Independent feeding device for raising sheep

The design of raising and lowering the feeding block and tilting the feeding trough by driving the electric push rod solves the problem of inaccurate feed delivery in lamb feeding devices, achieving precise control and convenient cleaning, and improving feeding efficiency and the cost performance of the device.

CN223943497UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27ANHUI YOUGUO AGRI TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520633799.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-07
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing lamb feeding devices cannot achieve precise control over feed delivery, resulting in feed waste or shortages, and are difficult to clean and maintain, affecting sheep health and breeding costs.

Method used

An independent feeding device was designed, consisting of a feeding trough with an open top and a food storage bin that runs vertically through the top and bottom. The feeding block is raised and lowered by an electric push rod to control the amount of feed dispensed. Combined with the design of the inclined feeding trough and cleaning port, it can achieve precise feeding and convenient cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise control of feed delivery, reduces waste and shortages, improves utilization, lowers cleaning frequency and maintenance costs, and ensures the health of sheep and feeding efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an independent feeding device for raising sheep, and relates to the technical field of animal husbandry equipment, the independent feeding device for raising sheep comprises a feeding trough with an open top, a vertically through food storage barrel is arranged above the feeding trough, a feeding block is arranged at the position of a bottom opening of the food storage barrel, and the feeding block is in a cone shape with an upward tip; a spring is connected between the feeding block and the feeding trough, an electric push rod is arranged on the side edge of the food storage barrel, the electric push rod extends to push a linkage rod to press the feeding block downwards to open a bottom opening of the food storage barrel, and the feeding block is driven by the electric push rod to ascend and descend, so that accurate control over the feeding amount is achieved; the descending height of the feeding block can be controlled, the circular truncated cone-shaped design of the feeding block reduces the risk of jamming of the feed, the service life of the device is prolonged, and therefore the size of a gap between the feeding block and the feed storage barrel and the outflow amount of the food are accurately controlled, waste and insufficiency of the feed are avoided, and the utilization rate of the feed is increased.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of livestock equipment, especially to an independent feeding device for sheep raising. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the livestock industry, especially in the sheep industry, feed management and feeding are one of the key factors affecting the growth of sheep and the efficiency of breeding. After weaning, newborn lambs are prone to fighting when they eat collectively, which makes it difficult for them to get enough food and requires separate feeding of concentrate feed.

[0003] The existing separate feeding of lambs is to keep them in separate pens, with a separate feed trough in each pen. Although this method can achieve independent feeding of lambs, it uses manual feed delivery, which is not only inefficient but also difficult to achieve accurate feed management, leading to waste and pollution of feed. Although some automatic feeding devices improve feeding efficiency to some extent, they still have some shortcomings, such as the inability to achieve accurate feed delivery control, leading to waste or insufficient feed, affecting the growth and health of lambs; some devices are difficult to clean and maintain, increasing breeding costs, and long-term lack of cleaning can lead to bacterial growth, posing a threat to the health of sheep. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims to provide an independent feeding device for sheep raising, which solves the problem of waste or insufficient feed caused by the inability to achieve accurate feed delivery control.

[0005] To solve the problems of the prior art, the technical scheme of the utility model is as follows: an independent feeding device for sheep raising, comprising a feeding trough with an open top, an upper and lower through storage barrel is arranged above the feeding trough, a feeding block is arranged at the bottom opening position of the storage barrel, the feeding block is conical with the tip pointing upwards, a spring is connected between the feeding block and the feeding trough for supporting the feeding block upwards to block the bottom opening of the storage barrel, an electric push rod is arranged at the side of the storage barrel, a linkage rod is rotatably connected between the electric push rod and the top end of the feeding block, the electric push rod is extended to push the linkage rod to press the feeding block to open the bottom opening of the storage barrel.

[0006] Preferably, the storage barrel is close to the rear part of the feeding trough, the front part of the feeding trough has an open area, the edge height of the rear part of the feeding trough is higher than that of the front part, the bottom of the inner cavity of the feeding trough is inclined with the rear side higher and the front side lower, a cleaning port is formed in the front side of the feeding trough, and a plug is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cleaning port.

[0007] Preferably, the top opening diameter of the storage barrel is larger than the bottom opening diameter, a dust cover is rotatably arranged at the top opening of the storage barrel, and the dust cover is used to cover the top opening of the storage barrel. Stable support supports are fixedly installed on both sides of the storage barrel.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom diameter of the feeding block is matched with the bottom opening diameter of the food storage barrel, and the top of the feeding block is semispherical. The bottom edge of the feeding block has a sealing plate with an enlarged diameter, and the diameter of the sealing plate is larger than the diameter of the bottom of the food storage barrel. The bottom of the feeding block is vertically and slidingly inserted with a sliding rod, and the bottom end of the sliding rod is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the feeding trough.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:

[0010] 1、The utility model discloses a feeding device for sheep, which comprises a feeding trough, a food storage barrel, a feeding block, a sliding rod, a linkage rod, a dustproof cover, a sealing plate and a plug.

[0011] 2、The utility model discloses a feeding device for sheep, which comprises a feeding trough, a food storage barrel, a feeding block, a sliding rod, a linkage rod, a dustproof cover, a sealing plate and a plug.

[0012] 3、The utility model discloses a feeding device for sheep, which comprises a feeding trough, a food storage barrel, a feeding block, a sliding rod, a linkage rod, a dustproof cover, a sealing plate and a plug. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 It is the structure schematic diagram of the feeding block of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic diagram of the sliding rod of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic diagram of the plug of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 It is the structure schematic diagram of the dustproof cover of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 6 It is the structure schematic diagram of the linkage rod of the utility model.

[0019] In the drawing marks: 1, feeding trough; 2, storage food barrel; 3, support frame; 4, feeding block; 5, sealing plate; 6, sliding rod; 7, spring; 8, cleaning port; 9, plug; 10, dust cover; 11, upper turnover plate; 12, lower turnover plate; 13, electric push rod; 14, fixed box; 15, telescopic rod; 16, linkage rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1-6The utility model provides an independent feeding device for sheep, which comprises a feeding trough 1, a feeding trough 1 as the main area of sheep feeding, is used to contain and show the food flowing from the food storage barrel 2, ensures that sheep can conveniently obtain food, and reasonable design of the feeding trough 1 can reduce food waste and pollution, a food storage barrel 2 is arranged above the feeding trough 1 and penetrates up and down, the food storage barrel 2 stores food, controls the outflow of food, provides sufficient food reserves, ensures that sheep can obtain food at any time, reduces the trouble of frequent addition of food, and stable support support frame 3 is fixedly installed on both sides of the food storage barrel 2, the support frame 3 fixes and supports the food storage barrel 2, ensures that the food storage barrel 2 is stably hung on the back side of the feeding trough 1, improves the structural stability of the whole feeding device, prevents the food storage barrel 2 from falling off or toppling over, a feeding block 4 is arranged at the bottom opening position of the food storage barrel 2, the feeding block 4 is conical with a pointed top, the feeding block 4 controls the outflow amount of food by controlling the size of the bottom opening of the food storage barrel 2, the bottom of the feeding block 4 is fixedly connected with a sealing plate 5, the sealing plate 5 seals the bottom opening of the food storage barrel 2 when the feeding block 4 descends, prevents food leakage, ensures that food can flow out as required, avoids waste and pollution, meanwhile, the design of the sealing plate 5 improves the sealing performance of the whole feeding device, the diameter of the sealing plate 5 is greater than the diameter of the bottom of the food storage barrel 2, a sliding rod 6 penetrates and slides at the bottom of the feeding block 4, the sliding rod 6 provides guidance and support for the lifting of the feeding block 4, ensures that the feeding block 4 can stably lift, improves the flexibility and reliability of the whole feeding device, the bottom of the sliding rod 6 is fixedly connected with the bottom of the inner cavity of the feeding trough 1, a spring 7 is arranged on the outer wall of the sliding rod 6, the spring 7 applies upward force to the sealing plate 5, maintains the sealing state of the sealing plate 5 or pushes the feeding block 4 upwards when required, the two ends of the spring 7 are fixedly connected with the sealing plate 5 and the opposite side of the feeding trough 1 respectively, an electric push rod 13 is arranged at the side of the food storage barrel 2, the electric push rod 13 is connected with an external circuit, a linkage rod 16 is rotationally connected between the electric push rod 13 and the top end of the feeding block 4, the electric push rod 13 drives the feeding block 4 to lift, thereby realizing accurate control of the feeding amount, the feeding block 4 can be controlled to descend to a certain height by adjusting the extension length of the electric push rod 13, the circular table design of the feeding block 4 reduces the risk of feed blockage, prolongs the service life of the device, thereby accurately controlling the size of the gap between the feeding block 4 and the food storage barrel 2 and the outflow amount of food, avoids waste and deficiency of feed, and improves the utilization rate of feed.

[0022] Please refer to Figure 4The rear part of the feeding trough 1 is surrounded by a higher baffle, which completely surrounds the bottom of the food storage barrel 2, and the front part of the feeding trough 1 is surrounded by a lower baffle without any cover on the top. The higher rear baffle prevents food from spilling out, and the lower front baffle facilitates the sheep to eat. The bottom of the inner cavity of the feeding trough 1 is inclined with the rear side being higher and the front side being lower. A cleaning port 8 is arranged on the front side of the feeding trough 1. A plug 9 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cleaning port 8. The bottom of the feeding trough 1 is designed to be inclined with the rear side being higher and the front side being lower, so that the feed residues and sewage can be discharged by gravity. The cleaning port 8 is used to clean the residual food and dirt in the feeding trough 1. The plug 9 is used to close the cleaning port 8 to prevent food leakage, improve the cleanliness and hygiene of the feeding trough 1, and ensure the health of the sheep. At the same time, it is also convenient to maintain and maintain the feeding trough 1.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 The opening at the top of the food storage barrel 2 is larger than the opening at the bottom. A dust cover 10 is arranged on the top of the food storage barrel 2. One side of the dust cover 10 is fixedly connected with an upper turnover plate 11. One side of the upper turnover plate 11 is rotatably connected with a lower turnover plate 12. The outer wall of the lower turnover plate 12 is fixedly connected with the outer wall of the food storage barrel 2. The design of the dust cover 10 also effectively prevents dust and debris from entering, ensuring the hygiene of the feed and ensuring that the sheep can obtain healthy food.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 A fixed box 14 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the food storage barrel 2. The inner wall of the fixed box 14 is fixedly connected with the outer wall of the electric push rod 13. One end of the piston rod of the electric push rod 13 is fixedly connected with a telescopic rod 15. The telescopic rod 15 penetrates through the food storage barrel 2 and can slide relative to the food storage barrel 2. One end of the telescopic rod 15 is rotatably connected with a linkage rod 16. The bottom end of the linkage rod 16 is rotatably connected with the top of the feeding block 4. The linkage rod 16 is L-shaped. The driving assembly drives the telescopic rod 15 and the linkage rod 16 to move through the telescopic movement of the electric push rod 13, thereby controlling the lifting of the feeding block 4, realizing the automatic feeding of food, reducing the trouble of manual operation, and improving the feeding efficiency.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The diameter of the bottom of the feeding block 4 is matched with the diameter of the bottom opening of the food storage barrel 2. The sealing plate 5 is located below the bottom of the food storage barrel 2 and contacts with the bottom of the food storage barrel 2 to seal the bottom opening. The spring 7 is always in a compressed state and always has an upward force on the sealing plate 5. A simple and practical structure design is adopted to avoid complex mechanical structures and expensive electronic components, reduce manufacturing costs, and easily operate without professional skills. This makes the device have high cost performance and popularization value in small and medium-sized sheep farms.

[0026] In use, the food storage barrel 2 is filled with food, the dustproof cover 10 is closed to prevent dust and sundries from entering, the feeding block 4 is located at the bottom of the food storage barrel 2, the sealing plate 5 seals the opening at the bottom of the food storage barrel 2 to prevent food leakage, and the spring 7 is in a compressed state and exerts an upward force on the sealing plate 5. When feeding is needed, the electric push rod 13 is started, the piston rod of the electric push rod 13 extends, the telescopic rod 15 is driven to move forward, the telescopic rod 15 drives the feeding block 4 to descend through the linkage rod 16 (L-shaped), the sealing plate 5 is separated from the opening at the bottom of the food storage barrel 2, and the opening at the bottom of the food storage barrel 2 is opened along with the descent of the feeding block 4. Food falls into the feeding trough 1 from the gap between the feeding block 4 and the food storage barrel 2, and the sheep can conveniently obtain food in the feeding trough 1. The descent height of the feeding block 4 can be controlled by adjusting the extension length of the electric push rod 13, so that the size of the gap between the feeding block 4 and the food storage barrel 2 and the outflow amount of food are controlled. When the predetermined feeding amount is reached, the extension movement of the electric push rod 13 is stopped, and when the feeding is completed, the reverse movement of the electric push rod 13 is started, the piston rod is retracted, the telescopic rod 15 is driven to move backward, the telescopic rod 15 drives the feeding block 4 to ascend through the linkage rod 16, the sealing plate 5 reseals the opening at the bottom of the food storage barrel 2, the spring 7 is always in a compressed state and exerts an upward force on the sealing plate 5, the sealing plate 5 is tightly attached to the bottom of the food storage barrel 2, the dustproof cover 10 remains in a closed state to prevent dust and sundries from entering the food storage barrel 2, and when cleaning is needed, the cleaning port 8 is opened, the electric push rod 13 is started to drive the feeding block 4 to descend through the linkage rod 16, water is sprayed into the food storage barrel 2 and the feeding trough 1 to clean residual food and dirt, sewage flows out of the cleaning port 8, and the cleaning is completed by plugging the cleaning port with the plug 9.

[0027] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made thereto without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A self-feeding device for sheep, comprising a top-open feeding trough (1), characterized in that: The upper part of the feeding trough (1) is provided with a top-to-bottom through storage barrel (2), the bottom opening position of the storage barrel (2) is provided with a feeding block (4), the feeding block (4) is a conical shape with a pointed end upward, the feeding block (4) is connected with the feeding trough (1) through a spring (7), which is used for supporting the feeding block (4) upward to block the bottom opening of the storage barrel (2), the side of the storage barrel (2) is provided with an electric push rod (13), the electric push rod (13) is rotationally connected with a linkage rod (16) between the top end of the feeding block (4), the electric push rod (13) is elongated to push the linkage rod (16) to press the feeding block (4) to open the bottom opening of the storage barrel (2).

2. The self-feeding device for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage barrel (2) is close to the rear part of the feeding trough (1), so that the front part of the feeding trough (1) has an open area, and the edge height of the rear part of the feeding trough (1) is higher than that of the front part.

3. The self-feeding device for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the inner cavity of the feeding trough (1) is inclined with the rear side being higher and the front side being lower, the front side of the feeding trough (1) is provided with a cleaning opening (8), and the inner wall of the cleaning opening (8) is slidingly connected with a plug (9).

4. The self-feeding device for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top opening diameter of the storage barrel (2) is larger than the bottom opening diameter, and the top opening of the storage barrel (2) is rotationally provided with a dust cover (10) for the top opening of the storage barrel (2).

5. The self-feeding device for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the storage barrel (2) are fixedly provided with stable support support frames (3).

6. The self-feeding device for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom diameter of the feeding block (4) is matched with the bottom opening diameter of the storage barrel (2), and the top of the feeding block (4) is semispherical.

7. The self-feeding device for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom edge of the feeding block (4) has a sealing plate (5) with an enlarged diameter, and the diameter of the sealing plate (5) is larger than the diameter of the bottom of the storage barrel (2).

8. The self-feeding device for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the feeding block (4) is vertically slidingly inserted with a sliding rod (6), and the bottom end of the sliding rod (6) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the feeding trough (1).