Folding feed bowl rain cover structure of outdoor calf fence

By designing a foldable rainproof cover structure for outdoor calf pens, the problem of calf feed troughs getting wet during the rainy season was solved, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh feed for calves, reducing workload, and improving the stability of rainproof effect.

CN224124906UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17GANSU NONGKEN TIANMU DAIRY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GANSU NONGKEN TIANMU DAIRY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

The lack of effective rain protection devices in the existing technology leads to calf feed troughs getting wet during the rainy season, affecting calf feed intake and causing feed waste. In addition, existing rain protection measures are labor-intensive and have poor stability.

Method used

A foldable rain cover structure for outdoor calf enclosures was designed. Through the combination of mounting frame, rotating frame, limiting components and fixing components, the rain cover can be adjusted and stably fixed to ensure that the feed trough is not wetted by rainwater during the rainy season.

Benefits of technology

It enables the calf feed troughs to remain dry during the rainy season, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh feed for the calves, reducing the difficulty of the work, and improving the stability and efficiency of the rain protection effect.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a folding feed basin rain cover structure of an outdoor calf fence, which relates to the technical field of livestock breeding equipment, and comprises a mounting frame mounted on the side surface of a fence main body, a rotating frame rotationally connected to the side surface of the mounting frame, and a piece of rainproof cloth fixed on the mounting frame, the other end of the rainproof cloth is fixed on the inner side of the rotating frame; a limiting assembly is arranged in the rotating frame. According to the folding feed basin rainproof cover structure of the outdoor calf fence, the position of the rainproof cloth is adjusted by adjusting the rotating frame, so that the rainproof cloth can shield the feed trough below the mounting frame, it can be ensured that calf granular feed is not wetted by rainwater when the rainy season comes, fresh granular feed is uninterruptedly supplied to calves every day, and the working efficiency of the calves is improved. And the limiting assembly can fix the adjusted rotating frame, the problem that when the rotating frame is affected by external force, the rotating frame shakes or falls off, the position of the rainproof cloth is changed, and then the rainproof effect is reduced is solved, and the stability of the rainproof effect is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a rainproof cover structure, specifically a foldable feed trough rainproof cover structure for outdoor calf enclosures, belonging to the technical field of livestock breeding equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Dairy farming and dairy industry development are important components of animal husbandry development. Intensive and large-scale ranches are increasingly common both domestically and internationally. Replacement heifers are the reserve force for these ranches, continuously providing fresh blood. The feeding and management of suckling calves during their lactation period is a crucial stage in replacement heifer farming. Climate and environment affect the survival rate and daily weight gain of suckling calves to varying degrees. High summer temperatures severely impact the health of suckling calves. Similarly, continuous summer rains prevent exposed feed troughs from being stored on calf islands, drastically reducing the time suckling calves spend eating and severely impacting their daily weight gain. Furthermore, farmers must immediately remove feed troughs before rain and immediately replace them afterward, resulting in a significant workload.

[0003] Therefore, a foldable feed basin rain cover structure for outdoor calf enclosures is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model proposes a foldable rain cover structure for outdoor calf enclosures to solve the problem that there is no rain cover in the prior art to prevent rainwater from soaking the calf feed trough, which affects calf feeding and causes feed waste due to rainwater soaking.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a foldable feed trough rain cover structure for an outdoor calf fence, including a mounting frame installed on the side of the fence body, a rotating frame rotatably connected to the side of the mounting frame, and a rainproof cloth fixed on the mounting frame, the other end of the rainproof cloth being fixed to the inside of the rotating frame, a limiting component being provided inside the rotating frame, the rotating frame being fixed to the side of the mounting frame by the limiting component, and a fixing component being provided inside the mounting frame, the mounting frame being fixed to the side of the fence body by the fixing component;

[0006] The rainproof cloth is provided with multiple rainproof frames, and the surface of the mounting frame is provided with a placement groove corresponding to the rainproof cloth. The rainproof cloth is folded and placed inside the placement groove through the rainproof frames.

[0007] Furthermore, the limiting component includes a fixed rod disposed on one side of the rotating frame, the rotating frame having a telescopic groove on its surface, the other end of the fixed rod passing through the telescopic groove, the mounting frame having a second limiting groove corresponding to the fixed rod on its surface, and the other end of the fixed rod being engaged inside the second limiting groove.

[0008] Furthermore, a baffle is fixed to the surface of the fixed rod, and a first spring is fixed to the side of the baffle. The first spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixed rod. Both the first spring and the baffle are set inside the telescopic groove. A stop block is fixed to the side of the rotating frame. There are two stop blocks, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixed rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixing component includes a knob disposed on one side of the mounting bracket, a threaded rod fixed to the side of the knob, a transmission chamber opened inside the mounting bracket, one end of the threaded rod rotatably passing through the transmission chamber, a threaded tube threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod, and a push block fixed to the end face of the threaded tube.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing component also includes a fixing block fixed to the side of the mounting frame. The side of the fence body has a fixing groove corresponding to the fixing block. The fixing block is disposed inside the fixing groove. The surface of the fixing block has a movable groove. The movable groove is connected to the transmission chamber. The lower end of the pushing block passes through the movable groove. A limiting rod passes through the movable groove. The limiting rod is perpendicular to the pushing block. The inner wall of the fixing groove has a first limiting groove. One end of the limiting rod is engaged inside the first limiting groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a second spring is sleeved around the outer periphery of the limiting rod, the contact surfaces of the limiting rod and the pushing block are both inclined surfaces, a slider is fixed to the side of the threaded tube, a groove corresponding to the slider is opened on the inner wall of the transmission chamber, the slider moves inside the groove, and the threaded tube moves inside the transmission chamber through the slider and the groove. There are two sliders and two grooves, which are symmetrically arranged.

[0012] This utility model provides a foldable feed trough rain cover structure for outdoor calf enclosures, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. The folding feed trough rain cover structure of this outdoor calf enclosure adjusts the position of the rainproof cloth by adjusting the rotating frame, so that the rainproof cloth can cover the feed trough under the mounting frame. This ensures that the calf pellets are not wetted by rain during the rainy season, and that the calf is supplied with fresh pellets every day without interruption. In addition, the limiting component can fix the adjusted rotating frame, so as to prevent the rotating frame from shaking or falling off when affected by external forces, which would cause the position of the rainproof cloth to change and reduce the rainproof effect. This improves the stability of the rainproof effect.

[0014] 2. The foldable feed trough rain cover structure of this outdoor calf enclosure facilitates the installation and removal of the mounting frame and the rainproof cloth installed on the mounting frame through the fixing components. This allows for quick operation when the weather changes, saving time and reducing the difficulty of the work. At the same time, the fixing components can also ensure that the rainproof frame remains stable in windy weather, preventing it from loosening or shifting, further improving the stability of the rainproof effect. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in its folded state;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in its unfolded state;

[0018] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0019] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0020] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point C.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0022] 1. Fence body; 101. Fixing groove; 102. First limiting groove;

[0023] 2. Mounting bracket; 201. Second limiting groove; 202. Transmission compartment;

[0024] 3. Rotating frame; 301. Telescopic groove;

[0025] 4. Rainproof tarpaulin; 401 rainproof frame;

[0026] 5. Limiting assembly; 501. Fixing rod; 502. Baffle; 503. First spring; 504. Stop block;

[0027] 6. Fixing component; 601. Knob; 602. Threaded rod; 603. Threaded tube; 604. Push block; 605. Fixing block; 606. Movable groove; 607. Limiting rod; 608. Second spring; 609. Slider. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-6The present invention proposes the following implementation scheme: a foldable feed trough rain cover structure for an outdoor calf enclosure, including a mounting frame 2 installed on the side of the enclosure body 1, a rotating frame 3 rotatably connected to the side of the mounting frame 2, and a rainproof cloth 4 fixed on the mounting frame 2. The other end of the rainproof cloth 4 is fixed to the inside of the rotating frame 3. A limiting component 5 is provided inside the rotating frame 3, and the rotating frame 3 is fixed to the side of the mounting frame 2 by the limiting component 5. A fixing component 6 is provided inside the mounting frame 2, and the mounting frame 2 is fixed to the side of the enclosure body 1 by the fixing component 6. Multiple rainproof frames 401 are provided on the rainproof cloth 4, and a placement groove corresponding to the rainproof cloth 4 is opened on the surface of the mounting frame 2. The rainproof cloth 4 is folded and placed inside the placement groove by the rainproof frames 401.

[0030] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The limiting component 5 includes a fixed rod 501 disposed on one side of the rotating frame 3. A telescopic groove 301 is formed on the surface of the rotating frame 3, and the other end of the fixed rod 501 passes through the telescopic groove 301. A second limiting groove 201 corresponding to the fixed rod 501 is formed on the surface of the mounting frame 2, and the other end of the fixed rod 501 is engaged inside the second limiting groove 201. A baffle 502 is fixed to the surface of the fixed rod 501, and a first spring 503 is fixed to the side of the baffle 502. The first spring 503 is sleeved around the outer periphery of the fixed rod 501. Both the first spring 503 and the baffle 502 are disposed inside the telescopic groove 301. A stop block 504 is fixed to the side of the rotating frame 3. There are two 504s, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixing rod 501; the folding feed trough rain cover structure of this outdoor calf fence adjusts the position of the rainproof cloth 4 by adjusting the rotating frame 3, so that the rainproof cloth 4 can cover the feed trough under the mounting frame 2, which can ensure that the calf pellets are not wetted by rainwater when the rainy season comes, and provide the calves with fresh pellets every day without interruption. In addition, the limiting component 5 can fix the adjusted rotating frame 3, so as to prevent the rotating frame 3 from shaking or falling off when it is affected by external force, which would cause the position of the rainproof cloth 4 to change and thus reduce the rainproof effect, thereby improving the stability of the rainproof effect.

[0031] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6The fixing component 6 includes a knob 601 located on one side of the mounting frame 2. A threaded rod 602 is fixed to the side of the knob 601. A transmission chamber 202 is provided inside the mounting frame 2. One end of the threaded rod 602 rotatably passes through the transmission chamber 202. A threaded tube 603 is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod 602. A push block 604 is fixed to the end face of the threaded tube 603. The fixing component 6 also includes a fixing block 605 fixed to the side of the mounting frame 2. A fixing groove 101 corresponding to the fixing block 605 is provided on the side of the fence body 1. The fixing block 605 is located inside the fixing groove 101. A movable groove 606 is provided on the surface of the fixing block 605. The movable groove 606 is connected to the transmission chamber 202. The lower end of the push block 604 passes through the movable groove 606. A limiting rod 607 passes through the movable groove 606. The limiting rod 607 is perpendicular to the push block 604. A first limiting groove 102 is provided on the inner wall of the fixing groove 101. One end of the limiting rod 607 is engaged inside the first limiting groove 102; a second spring 608 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the limiting rod 607; the contact surfaces of the limiting rod 607 and the pushing block 604 are both inclined surfaces; a slider 609 is fixed to the side of the threaded tube 603; a groove corresponding to the slider 609 is opened on the inner wall of the transmission chamber 202; the slider 609 moves inside the groove; the threaded tube 603 moves inside the transmission chamber 202 through the slider 609 and the groove; there are two sliders 609 and two grooves, and they are symmetrically arranged; the folding feed basin rain cover structure of this outdoor calf fence facilitates the installation and removal of the mounting frame 2 and the rainproof cloth 4 installed on the mounting frame 2 through the fixing component 6, so that it can be operated quickly when the weather changes, saving time and reducing the difficulty of work. At the same time, the fixing component 6 can also ensure that the rainproof frame remains stable in windy weather, preventing it from loosening or shifting, further improving the stability of the rainproof effect.

[0032] In use, the worker first moves the mounting bracket 2 to the side of the fence body 1 and places the fixing block 605 in the fixing groove 101. Then, the worker turns the knob 601, which drives the threaded rod 602 to rotate. The threaded rod 602 drives the threaded tube 603 to move. The threaded tube 603 drives the push block 604 fixed on its end face to move synchronously. Since the push block 604 is perpendicular to the limiting rod 607 and the contact surface between the push block 604 and the limiting rod 607 is an inclined surface, the push block 604 can push the limiting rod 607 to move during the movement, so that one end of the limiting rod 607 is engaged in the first limiting groove 102, thus completing the fixing of the mounting bracket 2.

[0033] When rain protection is needed, the staff only needs to pull the fixing rod 501 to disengage the lower end of the fixing rod 501 from the second limiting groove 201. Then, the staff rotates the fixing rod 501 so that it overlaps the surface of the stop block 504. The staff can then adjust the rotating frame 3. The rotating frame 3 drives the rainproof cloth 4 fixed inside the placement groove to move synchronously. After the rotating frame 3 is adjusted to the designated position, the staff rotates the fixing rod 501 in the opposite direction. Under the rebound force of the first spring 503, the staff can push the fixing rod 501 to move, so that one end of the fixing rod 501 is locked inside the second limiting groove 201, thus fixing the rotating frame 3. This allows the rainproof cloth 4 to unfold and protect the material trough below the mounting frame 2.

[0034] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rainproof cover structure of a folding feed trough of an outdoor calf fence, comprising a mounting frame (2) mounted on the side of a fence main body (1), and a rotating frame (3) rotatably connected to the side of the mounting frame (2), characterized in that: It also includes a rainproof cloth (4) fixed on the mounting frame (2), the other end of which is fixed to the inside of the rotating frame (3). The rotating frame (3) is provided with a limiting component (5), and the rotating frame (3) is fixed to the side of the mounting frame (2) by the limiting component (5). The mounting frame (2) is provided with a fixing component (6), and the mounting frame (2) is fixed to the side of the fence body (1) by the fixing component (6). The rainproof cloth (4) is provided with multiple rainproof frames (401), and the mounting frame (2) has a placement groove on its surface corresponding to the rainproof cloth (4). The rainproof cloth (4) is folded and placed inside the placement groove by the rainproof frames (401).

2. The rain cover structure of the folding feed trough of the outdoor calf corral according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component (5) includes a fixed rod (501) disposed on one side of the rotating frame (3). The rotating frame (3) has a telescopic groove (301) on its surface. The other end of the fixed rod (501) passes through the telescopic groove (301). The mounting frame (2) has a second limiting groove (201) corresponding to the fixed rod (501) on its surface. The other end of the fixed rod (501) is engaged inside the second limiting groove (201).

3. A foldable feed-trough rain cover structure for an outdoor calf-pen according to claim 2, characterised in that: A baffle (502) is fixed to the surface of the fixed rod (501), and a first spring (503) is fixed to the side of the baffle (502). The first spring (503) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixed rod (501). The first spring (503) and the baffle (502) are both arranged inside the telescopic groove (301). A stop block (504) is fixed to the side of the rotating frame (3). There are two stop blocks (504), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixed rod (501).

4. The rain shield structure of claim 1, wherein: The fixing component (6) includes a knob (601) disposed on one side of the mounting bracket (2), a threaded rod (602) fixed on the side of the knob (601), a transmission chamber (202) is provided inside the mounting bracket (2), one end of the threaded rod (602) is rotatably inserted into the transmission chamber (202), a threaded tube (603) is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod (602), and a push block (604) is fixed to the end face of the threaded tube (603).

5. The folding feed trough rain cover structure for an outdoor calf enclosure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing component (6) also includes a fixing block (605) fixed to the side of the mounting frame (2). The side of the fence body (1) is provided with a fixing groove (101) corresponding to the fixing block (605). The fixing block (605) is set inside the fixing groove (101). The surface of the fixing block (605) is provided with a movable groove (606). The movable groove (606) is connected to the transmission chamber (202). The lower end of the pushing block (604) passes through the movable groove (606). A limiting rod (607) passes through the movable groove (606). The limiting rod (607) is perpendicular to the pushing block (604). The inner wall of the fixing groove (101) is provided with a first limiting groove (102). One end of the limiting rod (607) is engaged inside the first limiting groove (102).

6. A foldable rain cover structure for a feed trough of an outdoor calf pen according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting rod (607) is sleeved with a second spring (608) on its outer periphery. The contact surfaces of the limiting rod (607) and the pushing block (604) are both inclined surfaces. The threaded tube (603) is fixed with a slider (609) on its side. The inner wall of the transmission chamber (202) is provided with a groove corresponding to the slider (609). The slider (609) moves inside the groove. The threaded tube (603) moves inside the transmission chamber (202) through the slider (609) and the groove. There are two sliders (609) and two grooves, which are symmetrically arranged.