Yak drinking water temperature adjusting device
By designing a yak drinking water temperature regulation device, which uses a double-layer insulated water tank and an intelligent heating system, the problem of yaks having difficulty obtaining suitable drinking water in high-altitude and cold environments has been solved. This has enabled precise water temperature regulation and automated supply, thereby improving the health and productivity of yaks.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-20
AI Technical Summary
In high-altitude and cold environments, yaks have difficulty obtaining drinking water at a suitable temperature, which leads to the consumption of a lot of physical energy, increased energy loss, and even digestive system diseases, which can endanger their lives in severe cases.
A yak drinking water temperature regulation device was designed, which adopts a double-layer insulated water storage tank, intelligent heating components, a circulating water supply system and a temperature-controlled mixing valve. Through precise temperature control and automated operation, it ensures that the water temperature is within the range of 10-15℃, avoids freezing, and provides a stable drinking water supply.
It effectively improves the health of yaks, reduces the incidence of digestive system diseases, improves production performance, saves energy and reduces costs, and is easy and reliable to operate, adapting to the harsh climate of the plateau.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of yak breeding, especially yak drinking water temperature regulating device. BACKGROUND
[0002] Yak, as a unique species in plateau area, has special adaptability to high-cold environment. Yak consumes a lot of body energy for temperature regulation when drinking cold water, increases energy loss, leads to weight loss and even causes digestive system diseases such as diarrhea, stomach cramps and the like, and seriously endangers life.
[0003] In the long winter, low temperature leads to water freezing, and yak is difficult to obtain drinking water with suitable temperature, which has a significant impact on its health and production performance.
[0004] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned existing water tank only exists separate water storage function and drinking water function, a yak drinking water temperature regulating device can be designed to solve the above-mentioned problems. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings that the existing water tank only exists separate water storage function, therefore in the long winter, low temperature leads to water freezing, and yak is difficult to obtain drinking water with suitable temperature, which has a significant impact on its health and production performance.
[0006] The technical scheme of the utility model is: yak drinking water temperature regulating device, including the gyro wheel, the water storage tank, the filter screen, the rotation motor, the rotation shaft, the rotation plate, the rotary motor, the rotary shaft, the hollow cylindrical cover, the heating wire, the stirring plate, the electric control temperature regulator, the drinking water tank, the upper end part of gyro wheel is provided with water storage tank, the upper end part of is provided with filter screen, one side of water storage tank is provided with rotation motor, rotation motor is connected with rotation shaft on the transmission, rotation shaft is provided with rotation plate, the other side of water storage tank is provided with rotary motor, rotary motor is connected with rotary shaft on the transmission, rotary shaft is provided with hollow cylindrical cover, the inside of hollow cylindrical cover is provided with heating wire, the outside of hollow cylindrical cover is provided with stirring plate, the rear end part of rotary motor is provided with electric control temperature regulator, the front and rear end part of water storage tank is provided with drinking water tank.
[0007] As preferred, the gyro wheel is provided with four, and is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the four around the water storage tank.
[0008] As preferred, the water storage tank is provided as a hollow rectangular structure, the filter screen is provided as a mesh structure, and the filter screen is fixed to the upper end of the water storage tank.
[0009] As preferred, the rotation motor, the rotation shaft and the rotation plate are provided as a whole, and are provided with two groups, and the two groups are arranged at the bottom of the front and rear ends of the water storage tank.
[0010] Preferably, the rotary motor, the rotary shaft, the hollow cylindrical cover, the heating wire and the stirring plate are arranged as a whole, the heating wire is arranged inside the hollow cylindrical cover, and the stirring plate is arranged outside the hollow cylindrical cover.
[0011] Preferably, the electric control temperature regulator is electrically connected with the heating wire.
[0012] Preferably, two water troughs are arranged symmetrically at the front and rear ends of the water storage tank.
[0013] The present application has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. The rollers are arranged to facilitate the displacement of the whole device, the water source or rainwater is filtered by the filter screen and stored in the water storage tank, the rotary motor is started to drive the rotary shaft to rotate, thereby driving the hollow cylindrical cover and the stirring plate to rotate, achieving uniform stirring, avoiding ice formation, the heating wire is adjusted in temperature by the electric control temperature regulator, and the water in the water storage tank is flowed into the water trough to feed the yaks, facilitating use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the yak drinking water temperature adjusting device is shown.
[0016] Figure 2 A roller schematic diagram of the yak drinking water temperature adjusting device is shown.
[0017] Figure 3 A hollow cylindrical cover schematic diagram of the yak drinking water temperature adjusting device is shown.
[0018] Figure 4 A heating wire schematic diagram of the yak drinking water temperature adjusting device is shown.
[0019] Mark 1, roller; 2, water storage tank; 3, filter screen; 4, rotary motor; 5, rotary shaft; 6, rotary plate; 7, rotary motor; 8, rotary shaft; 9, hollow cylindrical cover; 10, heating wire; 11, stirring plate; 12, electric control temperature regulator; 13, water trough. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] The present application will be further described below in combination with the drawings and examples.
[0021] Among the existing technologies that have been found to be implemented, the yak drinking water temperature regulating device is as follows:
[0022] I. Introduction
[0023] Yaks, as a unique species in highland areas, have special adaptability to high-cold environments. However, during the long winter, low temperature causes water sources to freeze, making it difficult for yaks to obtain drinking water at a suitable temperature, which has a significant impact on their health and production performance. Yak drinking cold water can consume a large amount of body energy for temperature regulation, increase energy consumption, and even cause digestive system diseases such as diarrhea, intestinal cramps, etc., which can be life-threatening in severe cases. Therefore, the development of an efficient and practical yak drinking water temperature regulating device has become an urgent need to improve yak breeding conditions and enhance breeding efficiency.
[0024] II. Structure design of the device
[0025] (I) Water storage and heating system
[0026] Double-layer insulation water storage tank: adopts double-layer structure, inner layer selects 304 stainless steel material with good corrosion resistance, can effectively prevent water from eroding the tank body, and ensure water quality is not polluted; the outer layer is filled with high-efficiency insulation materials such as polyurethane foam, with a thickness of 5-8 centimeters, which can greatly reduce heat loss and maintain stable water temperature. The top of the water tank is equipped with a sealed water inlet with a lockable cover to prevent foreign matter from falling in and reduce heat leakage; the bottom is equipped with a drain valve for regular cleaning of the water tank to ensure clean water quality.
[0027] Intelligent heating component: evenly distributed in the inside bottom of the water tank are multiple stainless steel electric heating pipes, with a total power of 2-5 kilowatts according to the capacity of the water tank and the local winter low temperature. The surface of the electric heating pipe is specially treated with waterproof and anti-electric shock functions to ensure safety in use. It is matched with a high-precision temperature sensor to monitor the water temperature in the water tank in real time. The temperature sensor is connected with an intelligent temperature controller, which can automatically control the start and stop of the electric heating pipe according to the set temperature range. For example, when the water temperature is lower than the set lower limit temperature (such as 10℃), the temperature controller automatically connects the circuit and the electric heating pipe starts heating; when the water temperature reaches the upper limit temperature (such as 15℃), the temperature controller cuts off the circuit and stops heating, achieving precise temperature control and avoiding energy waste.
[0028] Water level monitoring device: ultrasonic liquid level sensor is installed on the side of the water tank to accurately measure the water level height by emitting and receiving ultrasonic signals. The liquid level sensor is connected with the control unit, which sends an alarm when the water level is lower than the set minimum water level, reminding the breeder to add water in time to prevent the heating element from drying out and ensure that the yak always has sufficient drinking water supply.
[0029] (II) Water supply and temperature regulating system
[0030] Circulating water supply pipeline: A water supply pipeline is drawn from the water storage tank, using low-temperature-resistant and corrosion-resistant PPR pipe material to transport water to the yak drinking trough. The pipeline is arranged in a ring shape in the trough to ensure uniform water temperature throughout the trough. A circulating pump is installed on the water supply pipeline. The operation of the circulating pump causes the hot water in the tank to continuously circulate between the pipeline and the trough, preventing the water temperature in the trough from rapidly dropping due to yak drinking or environmental heat dissipation, and maintaining stable water temperature. The flow rate of the circulating pump is reasonably selected based on the size of the trough and the capacity of the water storage tank, typically 5-10 cubic meters per hour, which can ensure uniform water temperature without causing excessive water flow that disturbs the yaks.
[0031] Temperature control mixing valve: A temperature control mixing valve is installed near the inlet of the water supply pipeline to the trough. The valve has a built-in temperature sensing element that can detect the water temperature entering the trough in real time. When the water temperature is too high or too low, the mixing valve automatically adjusts the mixing ratio of hot and cold water. For example, if the water temperature in the tank is too high (exceeding 20°C), the mixing valve automatically introduces some low-temperature water from the outside (such as from a nearby stream, but after preliminary filtration) to mix with the hot water, adjusting the water temperature to a suitable range for yak drinking (10-15°C), ensuring that yaks can drink water at the appropriate temperature at any time.
[0032] Drinking trough design: The drinking trough is made of thickened food-grade plastic material, with good heat retention performance and impact resistance. The edge of the trough is designed as a circular arc to avoid injury when yaks drink water. The bottom of the trough is sloped, with the drain located at the lowest point, making it easy to clean up debris and sewage in the trough. At the same time, a movable sunshade and rain shelter is installed above the trough, which can prevent direct sunlight from causing the water temperature to rise too quickly, and also avoid rain and snow from falling into the trough affecting water quality and temperature.
[0033] III. Working principle
[0034] (1) Temperature regulation process
[0035] Initial heating: When the device is started or the water temperature in the tank is below the set lower limit, the intelligent temperature controller receives the signal from the temperature sensor and immediately starts the heating component, and the electric heating tube starts to work to heat the water in the tank. As the water temperature gradually rises, the temperature sensor continuously monitors the water temperature changes and feeds back the data to the temperature controller.
[0036] Constant temperature maintenance: When the water temperature reaches the set upper limit, the temperature controller cuts off the power supply to the electric heating tube, and heating stops. At this time, the heat insulation layer of the tank plays a role in slowing down heat loss, keeping the water temperature within the set range. At the same time, the circulating pump continues to run, transporting the hot water in the tank to the drinking trough through the water supply pipeline, and then back to the tank, forming a circulation to ensure that the water temperature in the trough is uniform and stable within the appropriate range.
[0037] Real-time regulation: During the drinking process of yaks, the water temperature in the trough may decrease. The temperature control mixing valve monitors the water temperature entering the trough in real time. When the water temperature is lower than the set range, the mixing valve automatically adjusts and appropriately increases the proportion of hot water to maintain the stable water temperature in the trough. If the water temperature in the water tank decreases due to continuous water supply, the temperature sensor triggers the thermostat again, starts the heating component, and supplements the heat to ensure that the water temperature of the entire water supply system is always suitable for yaks to drink.
[0038] (II) Water level control mechanism
[0039] Water addition reminder: The ultrasonic liquid level sensor monitors the water level in the water tank in real time. When the water level drops to the set minimum water level, the sensor transmits a signal to the control unit, which issues an audible and visual alarm to remind the breeder to add water to the water tank in time.
[0040] Automatic water replenishment (optional function): If the device is equipped with an automatic water replenishment system, when the liquid level sensor detects a low water level signal, the control unit automatically opens the water replenishment electromagnetic valve to connect an external water source (such as purified well water or river water) to replenish water into the water tank. When the water level rises to the set normal water level, the liquid level sensor feeds back a signal, and the control unit closes the electromagnetic valve to stop water replenishment, ensuring that there is always enough water supply in the water tank to meet the drinking needs of yaks.
[0041] Four, advantages of the device
[0042] (I) Precise temperature control to ensure health
[0043] Through the cooperative work of high-precision temperature sensors and intelligent thermostats, the water temperature can be accurately controlled within the appropriate range of 10-15℃, avoiding the impact of drinking excessively cold or hot water on the health of yaks, reducing the occurrence of digestive system diseases, and helping yaks maintain good growth status and production performance.
[0044] (II) High efficiency and energy saving, reducing costs
[0045] The double-layer insulation water tank and the reasonable heating and circulation system design effectively reduce heat loss and energy consumption. The intelligent temperature control system adjusts the working state of the heating element in real time according to the water temperature, avoiding unnecessary energy waste. Compared with traditional heating methods, it can save 30%-50% of electricity, reducing breeding costs.
[0046] (III) Durable and reliable, easy to maintain
[0047] The main components of the device are made of high-quality materials, such as stainless steel electric heating pipes, low-temperature-resistant and corrosion-resistant pipes, and water tank materials, etc., with good durability and reliability, which can adapt to the harsh climate environment of the plateau and reduce the frequency of faults. At the same time, the structure design is simple, and each component is easy to disassemble and install, which facilitates daily maintenance and repair, reduces maintenance difficulty and cost.
[0048] (IV) Automatic operation, convenient operation
[0049] It has automatic functions such as water level monitoring, automatic heating, and water temperature regulation, and does not require frequent manual operation by the breeding personnel. The breeding personnel only need to check the equipment operation status regularly and clean the water tank and water trough, which can ensure the normal operation of the device, greatly reducing the labor intensity and improving the breeding efficiency.
[0050] Five, application cases and effect evaluation
[0051] (I) Application case of a plateau pasture
[0052] In a large yak breeding farm in Qinghai, multiple sets of the above water temperature regulation devices were installed. The average winter temperature of the breeding farm was around -15°C. In the past, yak suffered from severe weight loss and high incidence of disease due to drinking cold water. After the installation of the device, after one winter of observation, the health of the yak improved significantly. According to the statistics of the breeding farm staff, the incidence of digestive system diseases such as diarrhea in yak decreased by more than 60%, the winter weight loss was significantly alleviated, and the average weight loss of each yak was reduced by 15-20 kg. At the same time, due to the good health of the yak, the feed intake increased, and the milk yield also increased by 10%-15% compared with before, bringing considerable economic benefits to the breeding farm.
[0053] (II) Effect evaluation data
[0054] Water temperature stability: By installing temperature recorders in the water tank and drinking trough, the water temperature changes were continuously monitored. The data showed that during the entire winter operation, the water temperature fluctuation range in the water tank was controlled within ±1°C, and the water temperature fluctuation range in the drinking trough was within ±2°C, always maintaining in the temperature range suitable for yak drinking, meeting the demand of yak for water temperature.
[0055] Energy saving effect: By comparing the electricity consumption before and after the installation of the device, before the installation, in order to maintain the drinking water temperature of the yak, the traditional heating method was used, and the monthly electricity consumption was about 5000 degrees; after the installation, the temperature regulation device was used, and the monthly electricity consumption was reduced to about 3000 degrees, the energy saving effect was significant, and it met the expected design target.
[0056] Equipment failure rate: After continuous operation for one winter (about 180 days), the device was comprehensively checked, and the number of equipment failures was counted. The results showed that except for the slight damage of individual components caused by accidental collision of yak, the overall equipment ran stably, and the failure rate was less than 5%, indicating that the device had high reliability and durability.
[0057] Six, conclusion and prospect
[0058] The yak drinking water temperature regulating device aims at the problem of yak drinking water in winter in plateau areas. Through innovative structure design and intelligent control technology, it realizes precise regulation of water temperature, high efficiency and energy saving, and automatic operation. Practical application cases show that the device can effectively improve the drinking water conditions of yaks, improve the health level and production performance of yaks, and bring significant economic benefits to breeders. With the continuous progress and application of technology, the performance of the device can be further optimized in the future, such as adding solar auxiliary heating function to reduce the dependence on traditional electric energy, and being more suitable for the rich solar energy resources in plateau areas and the unstable power supply situation in remote pastures. At the same time, the intelligent degree of the device is strengthened, and remote monitoring and management are realized through Internet of Things technology, so as to timely grasp the equipment operation state and provide more convenient and efficient services for yak breeding, and help the sustainable development of plateau yak industry.
[0059] Please refer to Figures 1-4The utility model provides a kind of embodiment: yak drinking water temperature regulating device, including gyro wheel 1, water storage tank 2, filter screen 3, rotating motor 4, rotating shaft 5, rotating plate 6, rotary motor 7, rotating shaft 8, hollow cylindrical cover 9, heating wire 10, stirring plate 11, electric control thermostat 12, drinking water tank 13, the upper end portion of gyro wheel 1 is provided with water storage tank 2, the upper end portion of 2 is provided with filter screen 3, the side of water storage tank 2 is provided with rotating motor 4, rotating motor 4 is connected with rotating shaft 5 on rotation, rotating shaft 5 is provided with rotating plate 6, the other side of water storage tank 2 is provided with rotary motor 7, rotating shaft 8 is connected with rotating motor 7 on rotation, rotating shaft 8 is provided with hollow cylindrical cover 9, the inside of hollow cylindrical cover 9 is provided with heating wire 10, the outside of hollow cylindrical cover 9 is provided with stirring plate 11, the rear end portion of rotary motor 7 is provided with electric control thermostat 12, the front and rear end portion of water storage tank 2 is provided with drinking water tank 13.Gyro wheel 1 is convenient to drive overall device to shift, water source or rainwater is filtered by filter screen 3, is stored into water storage tank 2, rotary motor 7 starts, drives rotating shaft 8 to rotate, to drive hollow cylindrical cover 9 and stirring plate 11 to rotate, realize uniform stirring work, avoid icing, heating wire 10 is under the action of electric control thermostat 12, realize temperature adjustable, while rotating stirring realizes uniform heating, gyro wheel 1 is provided with four, and fixedly set at the lower end portion of the periphery of water storage tank 2.Water storage tank 2 is provided as hollow rectangular structure, filter screen 3 is provided as mesh structure, and filter screen 3 is fixed in the upper end portion of water storage tank 2.Rotating motor 4, rotating shaft 5 and rotating plate 6 are provided as an entirety, and are provided with two groups, and two groups are respectively provided at the bottom of the front and rear end portion of water storage tank 2.Rotary motor 7, rotating shaft 8, hollow cylindrical cover 9, heating wire 10 and stirring plate 11 are provided as an entirety, heating wire 10 is provided in the inside of hollow cylindrical cover 9, stirring plate 11 is provided in the outside of hollow cylindrical cover 9.Electric control thermostat 12 and heating wire 10 are provided as electric connection.Drinking water tank 13 is provided with two, and is provided at the front and rear end portion of water storage tank 2, and two drinking water tanks 13 are symmetrically provided.Rotating motor 4 starts, drives rotating shaft 5 and rotating plate 6 to rotate, and the water in water storage tank 2 flows into drinking water tank 13, to feed water for yak, convenient to use.
[0060] When working, gyro wheel 1 is convenient to drive overall device to shift, water source or rainwater is filtered by filter screen 3, is stored into water storage tank 2, rotary motor 7 starts, drives rotating shaft 8 to rotate, to drive hollow cylindrical cover 9 and stirring plate 11 to rotate, realize uniform stirring work, avoid icing, heating wire 10 is under the action of electric control thermostat 12, realize temperature adjustable, while rotating stirring realizes uniform heating, rotating motor 4 starts, drives rotating shaft 5 and rotating plate 6 to rotate, and the water in water storage tank 2 flows into drinking water tank 13, to feed water for yak, convenient to use, complete all work.
[0061] Through the above steps, by setting the roller 1 facilitates the overall device for displacement, water or rainwater is filtered by the filter screen 3, into the storage tank 2 for storage, the rotating motor 7 starts, drives the rotating shaft 8 to rotate, so as to drive the hollow cylindrical cover 9 and the stirring plate 11 to rotate, realize uniform stirring work, avoid icing, heating wire 10 under the action of electric temperature controller 12, realize temperature adjustable, rotating stirring realize uniform heating, rotating motor 4 starts, drives the rotating shaft 5 and the rotating plate 6 to rotate, the water in the storage tank 2 flows into the drinking water tank 13, for the yak to drink water, convenient to use. Overcome the shortcomings that the existing water tank only has a single water storage function, so in the long winter, low temperature leads to water freezing, yak is difficult to obtain suitable temperature of drinking water, which has a significant impact on its health and production performance.
[0062] The embodiments of the utility model are described in detail above in combination with the drawings, but the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge range possessed by the person skilled in the art without departing from the purpose of the utility model.
Claims
1. A yak drinking water temperature regulating device, comprising rollers (1), characterized in that: It also includes a water storage tank (2), a filter screen (3), a rotating motor (4), a rotating shaft (5), a rotating plate (6), a rotating motor (7), a rotating shaft (8), a hollow cylindrical cover (9), a heating wire (10), a stirring plate (11), an electronic thermostat (12), and a drinking trough (13). The upper end of the roller (1) is equipped with a water storage tank (2), the upper end of (2) is equipped with a filter screen (3), a rotating motor (4) is equipped on one side of the water storage tank (2), a rotating shaft (5) is connected to the rotating motor (4), and a rotating plate (6) is equipped on the rotating shaft (5). A rotary motor (7) is provided on the other side of the water storage tank (2). A rotating shaft (8) is connected to the rotary motor (7). A hollow cylindrical cover (9) is provided on the rotating shaft (8). A heating wire (10) is provided inside the hollow cylindrical cover (9). A stirring plate (11) is provided outside the hollow cylindrical cover (9). An electric thermostat (12) is provided at the rear end of the rotary motor (7). A drinking trough (13) is provided at the front and rear ends of the water storage tank (2).
2. The yak drinking water temperature regulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are four rollers (1), which are fixedly installed around the lower end of the water tank (2).
3. The yak drinking water temperature regulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (2) is configured as a hollow rectangular structure, the filter screen (3) is configured as a mesh structure, and the filter screen (3) is fixed to the upper end of the water storage tank (2).
4. The yak drinking water temperature regulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating motor (4), rotating shaft (5) and rotating plate (6) are set as a whole, and there are two sets in total. The two sets are respectively set at the bottom of the front and rear ends of the water storage tank (2).
5. The yak drinking water temperature regulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary motor (7), the rotating shaft (8), the hollow cylindrical cover (9), the heating wire (10) and the stirring plate (11) are set as a whole. The heating wire (10) is set inside the hollow cylindrical cover (9) and the stirring plate (11) is set outside the hollow cylindrical cover (9).
6. The yak drinking water temperature regulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric temperature controller (12) and the heating wire (10) are electrically connected.
7. The yak drinking water temperature regulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two drinking troughs (13), which are located at the front and rear ends of the water storage tank (2) and are arranged symmetrically.