroughly remove residual feed and dirt. This provides a breeding ground for bacteria, increases the risk of disease transmission, and seriously affects the hygiene and safety of the farming environment.

[0006] In summary, the shortcomings of traditional feed dispensing devices in terms of structural design, functionality, and ease of operation severely restrict the development of the livestock and poultry farming industry. There is an urgent need for an innovative feed dispensing device to solve these problems and drive the farming industry towards higher efficiency, precision, and hygiene. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feed dispensing device that is easy to operate and effectively avoids feed waste, addressing the above-mentioned problems.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model discloses a feed feeding device, including a storage box body. Its structural features include a feeding box body connected to the front end of the storage box body, a feeding barrier mechanism that blocks the upper part of the feeding box body, a control linkage hinged to the feeding barrier mechanism at the lower part of the storage box body, and a control pedal on the control linkage body at the front of the feeding box body.

[0009] By adopting the above structure, the four components of storage box, feeding box, feeding barrier mechanism, control linkage, and control pedal are linked together to achieve closed management of the entire process of storage, feeding, and feeding. This also avoids the feed leakage problem of traditional split devices. When the animal steps on the control pedal, the feeding barrier mechanism is driven by the hinged control linkage, which can achieve automatic feeding without external power input. At the same time, by covering the opening of the feeding box in normal condition, the feeding barrier mechanism can prevent feed exposure and contamination. It can be opened accurately during feeding to reduce hygiene risks and feed contamination and waste.

[0010] Preferably, the storage box is a rectangular shell structure consisting of multiple baffles, closed on all sides and open at the top. A cover plate is hinged to the upper opening of the rectangular shell. A strip-shaped opening is provided at the position where the feeding box is installed on the front baffle of the storage box. An inclined guide plate is provided inside the storage box. The combination of the storage box and the upper hinged cover plate effectively isolates external moisture and pollutants from intrusion through the closed structure.

[0011] Preferably, the front and rear ends of the inclined guide plate are fixed to the lower edge of the strip opening of the front baffle of the storage box and the inner wall of the upper part of the rear baffle of the storage box, respectively. The left and right ends of the inclined guide plate are fixed to the left and right inner walls of the storage box, respectively. By fixing the inclined guide plate to the storage box in multiple directions, it is ensured that the feed slides down stably along the preset inclination angle, avoiding the accumulation problem caused by vibration and displacement of traditional movable guide plates. The basic feeding rate is formed by the strip opening and the inclination angle of the guide plate, which can provide an initial benchmark for subsequent dynamic adjustment.

[0012] Preferably, the feeding box body includes a bottom plate that is flush with the bottom surface of the storage box body and a front side plate that is perpendicular to the front edge of the bottom plate. A left side plate and a right side plate are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the bottom plate. The front and rear ends of the left side plate and the right side plate are respectively connected to the front side plate and the front surface of the storage box body.

[0013] Preferably, the length of the bottom plate of the feeding box is adapted to the length of the bottom edge of the front side wall of the storage box. The left and right side plates are plates with inclined upper edges, and the length of the front edge is adapted to the width of the front side plate. The length of the front edge of the left and right side plates is less than the length of the rear edge. The inclined side plates form a feeding area that is narrow at the front and wide at the back, which can conform to the movement trajectory of the animal's head when it puts its head in to eat, reducing feed residue.

[0014] Preferably, the feeding barrier mechanism includes two positioning rods respectively hinged to the left and right outer walls of the storage box, with one end of each rod extending beyond the front end face of the storage box. A cover plate covering the upper opening of the feeding box is connected between the lower edges of the two positioning rods located on the front side of the storage box. The hinged ends of the two positioning rods are located on the upper part of the two side walls and near the rear edge. By using the double positioning rods hinged with the cover plate, a lever structure is formed by the rear hinge point of the suspended positioning rods. A small pedal displacement can drive the cover plate to open and close significantly, thus improving response sensitivity.

[0015] Preferably, the control linkage includes two first control rods respectively hinged to the left and right outer walls of the storage box, with one end of each first control rod extending beyond the front end face of the feeding box. The hinged ends of the two first control rods and the storage box are located at the lower part of the storage box and near the front edge. A second control rod is provided at the rear end of each first control rod and hinged to a positioning rod. The hinged part of the second control rod and the positioning rod is located on the front side of the hinged part between the positioning rod and the storage box. The lower end of the second control rod is hinged to the rear end of the first control rod. By cooperating with the first and second control rods and providing a control pedal on the first control rod, the two-stage hinge converts the pedal pressure into the lifting and lowering motion of the cover plate, achieving a non-linear match between the opening degree and the pedal pressure.

[0016] Preferably, the control pedal is a rectangular plate, with its left and right ends respectively connected to the upper edges of the two first control rods on the front side of the feeding box. The rear end edge of the control pedal is spaced apart from the front wall of the feeding box. By moving the control pedal forward and spacing it from the front wall of the feeding box, it ensures that the animal's forelimbs can comfortably trigger the pedal when standing naturally, reducing interference with feeding behavior.

[0017] Preferably, a limiting plate that cooperates with the cover plate on the feeding mechanism is connected between the upper edges of the left and right side panels of the feeding box body near the storage box body. The combination of the limiting plate and the cover plate provides support while also improving dust and moisture protection.

[0018] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model is easy to install and has a simple structure. Through the linkage between the four components of the storage box, the feeding box, the feeding barrier mechanism, the control linkage, and the control pedal, it realizes closed management of the entire process of storage, feeding, and guiding, and can also avoid the feed leakage problem of traditional split devices. When the animal steps on the control pedal, the feeding barrier mechanism is driven by the hinged control linkage, which can realize automatic feeding without external energy input. At the same time, by covering the opening of the feeding box in normal condition, the feeding barrier mechanism can prevent feed exposure and contamination. It can be opened accurately during feeding to reduce hygiene risks and feed contamination and waste. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding barrier mechanism of this utility model when it is open;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Storage box; 2. Feeding box; 3. Isolation feeding mechanism; 4. Control linkage; 5. Control pedal; 6. Cover plate; 7. Strip opening; 8. Inclined guide plate; 9. Bottom plate; 10. Front side plate; 11. Left side plate; 12. Right side plate; 13. Positioning rod; 14. Cover plate; 15. First control rod; 16. Second control rod; 17. Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] The following is a description of preferred embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, this utility model includes a storage box 1, and a feeding box 2 connected to the front end of the storage box 1. In the design, the storage box 1 is a rectangular shell structure with multiple baffles forming a closed perimeter and an open top. A cover plate 6 for easy opening and closing is hinged at the upper opening of the rectangular shell. In this way, the storage box 1 and the upper hinged cover plate 6 cooperate to effectively isolate external moisture and pollutants from entering through the closed perimeter structure. A strip-shaped opening 7 is provided at the position where the feeding box 2 is installed on the front baffle of the storage box 1. During manufacturing, the length of the strip-shaped opening 7 is adapted to the length of the feeding box 2. An inclined guide plate 8 is also provided inside the storage box 1. The front and rear ends of the inclined guide plate 8 are respectively fixed to the lower edge of the strip-shaped opening 7 on the front baffle of the storage box 1 and the inner wall of the upper part of the rear baffle of the storage box 1. The left and right ends of the inclined guide plate 8 are respectively fixed to the left and right inner walls of the storage box 1. In this way, the inclined guide plate 8 is fixedly connected to the storage box 1 in multiple directions, which can ensure that the feed slides down stably along the preset tilt angle, avoiding the accumulation problem caused by vibration and displacement of the traditional movable guide plate. The basic feeding rate is formed by the combination of the strip-shaped opening 7 and the tilt angle of the guide plate, which can provide an initial benchmark for subsequent dynamic adjustment.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the feeding box 2 includes a lower bottom plate 9 flush with the lower bottom surface of the storage box 1, a front side plate 10 perpendicular to the front end edge of the lower bottom plate 9, and a left side plate 11 and a right side plate 12 respectively provided on the left and right sides of the lower bottom plate 9. The front and rear ends of the left side plate 11 and the right side plate 12 are respectively connected to the front side plate and the front end surface of the storage box 1. In the design, the length of the lower bottom plate 9 of the feeding box 2 is adapted to the length of the lower bottom edge of the front side wall of the storage box 1. The left side plate 11 and the right side plate 12 are plates with inclined upper edges and the length of the front edge is adapted to the width of the front side plate 10. At the same time, the length of the front edge of the left side plate 11 and the right side plate 12 is less than the length of the rear edge. In this way, the feeding area that is narrow in the front and wide in the back is formed by the inclined side plates, which can conform to the movement trajectory of the animal's head when it puts in to eat, and reduce feed residue. During manufacturing, the bottom plate 9 of the feeding box body 2 can also be set as a plate structure with the front edge of the upper edge inclined downward, which can further prevent feed from accumulating.

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, in another preferred embodiment of this utility model, a feeding barrier mechanism 3 is provided on the upper part of the storage box 1 to block the upper end of the feeding box 2. The feeding barrier mechanism 3 includes two positioning rods 13 respectively hinged to the left and right outer walls of the storage box 1, and one end of the positioning rods 13 extends out of the front end face of the storage box 1. In the design, the positioning rods 13 swing up and down along the vertical plane. A cover plate 1 is connected between the lower sides of the two positioning rods 13 located on the front side of the storage box 1 to cover the opening at the upper end of the feeding box 2. 4. The cover plate 14 is a rectangular plate with a length adapted to the distance between the two positioning rods 13, and the width of the cover plate 14 is adapted to the size of the opening above the feeding box 2. The hinge ends of the two positioning rods 13 are located on the upper part of the two side walls and near the rear edge. In this way, the cover plate 14 is engaged with the double positioning rods 13 through hinge, and a lever structure is formed by the rear hinge point of the suspension positioning rods 13. The cover plate 14 can be driven to open and close significantly with a slight control of the pedal 5 displacement, which can improve the response sensitivity. During manufacturing, a limiting plate 17 is connected between the upper edges of the left side plate 11 and the right side plate 12 near the storage box 1 of the feeding box 2, which cooperates with the cover plate 14 on the blocking feeding mechanism 3. In this way, the limiting plate 17 cooperates with the cover plate 14 to provide a certain support and improve the dust and moisture protection performance.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 4As shown, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a control rod 4 hinged to the blocking feeding mechanism 3 is provided at the lower part of the storage box 1, and a control pedal 5 is provided on the control rod 4 on the front side of the feeding box 2. In the design, the control rod 4 includes two first control rods 15 respectively hinged to the left and right outer walls of the storage box 1, with one end of the first control rod 15 extending out of the front end face of the feeding box 2. The swing direction of the first control rod 15 is consistent with the swing direction of the positioning rod 13. The two first control rods 15 and the storage box 1... The hinge end of the first control rod 15 is located at the lower part of the storage box 1 and near the front edge. A second control rod 16 is hinged to the positioning rod 13 at the rear end of the first control rod 15. The hinge part between the second control rod 16 and the positioning rod 13 is located on the front side of the hinge part between the positioning rod 13 and the storage box 1. The lower end of the second control rod 16 is hinged to the rear end of the first control rod 15. Thus, by cooperating with the first control rod 15 and the second control rod 16, and by setting a control pedal 5 on the first control rod 15, the secondary... The hinged joint converts the pedal's treading force into the lifting motion of the cover plate 14, achieving a non-linear match between the opening and the treading force. During manufacturing, the control pedal 5 is a rectangular plate, with its left and right ends connected to the upper edges of the two first control rods 15 on the front side of the feeding box 2. The rear edge of the control pedal 5 is spaced apart from the front wall of the feeding box 2. This design, by controlling the pedal 5 to move forward and space it from the front wall of the feeding box 2, ensures that the animal's forelimbs can comfortably trigger the pedal when standing naturally, reducing interference with feeding behavior. Simultaneously, the storage box 1, the feeding box 2, and the barrier... The linkage between the four components—feeding mechanism 3, control linkage 4, and control pedal 5—achieves closed-loop management of the entire process of storage, guidance, and feeding, and avoids the feed leakage problem of traditional split devices. When an animal steps on the control pedal 5, the hinged control linkage 4 drives the feeding mechanism 3 to move, thus achieving automatic feeding without external energy input. By blocking the feeding mechanism 3 from normally covering the opening of the feeding box 2, feed exposure and contamination can be prevented. The feeding mechanism 3 can be opened precisely during feeding to reduce hygiene risks and feed contamination and waste.

[0032] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the 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 or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feed dispensing device, comprising a feed storage box (1), characterized in that: The front end of the storage box (1) is provided with a feeding box (2) connected to the storage box (1). The upper part of the storage box (1) is provided with a blocking feeding mechanism (3) that blocks the upper end of the feeding box (2). The lower part of the storage box (1) is provided with a control link (4) hinged to the blocking feeding mechanism (3). The control link (4) on the front side of the feeding box (2) is provided with a control pedal (5).

2. The feed feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (1) is a rectangular shell structure with multiple baffles forming a closed perimeter and an open top. A cover plate (6) is hinged to the upper opening of the rectangular shell. A strip opening (7) is provided at the position where the feeding box (2) is installed on the front baffle of the storage box (1). An inclined guide plate (8) is provided inside the storage box (1).

3. The feed feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The front and rear ends of the inclined guide plate (8) are respectively fixed to the lower edge of the strip opening (7) of the front baffle of the storage box (1) and the inner wall of the upper part of the rear baffle of the storage box (1). The left and right ends of the inclined guide plate (8) are respectively fixed to the left and right inner walls of the storage box (1).

4. The feed feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding box (2) includes a bottom plate (9) that is flush with the bottom surface of the storage box (1) and a front side plate (10) that is perpendicular to the front edge of the bottom plate (9). The bottom plate (9) has a left side plate (11) and a right side plate (12) on its left and right sides respectively. The front and rear ends of the left side plate (11) and the right side plate (12) are respectively connected to the front side plate and the front surface of the storage box (1).

5. The feed feeding device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The length of the bottom plate (9) of the feeding box (2) is adapted to the length of the bottom edge of the front side wall of the storage box (1). The left side plate (11) and the right side plate (12) are plates with inclined upper edges and the length of the front edge is adapted to the width of the front side plate (10). The length of the front edge of the left side plate (11) and the right side plate (12) is less than the length of the rear edge.

6. The feed feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The blocking feeding mechanism (3) includes two positioning rods (13) respectively hinged to the left and right outer walls of the storage box (1), and one end of the positioning rod (13) extends out of the front end face of the storage box (1). A cover plate (14) covering the upper opening of the feeding box (2) is connected between the lower edges of the two positioning rods (13) located on the front side of the storage box (1). The hinged ends of the two positioning rods (13) are located on the upper part of the two side walls and close to the rear edge.

7. The feed feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The control linkage (4) includes two first control rods (15) respectively hinged to the left and right outer walls of the storage box (1), and one end of the first control rod (15) extends out of the front end face of the feeding box (2). The hinge ends of the two first control rods (15) and the storage box (1) are located at the lower part of the storage box (1) and close to the front edge. The rear end of the first control rod (15) is provided with a second control rod (16) hinged to the positioning rod (13). The hinge part of the second control rod (16) and the positioning rod (13) is located on the front side of the hinge part of the positioning rod (13) and the storage box (1). The lower end of the second control rod (16) is hinged to the rear end of the first control rod (15).

8. The feed feeding device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The control pedal (5) is a rectangular plate, and the left and right ends of the rectangular plate are respectively connected to the upper edge of the two first control rods (15) on the front side of the feeding box (2). The rear end edge of the control pedal (5) is spaced apart from the front side wall of the feeding box (2).

9. The feed feeding device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The feeding box (2) has a limiting plate (17) that cooperates with the upper cover plate (14) of the blocking feeding mechanism (3) between the upper edge of the left side plate (11) and the right side plate (12) near the storage box (1).

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