Stainless steel sow trough
By designing a stainless steel sow feeder with an arc-shaped trough, drainage holes, and guide pipes, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive cleaning of sow feeders during lactation has been solved, achieving efficient cleaning and preventing feed residue, while meeting the needs of high feed intake.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGYUAN DINGNONG ANIMAL HUSBANDRY EQUIPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Lactating sows consume more and more feed, leading to frequent, time-consuming, and labor-intensive cleaning of the feed troughs, and the problem of inadequate cleaning.
Design a stainless steel sow feeding trough with an arc-shaped bottom surface inside the trough, equipped with drainage holes and guide pipes, and fitted with a sealing plug and splash-proof components for sealing and discharging residual feed during feeding and cleaning.
It improves cleaning efficiency, reduces manual operation time, extends the service life of the feed trough, prevents feed residue and splashing, and meets the high feeding needs of lactating sows.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of livestock breeding equipment, specifically a stainless steel sow feeding trough. Background Technology
[0002] Pig troughs are frequently used in pig farming; they are an indispensable feeding tool in pig farms.
[0003] The necessity of using pig troughs:
[0004] Ensuring orderly feeding: When pigs are feeding freely, if there are no feeding troughs to restrain them, there will be situations such as fighting for food and trampling, which will prevent some pigs from eating normally and affect the overall uniformity of growth.
[0005] Improve feed utilization: Pig troughs can prevent feed from being pushed out or trampled by pigs, thus preventing waste.
[0006] Easy to manage: The amount and time of feeding can be controlled by the feeding trough, which makes it convenient for farmers to adjust the amount of feed according to the growth stage, weight and health status of the pigs, so as to achieve precise feeding.
[0007] However, when dealing with lactating sows, the daily feed intake and frequency are higher due to the need for lactation, and the hygiene requirements for the feed troughs are more stringent, which means that pig farmers need to clean the feed troughs frequently, and there may be cases where the cleaning is not thorough. Utility Model Content
[0008] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a stainless steel sow feeding trough, which solves the problem that in the prior art, the daily feed intake and frequency of lactating sows are high, and frequent cleaning of the feeding trough is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and often inadequate.
[0009] A stainless steel sow feeding trough includes a trough body, the inner bottom surface of which is arc-shaped and recessed, a drainage hole is provided on the arc-shaped surface of the trough body, a guide pipe is provided in the drainage hole, the top surface of the guide pipe is lower than the inner arc-shaped surface of the trough body, and a sealing plug is provided on the top of the guide pipe.
[0010] It also includes a splash guard, which is installed on top of the tank to prevent feed or liquid from splashing.
[0011] Preferably, the drainage holes are symmetrically distributed on the tank, and the guide pipes in the two drainage holes are interconnected, with a filter screen provided at the top of the guide pipe.
[0012] Preferably, the outer wall of the sealing plug is provided with a sealing rubber ring. After the sealing plug is inserted into the guide pipe, the sealing rubber ring fits against the inside of the leakage hole. The top of the sealing plug is provided with a rubber lifting ring.
[0013] Preferably, the top outer edge of the groove has a raised edge extending outward.
[0014] Preferably, an installation rod is provided inside the tank and near the top, the installation rod passes through the tank and is fixedly connected to it, and a baffle is provided in front of the installation rod, the baffle being fixedly connected to the tank.
[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the tank is provided with a support plate, the guide pipe passes through the inside of the support plate, and the bottom surface of the support plate is a concave arc surface.
[0016] Preferably, the splash-proof assembly includes a mating shaft and a splash-proof cover plate. The mating shaft is rotatably connected to the top of the tank and is symmetrically designed. The splash-proof cover plate is rotatably connected to the mating shaft, and the two splash-proof cover plates rotate relative to each other and cover the top of the tank and the baffle.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. This utility model features a trough with an arc-shaped bottom surface, effectively preventing feed residue from remaining in the trough. Drainage holes with guide pipes installed inside them are provided. The inlet of the guide pipes is sealed with a plug. When feeding sows, the plug seals the guide pipes, ensuring the sows can eat normally after the feed is placed in the trough. After feeding, the plug can be removed, and the trough can be rinsed with water, allowing any remaining feed to be transported out through the guide pipes. For lactating sows with high daily feed intake and frequency, the trough does not need to be removed from the sow's stall, saving time and effort and improving the cleaning efficiency for staff. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall pig feeder component structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water leakage hole and other components on the tank body of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flow guide pipe and sealing plug of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tank and support plate of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the splash guard of this utility model in the open state on the tank.
[0024] In the picture:
[0025] 1. Tank body; 2. Drain hole; 3. Guide pipe; 4. Sealing plug; 5. Filter screen; 6. Sealing rubber ring; 7. Rubber lifting ring; 8. Curved edge; 9. Mounting rod; 10. Baffle; 11. Support plate; 12. Matching shaft; 13. Splash guard. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0028] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 As shown:
[0029] Example 1: This utility model provides a stainless steel sow feeding trough, including a trough body 1. The bottom surface of the trough body 1 is arc-shaped and recessed. A water leakage hole 2 is provided on the arc-shaped surface of the trough body 1. A guide pipe 3 is provided in the water leakage hole 2. The top surface of the guide pipe 3 is lower than the arc-shaped surface of the trough body 1. A sealing plug 4 is provided on the top of the guide pipe 3.
[0030] It also includes a splash guard, which is installed on top of the tank 1 to prevent feed or liquid from splashing.
[0031] It should be noted that by designing the inner bottom of the trough 1 in an arc shape, feed residue in the trough 1 can be effectively avoided. A drainage hole 2 is provided on the trough 1, and a guide pipe 3 is installed inside the drainage hole 2. The inlet of the guide pipe 3 is sealed with a sealing plug 4. When feeding the sow, the sealing plug 4 seals the guide pipe 3, ensuring that the sow can eat normally after the feed is put into the trough 1. After feeding, the sealing plug 4 can be removed, and the trough 1 can be rinsed with water to allow any remaining feed in the trough 1 to be transported out through the guide pipe 3. For lactating sows with high daily feed intake and frequency, it is not necessary to remove the trough 1 from the sow positioning pen, which saves time and effort and improves the cleaning efficiency of the staff.
[0032] The trough 1 is designed to be made of stainless steel, which has corrosion resistance, thus extending the service life of the trough 1 and effectively preventing feed residue and deterioration in the trough, meeting the breeding requirements of modern pig farms.
[0033] In this embodiment, the diversion pipe 3 consists of at least two detachable pipe sections, which are connected by threads or snap-fit structures. The pipe section near the tank 1 is provided with external threads, which are matched and installed with the threaded holes on the inner wall of the drain hole 2. Thus, when the diversion pipe 3 is no longer needed, it can be disassembled to make it consistent with the normal feeding trough. The other end of the diversion pipe 3 can be connected to the drain pipe. When multiple tanks 1 are encountered, the dirt in the diversion pipe 3 will eventually enter the drain pipe for centralized collection.
[0034] In this embodiment, the water leakage holes 2 are symmetrically distributed on the tank body 1, and the guide pipes 3 in the two water leakage holes 2 are interconnected. A filter screen 5 is provided on the top of the guide pipe 3.
[0035] It should be noted that by setting two drainage holes 2 on the tank 1, the cleaning time can be shortened during the cleaning process of the tank 1, and the situation of excessive water accumulation in the tank 1 due to excessive water flow can also be avoided.
[0036] By installing a filter screen 5 at the top of the guide pipe 3, and the filter screen 5 being located inside the water leakage hole 2, larger impurities other than feed are prevented from entering the guide pipe 3 and causing blockage of the guide pipe 3.
[0037] In this embodiment, the outer wall of the sealing plug 4 is provided with a sealing rubber ring 6. After the sealing plug 4 is inserted into the guide pipe 3, the sealing rubber ring 6 fits against the inside of the water leakage hole 2. The top of the sealing plug 4 is provided with a rubber lifting ring 7.
[0038] It should be noted that by installing a sealing rubber ring 6 on the outer wall of the sealing plug 4, the sealing rubber ring 6 can be fitted onto the sealing plug 4. When the sealing capacity of the sealing rubber ring 6 is insufficient, it can be removed from the sealing plug 4 and replaced. This is simple and convenient. The sealing rubber ring 6 can also improve the sealing performance of the sealing plug 4 to the guide pipe 3, improve the sealing degree, and prevent the feed from entering the guide pipe 3 after the feed is put into the tank 1.
[0039] A rubber lifting ring 7 is installed on the top of the sealing plug 4. The design of the rubber ring can prevent the pig from scratching its mouth during feeding, ensuring that the sow can eat normally. When cleaning the trough 1 after feeding, the sealing plug 4 can be pulled out from the guide pipe 3 by pulling the rubber lifting ring 7, which is simple and quick.
[0040] In this embodiment, the top of the groove 1 has a raised edge 8 extending outward.
[0041] It should be noted that by setting a raised edge 8 at the top outer edge of the tank 1, and rounding the corners of the raised edge 8, feed leakage can be effectively prevented.
[0042] In this embodiment, an installation rod 9 is provided inside the tank 1 and near the top. The installation rod 9 passes through the tank 1 and is fixedly connected to it. A baffle 10 is provided in front of the installation rod 9 and is fixedly connected to the tank 1.
[0043] It should be noted that the mounting rod 9 extends from both ends of the trough 1, allowing it to be mounted on the sow positioning pen and the trough 1 to rotate for better feed delivery. A baffle 10 is installed in front of the mounting rod 9. When feed is being delivered, the feed will enter between the baffle 10 and the inner wall of the trough 1, effectively preventing the feed from spilling due to excessive speed.
[0044] In this embodiment, a support plate 11 is provided at the bottom of the tank 1, the flow guide pipe 3 passes through the inside of the support plate 11, and the bottom surface of the support plate 11 is a concave arc surface.
[0045] It should be noted that the support plate 11 is designed with an arc-shaped bottom so that it can be placed on the sow positioning pen. After the feed is fed, the support plate 11 can be placed on the sow positioning pen to ensure the stability of the trough 1 when the sow is feeding.
[0046] In this embodiment, the splash-proof assembly includes a mating shaft 12 and a splash-proof cover plate 13. The mating shaft 12 is rotatably connected to the top of the tank 1 and is symmetrically designed. The splash-proof cover plate 13 is rotatably connected to the mating shaft 12. The two splash-proof covers plate 13 rotate relative to each other and cover the top of the tank 1 and the baffle 10.
[0047] It should be noted that, through the splash-proof components, the splash-proof cover 13 is rotatably connected to the mating shaft 12. When the two splash-proof covers 13 rotate relative to each other, they will cover the feeding port of the trough 1. On the one hand, this can prevent the pig from shaking its head during feeding, causing the feed to splash out of the feeding port. On the other hand, it can also reduce water splashing when cleaning the trough 1 after feeding, thus improving the flexibility of the feeding trough.
[0048] The embodiments of this utility model are given for the purpose of illustration and description. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the utility model. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A stainless steel sow feeding trough, characterized in that, include: The tank (1) has an arc-shaped bottom surface. A water leakage hole (2) is provided on the arc surface of the tank (1). A guide pipe (3) is provided inside the water leakage hole (2). The top surface of the guide pipe (3) is lower than the arc surface of the tank (1). A sealing plug (4) is provided on the top of the guide pipe (3). It also includes a splash guard, which is installed on top of the tank (1) to prevent feed or liquid from splashing.
2. The stainless steel sow feeding trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage holes (2) are symmetrically distributed on the tank (1), and the guide pipes (3) in the two drainage holes (2) are interconnected. A filter screen (5) is provided on the top of the guide pipe (3).
3. The stainless steel sow feeding trough according to claim 2, wherein: The outer wall of the sealing plug (4) is provided with a sealing rubber ring (6). After the sealing plug (4) is inserted into the guide pipe (3), the sealing rubber ring (6) fits against the inside of the water leakage hole (2). The top of the sealing plug (4) is provided with a rubber lifting ring (7).
4. The stainless steel sow feeding trough of claim 1, wherein: The top outer edge of the groove (1) extends outward with a raised edge (8).
5. The stainless steel sow feeding trough according to claim 1, wherein: An installation rod (9) is provided inside the groove (1) and near the top. The installation rod (9) passes through the groove (1) and is fixedly connected to it. A baffle (10) is provided in front of the installation rod (9). The baffle (10) is fixedly connected inside the groove (1).
6. The stainless steel sow feeding trough of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the trough (1) is provided with a support plate (11), the guide pipe (3) passes through the inside of the support plate (11), and the bottom surface of the support plate (11) is a concave arc surface.
7. The stainless steel sow feeding trough according to claim 5, wherein: The splash-proof assembly includes a mating shaft (12) and a splash-proof cover plate (13). The mating shaft (12) is rotatably connected to the top of the tank (1) and is symmetrically designed. The splash-proof cover plate (13) is rotatably connected to the mating shaft (12). The two splash-proof covers plate (13) rotate relative to each other and cover the top of the tank (1) and the baffle (10).