Automatic pellet feed feeding device

By designing an automatic feeder for pelleted feed that includes a feed trough, a feeding cart, and a recycling pipeline, the problems of difficult feed recycling and high trough laying costs have been solved, achieving precise feeding and efficient recycling, and reducing feeding costs.

CN224124908UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17WUWEI SANMU RUNKE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SERVICE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUWEI SANMU RUNKE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SERVICE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-09
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing automatic feeding devices for complete pelleted feed suffer from problems such as difficulty in feed recovery and high costs of laying feed troughs.

Method used

An automatic pellet feed feeding device was designed, comprising a feed trough, a feeding trolley, and a recovery pipeline. The device utilizes an inclined slope and a spiral auger to recover the feed, and combines a scraper and a plate valve to control the feed flow rate, providing a structure for precise feeding and cleaning of the feed trough.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise feeding and efficient recycling of feed, reduces feed waste and feeding costs, and improves the efficiency of automated feeding.

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Abstract

An automatic feeding device with pellet feed aims to solve the problems that according to an automatic feeding device with the pellet feed, the feed is difficult to recycle, and the laying cost of a feed trough is high, an inclined slope surface is arranged at one end of the feed, a hollow tubular recycling pipeline is arranged, grating holes are formed in the slope surface, and the pellet feed can enter the recycling pipeline through the grating holes. A flexible auger of a spiral structure penetrates through the recycling pipeline, one end of the auger is driven by a first motor, and a discharging port used for feeding and discharging recycled materials is formed below one end of the recycling pipeline. The feed trough further comprises a scraping plate, the scraping plate comprises a scraping area matched with the inner contour of the feed trough, and the scraping plate is movably connected with the feeding trolley to form a structure that the scraping plate can ascend or descend relative to the bottom face of the feed trough. The automatic feeding and recycling device is mainly used for the field of automatic feeding and recycling of pellet feed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to aquaculture equipment, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for pelleted feed. Background Technology

[0002] Complete pelleted feed is generally used as a supplementary feed in conjunction with forage. Large-scale precision farming typically requires precise and quantitative feeding of complete pelleted feed, necessitating automated feeding devices. Due to the large area of ​​the farm, feed troughs need to be laid along the entire area, resulting in high costs. Furthermore, cleaning debris from the feed troughs and recovering leftover feed presents challenges. Achieving leftover feed recovery can significantly reduce feed waste and lower feeding costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application also proposes an automatic feeding device for pelleted feed, aiming to solve the problems of difficult feed recovery and high feed trough laying costs in automatic feed feeding devices.

[0004] The technical solution includes a feed trough and a feeding trolley that travels along a laid track above the feed trough. The feed trough has an inclined slope at one end facing the feeding pen. A hollow tubular recovery pipe is installed below the slope and is laid along the feed trough. A grid hole communicating with the recovery pipe is provided on the slope, allowing pelleted feed to enter the recovery pipe through the grid hole. A flexible spiral auger is installed inside the recovery pipe, with one end driven by a first motor. A discharge port for the inlet and outlet of the recovered material is provided below one end of the recovery pipe. The system also includes a scraper, which includes a scraping area matching the inner contour of the feed trough. The scraper is movably connected to the feeding trolley, allowing it to rise or fall relative to the bottom of the feed trough.

[0005] In the above or some embodiments, the feed trough is in the form of a segmented structure, and a blind hole slot is provided at the bottom and flange of one end of each segment of the feed trough. A plug matching the blind hole slot is provided at the bottom and flange of one end of each segment of the feed trough to form a plug.

[0006] In the above or some embodiments, the track has an "L" shaped structure, the feeding trolley includes a set of movable wheels, the set of movable wheels includes wheels that roll in cooperation with the inner side and the upper side of the track, and also includes a wheel frame that rotates in cooperation with each of the wheel sets. A mounting frame is provided at the upper end of the two wheel frames, and a feeding hopper is fixedly installed above the mounting frame. The feeding hopper is used to hold materials or connect with the silo, forming a structure in which feed falls into the feed trough through the feeding hopper and the plate valve.

[0007] In the above or some embodiments, the valve body of the plate valve is integrally formed or fixedly connected to the middle part of the mounting frame, and the valve body is provided with connecting flanges at the upper and lower ends. The valve plate is driven by a cylinder or linear motor fixed at the mounting frame to form opening and closing control of material dropping.

[0008] In the above or some embodiments, the feeding trolley further includes a drive motor, which is fixedly connected to the mounting frame via a motor mounting base. The output shaft end of the drive motor and the rack fixed on the track form a gear and rack kinematic pair, forming the walking structure of the feeding trolley.

[0009] In the above or some embodiments, the scraper is provided with multi-level holes arranged in an upper and lower array, and the corresponding wheel frame end face is provided with threaded holes that cooperate with the multi-level holes. The scraper is fixedly and adjustablely connected to the wheel frame through the multi-level holes, threaded holes, and bolts, forming a structure in which the scraper can be raised or lowered relative to the bottom surface of the feed trough.

[0010] This invention enables directional feeding of feed troughs and allows for control of feed flow rate through the opening and closing of the plate valve, providing a hardware foundation for precise feeding. On the other hand, the scraper can remove excess and residual material, which can be recycled through a recovery pipeline, providing a structural solution for cleaning feed troughs and controlling feed quantity. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 This is another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the end face structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0014] Combination Figures 1-3 The specific content of this utility model will be further described in detail through specific embodiments.

[0015] In the above or some embodiments, a feed trough 100 is included, and a feeding trolley 200 located above the feed trough 100 and traveling along a laid track 212.

[0016] In the above or some embodiments, the feed trough 100 is in the form of a segmented structure. A blind hole slot 104 is provided at the bottom and flange of one end of each segment of the feed trough 100. A plug 105 matching the blind hole slot 104 is provided at the bottom and flange of one end of each segment of the feed trough 100 to form a plug. When in use, the feed trough 100 can be freely spliced ​​according to the feeding length to achieve quick connection and use. The feed trough 100 has an inclined slope 101 at one end facing the feeding pen. A hollow tubular recycling pipe 102 is provided below the slope 101. The recycling pipe 102 is laid along the feed trough 100. The slope 101 is provided with grid holes that communicate with the recycling pipe 102, forming a structure in which pellet feed can enter the recycling pipe 102 through the grid holes. A flexible spiral auger is installed inside the recycling pipe 102. One end of the auger is driven by a first motor. A discharge port for recycling material is provided below one end of the recycling pipe 102.

[0017] Track 212, located directly above feed trough 100 via hoisting, is made of two parallel "L"-shaped steel sections, such as... Figures 1-3 In the embodiment shown, the hoisting method is to set a crossbeam below the track 212, and the crossbeam is welded and fixed to the track 212. The two ends of the crossbeam extend beyond the ends of the mounting frame 203 and the motor mounting seat 206, and the extended part is fixedly connected to the ceiling through the hanger rod.

[0018] The feeding trolley 200 includes a movable wheel set 201, a drive motor 205, a mounting frame 203, and a wheel frame 202. The movable wheel set 201 includes wheels that roll in cooperation with the inner and upper sides of the track 212, and wheel frames 202 that rotate in cooperation with each wheel set. To reduce noise during the movement of the feeding trolley 200 and minimize disturbance to the sheep, the outer wheels of the wheel sets are made of flexible rubber. The upper ends of the two wheel frames 202 are fixed with a mounting bracket 203 by welding or bolts. One side of the mounting bracket 203 is a plate-like structure. The middle part of the mounting bracket 203 is integrally formed or fixedly connected to the valve body 301 of the plate valve 300. The upper and lower ends of the valve body 301 are provided with connecting flanges. The valve plate 302 is driven by a cylinder or linear motor 303 fixed at the mounting bracket 203 to form the opening and closing control of the material falling. The other side of the mounting bracket 203 forms a sliding space for the valve plate 302. The output shaft end of the cylinder or linear motor 303 is fixedly connected to the end of the valve plate 302 through a connecting plate. A feed hopper 204 is fixedly installed above the mounting bracket 203. The feed hopper 204 is used to hold materials or connect to a silo. The lower end of the feed hopper 204 is connected to the upper end of the plate valve 300 through a connecting flange. The feed hopper 204 has a conical cylindrical structure. To improve the support strength when used with a silo, reinforcing ribs are provided on the outside of the feed hopper 204. The reinforcing ribs include an upper support ring 209 fixed to the upper part of the feed hopper 204, and a lower support ring 210 located below the upper support ring. A support beam 211 is provided between the upper and lower support rings. Figure 3 As shown, a hopper with a shape matching the feed hopper 204 is provided below for direct docking, avoiding the need for expansion if the feed hopper 204 is insufficient in capacity. The drive motor 205 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 203 via the motor mounting base 206. The output shaft of the drive motor 205 forms a gear and rack kinematic pair with the rack fixed at the track 212, forming the walking structure of the feeding trolley 200. The gear 207 and rack 208 can be made of nylon or engineering plastics to reduce noise.

[0019] The scraper 103 includes a scraping area 103.1 that matches the inner contour of the feed trough 100. The scraper 103 is movably connected to the feeding trolley 200, forming a structure in which the scraper 103 can be raised or lowered relative to the bottom surface of the feed trough 100. In the above or some embodiments, the scraper 103 is provided with a multi-level hole 103.2 arranged in an upper and lower array. The corresponding end face of the wheel frame 202 is provided with a threaded hole that mates with the multi-level hole 103.2. The scraper 103 is adjustablely and fixedly connected to the wheel frame 202 through the multi-level hole 103.2, the threaded hole, and bolts, forming a structure in which the scraper 103 can be raised or lowered relative to the bottom surface of the feed trough 100.

[0020] This invention enables directional feeding of feed troughs and allows for control of feed flow rate through the opening and closing of the plate valve, providing a hardware foundation for precise feeding. On the other hand, the scraper can remove excess and residual material, which can be recycled through a recovery pipeline, providing a structural solution for cleaning feed troughs and controlling feed quantity.

Claims

1. A granular feed automatic feeding device, comprising a feed trough (100), and a feeding trolley (200) walking along a laid track above the feed trough (100), characterized in that, The feed trough (100) has an inclined slope (101) at one end facing the feeding pen. A hollow tubular recovery pipe (102) is provided below the slope (101). The recovery pipe (102) is laid along the feed trough (100). The slope (101) has grid holes that communicate with the recovery pipe (102), forming a structure in which pellet feed can enter the recovery pipe (102) through the grid holes. A spiral structure is installed inside the recovery pipe (102). The system includes a flexible auger, one end of which is driven by a first motor, and a discharge port for the inlet and outlet of the recycled material is provided below one end of the recycling pipeline (102); it also includes a scraper (103), which includes a scraping area (103.1) that matches the inner contour of the feed trough (100), and the scraper (103) is movably connected to the feeding trolley (200) to form a structure in which the scraper (103) can be raised or lowered relative to the bottom surface of the feed trough (100).

2. The pellet feed automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized by, The feed trough (100) is segmented. A blind hole slot (104) is provided at the bottom and flange of one end of each feed trough (100). A plug (105) matching the blind hole slot (104) is provided at the bottom and flange of one end of each feed trough (100).

3. The pellet feed automatic feeding device according to claim 2, characterized by, The track has an "L" shaped structure. The feeding trolley (200) includes a moving wheel set (201). The moving wheel set (201) includes a wheel set that rolls with the inner side and upper side of the track, and a wheel frame (202) that rotates with each of the wheel sets. A mounting frame (203) is provided on the upper end of the two wheel frames (202). A feeding hopper (204) is fixedly installed above the mounting frame (203). The feeding hopper is used to hold materials or connect with the silo, forming a structure in which feed falls into the feed trough (100) through the feeding hopper (204) and the plate valve (300).

4. The pellet feed automatic feeding device according to claim 3, characterized by The valve body (301) of the plate valve (300) is integrally formed or fixedly connected to the middle part of the mounting bracket (203). The valve body (301) is provided with connecting flanges at the top and bottom. The valve plate (302) is driven by a cylinder or linear motor (303) fixed at the mounting bracket (203) to form opening and closing control of material dropping.

5. The pellet feed automatic feeding device according to claim 4, characterized by The feeding trolley (200) also includes a drive motor (205), which is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (203) via a motor mounting base (206). The output shaft end of the drive motor (205) forms a gear and rack kinematic pair with the rack fixed on the track, thus forming the walking structure of the feeding trolley (200).

6. The automatic pellet feed feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The scraper (103) is provided with a multi-level hole (103.2) arranged in an upper and lower array. The corresponding end face of the wheel frame (202) is provided with a threaded hole that mates with the multi-level hole (103.2). The scraper (103) is fixedly and adjustablely connected to the wheel frame (202) through the multi-level hole (103.2), the threaded hole, and the bolt, forming a structure in which the scraper (103) can be raised or lowered relative to the bottom surface of the feed trough (100).