Uniform material distribution device for chicken farm

By designing a device that includes a feed tank unit, a conveying unit, a ring feeding unit, and a feed adjustment unit, the shortcomings of the feed distribution device in chicken farms in terms of uniformity and waste recycling are solved, realizing uniform feed distribution and waste recycling, and improving breeding efficiency.

CN223929217UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24TANGSHAN HOUYU ANIMAL HUSBANDRY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520600742.1
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

Existing feed distribution systems in chicken farms are inadequate in terms of uniformity, feed regulation capabilities, and waste recycling, failing to meet the demands of modern chicken farming for high efficiency, scientific methods, and environmental protection.

Method used

A device comprising a feed tank unit, a conveying unit, a ring feeding unit, and a feed adjustment unit was designed. Through a first adjustment component and a second adjustment component, the device achieves uniform feed distribution and waste recycling functions. The device includes a feed adjustment plate. Through the first adjustment component and the second adjustment component, the ring feeding unit achieves the ring feeding of feed. The waste recycling port of the ring feeding unit enables the recycling of waste.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform feed distribution and precise adjustment of feed delivery, reducing feed waste and improving feed utilization.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of feed feeding equipment, in particular to a chicken farm uniform distributing device, a conveying unit is arranged below a metering discharging hopper of a feed tank unit, the feed tank unit is connected with an annular feeding unit through the conveying unit, and a first adjusting assembly of a feed adjusting unit is located at the tail end of the conveying unit; the second adjusting assembly is connected with the annular feeding unit, the annular feeding unit is provided with a waste recycling opening in one side of the second adjusting assembly, fan-shaped adjusting teeth on an adjusting wheel of the second adjusting assembly are meshed with an adjusting rack on an adjusting rod, and a material blocking adjusting plate at the tail end of the adjusting rod is in sliding connection with the side wall of the annular feeding unit. By the adoption of the structure, the first adjusting assembly and the second adjusting assembly are adjusted and controlled at the conveying tail end and the annular feeding unit respectively, the feed flow and distribution can be dynamically adjusted according to the requirements of chicken flocks, residual feed which is not eaten by the chicken flocks can be recycled and reused through the waste material recycling opening through the waste material valve, waste is reduced, and the feed utilization rate is increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feed feeding equipment technology, and in particular to a uniform feed distribution device for chicken farms. Background Technology

[0002] In large-scale chicken farms, the uniform distribution of feed directly impacts the growth efficiency and health of the flock. Traditional automatic feeding devices generally suffer from the following problems: Firstly, traditional feeding devices are poor at distributing feed evenly, and leftover feed generated during the feeding process cannot be promptly and effectively recycled, resulting in resource waste. Secondly, they are difficult to flexibly and precisely adjust the amount and speed of feed delivery according to the different growth stages, breeds, and actual feeding needs of the chickens. This makes feed management in chicken farms lack scientific rigor and flexibility, increasing breeding costs. It is evident that existing chicken farm feeding devices have significant shortcomings in terms of feed uniformity, feed adjustment capabilities, and waste recycling, failing to meet the demands of modern, efficient, scientific, and environmentally friendly chicken farming. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a uniform feed distribution device for chicken farms, which can achieve uniform feed distribution, precise adjustment of feed delivery, reasonable structure, and waste recycling function.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a uniform feed distribution device for chicken farms, including a feed tank unit, a conveying unit, an annular feeding unit, and a feed adjustment unit. The conveying unit is located below the metering hopper of the feed tank unit, and the conveying unit connects the feed tank unit to the annular feeding unit. The first adjustment component of the feed adjustment unit is located at the end of the conveying unit, and the second adjustment component is connected to the annular feeding unit. The annular feeding unit has a waste collection port on one side of the second adjustment component. The fan-shaped adjustment teeth on the adjustment wheel of the second adjustment component mesh with the adjustment rack on the adjustment rod. The material blocking adjustment plate at the end of the adjustment rod is slidably connected to the side wall of the annular feeding unit.

[0005] Preferably, the feed tank unit has several feed tanks arranged side by side, and each feed tank has a metering hopper below it. Below the discharge port of the metering hopper is a horizontal feeding belt of a conveyor unit, and the end of the inclined feeding belt connected to the horizontal feeding belt is provided with a first adjusting component.

[0006] Preferably, the feeding adjustment plate of the first adjustment component is hinged to the side wall of the inclined feeding belt, the adjustment shaft connected to the feeding adjustment plate passes through the side wall of the inclined feeding belt and is connected to the adjustment motor, and the motor mounting seat of the adjustment motor is connected to the side wall of the inclined feeding belt.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustment mounting base of the second adjustment component is connected to the top of the straight feed trough and the curved feed trough respectively. An adjustment wheel is hinged to the inner side wall of the adjustment mounting base. A limiting block is provided on the edge of the adjustment wheel. The limiting block is slidably connected to the limiting groove of the fan-shaped adjustment tooth. The fan-shaped adjustment tooth is hinged to the side wall of the adjustment mounting base at the end of the limiting groove.

[0008] Preferably, the annular feeding unit includes a curved feed trough and a straight feed trough connected in sequence, with a curved conveyor belt at the bottom of the curved feed trough and a straight conveyor belt at the bottom of the straight feed trough.

[0009] Preferably, the adjusting rod is slidably connected to the adjusting groove on the side wall of the adjusting mounting base, and the end of the adjusting rod is connected to the material resistance adjusting plate through a connecting rod. The material resistance adjusting plate is matched with the width of the straight feed trough.

[0010] Preferably, the waste collection port is located on the waste platform inside the straight feed trough, with a curved conveyor belt and a straight conveyor belt on both sides of the waste platform, and a waste valve is provided at the waste collection port.

[0011] Preferably, the number of curved conveyor belts is four, and the number of straight conveyor belts is four.

[0012] Therefore, this utility model adopts a uniform feed distribution device for chicken farms with the above-mentioned structure. The first adjustment component and the second adjustment component are respectively adjusted at the end of the conveying and the annular feeding unit. The feed flow and distribution can be dynamically adjusted according to the needs of the chicken flock. The setting of the waste recycling port can recycle and reuse the residual feed that has not been eaten by the chicken flock through the waste valve, reduce waste and improve feed utilization.

[0013] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a uniform material distribution device for chicken farms according to this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the image;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the image;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a top view of the annular feeding unit in a uniform feeding device for chicken farms according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure label:

[0019] 1. Feed tank; 2. Metering hopper; 3. Horizontal feed belt; 4. Inclined feed belt; 5. Feed adjustment plate; 6. Adjustment motor; 7. Adjustment mounting base; 8. Drive motor; 9. Adjustment wheel; 10. Limit block; 11. Sector-shaped adjustment tooth; 12. Limit groove; 13. Adjustment rack; 14. Adjustment rod; 15. Adjustment groove; 16. Waste platform; 17. Waste collection port; 18. Material resistance adjustment plate; 19. Connecting rod; 20. Straight feed trough; 21. Curved feed trough; 22. Straight conveyor belt; 23. Curved conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this invention should have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The features mentioned above or in the specific examples mentioned in this invention can be combined arbitrarily, and these specific embodiments are only used to illustrate this invention and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0021] Example

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a uniform feed distribution device for chicken farms, including a feed tank unit, a conveying unit, an annular feeding unit, and a feed adjustment unit. The conveying unit is located below the metering hopper 2 of the feed tank unit, connecting the feed tank unit to the annular feeding unit. The first adjustment component of the feed adjustment unit is located at the end of the conveying unit, and the second adjustment component is connected to the annular feeding unit. The annular feeding unit has a waste collection port 17 on one side of the second adjustment component. The fan-shaped adjustment teeth 11 on the adjustment wheel 9 of the second adjustment component mesh with the adjustment rack 13 on the adjustment rod 14, and the material-blocking adjustment plate 18 at the end of the adjustment rod 14 is slidably connected to the side wall of the annular feeding unit.

[0023] The feed tank unit stores feed for chicks, pullets, and adult chickens respectively. The feed is conveyed into the circular feeding unit via a conveyor unit, and the feed adjustment unit regulates the amount of feed in the circular feeding unit. A chicken cage is located at the center of the circular feeding unit, where the chickens consume the feed from the circular feeding unit. Multiple feed tanks 1 are arranged side-by-side, allowing for the simultaneous storage of different types of feed to meet the needs of phased feeding. The height of the feed-blocking adjustment plate 18 in the second adjustment component is adjustable. When feed needs to be replaced, the feed-blocking adjustment plate 18 prevents the feed from moving backward, and the feed to be replaced moves out of the circular feeding unit through the open waste collection port 17.

[0024] The feed tank unit has several feed tanks 1 arranged side by side, and each feed tank 1 is equipped with a metering hopper 2 below it. Below the discharge port of the metering hopper 2 is a horizontal feeding belt 3 of a conveyor unit, and the inclined feeding belt 4 connected to the horizontal feeding belt 3 is equipped with a first adjusting component at its end.

[0025] The metering hopper 2 controls the total output of feed tank 1, thus controlling the total amount of feed required by the chickens. The feed leaving feed tank 1 falls onto the horizontal feeding belt 3, which feeds the feed into the inclined feeding belt 4. The first adjusting component controls the amount of feed entering the annular feeding unit via the inclined feeding belt 4.

[0026] like Figure 3 As shown, the feeding adjustment plate 5 of the first adjustment component is hinged to the side wall of the inclined feeding belt 4. The adjustment shaft connected to the feeding adjustment plate 5 passes through the side wall of the inclined feeding belt 4 and is connected to the adjustment motor 6. The motor mounting base of the adjustment motor 6 is connected to the side wall of the inclined feeding belt 4.

[0027] Start the regulating motor 6. The regulating motor 6 drives the feed regulating plate 5 to change its angle through the regulating shaft, thereby adjusting the distance between the end of the feed regulating plate 5 and the inclined feeding belt 4, and thus controlling the feed output. The feed regulating plate 5 can be rotated to make full contact with the inclined feeding belt 4, preventing the feed on the inclined feeding belt 4 from entering the annular feeding unit.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the adjustment mounting base 7 of the second adjustment component is connected to the top of the straight feed trough 20 and the curved feed trough 21 respectively. An adjustment wheel 9 is hinged to the inner side wall of the adjustment mounting base 7. A limiting block 10 is provided on the edge of the adjustment wheel 9. The limiting block 10 is slidably connected to the limiting groove 12 of the sector-shaped adjustment tooth 11. The sector-shaped adjustment tooth 11 is hinged to the side wall of the adjustment mounting base 7 at the end of the limiting groove 12.

[0029] The adjusting wheel 9 is connected to the drive motor 8 on the outer wall of the adjusting mounting base 7. When the drive motor 8 starts, it drives the adjusting wheel 9 to rotate. The limiting block 10 rotates with the adjusting wheel 9 and drives the sector-shaped adjusting tooth 11 to move through the limiting groove 12. The sector-shaped adjusting tooth 11 drives the adjusting rod 14 to move in the vertical direction through the adjusting rack 13 that meshes with it.

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, the annular feeding unit includes a curved feed trough 21 and a straight feed trough 20 connected in sequence. The bottom of the curved feed trough 21 is a curved conveyor belt 23, and the bottom of the straight feed trough 20 is a straight conveyor belt 22. The feed moves within the curved feed trough 21 and the straight feed trough 20 via the curved conveyor belt 23 and the straight conveyor belt 22. The arrangement of the straight feed trough 20 and the curved feed trough 21 prevents the feed from falling off the straight conveyor belt 22 and the curved conveyor belt 23.

[0031] The adjusting rod 14 is slidably connected to the adjusting groove 15 on the side wall of the adjusting mounting base 7. The end of the adjusting rod 14 is connected to the material blocking adjusting plate 18 via the connecting rod 19. The material blocking adjusting plate 18 matches the width of the straight feed trough 20. The adjusting rod 14 remains within the adjusting groove 15 when moving up and down, and the adjusting groove 15 limits the range of motion of the adjusting rod 14.

[0032] After the material blocking adjustment plate 18 moves to contact the waste platform 16, it prevents the feed from continuing to move onto the linear conveyor belt 22 at the feed inlet. The height of the material blocking adjustment plate 18 is adjustable. When feed does not need to be recycled, the feed will accumulate on the waste platform 16 due to the driving force of the curved conveyor belt 23, and then move onto the linear conveyor belt 22. When the feed movement is obstructed, the feed is manually removed. At this time, the material blocking adjustment plate 18 limits the thickness of the feed entering the linear conveyor belt 22, thereby controlling the amount of feed.

[0033] The waste collection port 17 is located on the waste platform 16 inside the straight feed trough 20. The waste platform 16 has a curved conveyor belt 23 and a straight conveyor belt 22 on either side. A waste valve is installed at the waste collection port 17. Feed moves onto the waste platform 16 and enters the waste collection port 17 through the opened waste valve. Waste can be manually moved into the waste valve. A material-blocking adjustment plate 18 prevents the feed from moving backward, thus recycling the feed after the cyclic feeding process.

[0034] There are four curved conveyor belts 23 and four straight conveyor belts 22. The number of belts can be flexibly adjusted according to the layout of the chicken house to adapt to the needs of farms of different sizes, while facilitating the smooth transportation of feed. The curved feed troughs 21 and the straight feed troughs 20 are detachably connected for easy cleaning and maintenance.

[0035] Therefore, this utility model adopts a uniform feed distribution device for chicken farms with the above-mentioned structure. The first adjustment component and the second adjustment component are respectively adjusted at the end of the conveying and the annular feeding unit. The feed flow and distribution can be dynamically adjusted according to the needs of the chicken flock. The setting of the waste recycling port can recycle and reuse the residual feed that has not been eaten by the chicken flock through the waste valve, reduce waste and improve feed utilization.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the technical solution of this utility model, and these modifications or equivalent substitutions cannot cause the modified technical solution to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. A uniform feed distribution device for chicken farms, comprising a feed tank unit, a conveying unit, a ring-shaped feeding unit, and a feed regulating unit, characterized in that: A conveying unit is provided below the metering hopper of the feed tank unit. The conveying unit connects the feed tank unit to the annular feeding unit. The first adjusting component of the feed adjusting unit is located at the end of the conveying unit. The second adjusting component is connected to the annular feeding unit. The annular feeding unit has a waste recovery port on one side of the second adjusting component. The fan-shaped adjusting teeth on the adjusting wheel of the second adjusting component mesh with the adjusting rack on the adjusting rod. The material blocking adjusting plate at the end of the adjusting rod is slidably connected to the side wall of the annular feeding unit.

2. The uniform feeding device for chicken farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed tank unit has several feed tanks arranged side by side. Each feed tank is equipped with a metering hopper below it. Below the discharge port of the metering hopper is a horizontal feeding belt of a conveyor unit. The end of the inclined feeding belt connected to the horizontal feeding belt is equipped with a first adjustment component.

3. The uniform feeding device for chicken farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding adjustment plate of the first adjustment component is hinged to the side wall of the inclined feeding belt. The adjustment shaft connected to the feeding adjustment plate passes through the side wall of the inclined feeding belt and is connected to the adjustment motor. The motor mounting base of the adjustment motor is connected to the side wall of the inclined feeding belt.

4. The uniform feeding device for chicken farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second adjustment component's adjustment mounting base is connected to the top of the straight feed trough and the curved feed trough respectively. An adjustment wheel is hinged to the inner side wall of the adjustment mounting base. A limit block is provided on the edge of the adjustment wheel. The limit block is slidably connected to the limit groove of the fan-shaped adjustment tooth. The fan-shaped adjustment tooth is hinged to the side wall of the adjustment mounting base at the end of the limit groove.

5. The uniform feeding device for chicken farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annular feeding unit includes a curved feed trough and a straight feed trough connected in sequence. The bottom of the curved feed trough is a curved conveyor belt, and the bottom of the straight feed trough is a straight conveyor belt.

6. The uniform feeding device for chicken farms according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjusting rod is slidably connected to the adjusting groove on the side wall of the adjusting mounting base. The end of the adjusting rod is connected to the material resistance adjusting plate through a connecting rod. The material resistance adjusting plate matches the width of the straight feed trough.

7. A uniform feeding device for chicken farms according to claim 5, characterized in that: The waste collection port is located on the waste platform inside the straight feed trough. On both sides of the waste platform are a curved conveyor belt and a straight conveyor belt, and a waste valve is installed at the waste collection port.

8. A uniform feeding device for chicken farms according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are four curved conveyor belts and four straight conveyor belts.