Adjustable livestock breeding feeding machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an adjustable livestock breeding feeding machine which comprises a round feeding trough and a feed storage barrel arranged above the center of the round feeding trough, a discharge electromagnetic valve is fixed to a discharge port in the bottom end of the feed storage barrel, and a discharge hopper is arranged at a discharge port in the bottom end of the discharge electromagnetic valve. The novel adjustable material dispersing device is additionally arranged below the discharging hopper at the bottom end of the discharging electromagnetic valve, livestock feed is evenly dispersed through a conical material dispersing cover below the discharging hopper, the material dispersing height can be flexibly adjusted, and the novel adjustable material dispersing device can be adjusted according to the body types, ingestion habits and the like of different livestock breeding objects. The bulk cargo range and mode are accurately adjusted, for example, the bulk cargo cover is lowered for small livestock, and the livestock can conveniently eat the bulk cargo cover; in addition, the design can adapt to different breeding environments and densities, the height is reduced at the position with the large density to guarantee intake, the height is increased at the position with the small density to reasonably utilize the space, and feed is evenly distributed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of livestock breeding equipment, specifically relating to an adjustable livestock feeding machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern livestock farming industry, with the continuous development of large-scale and intensive farming models, the requirements for automation and efficiency of livestock farming equipment are increasing. Feeding, as a crucial link in the livestock farming process, directly affects the growth and development of livestock and the profitability of farming. Traditional manual feeding methods are not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also difficult to guarantee precise control of feed quantity and uniform feed distribution. Therefore, automatic feeding machines have emerged and have solved some of the problems associated with manual feeding to a certain extent.

[0003] However, existing livestock feeding machines still face numerous technical challenges in practical applications. Among these, the uniformity of feed distribution after automatic feeding is particularly prominent. In many actual farming scenarios, the fed feed tends to clump together, potentially causing some livestock to miss out on sufficient feed, while others may overeat, leading to overnutrition or digestive problems. Uneven feed distribution is also widespread, with some areas of the trough receiving too much feed and others too little. This uneven distribution not only wastes feed and increases farming costs but can also affect the growth consistency of the entire herd, creating difficulties in management. For example, in some large pig farms, using existing feeding machines, pigs often congregate in areas with concentrated feed, competing for food and causing smaller pigs to miss out on sufficient food, thus hindering their growth and development. In chicken farms, uneven feed distribution can lead to insufficient nutrient intake in some chickens, resulting in decreased egg production.

[0004] In summary, to improve the efficiency and quality of livestock farming and reduce costs, there is an urgent need for a new type of livestock feeding equipment that can effectively solve the problem of feed uniformity and possesses high flexibility and adaptability. The adjustable livestock feeder was developed against this backdrop, aiming to address the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide the livestock farming industry with a more advanced and efficient feeding solution. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustable livestock feeding machine to address the issues raised in the background section regarding the pursuit of automation and efficiency in modern livestock farming. While automatic feeding machines replace manual feeding, they suffer from feed uniformity problems. In practical applications, feed tends to clump together or spread unevenly, leading to insufficient or excessive feeding for some livestock, affecting growth consistency, wasting feed, and increasing farming costs. Furthermore, existing feeding machines lack flexibility and adaptability for livestock of different sizes and feeding habits, making it difficult to adjust the feeding range and height as needed.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an adjustable livestock feeding machine, comprising a circular feeding trough and a storage bin located above the center of the circular feeding trough. A discharge solenoid valve is fixed at the discharge port at the bottom of the storage bin, and a discharge hopper is provided at the discharge port at the bottom of the discharge solenoid valve. A fixing ring is fixedly fitted to the lower outer side of the center of the storage bin, and a horizontal fixing top frame is provided at the right end of the fixing ring. A horizontal fixing base frame is fixed to the outer wall of the right end of the circular feeding trough. The horizontal fixing base frame and the right side of the center of the horizontal fixing top frame are fixedly connected by a vertical fixing bracket, and an adjustable feed dispensing device is fitted to the outside of the vertical fixing bracket.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustable bulk material device includes a screw-fixed base, a conical bulk material cover, a lifting adjustment rod, and a metal lifting sleeve. The metal lifting sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the vertical fixed bracket. A lifting adjustment rod is welded to the center of the left end of the metal lifting sleeve. The screw-fixed base is fixed to the left end of the lifting adjustment rod. The conical bulk material cover is fixed to the top of the screw-fixed base by screws, and the cone tip of the conical bulk material cover faces upward.

[0008] Preferably, the top tip of the conical bulk material hood is semi-circular, the center point of the conical bulk material hood is perpendicularly coincident with the center point of the discharge hopper and the circular feed trough, the outer wall of the conical bulk material hood is smooth and burr-free, and the metal lifting sleeve can move up and down outside the vertical fixed support.

[0009] Preferably, the adjustable bulk material handling device further includes an adjustment knob, a positioning screw, and an internal threaded adjustment cylinder. An internal threaded adjustment cylinder is inserted and fixed at the center of the right end of the metal lifting sleeve. A positioning screw is threaded into the internal threaded adjustment cylinder, and an adjustment knob is fixed at the right end of the positioning screw.

[0010] Preferably, the length of the positioning screw is twice the depth of the internal thread adjusting cylinder. The adjusting knob can drive the positioning screw to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. The clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the positioning screw can move left and right in the internal thread adjusting cylinder through the thread action. After the positioning screw is tightened, the left end can be tightly pressed against the outer wall of the right end of the vertical fixed bracket to achieve the function of locking the height position of the metal lifting sleeve.

[0011] Preferably, the discharge solenoid valve is electrically connected to an external control terminal via an electric wire, and after the discharge solenoid valve is opened, the livestock feed inside the storage tank can be discharged downward through the discharge hopper.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the storage hopper is provided with a feeding port, and a sealing end cap is fitted over the top opening of the feeding port. After the sealing end cap is opened, livestock feed can be concentratedly fed into the storage hopper through the feeding port for storage.

[0013] Preferably, the vertical fixed bracket is reinforced at both ends by multiple triangular reinforcing plates connected to the horizontal fixed top frame and the horizontal fixed bottom frame respectively. An auxiliary placement pad is also provided at the bottom right end of the horizontal fixed bottom frame, and the outer wall of the bottom end of the auxiliary placement pad is flush with the outer wall of the bottom end of the circular feeding trough.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an adjustable livestock feeding machine, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This invention features a novel adjustable feed distribution device added below the discharge hopper at the bottom of the discharge solenoid valve. This device evenly distributes livestock feed discharged from the hopper via a conical feed hood located below it. The adjustable height of the conical feed hood can be flexibly adjusted to precisely control the distribution range and method based on the size and feeding habits of different livestock species. For smaller animals, the conical feed hood can be lowered to concentrate feed in a smaller area, facilitating consumption and reducing waste. For larger animals with a wider range of movement, the hood can be raised to increase the feed distribution area, allowing for more even food access. Furthermore, this height-adjustable design adapts to different farming environments and densities. In high-density areas, lowering the feed height ensures sufficient feed intake for each animal. In low-density areas, raising the feed height allows for more efficient use of space and more even feed distribution. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a frontal three-dimensional structural diagram of the adjustable livestock feeding machine of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the left-side plan view of the adjustable livestock feeding machine of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a frontal plan view of the adjustable livestock feeding machine of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the adjustable livestock feeding machine of this utility model, viewed from below.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a frontal three-dimensional structural diagram of the adjustable bulk material handling device of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a front view schematic diagram of the adjustable bulk material handling device of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Circular feeding trough; 2. Adjustable bulk material device; 3. Discharge solenoid valve; 4. Storage hopper; 5. Fixing ring; 6. Feeding port; 7. Sealing end cap; 8. Horizontal fixed top frame; 9. Discharge hopper; 10. Vertical fixed bracket; 11. Horizontal fixed base frame; 12. Screw-fixed chassis; 13. Conical bulk material cover; 14. Lifting and adjusting rod; 15. Metal lifting sleeve; 16. Adjusting knob; 17. Positioning screw; 18. Internal threaded adjusting cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-6 The adjustable livestock feeder shown includes a circular trough 1 and a storage bin 4 located above the center of the circular trough 1. A discharge solenoid valve 3 is fixed at the discharge port at the bottom of the storage bin 4, and a discharge hopper 9 is located at the discharge port at the bottom of the discharge solenoid valve 3. A fixing ring 5 is sleeved and fixed to the lower outer side of the center of the storage bin 4. A horizontal fixing top frame 8 is located at the right end of the fixing ring 5. A horizontal fixing base frame 11 is fixed to the outer wall of the right end of the circular trough 1. The horizontal fixing base frame 11 and the horizontal fixing top frame 8 are fixedly connected to the center right side of the horizontal fixing base frame 11 by a vertical fixing bracket 10. The upper and lower ends of the vertical fixing bracket 10 are respectively connected to the horizontal fixing top frame 8 and the horizontal fixing base frame 11 by multiple triangular reinforcing plates. The fixed base frame 11 is reinforced by connecting the components. This triangular structure utilizes the stability principle of triangles, which greatly enhances the stability of the entire feeder structure. It ensures that the components can maintain a stable relative position during long-term use and feed feeding, avoiding the impact of shaking or displacement on the feeding effect. An auxiliary placement pad is also provided at the bottom right end of the horizontal fixed base frame 11. The outer wall of the bottom end of the auxiliary placement pad is flush with the outer wall of the bottom end of the circular feed trough 1. The auxiliary placement pad plays a role in auxiliary support and balance, further enhancing the overall stability of the feeder and reducing the tilting or shaking of the equipment caused by uneven ground and other factors, thus ensuring the stability of the feed feeding process.

[0025] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the discharge solenoid valve 3 is electrically connected to an external control terminal via a wire. After the discharge solenoid valve 3 is opened, the livestock feed inside the storage bin 4 can be discharged downward through the discharge hopper 9. When feeding is required, the external control terminal sends a signal to the discharge solenoid valve 3, and the discharge solenoid valve 3 opens. As a key component for controlling the feed flow, the discharge solenoid valve 3 can not only control whether the feed is discharged, but also precisely control the discharge amount according to a preset program. Under the action of gravity, the livestock feed inside the storage bin 4 enters the discharge hopper 9 through the discharge port at the bottom of the discharge solenoid valve 3, and is then discharged downward to the lower area, completing the initial transportation of feed from the storage bin 4 to the feeding area. The top of the storage bin 4 is provided with a feeding port 6, and a sealing end cap 7 is fitted outside the opening at the top of the feeding port 6. After the sealing end cap 7 is opened, the livestock feed can be concentratedly put into the storage bin 4 through the feeding port 6 for storage. The sealing end cap 7 at the top of the feeding port 6 is used to prevent the feed from getting damp or contaminated and to prevent foreign objects from entering the storage bin 4 during storage, thus ensuring feed quality.

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, an adjustable material handling device 2 is sleeved on the outside of the vertical fixed bracket 10. The adjustable material handling device 2 includes a screw-fixed base 12, a conical material handling cover 13, a lifting adjustment rod 14, and a metal lifting sleeve 15. The metal lifting sleeve 15 is sleeved on the outside of the vertical fixed bracket 10. The lifting adjustment rod 14 is welded to the center of the left end of the metal lifting sleeve 15. The screw-fixed base 12 is fixed to the left end of the lifting adjustment rod 14. The conical material handling cover 13 is fixed to the top of the screw-fixed base 12 by screws. The cone tip of the conical material handling cover 13 faces upwards and is adjustable. The core component of the bulk feed device 2, the conical bulk feed hood 13, is fixed to the top of the screw-fixed base 12 by screws. The screw-fixed base 12 is connected to the metal lifting sleeve 15 via the lifting adjustment rod 14. The metal lifting sleeve 15 is fitted onto the outside of the vertical fixed bracket 10. This layout ensures that the conical bulk feed hood 13 can be stably positioned below the discharge hopper 9 and accurately positioned relative to the circular feed trough 1. When feed falls from the discharge hopper 9, it directly impacts the top of the conical bulk feed hood 13. Due to the special conical shape of the conical bulk feed hood 13, the feed is concentrated under heavy load. Under the influence of force and impact, the feed slides outwards along its smooth, burr-free outer wall. During this process, the feed's path is altered, changing from concentrated falling to uniform diffusion. This allows the feed to be more widely and evenly distributed within the circular feed trough 1, meeting the feeding needs of livestock in different locations. The cone-shaped feed hood 13 has a semi-circular tip, and its center point is perpendicularly aligned with the center points of the discharge hopper 9 and the circular feed trough 1. The outer wall of the cone-shaped feed hood 13 is smooth and burr-free. The metal lifting sleeve 15 can... The vertical fixed support 10 can move up and down externally. The top tip of the conical feed hood 13 is set in a semi-circle. On the one hand, it can prevent the feed from being too concentrated at the landing point, so that the feed can be dispersed more smoothly in all directions. On the other hand, this design can reduce the accumulation and residue of feed at the tip of the cone, ensuring the smoothness of the feed distribution. At the same time, the center point of the conical feed hood 13 is vertically aligned with the center point of the discharge hopper 9 and the circular feed trough 1. This precise positional relationship ensures the symmetry and uniformity of the feed during the distribution process, maximizing the distribution effect.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the adjustable bulk material handling device 2 also includes an adjustment knob 16, a positioning screw 17, and an internal threaded adjusting cylinder 18. An internal threaded adjusting cylinder 18 is inserted and fixed at the center of the right end of the metal lifting sleeve 15. A positioning screw 17 is threaded into the internal threaded adjusting cylinder 18. An adjustment knob 16 is fixed to the right end of the positioning screw 17. The length of the positioning screw 17 is twice the depth of the internal threaded adjusting cylinder 18. The adjustment knob 16 can drive the positioning screw 17 to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. This clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the positioning screw 17 allows it to move left and right within the internal threaded adjusting cylinder 18 through the threaded action. When the positioning screw 17 is tightened, its left end can tightly press against the outer wall of the right end of the vertical fixed bracket 10, thus locking the height of the metal lifting sleeve 15. The operator initiates the height adjustment process by rotating the adjustment knob 16. The rotation of the adjustment knob 16 drives the positioning screw 17 to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise together. Because the positioning screw 17 and the internal threaded adjusting cylinder 18 are connected by a precise thread... In accordance with the principle of threaded transmission, when the positioning screw 17 rotates, it moves left and right along the thread direction in the internal threaded adjusting cylinder 18. The length of the positioning screw 17 is designed to be twice the depth of the internal threaded adjusting cylinder 18, which provides sufficient travel space for adjustment. When the positioning screw 17 moves to the left and tightens, its left end will press tightly against the outer wall of the right end of the vertical fixed bracket 10. The friction generated by this pressing is sufficient to prevent the metal lifting sleeve 15 from sliding on the vertical fixed bracket 10, thereby locking the metal lifting sleeve 15 at the current height position. Conversely, when the height needs to be adjusted, the adjustment knob 16 is rotated in the opposite direction to move the positioning screw 17 to the right, releasing the pressing on the vertical fixed bracket 10. The metal lifting sleeve 15 can then move freely up and down outside the vertical fixed bracket 10, thereby driving the lifting adjusting rod 14, the screw fixing base 12, and the conical bulk material cover 13 to move up and down together, realizing flexible adjustment of the height of the conical bulk material cover 13.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. 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. An adjustable livestock feeding machine, comprising a circular trough (1) and a storage bin (4) located above the center of the circular trough (1), wherein a discharge solenoid valve (3) is fixed at the discharge port at the bottom of the storage bin (4), and a discharge hopper (9) is provided at the discharge port at the bottom of the discharge solenoid valve (3), a fixing ring (5) is sleeved and fixed on the lower outer side of the center of the storage bin (4), a horizontal fixing top frame (8) is provided at the right end of the fixing ring (5), and a horizontal fixing base frame (11) is fixed on the outer wall of the right end of the circular trough (1), and the horizontal fixing base frame (11) and the right side of the center of the horizontal fixing top frame (8) are fixedly connected by a vertical fixing bracket (10), characterized in that: An adjustable material handling device (2) is sleeved on the outside of the vertical fixed bracket (10); The adjustable bulk material device (2) includes a screw-fixed base (12), a conical bulk material cover (13), a lifting adjustment rod (14), and a metal lifting sleeve (15). The metal lifting sleeve (15) is sleeved on the outside of the vertical fixed bracket (10). The lifting adjustment rod (14) is welded to the center of the left end of the metal lifting sleeve (15). The screw-fixed base (12) is fixed to the left end of the lifting adjustment rod (14). The conical bulk material cover (13) is fixed to the top of the screw-fixed base (12) by screws. The cone tip of the conical bulk material cover (13) faces upward.

2. The adjustable livestock feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cone tip of the cone-shaped bulk material hood (13) is set in a semi-circle. The center point of the cone-shaped bulk material hood (13) is perpendicularly coincident with the center point of the discharge hopper (9) and the circular feed trough (1). The outer wall of the cone-shaped bulk material hood (13) is smooth and burr-free. The metal lifting sleeve (15) can move up and down outside the vertical fixed bracket (10).

3. The adjustable livestock feeding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustable bulk material device (2) also includes an adjustment knob (16), a positioning screw (17) and an internal thread adjustment cylinder (18). The internal thread adjustment cylinder (18) is inserted and fixed at the center of the right end of the metal lifting sleeve (15). The positioning screw (17) is threaded into the internal thread adjustment cylinder (18). The adjustment knob (16) is fixed at the right end of the positioning screw (17).

4. The adjustable livestock feeding machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The length of the positioning screw (17) is twice the depth of the internal thread adjusting cylinder (18). The adjusting knob (16) can drive the positioning screw (17) to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. The clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the positioning screw (17) can move left and right in the internal thread adjusting cylinder (18) through the thread action. After the positioning screw (17) is tightened, the left end can be tightly pressed against the outer wall of the right end of the vertical fixed bracket (10) to achieve the function of locking the height position of the metal lifting sleeve (15).

5. The adjustable livestock feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge solenoid valve (3) is electrically connected to an external control terminal via a wire. After the discharge solenoid valve (3) is opened, the livestock feed inside the storage tank (4) can be discharged downward through the discharge hopper (9).

6. The adjustable livestock feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the storage hopper (4) is provided with a feeding port (6), and a sealing end cap (7) is fitted on the outside of the top opening of the feeding port (6). After the sealing end cap (7) is opened, the livestock feed can be concentratedly put into the storage hopper (4) through the feeding port (6) for storage.

7. The adjustable livestock feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical fixed bracket (10) is connected and reinforced to the horizontal fixed top frame (8) and the horizontal fixed bottom frame (11) respectively by multiple triangular reinforcing plates at both ends. An auxiliary placement pad is also provided at the bottom right end of the horizontal fixed bottom frame (11). The outer wall of the bottom end of the auxiliary placement pad is flush with the outer wall of the bottom end of the circular feeding trough (1).

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