Automatic feeding device for pig feed

By combining a transport module, a moving structure, and a feeding module, and using a motor and solenoid valve to control the feeding amount, along with a weighing sensor, the problem of inaccurate control in existing automatic pig feed feeding devices is solved, enabling individual feeding of each pig and ensuring feed safety.

CN224111895UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14张海燕 +4
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
张海燕
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing automatic pig feed dispensing devices cannot control the amount of feed dispensed autonomously, which can easily lead to overfeeding or underfeeding, thus affecting the growth of pigs.

Method used

It adopts a transport module, a moving structure and a feeding module. The feed amount is controlled by a motor-driven spiral blade and a solenoid valve. Combined with a weighing sensor, it ensures that each pig is fed individually and prevents the feed from coming into contact with the outside world during the feeding process.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise control of feeding amount, avoids competition for food, ensures the development of each pig, ensures feed safety and palatability, and prevents contamination.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic feeding device for pig feed, and relates to the field of breeding auxiliary equipment, the automatic feeding device comprises a transportation module, a moving structure and a blanking module, the transportation module comprises a feed conveying pipe and a first mounting seat, one end of the first mounting seat is fixedly connected to one end of the outer surface of the feed conveying pipe, and the other end of the first mounting seat is fixedly connected to the moving structure; a first motor is fixedly connected to the middle of the other end of the first mounting base, a first rotating shaft is rotationally connected to the middle of the conveying pipe, and a first spiral blade is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rotating shaft. According to the feeding device, a second motor drives a threaded shaft to rotate, so that a movable sleeve slides along the threaded shaft, the threaded shaft drives a discharging module to move, and after the discharging module moves to a feeding point, a first electromagnetic valve corresponding to the feeding point is opened, so that feed enters a feed conveying barrel from a discharge pipe; and the weight of the feed entering the feed conveying barrel can be detected through the weighing sensor, and the situation that the feeding amount of the feed is too large or too small is avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture auxiliary equipment, and in particular to an automatic pig feed dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] Feeding pigs is a crucial aspect of pig farming, directly impacting their health, growth rate, and overall profitability. The amount of feed should be determined based on the pig's weight, growth stage, and appetite to avoid overfeeding or underfeeding, which could waste feed or hinder growth. For rapidly growing pigs, the feed amount can be increased appropriately, while for those with poor appetite, the feed amount should be reduced and their health monitored. Generally, pigs need to be fed 2-3 times a day. The specific timing can be determined based on the pigs' routines and the actual conditions of the farm, ensuring sufficient time for the pigs to eat each time to prevent competition for food or hunger.

[0003] A published patent describes an automatic pig feed feeding device (publication number: CN221488684U). The device has a support plate fixedly connected to its side, and a motor is fixedly installed on the top of the support plate. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a mixing rod located inside the feeding device. This invention addresses the problem that existing automatic pig feed feeding devices still need to improve feeding quality. During feeding, the pig feed dries and hardens due to air circulation, causing discomfort and reduced palatability for pigs, thus decreasing their appetite.

[0004] The aforementioned patent has the following drawbacks: during feeding, the amount of feed needs to be adjusted manually at any time, and the amount of pig feed cannot be controlled independently, which easily leads to overfeeding or underfeeding, which can easily affect the growth of pigs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an automatic pig feed dispensing device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatic pig feed feeding device, comprising a transport module, a moving structure, and a feeding module. The transport module includes a feed pipe and a first mounting base. One end of the first mounting base is fixedly connected to one end of the outer surface of the feed pipe. A first motor is fixedly connected to the middle of the other end of the first mounting base. A first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the middle of the feed pipe. A first spiral blade is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rotating shaft and is rotatably connected inside the feed pipe. One end of the first rotating shaft passing through the feed pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor. A plurality of discharge pipes are fixedly connected to the lower end of the feed pipe, and the middle of the discharge pipes is connected to the middle of the feed pipe. A first solenoid valve is fixedly connected to the middle of each discharge pipe. A blocking pipe is fixedly connected to the lower end of each discharge pipe, and one end of each discharge pipe passes through the blocking pipe.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] Both ends of the conveying pipe are fixedly connected to a fixed cylinder, and the upper end of each fixed cylinder is fixedly connected to a fixed column.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The feed pipe is fixedly connected to the end of the conveying pipe near the first motor, and the middle of the feed pipe is connected to the middle of the conveying pipe.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The movable structure includes a support base and a second mounting base. The second mounting base is fixedly connected to one end of the upper surface of the conveying pipe. A second motor is fixedly connected to the middle of the second mounting base. A threaded shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor. Both ends of the threaded shaft are rotatably connected to support bases.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The two sets of support seats are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the upper surface of the conveying pipe. A threaded shaft is rotatably connected to the middle of the two sets of support seats. A movable sleeve is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded shaft. Connecting rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the movable sleeve. Limit plates are fixedly connected to the lower ends of the two sets of connecting rods.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The feeding module includes a support sleeve and a feeding cylinder. Weighing sensors are fixedly connected to four points of the support sleeve. Connecting plates are fixedly connected to both ends of the support sleeve. A connecting rod is slidably connected to the middle of the connecting plate, and the limiting plates are all located at the lower end of the connecting plate.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The upper end of the feeding cylinder is slidably connected to a shielding tube, and a limit ring is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the feeding cylinder. The limit ring and the feeding cylinder are both slidably connected to the middle of the support sleeve, and the lower surface of the limit ring is in contact with the weighing sensor. The lower end of the feeding cylinder is fixedly connected to two sets of feeding pipes, and the upper end of each feeding pipe is fixedly connected to a second solenoid valve.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] A third mounting base is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the feeding cylinder, and the upper end of the third motor is conical. A third motor is fixedly connected to the middle of the third mounting base, and a third rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the third motor. A second spiral blade is fixedly connected to the surface of the third rotating shaft.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, the second motor first drives the threaded shaft to rotate, causing the moving sleeve to slide along the threaded shaft. The threaded shaft moves the feeding module. When the feeding module moves to the feeding point, the first solenoid valve corresponding to the feeding point is opened, allowing the feed to enter the conveying cylinder from the discharge pipe. The weight of the feed entering the conveying cylinder can be detected by the weighing sensor to avoid feeding too much or too little feed. The third motor drives the second spiral blade to rotate, allowing the feed to enter the feeding pipe. A set of second solenoid valves is opened to feed one pig through the feeding pipe. Then, the set of second solenoid valves is closed, and another set of second solenoid valves is opened to feed another pig. Each pig is fed individually to avoid competition for food and ensure the development of each pig.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, the lower end of the discharge pipe is inserted into the shielding pipe, and the upper inlet of the feed cylinder is inside the shielding pipe, so that the feed enters the feed cylinder from the discharge pipe. The feed does not come into contact with the outside during the whole process, avoiding dust and bacteria from entering the feed and ensuring the safety of the feed. At the same time, it also prevents the feed from being exposed to air and drying out, ensuring the taste of the feed. Clean water and disinfectant are poured into the feed cylinder from the inlet pipe. The first motor drives the first rotating shaft and the first spiral blade to rotate, thereby cleaning and disinfecting the inside of the feed cylinder, the surface of the first rotating shaft and the first spiral blade. The first solenoid valve is opened in sequence. When the first solenoid valve is opened again, the feed cylinder will move to the bottom of the discharge pipe of that group, so that the disinfectant and clean water flow from the discharge pipe into the feed cylinder and clean the inner wall of the feed cylinder, the third rotating shaft, the second spiral blade and the inner wall of the discharge pipe. The disinfectant and clean water can fall into a special external receiving and collection device through the discharge pipe to prevent the disinfectant from contaminating the pigsty. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the material conveying pipe of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the material feeding module of this utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Transportation module; 11. Feed pipe; 12. First mounting base; 13. First motor; 14. First rotating shaft; 15. First spiral blade; 16. Feed pipe; 17. Discharge pipe; 18. First solenoid valve; 2. Moving structure; 21. Threaded shaft; 22. Support base; 23. Second mounting base; 24. Second motor; 25. Moving sleeve; 26. Connecting rod; 27. Limiting plate; 3. Unloading module; 31. Support sleeve; 32. Connecting plate; 33. Weighing sensor; 34. Limiting ring; 35. Feed cylinder; 36. Unloading pipe; 37. Second solenoid valve; 381. Third mounting base; 382. Third motor; 383. Third rotating shaft; 384. Second spiral blade; 4. Fixed cylinder; 5. Fixed column; 6. Blocking pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model; the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] Reference Figure 1-4 An embodiment of this utility model provides an automatic pig feed feeding device, comprising a transport module 1, a moving structure 2, and a feeding module 3. The transport module 1 includes a feed pipe 11 and a first mounting base 12. One end of the first mounting base 12 is fixedly connected to one end of the outer surface of the feed pipe 11, and the other end of the first mounting base 12 is fixedly connected to the middle of a first motor 13. A first rotating shaft 14 is rotatably connected to the middle of the feed pipe 11. A first spiral blade 15 is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rotating shaft 14 and is rotatably connected inside the feed pipe 11. One end of the first rotating shaft 14 passing through the feed pipe 11 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 13. A plurality of discharge pipes 17 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the feed pipe 11, and the middle of the discharge pipes 17 is connected to the middle of the feed pipe 11. A first solenoid valve 18 is fixedly connected to the middle of each discharge pipe 17, and a blocking pipe 6 is fixedly connected to the lower end of each discharge pipe 17, with one end of each discharge pipe 17 passing through the blocking pipe 6.

[0033] The feeding module 3 includes a support sleeve 31 and a feeding cylinder 35. Weighing sensors 33 are fixedly connected to each of the four quarters of the support sleeve 31. Connecting plates 32 are fixedly connected to both ends of the support sleeve 31. A connecting rod 26 is slidably connected to the middle of the connecting plate 32, and limiting plates 27 are located at the lower end of the connecting plate 32. A blocking tube 6 is slidably connected to the upper end of the feeding cylinder 35. A limiting ring 34 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the feeding cylinder 35. Both the limiting ring 34 and the feeding cylinder 35 are slidably connected to the support sleeve 31. In the middle, and the lower surface of the limiting ring 34 is in contact with the weighing sensor 33, two sets of feeding pipes 36 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding cylinder 35, and a second solenoid valve 37 is fixedly connected to the upper end of each feeding pipe 36. A third mounting base 381 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the feeding cylinder 35, and the upper end of the third motor 382 is conical. The third motor 382 is fixedly connected to the middle of the third mounting base 381, and a third rotating shaft 383 is fixedly connected to the output end of the third motor 382. The surface of the conveying pipe 11 is fixedly connected with a second spiral blade 384. The moving structure 2 includes a support base 22 and a second mounting base 23. The upper surface of the conveying pipe 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the second mounting base 23. The middle of the second mounting base 23 is fixedly connected to a second motor 24. The output end of the second motor 24 is fixedly connected to a threaded shaft 21. Both ends of the threaded shaft 21 are rotatably connected to support bases 22. The two sets of support bases 22 are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the upper surface of the conveying pipe 11. The middle of the two sets of support bases 22 is rotatably connected to the threaded shaft 21. The surface of the threaded shaft 21 is threadedly connected to a movable sleeve 25. The two sides of the movable sleeve 25 are fixedly connected to connecting rods 26. The lower ends of the two sets of connecting rods 26 are fixedly connected to limit plates 27. Both ends of the conveying pipe 11 are fixedly connected to fixed cylinders 4. The upper ends of the fixed cylinders 4 are fixedly connected to fixed columns 5. The end of the conveying pipe 11 near the first motor 13 is fixedly connected to a feed pipe 16, and the middle of the feed pipe 16 is connected to the middle of the conveying pipe 11.

[0034] Working principle: The prepared feed is injected into the conveying pipe 11 through the feed pipe 16. The first motor 13 drives the first rotating shaft 14 and the first spiral blade 15 to rotate, so that the feed fills the conveying pipe 11. The second motor 24 drives the threaded shaft 21 to rotate, so that the moving sleeve 25 moves along the threaded shaft 21 with the feeding module 3 through the connecting rod 26. When the feeding module 3 moves to the lower end of a set of discharge pipes 17, the second motor 24 stops rotating and opens the first solenoid valve 18 on the set of discharge pipes 17, so that the feed enters the conveying cylinder 35 from the discharge pipe 17. The feed is then weighed by a weighing sensor. The weighing sensor 33 can detect the weight of the feed entering the feed cylinder 35. When the amount of feed entering the feed cylinder 35 is equivalent to the intake of two pigs, the first solenoid valve 18 is closed, and the first motor 13 stops rotating. The third motor 382 drives the second spiral blade 384 to rotate via the third shaft 383, opening a set of second solenoid valves 37, allowing feed to be fed to one pig through the feed pipe 36. During the feeding process, the weighing sensor 33 continuously monitors the weight of the feed cylinder 35. When the weight reduction of the feed cylinder 35 exceeds one-twentieth of the weight of feed consumed by one pig, the set of second solenoid valves 37 is closed. Open another set of second solenoid valves 37 to feed another pig. Each pig is fed individually to avoid competition for food and ensure proper development. The lower end of the discharge pipe 17 is inserted into the shielding pipe 6, and the upper feed inlet of the feed cylinder 35 is inside the shielding pipe 6, allowing the feed to enter the feed cylinder 35 from the discharge pipe 17. Throughout the process, the feed remains in contact with the outside environment, preventing dust and bacteria from entering and ensuring feed safety. This also prevents the feed from drying out due to air exposure, maintaining its palatability. Clean water and disinfectant are poured from the feed inlet pipe 16 into the feed pipe 11, driven by the first motor 13. The first rotating shaft 14 and the first spiral blade 15 are rotated to clean and disinfect the inside of the feed pipe 11 and the surfaces of the first rotating shaft 14 and the first spiral blade 15. The first solenoid valve 18 is opened in sequence. When the first solenoid valve 18 is opened again, the feed cylinder 35 will move below the discharge pipe 17 of the group, so that disinfectant and clean water flow from the discharge pipe 17 into the feed cylinder 35 to clean the inner wall of the feed cylinder 35, the third rotating shaft 383, the second spiral blade 384 and the inner wall of the discharge pipe 36. The disinfectant and clean water can fall into a special external receiving and collection device through the discharge pipe 36 to avoid the disinfectant contaminating the pig house.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic pig feed dispensing device, comprising a transport module (1), a moving structure (2), and a feeding module (3), characterized in that: The transport module (1) includes a conveying pipe (11) and a first mounting base (12). One end of the first mounting base (12) is fixedly connected to one end of the outer surface of the conveying pipe (11), and a first motor (13) is fixedly connected to the middle of the other end of the first mounting base (12). A first rotating shaft (14) is rotatably connected to the middle of the conveying pipe (11), and a first spiral blade (15) is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rotating shaft (14). The first spiral blade (15) is rotatably connected to the conveying pipe (11). 1) Inside, the first rotating shaft (14) passes through the feed pipe (11) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (13). The lower end of the feed pipe (11) is fixedly connected to several discharge pipes (17), and the middle part of the discharge pipe (17) is connected to the middle part of the feed pipe (11). The middle part of each discharge pipe (17) is fixedly connected to a first solenoid valve (18). The lower end of each discharge pipe (17) is fixedly connected to a shielding pipe (6), and one end of each discharge pipe (17) passes through the shielding pipe (6).

2. The automatic pig feed dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the conveying pipe (11) are fixedly connected to a fixed cylinder (4), and the upper end of the fixed cylinder (4) is fixedly connected to a fixed column (5).

3. The automatic pig feed dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feed pipe (16) is fixedly connected to one end of the feed pipe (11) near the first motor (13), and the middle part of the feed pipe (16) is connected to the middle part of the feed pipe (11).

4. The automatic pig feed dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable structure (2) includes a support base (22) and a second mounting base (23). The second mounting base (23) is fixedly connected to one end of the upper surface of the feed pipe (11). The second motor (24) is fixedly connected to the middle of the second mounting base (23). The output end of the second motor (24) is fixedly connected to a threaded shaft (21). The support base (22) is rotatably connected to both ends of the threaded shaft (21).

5. The automatic pig feed dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two sets of support seats (22) are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the upper surface of the conveying pipe (11). The two sets of support seats (22) are rotatably connected to the middle of the threaded shaft (21). The surface of the threaded shaft (21) is threadedly connected to the movable sleeve (25). The movable sleeve (25) is fixedly connected to both sides of the movable sleeve (25). The lower ends of the two sets of connecting rods (26) are fixedly connected to the limit plate (27).

6. The automatic pig feed dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding module (3) includes a support sleeve (31) and a feeding cylinder (35). Weighing sensors (33) are fixedly connected to each of the four points of the support sleeve (31). Connecting plates (32) are fixedly connected to both ends of the support sleeve (31). A connecting rod (26) is slidably connected to the middle of the connecting plate (32), and the limiting plates (27) are all located at the lower end of the connecting plate (32).

7. The automatic pig feed dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end of the feeding cylinder (35) is slidably connected to a shielding tube (6), and a limiting ring (34) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the feeding cylinder (35). The limiting ring (34) and the feeding cylinder (35) are both slidably connected to the middle of the support sleeve (31), and the lower surface of the limiting ring (34) is in contact with the weighing sensor (33). The lower end of the feeding cylinder (35) is fixedly connected to two sets of feeding pipes (36), and the upper end of each feeding pipe (36) is fixedly connected to a second solenoid valve (37).

8. The automatic pig feed dispensing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inner surface of the feeding cylinder (35) is fixedly connected to a third mounting base (381), and the upper end of the third motor (382) is conical. The third motor (382) is fixedly connected to the middle of the third mounting base (381), and the output end of the third motor (382) is fixedly connected to a third rotating shaft (383). The surface of the third rotating shaft (383) is fixedly connected to a second spiral blade (384).

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  • Automatic feeding device for pig feed

    CN221488684U