Automatic water supplementing tank for cattle breeding

By designing an automatic water replenishment tank, which uses a motor-driven gear and cleaning brush to automatically clean the inside of the tank, the problem of manually cleaning residual grass clippings in the water tank is solved, achieving automated cleaning and convenient use.

CN223929189UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24INNER MONGOLIA SANZHONG BREEDING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520602667.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-01
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-01

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Technical Problem

The existing automatic water replenishment devices for cattle farming require manual cleaning of residual grass clippings inside the water troughs after use, which increases the workload of staff and is inconvenient to use.

Method used

An automatic water replenishment tank was designed, which includes a support frame, tank body, water tank, medicine mixing component, water replenishment controller, cleaning brush and other structures. The tank body is automatically cleaned by a motor-driven gear and cleaning brush. Combined with a float and water pump, it realizes automatic water replenishment and medicine mixing, and has an automatic cleaning function.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic cleaning of the inside of the water tank, reducing the workload of staff and improving ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of livestock breeding, in particular to an automatic water supplementing trough for cattle breeding, which comprises a support frame, the top of the support frame is respectively connected with a trough body and a water tank through bolts, the top of the water tank is provided with a medicine stirring component, the surface of the trough body is communicated with a water passing shell, and a buoy is arranged in an inner cavity of the water passing shell. When the weather is cold, the water tank is heated through the heater, drinking water of cattle is heated to a proper temperature, when the water amount in the trough body is small, the button at the bottom of the front side of the water supplementing controller is pressed through the movable ring, the water supplementing controller starts the water pump to pump water in the water tank into the trough body, and the water level in the trough body rises; a buoy drives a driving rod and a movable ring to move up and down under the action of water buoyancy, after water feeding is completed, a transmission shaft of a second motor drives a gear to rotate, the gear drives a gear ring, a connecting frame and a cleaning brush to rotate, and the interior of the tank body is brushed through the cleaning brush.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry technology, specifically to an automatic water replenishment trough for cattle breeding. Background Technology

[0002] Animal husbandry utilizes domesticated animals such as livestock and poultry. When raising cattle, it is usually necessary to feed them water, which typically requires the use of water troughs.

[0003] A search revealed that the announcement number is CN219877154U, and the name is "An Automatic Watering Device for Cattle Farming, including a water trough." Research and analysis revealed that although it has the advantages of automatic watering and a simple watering process, it also has the following disadvantages to some extent.

[0004] For example, after the device is used, there are usually grass clippings left inside the water tank when the cattle drink water. These grass clippings usually need to be cleaned manually by the staff, which increases the workload of the staff and is inconvenient for the staff to use. In order to solve the above technical problems, we designed an automatic water replenishment tank for cattle breeding. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic water replenishment trough for cattle farming, which has the advantage of being easy to clean. It solves the problem that after the device is used, there are usually grass clippings left inside the trough when the cattle drink water. These grass clippings usually need to be cleaned manually by the staff, which increases the workload of the staff and is inconvenient for the staff to use.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic water replenishment trough for cattle farming, comprising a support frame, a trough body and a water tank connected to the top of the support frame by bolts, a medicine mixing component provided on the top of the water tank, a water passage shell connected to the surface of the trough body, a float provided in the inner cavity of the water passage shell, a drive rod welded to the top of the float, a movable ring slidably connected to the surface of the support frame, a water replenishment controller installed on the surface of the support frame, the surface of the movable ring welded to the drive rod, a water pump connected to the bottom of the trough body by bolts, a gear ring rotatably connected to the surface of the water tank, an installation plate welded to the right side of the water tank, a second motor connected to the bottom of the installation plate by bolts, a gear connected to the drive shaft of the second motor by bolts, a connecting frame connected to the top of the gear ring by bolts, and a cleaning brush connected to the bottom of the connecting frame by bolts.

[0007] Preferably, the mixing assembly includes a cover plate, the top of the water tank is connected to the cover plate by bolts, the top of the cover plate is connected to a first motor by bolts, the drive shaft of the first motor is connected to a stirring rod by bolts, and a heater is provided through the top of the cover plate.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the cover plate is connected to a feeding pipe, and the top of the feeding pipe is threaded with a first pipe cap.

[0009] Preferably, the pump's suction pipe is connected to the water tank via a pipe, and the pump's discharge pipe is connected to the tank via a pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the inner cavity of the water-passing shell is connected to a filter cover by bolts, and the surface of the float is slidably connected to the water-passing shell.

[0011] Preferably, the surface of the water replenishment controller is in contact with the movable ring, and the water replenishment controller is electrically connected to the water pump.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the tank is connected to a drain pipe, and a second pipe cap is threaded onto the bottom of the drain pipe.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] In cold weather, this invention heats the water tank to a suitable temperature for cattle drinking water via a heater. When the water level in the tank is low, pressing the button at the bottom front of the water replenishment controller via the movable ring activates the water pump, drawing water from the tank into the tank. As the water level rises, the float moves up and down along the rod and movable ring due to buoyancy. When the tank is full, the movable ring pushes back against the button at the top front of the water replenishment controller, shutting off the water pump. When medication needs to be administered to cattle, the medication is mixed into the tank, and the stirring rod rotates via the drive shaft of the first motor, mixing the medication evenly for easy administration.

[0015] After water feeding is completed, the transmission shaft of the second motor drives the gear to rotate, which in turn drives the gear ring, connecting frame and cleaning brush to rotate. The cleaning brush then scrubs the inside of the tank, making it easy to clean the tank. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the water tank and water pump of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the support frame and water supply controller of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the toothed ring and cleaning brush of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Tank; 3. Water tank; 4. Water inlet shell; 5. Float; 6. Drive rod; 7. Movable ring; 8. Water replenishment controller; 9. Cover plate; 10. First motor; 11. Stirring rod; 12. Heater; 13. Gear ring; 14. Mounting plate; 15. Second motor; 16. Gear; 17. Connecting frame; 18. Cleaning brush; 19. Water pump; 20. Mixing assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 An automatic water replenishment trough for cattle farming includes a support frame 1. The top of the support frame 1 is bolted to a tank body 2 and a water tank 3. A medicine mixing component 20 is installed on the top of the water tank 3. A water passage shell 4 is connected to the surface of the tank body 2. A float 5 is installed in the inner cavity of the water passage shell 4. A drive rod 6 is welded to the top of the float 5. A movable ring 7 is slidably connected to the surface of the support frame 1. A water replenishment controller 8 is installed on the surface of the support frame 1. The surface of the movable ring 7 is welded to the drive rod 6. A water pump 19 is bolted to the bottom of the tank body 2. A gear ring 13 is rotatably connected to the surface of the water tank 3. An installation plate 14 is welded to the right side of the water tank 3. A second motor 15 is bolted to the bottom of the installation plate 14. A gear 16 is bolted to the drive shaft of the second motor 15. A connecting frame 17 is bolted to the top of the gear ring 13. A cleaning brush 18 is bolted to the bottom of the connecting frame 17.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The mixing assembly 20 includes a cover plate 9. The top of the water tank 3 is connected to the cover plate 9 by bolts. The top of the cover plate 9 is connected to a first motor 10 by bolts. The drive shaft of the first motor 10 is connected to a stirring rod 11 by bolts. By setting the first motor 10 and the stirring rod 11, it is easy to stir the contents of the water tank 3 and to stir the medicine in the water tank 3 evenly. A heater 12 is provided through the top of the cover plate 9.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The top of the cover plate 9 is connected to a feeding pipe. By setting the feeding pipe, it is convenient to add water and medicine to the water tank 3. The top of the feeding pipe is threaded with a first pipe cap.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The pump 19's pump pipe is connected to the water tank 3 via a pipe, and the pump 19's outlet pipe is connected to the tank 2 via a pipe. By setting up the pump 19, it is easy to pump water from the water tank 3 into the tank 2, and it is easy to add water to the tank 2.

[0025] Please see Figure 1The inner cavity of the water-passing shell 4 is connected to a filter cover by bolts. By setting the filter cover, it is easy to filter the water in the tank 2 and effectively prevent impurities from entering the water-passing shell 4. The surface of the float 5 is slidably connected to the water-passing shell 4.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The surface of the water replenishment controller 8 is in contact with the movable ring 7. The water replenishment controller 8 is electrically connected to the water pump 19. By setting the water replenishment controller 8, it is easy to control the water pump 19 and to replenish water in the tank 2.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 The bottom of the tank 2 is connected to a drain pipe. By setting the drain pipe, it is easy to discharge the debris in the tank 2 and to clean the tank 2. The bottom of the drain pipe is threaded with a second pipe cap.

[0028] In use, the device is controlled by an external controller. In cold weather, heater 12 heats the water tank 3 to a suitable temperature for the cattle's drinking water. When the water level in the trough 2 is low, the button at the bottom front of the water replenishment controller 8 is pressed via the movable ring 7. This activates the water pump 19, drawing water from the water tank 3 into the trough 2. The water level in the trough 2 rises, and the float 5, under buoyancy, moves the actuator rod 6 and the movable ring 7 up and down. When the trough 2 is full, the movable ring 7 pushes back against the top front of the water replenishment controller 8. The button turns off the water pump 19 via the water replenishment controller 8. When medication needs to be prepared for cattle, the medication is mixed into the water tank 3. The first motor 10 drives the stirring rod 11 to rotate, which stirs the medication in the water tank 3 evenly, making it easier to feed the cattle. After feeding, the second motor 15 drives the gear 16 to rotate via the drive shaft. The gear 16 drives the gear ring 13, the connecting frame 17, and the cleaning brush 18 to rotate, which scrubs the inside of the tank 2, making it easier to clean the inside of the tank 2.

[0029] In summary, this automatic water replenishment trough for cattle farming, through gear 16, connecting frame 17, cleaning brush 18, water pump 19, and medicine mixing component 20, solves the problem that after the device is used, there are usually grass clippings left inside the water trough when the cattle drink water. These grass clippings usually need to be cleaned manually by the staff, which increases the workload of the staff and is inconvenient for the staff to use.

Claims

1. An automatic water supply trough for cattle farming, comprising a support frame (1), characterized in that: The top of the support frame (1) is connected to the tank (2) and the water tank (3) by bolts. The top of the water tank (3) is equipped with a mixing component (20). The surface of the tank (2) is connected to a water-permeable shell (4). The inner cavity of the water-permeable shell (4) is equipped with a float (5). The top of the float (5) is welded with a drive rod (6). The surface of the support frame (1) is slidably connected to a movable ring (7). The surface of the support frame (1) is equipped with a water replenishment controller (8). The surface of the movable ring (7) is connected to the drive rod (6). Welding, the bottom of the tank (2) is connected to a water pump (19) by bolts, the surface of the water tank (3) is rotatably connected to a gear ring (13), the right side of the water tank (3) is welded to a mounting plate (14), the bottom of the mounting plate (14) is connected to a second motor (15) by bolts, the drive shaft of the second motor (15) is connected to a gear (16) by bolts, the top of the gear ring (13) is connected to a connecting frame (17) by bolts, and the bottom of the connecting frame (17) is connected to a cleaning brush (18) by bolts.

2. The automatic water replenishment trough for cattle farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing assembly (20) includes a cover plate (9), the top of the water tank (3) is connected to the cover plate (9) by bolts, the top of the cover plate (9) is connected to a first motor (10) by bolts, the drive shaft of the first motor (10) is connected to a stirring rod (11) by bolts, and a heater (12) is provided through the top of the cover plate (9).

3. The automatic water replenishment trough for cattle farming according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the cover plate (9) is connected to a feeding pipe, and the top of the feeding pipe is threaded with a first pipe cap.

4. The automatic water replenishment trough for cattle farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pump (19) has its pump pipe connected to the water tank (3) via a pipe, and the pump (19) has its outlet pipe connected to the tank (2) via a pipe.

5. An automatic water replenishment trough for cattle farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the water-passing shell (4) is connected to a filter cover by bolts, and the surface of the float (5) is slidably connected to the water-passing shell (4).

6. The automatic water replenishment trough for cattle farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the water replenishment controller (8) is in contact with the movable ring (7), and the water replenishment controller (8) is electrically connected to the water pump (19).

7. An automatic water replenishment trough for cattle farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the tank (2) is connected to a drain pipe, and a second pipe cap is threaded onto the bottom of the drain pipe.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Automatic water supplementing water fountain for cattle breeding

    CN219877154U