Water trough for raising cattle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of drinking troughs, and discloses a drinking trough for raising cattle, which comprises a drinking trough and a support frame, an adjusting mechanism is arranged on the support frame, and a water replenishing mechanism is arranged on the drinking trough; the adjusting mechanism comprises a two-way lead screw rotationally arranged on the supporting frame. A handle is pulled to enable a guide rod to drive a clamping rod to be separated from a clamping hole through a sliding block, at the moment, a spring is extruded to be in a compressed state, then a sleeve drives a two-way lead screw to rotate, two moving blocks in threaded connection with the two-way lead screw move oppositely, and when the moving blocks move, a hinge rod between a hinge piece and a connecting piece rotates; the water trough is pushed or pulled to move upwards or downwards, then the water trough can be adjusted to the proper height according to cows of different body types, the comfort of the cows during water drinking is improved, a handle is loosened after adjustment, a clamping rod is automatically clamped into a corresponding clamping hole under the springback effect of a spring, and therefore the water trough is convenient to adjust. The position of the drinking trough can be locked while the bidirectional screw rod is prevented from sliding and rotating.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drinking trough technology, specifically a drinking trough for cattle. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of raising cattle on a farm, the water supply is of paramount importance. Most cattle farms use artificial water supply to meet the drinking water needs of cattle. This usually involves installing water troughs in the cattle pen and the farm. Traditional water troughs are supplied manually by pipes. Providing cattle with warm water can reduce gastrointestinal diseases, significantly reduce calorie conversion, save feed, reduce feeding costs, and thus improve the productivity of the herd.

[0003] Chinese patent CN215992335U discloses a drinking trough for cattle, comprising a trough body with a water collection trough at the top. A support block is fixedly installed on the top of the trough body, and a fixed column is fixedly installed on the top of the support block. A sliding groove is formed inside the fixed column, and a lead screw is rotatably connected inside the sliding groove. A sliding block is threadedly connected to the outside of the lead screw, and a motor base is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed column. This drinking trough for cattle, through the coordinated arrangement of the support block, fixed column, sliding groove, lead screw, sliding block, motor base, servo motor, connecting frame, scraper, and sewage discharge channel, allows debris inside the water collection trough to be discharged through the sewage discharge channel under the action of the scraper during use, thus achieving a good cleaning effect and convenient use.

[0004] However, cattle of different sizes (such as calves, adult cows, and adult bulls) have different requirements for the height of the water trough. A water trough with a fixed height cannot be adjusted according to the size of the cattle, which can easily cause the cattle to drink too little water or drink in an improper posture, thus making it difficult for the cattle to drink comfortably. Therefore, a water trough for cattle is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drinking trough for cattle raising, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drinking trough for cattle, comprising a drinking trough and a support frame, wherein an adjustment mechanism is provided on the support frame and a water replenishment mechanism is provided on the drinking trough; the adjustment mechanism includes a bidirectional lead screw rotatably mounted on the support frame, two opposing moving blocks are threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw, a hinge is fixedly mounted on the moving blocks, a connecting member is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the drinking trough, a hinge rod is hinged between the hinge and the connecting member, one end of the bidirectional lead screw rotatably passes through the support frame and is fixedly connected to a turntable, a locking component is provided on the turntable; the locking component includes a sleeve fixedly mounted on the turntable, a slider slidably mounted inside the sleeve, a locking rod is fixedly mounted on one side of the slider, a guide rod is fixedly mounted on the other side of the slider, a spring is sleeved on the guide rod and disposed between the sleeve and the slider, one end of the guide rod slidably passes through the sleeve and is fixedly connected to a handle, multiple locking holes are opened on the side of the support frame near the turntable, the locking rod slidably passes through the turntable and locks into the corresponding locking holes.

[0007] Preferably, limit rods are fixedly provided on both sides of the bidirectional lead screw on the support frame, and the moving block is slidably connected to the limit rods.

[0008] Preferably, a limiting block is fixedly provided on the drinking trough, and a limiting groove is provided on the support frame, with the limiting block and the limiting groove being slidably connected.

[0009] Preferably, the water replenishment mechanism includes a fixed plate fixedly installed on the water tank, a cylinder and a water inlet pipe are provided through the fixed plate, and a controller is installed on the fixed plate.

[0010] Preferably, the cylinder has a first cavity and a second cavity, and the bottom of the cylinder has a water inlet communicating with the first cavity. A float is slidably disposed in the first cavity.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting rod is fixedly provided on the float, the connecting rod slides through the first cavity and extends into the second cavity and is fixedly connected to a touch block, and a first touch switch and a second touch switch are installed in the second cavity.

[0012] Preferably, both the first and second touch switches are electrically connected to the controller.

[0013] Preferably, a flange is installed on the inlet of the water inlet pipe, and a solenoid valve is installed on the water inlet pipe, the solenoid valve being electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1) This cattle water trough works by pulling the handle, which causes the guide rod to move through the slider and disengage the locking rod from the locking hole. At this time, the spring is compressed and then the sleeve drives the double-acting screw to rotate, causing the two moving blocks threaded to the double-acting screw to move towards each other. When the moving blocks move, the hinge rod between the hinge and the connecting part rotates, thereby pushing or pulling the water trough up or down. This makes it easy to adjust the water trough to a suitable height according to the different sizes of cattle, improving the comfort of the cattle when drinking. After adjustment, the handle is released, and the locking rod automatically locks into the corresponding locking hole under the spring's rebound, preventing the double-acting screw from slipping and locking the position of the water trough.

[0016] 2) When the water trough used for cattle is empty or has insufficient water, the float descends to the bottom of the first chamber. At this time, the contact block connected to the float via a connecting rod descends to the bottom of the second chamber and contacts the first contact switch. The first contact switch opens the solenoid valve through the controller, allowing the water supply pipe to deliver water to the water trough through the inlet pipe. As the water level rises, the float rises in the first chamber. When the contact block contacts the second contact switch, the second contact switch closes the solenoid valve through the controller to stop the water supply, thereby achieving automatic water replenishment of the water trough, reducing manual operation and improving management efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a drinking trough for cattle raising, as described in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the drinking trough and support frame in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the turntable in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water replenishment mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the cylinder in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the picture: 1. Water trough; 2. Support frame;

[0024] 3. Adjustment mechanism; 31. Two-way lead screw; 32. Moving block; 33. Limiting rod; 34. Hinge; 35. Connecting piece; 36. Hinge rod; 37. Turntable;

[0025] 38. Locking assembly; 381. Sleeve; 382. Slider; 383. Locking rod; 384. Guide rod; 385. Spring; 386. Handle; 387. Locking hole;

[0026] 39. Limiting block; 310. Limiting groove;

[0027] 4. Water replenishment mechanism; 41. Fixing plate; 42. Cylinder; 43. First cavity; 44. Float; 45. Water inlet; 46. Second cavity; 47. Connecting rod; 48. Contact block; 49. First contact switch; 410. Second contact switch; 411. Water inlet pipe; 412. Flange; 413. Solenoid valve; 414. Controller. 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] Example 1

[0030] Combination Figures 1-6 A drinking trough for cattle includes a drinking trough 1 and a support frame 2. The support frame 2 is equipped with an adjustment mechanism 3, and the drinking trough 1 is equipped with a water replenishment mechanism 4.

[0031] See Figures 2-4Furthermore, the adjusting mechanism 3 includes a bidirectional lead screw 31 rotatably mounted on the support frame 2. Two opposing moving blocks 32 are threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw 31. Limiting rods 33 are fixedly mounted on both sides of the bidirectional lead screw 31 on the support frame 2. The moving blocks 32 are slidably connected to the limiting rods 33. A limiting block 39 is fixedly mounted on the water tank 1. A limiting groove 310 is formed on the support frame 2. The limiting block 39 is slidably connected to the limiting groove 310. A hinge 34 is fixedly mounted on the moving block 32. A connecting member 35 is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the water tank 1. A hinge rod 36 is hinged between the hinge 34 and the connecting member 35. One end of the bidirectional lead screw 31 rotatably passes through the hinge. The support frame 2 is fixedly connected to a turntable 37, and a locking component 38 is provided on the turntable 37. The locking component 38 includes a sleeve 381 fixedly mounted on the turntable 37, a slider 382 slidably mounted inside the sleeve 381, a locking rod 383 fixedly mounted on one side of the slider 382, ​​and a guide rod 384 fixedly mounted on the other side of the slider 382. A spring 385 is sleeved on the guide rod 384 and is located between the sleeve 381 and the slider 382. One end of the guide rod 384 slides through the sleeve 381 and is fixedly connected to a handle 386. Multiple locking holes 387 are provided on the side of the support frame 2 near the turntable 37. The locking rod 383 slides through the turntable 37 and locks into the corresponding locking hole 387.

[0032] Specifically, by pulling the handle 386, the guide rod 384 drives the locking rod 383 to disengage from the locking hole 387 via the slider 382. At this time, the spring 385 is compressed. Then, the sleeve 381 drives the double-acting screw 31 to rotate, causing the two moving blocks 32 threadedly connected to the double-acting screw 31 to move towards each other. When the moving blocks 32 move, the hinge rod 36 between the hinge 34 and the connecting member 35 rotates, thereby pushing or pulling the water trough 1 to move up or down. This makes it easier to adjust the water trough 1 to a suitable height according to the different sizes of cattle, improving the comfort of the cattle when drinking. After adjustment, the handle 386 is released, and the locking rod 383 automatically engages in the corresponding locking hole 387 under the rebound action of the spring 385, preventing the double-acting screw 31 from slipping and locking the position of the water trough 1.

[0033] See Figure 5 and Figure 6Furthermore, the water replenishment mechanism 4 includes a fixed plate 41 fixedly mounted on the water tank 1. A cylinder 42 and a water inlet pipe 411 are connected through the fixed plate 41. A controller 414 is installed on the fixed plate 41. A first cavity 43 and a second cavity 46 are opened inside the cylinder 42. A water inlet 45 communicating with the first cavity 43 is opened at the bottom of the cylinder 42. A float 44 is slidably mounted inside the first cavity 43. A connecting rod 47 is fixedly mounted on the float 44. The connecting rod 47 slides through the first cavity 43 and extends into the second cavity 46 and is fixedly connected to a touch block 48. A first touch switch 49 and a second touch switch 410 are installed inside the second cavity 46. Both the first touch switch 49 and the second touch switch 410 are electrically connected to the controller 414. A flange 412 is installed on the water inlet of the water inlet pipe 411. A solenoid valve 413 is installed on the water inlet pipe 411. The solenoid valve 413 is electrically connected to the controller 414.

[0034] Specifically, when there is no water or insufficient water in the drinking trough 1, the float 44 descends to the bottom of the first cavity 43. At this time, the contact block 48, which is connected to the float 44 through the connecting rod 47, descends to the bottom of the second cavity 46 and contacts the first contact switch 49. The first contact switch 49 opens the solenoid valve 413 through the controller 414, so that the water supply pipe delivers water to the drinking trough 1 through the water inlet pipe 411. As the water level rises, the float 44 floats upward in the first cavity 43. When the contact block 48 contacts the second contact switch 410, the second contact switch 410 closes the solenoid valve 413 through the controller 414 to stop the water supply, thereby realizing automatic water replenishment of the drinking trough 1, reducing manual operation and improving management efficiency.

[0035] In actual operation, by pulling the handle 386, the guide rod 384 drives the locking rod 383 to disengage from the locking hole 387 through the slider 382. At this time, the spring 385 is compressed. Then, the turntable 37 is rotated through the sleeve 381. The turntable 37 drives the double-acting screw 31 to rotate, so that the two moving blocks 32 threadedly connected to the double-acting screw 31 can move towards each other under the guidance of the limiting rod 33. When the moving blocks 32 move, the hinge rod 36 between the hinge 34 and the connecting part 35 can rotate, thereby pushing or pulling the drinking trough 1 to move up or down. When the drinking trough 1 moves, the limiting block 39 slides along the limiting groove 310 to improve the stability of the drinking trough 1 when it moves. After adjusting the drinking trough 1 to a suitable height according to the different sizes of cattle, the handle 386 is released, so that the locking rod 383 automatically locks into the corresponding locking hole 387 under the rebound action of the spring 385, preventing the double-acting screw 31 from slipping while locking the position of the drinking trough 1.

[0036] The inlet pipe 411 is connected to the water supply pipe via flange 412. When there is no water or insufficient water in the drinking tank 1, the float 44 descends to the bottom of the first cavity 43. At this time, the contact block 48, which is connected to the float 44 via connecting rod 47, descends to the bottom of the second cavity 46 and contacts the first contact switch 49. The first contact switch 49 opens the solenoid valve 413 through the controller 414, so that the water supply pipe delivers water to the drinking tank 1 through the inlet pipe 411. As the water level rises, the float 44 rises in the first cavity 43. When the contact block 48 contacts the second contact switch 410, the second contact switch 410 closes the solenoid valve 413 through the controller 414 to stop the water supply, thereby realizing automatic water replenishment of the drinking tank 1.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drinking trough for cattle, comprising a drinking trough (1) and a support frame (2), characterized in that: An adjustment mechanism (3) is provided on the support frame (2), and a water replenishment mechanism (4) is provided on the drinking trough (1); The adjustment mechanism (3) includes a bidirectional lead screw (31) rotatably mounted on the support frame (2). Two opposing moving blocks (32) are threaded onto the bidirectional lead screw (31). A hinge (34) is fixedly mounted on the moving blocks (32). A connector (35) is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the drinking trough (1). A hinge rod (36) is hinged between the hinge (34) and the connector (35). One end of the bidirectional lead screw (31) rotatably passes through the support frame (2) and is fixedly connected to a turntable (37). A locking component (38) is mounted on the turntable (37). The locking assembly (38) includes a sleeve (381) fixedly mounted on the turntable (37), a slider (382) slidably mounted inside the sleeve (381), a locking rod (383) fixedly mounted on one side of the slider (382), a guide rod (384) fixedly mounted on the other side of the slider (382), a spring (385) mounted on the guide rod (384) between the sleeve (381) and the slider (382), one end of the guide rod (384) slidably passing through the sleeve (381) and fixedly connected to a handle (386), and multiple locking holes (387) are opened on the side of the support frame (2) near the turntable (37), and the locking rod (383) slidably passes through the turntable (37) and locks into the corresponding locking hole (387).

2. The water trough for cattle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting rods (33) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bidirectional lead screw (31) on the support frame (2), and the moving block (32) is slidably connected to the limiting rods (33).

3. The drinking trough for cattle raising according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting block (39) is fixedly installed on the drinking trough (1), and a limiting groove (310) is opened on the support frame (2). The limiting block (39) and the limiting groove (310) are slidably connected.

4. The water trough for cattle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water replenishment mechanism (4) includes a fixed plate (41) fixedly installed on the water tank (1), a cylinder (42) and a water inlet pipe (411) are provided through the fixed plate (41), and a controller (414) is installed on the fixed plate (41).

5. The water trough for cattle according to claim 4, wherein: The cylinder (42) has a first cavity (43) and a second cavity (46) inside. The bottom of the cylinder (42) has a water inlet (45) that communicates with the first cavity (43). A float (44) is slidably disposed inside the first cavity (43).

6. A water trough for cattle as claimed in claim 5 wherein: A connecting rod (47) is fixedly installed on the float (44). The connecting rod (47) slides through the first cavity (43) and extends into the second cavity (46) and is fixedly connected to a touch block (48). A first touch switch (49) and a second touch switch (410) are installed in the second cavity (46).

7. A water trough for cattle as claimed in claim 6 wherein: The first touch switch (49) and the second touch switch (410) are both electrically connected to the controller (414).

8. The water trough for cattle according to claim 4, wherein: A flange (412) is installed on the inlet of the water inlet pipe (411), and a solenoid valve (413) is installed on the water inlet pipe (411). The solenoid valve (413) is electrically connected to the controller (414).

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