Portable calf island
By utilizing the umbrella-shaped retractable structure and intelligent air monitoring and purification system of the portable calf island, the problems of inconvenient movement and insufficient environmental control of traditional calf islands have been solved. This enables flexible location adjustment and efficient and environmentally friendly calf breeding environment management, thereby improving the health of calves and economic benefits.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Traditional fixed calf island structures are inconvenient to move, cannot be flexibly adjusted according to changes in the pasture environment, and lack intelligent environmental control and air quality monitoring, which affects calf health and management costs.
Design a portable calf island with an umbrella-shaped retractable main structure, combined with air sensing components, photovoltaic components and energy storage control components to achieve intelligent temperature control and air purification. Powered by photovoltaic panels, it features portability and energy saving.
This improved the portability and flexibility of the calf island, enabled adaptive adjustment of the air environment and precise temperature control, reduced management costs, and improved the feeding quality and economic benefits of calves.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding equipment technology, and in particular to a portable calf island. Background Technology
[0002] In livestock farming, calves are a vital asset for ranches, and the comfort and health of their rearing environment directly impact the ranch's economic benefits. Traditional calf islands are mostly fixed structures, typically built with wood or metal. While they provide some habitat for calves, they are immovable and cannot be flexibly repositioned to adapt to changes in the ranch environment. This makes transportation and storage extremely inconvenient, increasing ranch management costs. Furthermore, traditional calf islands lack effective temperature control and air quality monitoring systems. Winter heating relies on artificial heating, which is not only energy-intensive but also lacks precise temperature control, potentially harming the calves' health.
[0003] With the development of animal husbandry, although some mobile calf sheds have appeared on the market, most of these products have only one function, solving only the problem of mobility, and failing to combine intelligent environmental control, air purification and clean energy power supply solutions, thus failing to meet the modern animal husbandry's demand for high efficiency, environmental protection and intelligence.
[0004] To address this, a portable calf island is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable calf island, which aims to solve or improve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: This utility model provides a portable calf island, comprising:
[0007] The main body includes a waterproof and heat-insulating outer jacket, three-fold umbrella ribs, and a retractable upright column. The three-fold umbrella ribs are installed on the top of the side wall of the retractable upright column, and the waterproof and heat-insulating outer jacket is detachably connected to the outside of the three-fold umbrella ribs.
[0008] The base is located at the bottom of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket, and the base and the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket together form a breeding space; the base and the bottom of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket are fixed to the ground by ground nails, and an electric heating film is installed inside the base;
[0009] A photovoltaic module, comprising a folding bracket and a photovoltaic panel, wherein the folding bracket is mounted on the top of the retractable column and the photovoltaic panel is mounted on the folding bracket;
[0010] An air monitoring and purification mechanism includes an air sensing component and a fan assembly, wherein a filter component is installed inside the fan assembly; the air sensing component is installed on the inner wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket, the fan assembly is installed on the top of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket, and the fan assembly is connected to the breeding space;
[0011] The folding bracket is equipped with an energy storage control component, and the air sensor component, the fan component, the photovoltaic panel and the electrothermal film are all electrically connected to the energy storage control component.
[0012] According to the present invention, a portable calf island is provided, wherein a plurality of first wing plates are installed on the base, and a plurality of second wing plates are installed at the bottom of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket, and the plurality of first wing plates and the plurality of second wing plates are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0013] The first wing plate and the second wing plate are fixed to the ground by ground nails. A display screen is installed on the side wall of one of the first wing plates, and the display screen is electrically connected to the energy storage control component.
[0014] According to the present invention, a portable calf island is provided, wherein the folding bracket includes a vertical bracket fixedly installed on the top of the retractable column, a horizontal frame is installed on the top of the vertical bracket, and side frames are rotatably connected to both sides of the horizontal frame. The photovoltaic panel is installed on both the horizontal frame and the side frames. Support plates are installed on both sides of the horizontal frame, and the top surface of the support plate is in contact with the surface of the side frame.
[0015] The energy storage control assembly includes a battery and a control element. Both the battery and the control element are mounted on the vertical support. The display screen, the battery, the air sensor assembly, the fan assembly, the photovoltaic panel, and the electrothermal film are all electrically connected to the control element. The photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to the battery through a converter.
[0016] According to the present invention, a portable calf island is provided, wherein the air sensing component includes a temperature sensor, a PM2.5 sensor, a carbon dioxide sensor and an ammonia sensor. The temperature sensor, the PM2.5 sensor, the carbon dioxide sensor and the ammonia sensor are all installed on the inner wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket, and the temperature sensor, the PM2.5 sensor, the carbon dioxide sensor and the ammonia sensor are all electrically connected to the control element.
[0017] According to the present invention, a portable calf island is provided, wherein the fan assembly includes a low-noise fan installed on the top of the outer wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket, the exhaust pipe of the low-noise fan is connected to the breeding space, and the low-noise fan is electrically connected to the control element; the filter component includes a HEPA filter, which is detachably connected to the air intake pipe of the low-noise fan.
[0018] According to the present invention, a portable calf island is provided, wherein the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket includes a waterproof Oxford cloth outer layer and a heat-insulating cotton inner layer, and the heat-insulating cotton inner layer is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the waterproof Oxford cloth outer layer.
[0019] According to the present invention, a portable calf island is provided, wherein an anti-slip rubber layer is installed on the outer wall of the base.
[0020] The present invention discloses the following technical effects:
[0021] This utility model utilizes a portable calf island with an umbrella-shaped retractable main body. The main structure includes a three-fold umbrella frame and a retractable column, allowing the entire device to be folded and unfolded for easy transportation and storage. This solves the problem of the inconvenience of moving traditional calf islands. Ranches can flexibly adjust the position of the calf island as needed, improving portability and flexibility.
[0022] This invention uses an air sensor component to monitor the air environment data in the breeding space in real time and transmits the air environment data to an energy storage control component. The energy storage control component controls the start and stop of the fan component. After starting, the clean air filtered by the filter component is sent into the breeding space, realizing air purification and adaptive adjustment of the breeding space environment, thereby improving the feeding quality of calves.
[0023] This utility model's energy storage control component controls the output power of the electric heating film, thereby regulating the temperature in the breeding space and achieving intelligent temperature control. The photovoltaic panel can be folded and unfolded through the folding bracket. The photovoltaic panel can efficiently absorb solar energy and convert it into electrical energy to power the entire device, which is environmentally friendly and energy-saving, and reduces the cost of manual maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 2for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the image.
[0027] The components include: 1. Three-fold umbrella ribs; 2. Telescopic uprights; 3. Base; 4. Heating film; 5. First wing panel; 6. Second wing panel; 7. Ground stakes; 8. Horizontal frame; 9. Lateral frame; 10. Temperature sensor; 11. PM2.5 sensor; 12. Carbon dioxide sensor; 13. Ammonia sensor; 14. Low-noise fan; 15. HEPA filter; 16. Waterproof Oxford cloth outer layer; 17. Thermal insulation cotton inner layer; 18. Anti-slip rubber layer. 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0029] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0030] Reference Figures 1-2 This utility model provides a portable calf island, comprising:
[0031] The main body includes a waterproof and heat-insulating outer jacket, a three-fold umbrella rib 1, and a retractable upright column 2. The three-fold umbrella rib 1 is installed on the top of the side wall of the retractable upright column 2, and the waterproof and heat-insulating outer jacket is detachably connected to the outside of the three-fold umbrella rib 1.
[0032] The base 3 is located at the bottom of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket, and the base 3 and the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket together form a breeding space; the base 3 and the bottom of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket are fixed to the ground by ground nails 7, and an electric heating film 4 is installed inside the base 3.
[0033] The photovoltaic module includes a folding bracket and a photovoltaic panel. The folding bracket is installed on the top of the retractable column 2, and the photovoltaic panel is installed on the folding bracket. The photovoltaic panel absorbs solar radiation energy and converts it into electrical energy, which is then converted by an inverter to charge the battery.
[0034] The air monitoring and purification system includes an air sensing component and a fan component. The fan component contains a filter. The air sensing component is installed on the inner wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket, and the fan component is installed on the top of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. The fan component is connected to the breeding space.
[0035] Among them, the folding bracket is equipped with an energy storage control component, and the air sensor component, fan component, photovoltaic panel and electric heating film 4 are all electrically connected to the energy storage control component;
[0036] With this design, the present invention uses a portable calf island with an umbrella-shaped retractable main body. The main structure includes a three-fold umbrella rib 1 and a retractable column 2, which allows the entire device to be folded and unfolded, making it easy to transport and store. This solves the problem of the inconvenience of moving traditional calf islands. Ranches can flexibly adjust the position of the calf island as needed, improving portability and flexibility.
[0037] This invention uses an air sensor component to monitor the air environment data in the breeding space in real time and transmits the air environment data to an energy storage control component. The energy storage control component controls the start and stop of the fan component. After starting, the clean air filtered by the filter component is sent into the breeding space, realizing air purification and adaptive adjustment of the breeding space environment, thereby improving the feeding quality of calves.
[0038] This utility model's energy storage control component controls the output power of the electric heating film 4, thereby regulating the temperature in the breeding space and achieving intelligent temperature control. The photovoltaic panel can be folded and unfolded through the folding bracket. The photovoltaic panel can efficiently absorb solar energy and convert it into electrical energy to power the entire device, which is environmentally friendly and energy-saving, and reduces the cost of manual maintenance.
[0039] The scheme is further optimized by installing several first wing plates 5 on the base 3 and several second wing plates 6 on the bottom of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. The several first wing plates 5 and several second wing plates 6 are set in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0040] The first wing plate 5 and the second wing plate 6 are fixed to the ground by ground nails 7. A display screen is installed on the side wall of one of the first wing plates 5. The display screen is electrically connected to the energy storage control component. The ground nails are used to fix the device to the ground, effectively resisting external forces such as wind and calf movement, and preventing the device from tipping over.
[0041] The display screen shows real-time environmental parameters (such as temperature, PM2.5 concentration, carbon dioxide concentration, ammonia concentration, etc.) and equipment operating status (such as fan start / stop, electric heating film power, etc.) within the breeding space, facilitating remote monitoring by farm managers.
[0042] The scheme is further optimized. The folding bracket includes a vertical bracket fixedly installed on the top of the retractable column 2. A horizontal frame 8 is installed on the top of the vertical bracket. Side frames 9 are rotatably connected to both sides of the horizontal frame 8. Photovoltaic panels are installed on both the horizontal frame 8 and the side frames 9. Support plates are installed on both sides of the horizontal frame 8. The top surface of the support plate is in contact with the surface of the side frame 9.
[0043] The energy storage control assembly includes a battery and a control element, both of which are mounted on a vertical support. The display screen, battery, air sensor assembly, fan assembly, photovoltaic panel, and electrothermal film 4 are all electrically connected to the control element. The photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to the battery through a converter.
[0044] The control element can be set according to the specific usage environment. For example, it can be controlled by a microcontroller or by a PLC, ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), etc. This embodiment does not make specific limitations.
[0045] The control element activates the fan assembly or adjusts the power of the electric heating film 4 based on a preset threshold. For example, when the ammonia concentration exceeds the preset threshold, the control element activates the fan assembly to purify the air.
[0046] The design has been further optimized by installing a music player on the inner wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. The music player plays sounds that simulate the environment inside a cow's womb, creating a familiar sound atmosphere for the calf similar to that in the womb. This helps reduce stress in the calf, allowing it to adapt to the new environment more quickly, rest and eat better, and thus promote the calf's growth and development, improve its growth rate and quality, and enhance the overall quality of calf feeding, bringing better economic benefits to farmers.
[0047] The scheme is further optimized. The air sensing component includes a temperature sensor 10, a PM2.5 sensor 11, a carbon dioxide sensor 12, and an ammonia sensor 13. The temperature sensor 10, PM2.5 sensor 11, carbon dioxide sensor 12, and ammonia sensor 13 are all installed on the inner wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. The temperature sensor 10, PM2.5 sensor 11, carbon dioxide sensor 12, and ammonia sensor 13 are all electrically connected to the control element.
[0048] Temperature sensor 10, PM2.5 sensor 11, carbon dioxide sensor 12 and ammonia sensor 13 are all installed on the inner wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket to monitor environmental parameters in the breeding space in real time; temperature sensor 10 detects temperature, PM2.5 sensor 11 monitors the concentration of fine particulate matter in the air, and carbon dioxide sensor 12 and ammonia sensor 13 detect the concentration of carbon dioxide produced by calf respiration and the concentration of ammonia volatilized from excrement, respectively.
[0049] The design is further optimized. The fan assembly includes a low-noise fan 14 installed on the top of the outer wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. The exhaust pipe of the low-noise fan 14 is connected to the breeding space, and the low-noise fan 14 is electrically connected to the control element. The filter component includes a HEPA filter 15, which is detachably connected to the air intake pipe of the low-noise fan 14.
[0050] The low-noise fan 14 is controlled to start and stop via a control element, thereby circulating the air in the breeding space; the HEPA filter 15 filters and purifies the air, and the HEPA filter 15 can be disassembled for cleaning or replacement regularly to ensure the purification effect.
[0051] When the air sensor detects a decline in air quality, the control element starts the low-noise fan 14 to draw in air from the breeding space. After being filtered by the HEPA filter 15, the clean air is returned to the breeding space through the exhaust pipe, thus achieving air circulation and purification.
[0052] The solution is further optimized. The waterproof and heat-insulating jacket includes a waterproof Oxford cloth outer layer 16 and a heat-insulating cotton inner layer 17, with the heat-insulating cotton inner layer 17 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the waterproof Oxford cloth outer layer 16.
[0053] The waterproof Oxford cloth outer layer 16 has excellent waterproof performance, preventing rainwater penetration; the heat insulation cotton inner layer 17 effectively blocks external temperature and maintains a stable temperature in the breeding space.
[0054] The design has been further optimized. An anti-slip rubber layer 18 is installed on the outer wall of the base 3. The base 3 is made of high-density foam, which has both heat preservation and moisture-proof functions.
[0055] The design is further optimized so that the telescopic column 2 includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve and a third sleeve that are fitted together from top to bottom. A bottom support block is installed at the bottom of the third sleeve and the bottom support block abuts against the top surface of the base 3.
[0056] The first sleeve and the second sleeve, as well as the second sleeve and the third sleeve, are locked and unlocked by elastic limiting blocks. The connection state of the first sleeve, the second sleeve and the third sleeve can be adjusted by manually stretching and retracting. The specific internal structure and working principle are the same as the handle structure of a folding umbrella, and will not be described in detail here.
[0057] The three-fold umbrella rib 1 adopts the same three-section folding structure as the three-fold umbrella. The three-fold umbrella rib 1 includes a first section umbrella rib, a second section umbrella rib, and a third section umbrella rib. The specific working principle and structure of the three-fold umbrella rib 1, as well as the locking and structural method between the three-fold umbrella rib 1 and the retractable upright 2, are the same as the umbrella rib structure of existing three-fold umbrellas, such as: Knirps imported German fully automatic folding three-fold umbrella, ZUODU fully automatic rain umbrella, etc., which will not be elaborated here.
[0058] Further optimization of the solution involves installing several transparent windows on the side wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. The shape of the transparent windows can be set according to the specific usage environment, such as trapezoidal windows, square windows, or other polygonal windows. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made. The transparent windows are made of transparent wear-resistant material, which facilitates the observation and inspection of the internal conditions by the breeding personnel.
[0059] The design has been further optimized by installing an LED lighting system on the inner wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket to supplement lighting and improve ease of use.
[0060] Further optimization of the scheme: when the temperature sensor 10 inside the calf island detects that the ambient temperature is higher than the preset threshold, the control element controls the low-noise fan 14 inside the calf island to start for cooling.
[0061] A humidity sensor and a humidifier are installed on the inner wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. Both the humidity sensor and the humidifier are electrically connected to the control element. When the humidity sensor detects that the ambient temperature is lower than the preset threshold and the ambient temperature is higher than the preset threshold, the control element controls the humidifier inside the calf island to start working and humidify the air.
[0062] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0063] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A portable calf island, characterized in that, include: The main body includes a waterproof and heat-insulating outer jacket, a three-fold umbrella rib (1) and a retractable column (2). The three-fold umbrella rib (1) is installed on the top of the side wall of the retractable column (2), and the waterproof and heat-insulating outer jacket is detachably connected to the outside of the three-fold umbrella rib (1). The base (3) is located at the bottom of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. The base (3) and the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket together form a breeding space. The base (3) and the bottom of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket are fixed to the ground by ground nails (7). An electric heating film (4) is installed inside the base (3). A photovoltaic module, comprising a folding bracket and a photovoltaic panel, wherein the folding bracket is mounted on the top of the retractable column (2) and the photovoltaic panel is mounted on the folding bracket; An air monitoring and purification mechanism includes an air sensing component and a fan assembly, wherein a filter component is installed inside the fan assembly; the air sensing component is installed on the inner wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket, the fan assembly is installed on the top of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket, and the fan assembly is connected to the breeding space; The folding bracket is equipped with an energy storage control component, and the air sensor component, the fan component, the photovoltaic panel and the electrothermal film (4) are all electrically connected to the energy storage control component.
2. The portable calf island according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of first wing plates (5) are installed on the base (3), and a plurality of second wing plates (6) are installed at the bottom of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. The plurality of first wing plates (5) and the plurality of second wing plates (6) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The first wing plate (5) and the second wing plate (6) are fixed to the ground by ground nails (7), and a display screen is installed on the side wall of one of the first wing plates (5), which is electrically connected to the energy storage control component.
3. The portable calf island according to claim 2, characterized in that: The folding bracket includes a vertical bracket fixedly installed on the top of the retractable column (2), a horizontal frame (8) is installed on the top of the vertical bracket, and side frames (9) are rotatably connected to both sides of the horizontal frame (8). The photovoltaic panel is installed on both the horizontal frame (8) and the side frames (9); support plates are installed on both sides of the horizontal frame (8), and the top surface of the support plate is in contact with the surface of the side frame (9). The energy storage control assembly includes a battery and a control element. The battery and the control element are both mounted on the vertical support. The display screen, the battery, the air sensor assembly, the fan assembly, the photovoltaic panel, and the electrothermal film (4) are all electrically connected to the control element. The photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to the battery through a converter.
4. The portable calf island according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air sensing assembly includes a temperature sensor (10), a PM2.5 sensor (11), a carbon dioxide sensor (12), and an ammonia sensor (13). The temperature sensor (10), the PM2.5 sensor (11), the carbon dioxide sensor (12), and the ammonia sensor (13) are all installed on the inner wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. The temperature sensor (10), the PM2.5 sensor (11), the carbon dioxide sensor (12), and the ammonia sensor (13) are all electrically connected to the control element.
5. The portable calf island according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fan assembly includes a low-noise fan (14) installed on the top of the outer wall of the waterproof and heat-insulating jacket. The exhaust pipe of the low-noise fan (14) is connected to the breeding space. The low-noise fan (14) is electrically connected to the control element. The filter component includes a HEPA filter (15), which is detachably connected to the air intake pipe of the low-noise fan (14).
6. The portable calf island according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof and heat-insulating jacket includes a waterproof Oxford cloth outer layer (16) and a heat-insulating cotton inner layer (17), wherein the heat-insulating cotton inner layer (17) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the waterproof Oxford cloth outer layer (16).
7. The portable calf island according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-slip rubber layer (18) is installed on the outer wall of the base (3).