Suckling pig feed device capable of reducing feed waste

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of livestock breeding equipment, in particular to a suckling pig feeder capable of reducing feed waste, which comprises a bottom plate, a feeder is arranged above the bottom plate, a plurality of feeding troughs are arranged in the feeder, the adjacent feeding troughs are distributed at equal intervals, transition channels are arranged at the upper ends of the feeding troughs, and the transition channels are communicated with the feeding troughs. One side of the inner wall of the feeding trough and one side of the inner wall of the transition channel are inclined faces, and a discharging channel is formed in one side of the inner wall of the transition channel. According to the scheme, through the inclined design of the feeding trough, the transition channel and the discharging channel, stable falling of feed is ensured, scattering waste is reduced, thorough cleaning is facilitated through the detachable design of the storage plate at the bottom of the feeding trough, mildew breeding is avoided, cleaning waste liquid can be rapidly discharged through the waste discharging channel, sanitation is kept, and the feeding trough is convenient to use. The stainless steel shell is matched with the nano oleophobic layer to further reduce dirt adhesion, so that the cleaning efficiency is remarkably improved, the service life of equipment is prolonged, and meanwhile, suckling pig diet safety is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding equipment technology, and in particular to a piglet feeder that reduces feed waste. Background Technology

[0002] Piglet feeders are specialized devices designed for feeding piglets, and their design and performance significantly impact the growth, development, and health of piglets. Around weaning, piglets need to gradually transition from sow's milk to solid feed; the nutritional supply and feeding methods during this stage are crucial to their growth performance and survival rate. Traditional piglet feeders have several shortcomings, such as feed waste, inconvenient cleaning, and uneven feeding, affecting feed intake and feed utilization rates.

[0003] Currently, piglet feeders generally have the following defects:

[0004] 1. Traditional open feed troughs are easily overturned by piglets, resulting in a feed spillage rate as high as 15%-20%;

[0005] 2. Exposure to mold can lead to diseases such as diarrhea;

[0006] 3. The existing anti-arching structure has blind spots, and piglets can still waste feed from the side.

[0007] Therefore, we designed a piglet feeder to reduce feed waste and meet the needs of practical applications. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology by proposing a piglet feeder that reduces feed waste.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0010] Design a piglet feeder to reduce feed waste, including a base plate, a feeder is arranged above the base plate, the feeder has several feeding troughs inside, the adjacent feeding troughs are evenly distributed, the upper end of the feeding troughs has a transition channel, and one side of the inner wall of the feeding troughs and the transition channel are both inclined surfaces.

[0011] A feeding channel is provided on one side of the inner wall of the transition channel. The feeding channel passes through the feeder housing and is located on the other side away from the opening of the feeding trough. The feeding channel is inclined and the inclination angle is not less than 30 degrees. A light-transmitting plate is embedded in the top of the transition channel and is fixed inside the feeder.

[0012] A waste discharge channel is provided at the connection between the bottom of the feeder and the base plate. The bottom of the inner wall of the feeding trough is connected to the waste discharge channel. A storage plate is also provided at the bottom of the inner side of the feeding trough.

[0013] In detail, the light-transmitting panel is made of transparent tempered glass.

[0014] In detail, a threaded ring is fixed to one side of the upper end of the shelf, and a threaded knob is connected to the internal thread of the threaded ring.

[0015] In detail, the inner wall of the feeding trough is provided with a threaded groove, and one end of the threaded knob is threadedly connected to the inside of the threaded groove.

[0016] In detail, a number of threaded posts are fixedly distributed on one side of the upper end of the base plate, and a collar that slides and engages with the threaded posts is fixed to the surface of the feeder by a bracket.

[0017] In detail, the upper end of the threaded column is threaded with a threaded cap, and the end face of the threaded cap is fitted to the end of the collar.

[0018] In detail, the feeder housing is made of stainless steel and coated with a nano-oleophobic layer.

[0019] Advantages of auxiliary installation components: The feeder and base plate adopt a modular assembly method: quick positioning is achieved through the sliding engagement of the collar and threaded post, and the collar is then locked with a threaded cap to ensure that the feeder is firmly fixed to the base plate, preventing piglets from arching and causing it to tip over. The cooperation between the threaded knob and the threaded ring allows the storage plate to be flexibly disassembled and assembled, taking into account both structural stability and ease of cleaning. The inclined design of the feeding channel not only optimizes feed flow but also reduces residue. The interconnected structure of the waste discharge channel allows for centralized discharge of waste liquid, avoiding pollution. The stainless steel material enhances durability, while the light transmission characteristics of the light-transmitting plate compensate for the insufficient light problem of traditional feeders, promoting the natural feeding behavior of piglets. The overall design, through mechanical locking and oleophobic surface treatment, achieves long-term stable use and low maintenance costs.

[0020] The design scheme proposed in this utility model has the following beneficial effects in application:

[0021] 1. This solution ensures stable feed drop and reduces spillage and waste through the inclined design of the feeding trough, transition channel and discharge channel. The removable shelf at the bottom of the feeding trough facilitates thorough cleaning and prevents mold growth. The waste discharge channel can quickly discharge cleaning waste liquid to maintain hygiene. The stainless steel shell with nano oleophobic layer further reduces dirt adhesion, significantly improves cleaning efficiency, extends equipment service life, and ensures the safety of piglet diet.

[0022] 2. As described in 1, the feeder achieves quick positioning and firm fixation with the base plate through the cooperation of threaded post, collar and threaded cap, preventing piglets from arching and causing it to tip over. The light-transmitting tempered glass design ensures sufficient light in the feeding trough, making it convenient to observe piglets eating. The shelf is fixed with threaded knobs, which is easy to disassemble and assemble, and takes into account both stability and ease of operation. The overall structural design takes into account both functionality and durability, and is suitable for large-scale breeding scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inside of the feeding trough of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of point A of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 11. Feeder; 12. Feeding trough; 13. Transition channel; 14. Discharge channel; 15. Light-transmitting plate; 16. Waste discharge channel; 17. Storage plate; 2. Threaded ring; 21. Threaded knob; 22. Threaded groove; 3. Threaded column; 31. Collar; 32. Threaded cap. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-4 A piglet feeder that reduces feed waste includes a base plate 1, a feeder 11 is arranged above the base plate 1, and a plurality of feeding troughs 12 are opened inside the feeder 11. The feeding troughs 12 are evenly distributed between adjacent feeding troughs 12. A transition channel 13 is opened at the upper end of the feeding trough 12. One side of the inner wall of the feeding trough 12 and the transition channel 13 are both inclined surfaces. The transition channel 13 can play a limiting role when food is put into the feeding trough 12 from inside the feeding channel 14, so as to ensure that the food can enter the feeding trough 12 stably.

[0030] A feeding channel 14 is provided on one side of the inner wall of the transition channel 13. The feeding channel 14 passes through the housing of the feeder 11 and is located on the other side away from the opening of the feeding trough 12. The feeding channel 14 is inclined and the inclination angle is not less than 30 degrees. A light-transmitting plate 15 is embedded in the top of the transition channel 13. The light-transmitting plate 15 is fixed inside the feeder 11.

[0031] A waste discharge channel 16 is provided at the connection between the bottom of the feeder 11 and the base plate 1. The bottom of the inner wall of the feeding trough 12 is connected to the waste discharge channel 16. A shelf 17 is also provided at the bottom of the inside of the feeding trough 12. The shelf 17 is detachable and can be removed for cleaning when cleaning the feeding trough 12 to avoid mold growth that is difficult to clean after long-term storage. When cleaning without disassembling the feeder 11 and the base plate 1, the waste liquid from cleaning the feeding trough 12, the transition channel 13 and the discharge channel 14 can enter the waste discharge channel 16 and be discharged from both sides of the bottom of the feeder 11.

[0032] It should be further noted that the light-transmitting plate 15 is made of transparent tempered glass, which ensures that light can shine into the feeding trough 12 from above the feeder 11, so that the piglets are not obstructed by light when eating.

[0033] It should be further noted that a threaded ring 2 is fixed on one side of the upper end of the shelf 17. The internal threads of the threaded ring 2 are connected to a threaded knob 21. The threaded knob 21 is a manually operated type, which is simple and convenient to operate.

[0034] It should be further noted that a threaded groove 22 is provided on the inner wall of the feeding trough 12. One end of the threaded knob 21 is threadedly connected to the inside of the threaded groove 22, so that when the storage plate 17 is placed into the feeding trough 12, it can be locked and fixed by the threaded knob 21 in conjunction with the threaded groove 22.

[0035] It should be further explained that several threaded posts 3 are fixedly distributed on one side of the upper end of the base plate 1, and a collar 31 that slides and engages with the threaded posts 3 is fixed on the surface of the feeder 11 through a bracket. By cooperating with the threaded posts 3, the feeder 11 and the base plate 1 can be quickly positioned and docked.

[0036] It should be further explained that the upper end of the threaded column 3 is threadedly connected to a threaded cap 32. The end face of the threaded cap 32 is fitted to the end of the collar 31. Through the cooperation between the threaded cap 32 and the threaded column 3, the feeder 11 can be stably fixed to the base plate 1, thereby preventing the feeding structure from tipping over due to piglets rooting around.

[0037] It should be further noted that the housing of the feeder 11 is made of stainless steel and coated with a nano-oleophobic layer, which can prevent the adhesion of oil stains and make it easier to clean.

[0038] Working method: This solution enables multiple piglets to eat simultaneously through the equidistant distribution design of the feeding troughs 12, avoiding competition. When feed is put in from the feeding channel 14, its inclined angle (≥30°) ensures a smooth slide to the transition channel 13, and then guided by the inclined inner wall to the feeding trough 12, forming a controllable feeding process. The limiting function of the transition channel 13 prevents feed from spilling out, while the light-transmitting plate 15 (transparent tempered glass) provides natural light, improving the feeding comfort of piglets. The bottom of the feeding trough 12 is equipped with a detachable shelf 17, which is fixed by the cooperation of the threaded knob 21 and the threaded groove 22, making it easy to disassemble and clean, and preventing mold. Waste or cleaning liquid is discharged from both sides through the waste discharge channel 16 at the bottom of the feeding trough 12 without disassembling the overall structure, achieving efficient cleaning. The stainless steel shell and nano oleophobic layer further reduce dirt adhesion and reduce maintenance difficulty.

[0039] The feeder 11 and the base plate 1 are assembled in a modular manner: quick positioning is achieved through the sliding engagement of the collar 31 and the threaded post 3, and then the collar 31 is locked with the threaded cap 32 to ensure that the feeder 11 is firmly fixed on the base plate 1, preventing the piglets from pushing and causing it to tip over. The cooperation between the threaded knob 21 and the threaded ring 2 allows the storage plate 17 to be flexibly disassembled and assembled, taking into account both structural stability and ease of cleaning. The inclined design of the feed channel 14 not only optimizes feed flow but also reduces residue. The interconnected structure of the waste discharge channel 16 enables centralized discharge of waste liquid, avoiding pollution. The stainless steel material enhances durability, while the light-transmitting characteristics of the light-transmitting plate 15 compensate for the insufficient light problem of traditional feeders, promoting the natural feeding behavior of piglets. The overall design achieves long-term stable use and low maintenance costs through mechanical locking and oleophobic surface treatment.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A piglet feeder for reducing feed wastage comprising a floor (1) characterised in that: The upper side of the bottom plate (1) is provided with a feeder (11), a plurality of feeding grooves (12) are arranged in the feeder (11), the feeding grooves (12) are equidistantly arranged between adjacent feeding grooves (12), the upper end of the feeding groove (12) is provided with a transition channel (13), and the inner wall of the feeding groove (12) and the transition channel (13) is an inclined surface; The inner wall of the transition channel (13) is provided with a discharging channel (14), the discharging channel (14) penetrates the shell of the feeder (11) and is arranged away from the opening of the feeding groove (12), the discharging channel (14) is inclined, and the inclination angle is not less than thirty degrees, the top of the transition channel (13) is embedded with a light transmission plate (15), and the light transmission plate (15) penetrates and is fixed in the feeder (11); The bottom of the feeder (11) is provided with a waste discharge channel (16) at the connection position with the bottom plate (1), the inner wall bottom of the feeding groove (12) is in communication with the waste discharge channel (16), and the inner bottom end of the feeding groove (12) is further provided with a storage plate (17).

2. The piglet feeder of claim 1, wherein: The light transmission plate (15) is made of transparent tempered glass material.

3. The piglet feeder of claim 1, wherein: The upper end of the storage plate (17) is fixed with a threaded ring (2), and the threaded ring (2) is internally screwed with a threaded knob (21).

4. The piglet feeder of claim 3, wherein: The inner wall of the feeding groove (12) is provided with a threaded groove (22), and one end of the threaded knob (21) is screwed with the threaded groove (22).

5. A piglet feeder according to claim 4, wherein: The upper end of the bottom plate (1) is fixed with a plurality of threaded columns (3), and the surface of the feeder (11) is fixed with a sleeve ring (31) which is slidably connected with the threaded column (3) through a support.

6. A piglet feeder according to claim 5, wherein: The upper end of the threaded column (3) is screwed with a threaded cap (32), and the end face of the threaded cap (32) is attached to the end of the sleeve ring (31).

7. A piglet feeder according to claim 6, wherein: The shell of the feeder (11) is made of stainless steel material, and the surface is coated with a nano oil-repellent layer.

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