Spliced livestock drinking trough

Through modular design and a through-flow water supply system, the efficient installation and independent control of livestock drinking troughs were achieved, solving the problems of low installation efficiency and leakage risk of multiple troughs, and improving the continuity of breeding operations.

CN223913192UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17恭城瑶族自治县畜牧与饲料站
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Application Number
CN202520342327.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-28
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-28

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Technical Problem

Existing livestock drinking water equipment is inefficient when multiple water tanks are installed, has complex pipeline layout, uneven water pressure that can easily lead to leaks, and cannot achieve individual control or flow regulation, which affects the continuity of breeding operations.

Method used

Adopting a modular design, it achieves 'one-time connection, multiple distribution' through a through-type water supply main pipe, and uses column pumps and one-way valves to control water flow, enabling individual control and flow regulation of each water tank. The drinking tank shell and inner cavity are made of polyethylene material, and quick splicing is achieved using trapezoidal dovetail grooves and slots.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient installation and independent control of multiple water tanks, reduces the risk of leakage, and improves installation efficiency and the continuity of aquaculture operations.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a splicing type animal husbandry drinking trough, which relates to the field of animal husbandry, and comprises a water storage mechanism and a drinking trough mechanism, the water storage mechanism is arranged at the front end of the drinking trough mechanism, the drinking trough mechanism comprises a drinking trough shell, and a drinking trough inner cavity is fixedly connected in the drinking trough shell. A water trough water storage tank is fixedly connected to the inner side of the top end of the water trough inner cavity, a third ball valve is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the water trough water storage tank, a fourth ball valve is fixedly connected to the side, away from the water storage mechanism, of the bottom end of the water trough water storage tank, and a water trough water inlet pipeline is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the water trough water storage tank. The system has the beneficial effects that modular design is implemented, internal pipelines of a plurality of water tanks are rearranged, a mode of'one-time access and multi-point distribution 'is realized by adopting a through type water supply main pipe, and water flow of the whole system is separately controlled through an internal water tank water inlet pipeline and a water storage tank water inlet pipeline; independent control over water flow of each independent water trough can be achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry, and in particular to a modular livestock drinking trough. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the main types of drinking water equipment for cattle and sheep in the market are polyethylene troughs and stainless steel troughs. The heat retention and shape flexibility of polyethylene troughs make them far more widely used than stainless steel troughs. However, the size of polyethylene troughs directly determines the difficulty and cost of manufacturing due to limitations in the production process. Therefore, we propose a modular livestock drinking water trough system.

[0003] For example, patent document CN220422747U discloses a modular livestock drinking trough, including a left and a right trough that can be spliced ​​together. The left trough has a protrusion on one side, and the right trough has a corresponding recess at the protrusion, and the two can be interlocked. Both troughs are equipped with an inspection compartment, a water level and water temperature control system, and a water valve compartment, and both have a water storage chamber.

[0004] Under current technological conditions, it is not possible to install multiple water tanks simultaneously. Because modular design solutions are not yet mature, each tank must be connected individually to the water supply system, resulting in low installation efficiency and complex piping layout. This greatly increases the risk of leaks due to uneven water pressure, adding uncertainty to the installation process. Current technology also cannot independently start / stop or regulate the flow rate of different tank units. Therefore, when local maintenance or cleaning is needed, the entire water supply system must be shut down, severely impacting the continuity of aquaculture operations. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular livestock drinking trough in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] This utility model achieves the above objectives through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A modular livestock water trough includes a water storage mechanism and a water trough mechanism. The water storage mechanism is located at the front end of the water trough mechanism. The water trough mechanism includes a water trough shell, a water trough inner cavity fixedly connected inside the water trough shell, a water storage tank fixedly connected to the top inner side of the water trough inner cavity, a ball valve three fixedly connected to the bottom end of the water storage tank, a ball valve four fixedly connected to the bottom end of the water storage tank away from the water storage mechanism, a water inlet pipe fixedly connected to the bottom end of the water storage tank, a water storage tank inlet pipe fixedly connected to the bottom end of the ball valve three, a branch inlet pipe fixedly connected to the bottom end of the water storage tank inlet pipe, a ball valve two fixedly connected to the end of the branch inlet pipe near the water storage mechanism, a ball valve five fixedly connected to the end of the branch inlet pipe away from the water storage mechanism, and a heating plate fixedly connected to the bottom end of the water trough inner cavity.

[0008] Preferably, the water storage mechanism includes a column pump, a main water inlet pipe fixedly connected to the rear end of the column pump, a one-way valve fixedly connected to the rear end of the main water inlet pipe, a water storage tank fixedly connected to the rear end of the one-way valve, a pressure controller fixedly connected to the top of the water storage tank, a ball valve one fixedly connected to the rear end of the water storage tank, a main water outlet pipe fixedly connected to the rear end of the ball valve one, and the main water outlet pipe and the ball valve two fixedly connected.

[0009] Preferably, trapezoidal dovetail grooves are provided at both the front and rear ends of the outer shell of the drinking trough.

[0010] Preferably, a trapezoidal slot is provided between the dovetail grooves of the drinking trough shell and at the top of the drinking trough shell, and a connecting hole is provided on the trapezoidal slot at the top.

[0011] Preferably, the rear end of the inner cavity of the drinking trough is provided with multiple drinking troughs, and the bottom end of the drinking trough is fixedly connected to the drinking trough water inlet pipe.

[0012] Preferably, the outer shell, inner cavity, and water storage tank of the drinking trough are all made of polyethylene material.

[0013] The beneficial effects are: implementing a modular design, rearranging the internal pipelines of multiple water tanks, and adopting a through-type water supply main to achieve a "one-time access, multi-point distribution" mode. Through the internal water tank inlet pipeline and water storage tank inlet pipeline, the water flow of the entire system can be controlled separately, and the water flow of each individual drinking water tank can be controlled individually.

[0014] The additional technical features and advantages of this utility model will become more apparent from the following description, or may be learned through specific practice of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the multiple drinking trough mechanism of the spliced ​​livestock drinking trough described in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an isometric view of a modular livestock drinking trough as described in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an isometric view of the water trough mechanism of the spliced ​​livestock water trough described in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an isometric sectional view of the water trough mechanism of the spliced ​​livestock water trough described in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the water trough mechanism of the spliced ​​livestock water trough described in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a rear view of the water trough mechanism of the spliced ​​livestock water trough described in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This utility model describes a modular livestock drinking trough. Figure 1 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0023] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 101, column pump; 102, main inlet pipe; 103, check valve; 104, water storage tank; 105, pressure controller; 106, ball valve one; 107, main outlet pipe; 201, ball valve two; 202, branch inlet pipe; 203, drinking trough outer shell; 204, drinking trough inner cavity; 205, drinking trough water storage tank; 206, ball valve three; 207, ball valve four; 208, heating plate; 209, ball valve five; 210, drinking trough inlet pipe; 211, water storage tank inlet pipe; 3, drinking trough connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "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 utility model 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 utility model.

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0027] like Figures 1-7As shown, a modular livestock watering trough includes a water storage mechanism and a watering trough mechanism. The water storage mechanism is located at the front end of the watering trough mechanism. The watering trough mechanism includes a watering trough shell 203, a watering trough inner cavity 204 bolted to the inside of the watering trough shell 203, a watering trough storage tank 205 fixedly connected to the top inner side of the watering trough inner cavity 204, a ball valve 206 threadedly connected to the bottom end of the watering trough storage tank 205, a ball valve 207 threadedly connected to the bottom end of the watering trough storage tank 205 away from the water storage mechanism, a watering trough inlet pipe 210 threadedly connected to the bottom end of the watering trough storage tank 205, a watering tank inlet pipe 211 threadedly connected to the bottom end of the watering tank inlet pipe 211, and a branch inlet pipe 202 threadedly connected to the bottom end of the branch inlet pipe 202 near the water storage mechanism. One end of the water inlet pipe 202 is threaded with ball valve 201, and the other end of the water inlet pipe 202, which is away from the water storage mechanism, is threaded with ball valve 209. The bottom end of the drinking trough cavity 204 is bolted with heating plate 208. Install the drinking trough mechanism according to the actual situation. After installation, close ball valve 209 in the last drinking trough mechanism and ball valve 207 in all drinking trough mechanisms. Then open ball valve 201 and ball valve 206 in all drinking trough mechanisms in sequence to allow water to flow into the drinking trough storage tank 205. After the water enters the drinking trough storage tank 205, it will be forced into each tank in the drinking trough cavity 204 by atmospheric pressure. At the same time, due to atmospheric pressure, the water level in each tank in the drinking trough cavity 204 will be kept at the same level.

[0028] The water storage mechanism includes a column pump 101, with a main inlet pipe 102 threadedly connected to the rear end of the column pump 101. A one-way valve 103 is heat-fused to the rear end of the main inlet pipe 102, and a water storage tank 104 is heat-fused to the rear end of the one-way valve 103. A pressure controller 105 is threadedly connected to the top of the water storage tank 104, and a ball valve 106 is threadedly connected to the rear end of the water storage tank 104. A main outlet pipe 107 is threadedly connected to the rear end of the ball valve 106, and the main outlet pipe 107 is threadedly connected to a ball valve 201. Water is first added to the water storage tank 104, and then ball valve 106 is closed. At this time, there is no water in the water storage tank 104, and the pressure is relatively low. The pressure controller 105 controls the column pump 101 to start, and the water flows into the water storage tank 104 through the column pump 101. When the water accumulates to a certain level, the pressure increases, and the pressure controller 105 controls the column pump 101 to shut down. Because of the presence of the one-way valve 103, the water in the water storage tank 104 will not flow back to the column pump 101. After the water in the water storage tank 104 is exhausted, the pressure controller 105 will control the column pump 101 to continue to add water. After the rated pressure is reached, it will stop. At this time, the entire system reaches balance.

[0029] Both the front and rear ends of the drinking trough shell 203 are provided with trapezoidal dovetail grooves, which can be interlocked when multiple drinking trough shells 203 are spliced ​​together.

[0030] A trapezoidal slot is provided between the dovetail grooves of the drinking trough shell 203 and at the top of the drinking trough shell 203. A connecting hole is provided on the trapezoidal slot at the top. After multiple drinking trough shells 203 are snapped together, a drinking trough connecting plate 3 is bolted to the upper end of the slot. After multiple drinking trough shells 203 are snapped together, the drinking trough connecting plate 3 is installed to fix the drinking trough shells 203 firmly and ensure that no single drinking trough shell 203 will shake.

[0031] Multiple drinking troughs are provided at the rear end of the inner cavity 204 of the drinking trough, and the bottom end of the drinking trough is heat-fused to the drinking trough inlet pipe 210.

[0032] The outer shell 203, the inner cavity 204, and the water storage tank 205 of the water trough are all made of polyethylene.

[0033] Working principle: First, water is added to the storage tank 104. Ball valve 106 is closed, so there is no water in the storage tank 104 at this time, and the pressure is low. Pressure controller 105 starts the column pump 101, and water flows into the storage tank 104 through the column pump 101. When the water accumulates to a certain level, the pressure increases, and pressure controller 105 closes the column pump 101. Because of the one-way valve 103, the water in the storage tank 104 will not flow back to the column pump 101. Next, the drinking trough mechanism is installed according to the actual situation. After installation, the ball valve 209 in the last drinking trough mechanism and the valves in all drinking trough mechanisms are connected. Ball valve 4 207 is closed, and ball valves 201 and 3 206 in all drinking trough mechanisms are opened in sequence, allowing water to flow into the drinking trough storage tank 205. After the water enters the drinking trough storage tank 205, it will be forced into each tank in the drinking trough inner cavity 204 by atmospheric pressure. At the same time, due to atmospheric pressure, the water level in each tank in the drinking trough inner cavity 204 will be maintained at the same liquid level. After the water in the storage tank 104 is exhausted, the pressure controller 105 will control the column pump 101 to continue to add water. It will stop after reaching the rated pressure, at which point the entire system will be balanced.

[0034] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A modular livestock watering trough, comprising a water storage mechanism and a watering trough mechanism, wherein the water storage mechanism is disposed at the front end of the watering trough mechanism, characterized in that: The drinking trough mechanism includes a drinking trough shell (203), a drinking trough inner cavity (204) fixedly connected inside the drinking trough shell (203), a drinking trough water storage tank (205) fixedly connected to the inner top of the drinking trough inner cavity (204), a ball valve three (206) fixedly connected to the bottom of the drinking trough water storage tank (205), a ball valve four (207) fixedly connected to the bottom of the drinking trough water storage tank (205) away from the water storage mechanism, and a ball valve four (207) fixedly connected to the bottom of the drinking trough water storage tank (205). The drinking trough water inlet pipe (210) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the ball valve three (206) and the water storage tank water inlet pipe (211). The bottom end of the water storage tank water inlet pipe (211) is fixedly connected to the branch water inlet pipe (202). The branch water inlet pipe (202) is fixedly connected to the end near the water storage mechanism and the branch water inlet pipe (202) is fixedly connected to the end away from the water storage mechanism and the bottom end of the drinking trough inner cavity (204) is fixedly connected to the heating plate (208).

2. The modular livestock drinking trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage mechanism includes a column pump (101), a main water inlet pipe (102) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the column pump (101), a one-way valve (103) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the main water inlet pipe (102), a water storage tank (104) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the one-way valve (103), a pressure controller (105) is fixedly connected to the top of the water storage tank (104), a ball valve (106) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the water storage tank (104), a main water outlet pipe (107) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the ball valve (106), and the main water outlet pipe (107) and the ball valve (201) are fixedly connected.

3. The modular livestock drinking trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear ends of the outer shell (203) of the drinking trough are provided with dovetail grooves.

4. The modular livestock drinking trough according to claim 3, characterized in that: A trapezoidal slot is provided between the dovetail grooves of the drinking trough shell (203) and at the top of the drinking trough shell (203), and a connecting hole is provided on the trapezoidal slot at the top.

5. The modular livestock drinking trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the inner cavity (204) of the drinking trough is provided with multiple drinking troughs, and the bottom end of the drinking trough is fixedly connected to the drinking trough water inlet pipe (210).

6. The modular livestock drinking trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell (203), inner cavity (204), and water storage tank (205) of the drinking trough are all made of polyethylene.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Splicing type livestock drinking trough equipment

    CN220422747U