Funnel type open diamond environment-friendly coop

Abstract

The utility model discloses a funnel type open diamond environment-friendly coop which comprises a coop body and a funnel type fence. The coop body is a rhombic chicken containing space defined by a flat bottom and an outer folding face, and the top face of the coop body is open and provided with an annular frame and an annular groove. The funnel type fence is fixed on the annular frame, when the upper layer and the lower layer are stacked, the flat bottom of the upper layer is embedded in the annular groove of the lower layer, and a rhombic ventilation channel is formed between the outer folding faces of the adjacent chicken cages and the outer wall of the funnel type fence. The utility model aims to provide a scheme that the coop body is designed into a rhombic chicken containing space to be matched with the funnel type fence, the problems of low loading and unloading efficiency and high chicken injury rate caused by a traditional vertical small opening are solved, and meanwhile, the annular groove of the lower layer coop is embedded with the upper layer flat bottom, so that the stability during stacking is ensured; the cage bodies are prevented from overturning in the running process of a vehicle, the ventilation channels formed between the outward folding faces naturally penetrate through the adjacent cage bodies, and the problem that air circulation is blocked after a traditional square cage is stacked is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of poultry cages, and in particular to a funnel-shaped open diamond-shaped environmentally friendly chicken cage. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern chicken farming industry, chicken cages serve as the core tool for transporting and temporarily storing chickens. Their design directly determines the efficiency of transportation operations, the safety of temporary chicken storage, and the overall operating costs. Traditional chicken cages have long used a fixed structure, which provides basic functionality for large-scale transportation and short-term storage scenarios. However, as the industry's demands for efficient transportation, low loss rates, and equipment durability increase, the shortcomings of existing technologies are becoming increasingly apparent.

[0003] First, traditional chicken cages typically feature narrow, vertical openings for entry and exit. While this design can somewhat prevent chickens from escaping, it severely reduces loading and unloading efficiency. During operation, workers must manually insert or pull each chicken through the narrow opening, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and restricts operating space. Especially during peak transport periods, repeated loading and unloading not only prolongs work time but also increases the risk of wing or leg injuries due to the chickens struggling. This not only increases transport losses but also directly impacts the health of the flock during subsequent rearing stages. Furthermore, the narrow opening design limits the stacking stability of the cages, requiring simple stacking for fixation during transport. This makes the cages prone to swaying or even tipping over while the vehicle is in motion, further exacerbating stress and mechanical damage to the chickens.

[0004] Secondly, ventilation is a particularly prominent issue with traditional chicken cages during transportation. Most cages are square or rectangular, resulting in narrow and irregular gaps between adjacent cages when stacked, obstructing airflow. During long-distance transport or in high-temperature environments, heat accumulates rapidly in the confined space, leading to frequent cases of chickens suffering heatstroke or even death due to oxygen deprivation or excessive heat. Although some improved cage designs attempt to add side wall openings, the haphazard placement of these openings makes it difficult to create effective airflow circulation; instead, excessively high local wind speeds may exacerbate the chickens' discomfort. Furthermore, the close arrangement of cages during transport further hinders air convection, a problem particularly severe during cross-regional transport in summer, becoming a major bottleneck restricting companies from expanding their operations.

[0005] Furthermore, the space utilization and transport adaptability of existing chicken cages urgently need optimization. Traditional square structures struggle to fully utilize truck space during loading, often resulting in gaps at the corners due to shape mismatch, leading to reduced transport capacity per trip. For example, in standard trucks or containers, the arrangement of square chicken cages cannot flexibly adapt to loading areas of different sizes, resulting in wasted transport capacity. Moreover, companies need to purchase equipment of various specifications to meet their needs, further increasing financial pressure.

[0006] In summary, traditional chicken cages have significant shortcomings in loading and unloading efficiency, transportation safety, ventilation, and space utilization. These problems not only increase losses during transportation and storage but also drive up the overall operating costs of enterprises, contradicting the industry's demand for efficient, low-consumption, and sustainable equipment. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a chicken cage that addresses these issues through structural innovation, providing reliable support for the large-scale and standardized development of the chicken farming industry. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a funnel-shaped, open-mouthed, diamond-shaped environmentally friendly chicken cage optimized for transportation and temporary storage scenarios.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following solution: a funnel-shaped open rhomboid environmentally friendly chicken cage, comprising a chicken cage body and a funnel-shaped fence;

[0009] The chicken cage body is formed by a flat bottom and outward folded surfaces around the perimeter to create a diamond-shaped chicken-holding space. The top surface of the chicken cage body is open, and an annular frame is provided on the open surface. An annular groove is provided along the inner edge of the top surface of the annular frame.

[0010] The funnel-shaped fence is fixedly connected to the top perimeter of the annular frame;

[0011] The size of the flat bottom matches the annular groove, so that when the upper and lower chicken cages are stacked, the flat bottom of the upper chicken cage fits into the annular groove of the lower chicken cage.

[0012] The outer folds of adjacent chicken cages on the left, right, front, and back, as well as the outer walls of the funnel-shaped fence, form a connected diamond-shaped ventilation channel.

[0013] The above solution solves the problems of low loading and unloading efficiency and high chicken injury rate caused by the narrow entrance and exit of traditional chicken cages. The large opening combined with the funnel-shaped fence greatly shortens the loading and unloading time and reduces stress. At the same time, the grooves and flat bottoms of the stacked chicken cages ensure the stability of the stack, significantly reducing the risk of shaking and tipping during transportation. The connected ventilation channels improve the high temperature and oxygen deficiency hazards caused by poor air circulation when chicken cages are stacked in batches.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the funnel-shaped fence has an inverted trapezoidal structure, with the inner diameter of the upper opening being larger than that of the lower opening. The inverted trapezoidal design of the funnel-shaped fence makes it easier for chickens to enter or leave the cage, further improving the smoothness of loading and unloading, and the structure of being larger at the top and smaller at the bottom enhances the structural stability of the upper stacked chicken cages.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the flat bottom has a grid structure, with gaps in the grid for chicken manure to fall. The grid bottom plate allows chicken manure to fall automatically into the lower layer or the ground, keeping the cage clean and reducing the frequency of manual cleaning. At the same time, the openings improve bottom ventilation, which helps to dissipate heat and save rinsing water.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the outer folded surface is inclined relative to the vertical direction. This inclined outer folded surface ensures the overall strength of the cage while creating a more spacious natural convection channel between adjacent cages, optimizing airflow distribution and improving overall ventilation efficiency.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inclination angle of the outer folded surface is within the range of 10° to 30°, which can maximize the cross-section of the ventilation channel and maintain good lateral ventilation, while not affecting the stacking stability of the cage due to excessive inclination angle, thus achieving both ventilation and stacking.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the depth of the annular groove is the same as the thickness of the flat bottom. Matching the depth of the annular groove with the thickness of the flat bottom allows the upper and lower cage layers to interlock deeply, improving resistance to lateral slippage and enhancing overall stability during transportation.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the chicken cage body and the funnel-shaped fence are made of corrosion-resistant plastic or metal materials, which extends the service life of the chicken cage and reduces performance degradation caused by chemical or moisture corrosion in cleaning, disinfection and outdoor environments, thereby reducing maintenance and replacement costs.

[0020] As a further embodiment of this utility model, several ventilation holes are respectively provided through the outer folded surface and the wall of the funnel-shaped fence. The ventilation hole layout can introduce fresh air evenly from the side, avoid local wind speeds that could harm the chickens, eliminate dead corners with poor ventilation, and achieve a more balanced airflow circulation.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the ratio of the length of the major axis to the minor axis of the rhomboid chicken loading space is between 1:1 and 2:1, which can maximize the loading capacity of a single cage, allow the cage to be flexibly assembled in a standard truck or container, reduce corner gaps, improve space utilization and reduce transportation costs.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the grid cells are rhomboid or hexagonal, and their maximum aperture is smaller than the size of a chicken's foot to prevent the chicken's foot from getting stuck. This ensures the safety of the chickens while taking into account both ventilation and sewage discharge functions.

[0023] In summary, the advantages of this utility model compared to the prior art are as follows: By designing the chicken cage body as a rhomboid loading space and setting an open top surface in conjunction with a funnel-shaped fence, this utility model can solve the problems of low loading and unloading efficiency and high chicken injury rate caused by traditional vertical small openings. Specifically, the annular frame on the open surface connects to the funnel-shaped fence, resulting in a large opening area that makes it easier to guide chickens into the cage. This significantly reduces the loading and unloading time for individual chickens, increases loading speed, and reduces mechanical damage caused by overcrowding. Simultaneously, the annular groove of the lower chicken cage fits into the flat bottom of the upper layer, ensuring positioning accuracy and stability during stacking, preventing the cage from swaying or tipping over during vehicle movement, thereby reducing stress and accidental injury to chickens. When stacking batches of chicken cages, the interconnected ventilation channels formed between the rhomboid outer folds naturally connect adjacent cages, improving the high temperature and oxygen deficiency problem caused by obstructed airflow after stacking traditional square cages. Furthermore, the flat-bottomed mesh structure allows chicken manure to fall automatically through the mesh gaps, keeping the cage clean, reducing cleaning frequency, and also aiding ventilation and heat dissipation, while facilitating washing and cleaning. In addition, the ratio of the long to short axis of the rhomboid chicken-loading space in the cage body is controlled between 1:1 and 2:1, maximizing the loading capacity per cage while flexibly adapting to the geometry of different vehicle cargo boxes, thus improving space utilization. In summary, this invention not only significantly improves loading and unloading efficiency and reduces transportation and storage losses, lowering the overall operating costs for enterprises, but also achieves the sustainable development goals in terms of ventilation, heat dissipation, space utilization, and equipment durability. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of two chicken coops stacked together according to this utility model.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of two chicken coops stacked together according to this utility model.

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of point A in the middle.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of four chicken coops stacked together according to this utility model.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Chicken cage body; 2. Funnel-shaped fence; 3. Circular frame; 4. Outer fold; 5. Flat bottom; 6. Circular groove; 7. Opening; 8. Mesh; 9. Diamond-shaped chicken loading space; 10. Ventilation channel; 11. Air vent. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The following detailed description provides various embodiments or examples for implementing this utility model. Of course, these are merely embodiments or examples and are not intended to be limiting. Additionally, repeated reference numerals, such as repeated numbers and / or letters, may be used in different embodiments. These repetitions are for the purpose of simple and clear description of the invention and do not represent a specific relationship between the different embodiments and / or structures discussed.

[0035] Furthermore, spatial terms may be used, such as "below," "lower," "from the inside out," "above," "upper," and similar terms. These relational terms are used to facilitate the description of the relationship between some elements or features in the drawings and other elements or features. These spatial relational terms include different orientations of the device in use or operation, as well as the orientations described in the drawings. The device may be rotated 90 degrees or otherwise to different orientations, and the spatially related adjectives used therein can be interpreted in the same way. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the invention. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0036] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments: Figures 1 to 9The illustration shows a funnel-shaped open-top diamond-shaped environmentally friendly chicken cage, comprising a cage body 1 made of corrosion-resistant plastic or metal. The cage body 1 is formed by a flat bottom 5 and outwardly folded surfaces 4 around the top surface of the flat bottom 5, creating a diamond-shaped chicken-loading space 9. In this embodiment, the ratio of the long axis to the short axis of the diamond-shaped chicken-loading space 9 is designed to be 1:1 to 2:1. This design increases the loading capacity of a single cage by extending the long axis and adapts to the lateral spacing of the vehicle cargo compartment by utilizing the compression characteristics of the short axis, thus achieving efficient space utilization. The top surface of the cage body 1 is an open end 7, with an annular frame 3 on the open end 7. A funnel-shaped fence 2 with an inverted trapezoidal structure is integrally formed on the top periphery of the annular frame 3. The inner diameter of the upper opening of the funnel-shaped fence 2 is larger than that of the lower opening, forming a guide channel that gradually narrows from top to bottom. The flared upper end facilitates workers to quickly grab or put in chickens, while the narrowed lower end restricts the movement range of the chickens, preventing them from escaping from the open end 7. An annular groove 6 is provided along the inner edge of the top surface of the annular frame 3. When the chicken cages are stacked vertically on top of the lower chicken cages, the edge of the flat bottom 5 of the upper chicken cage body 1 is precisely embedded in the annular groove 6 of the lower chicken cage, and the depth of the annular groove 6 is the same as the thickness of the flat bottom 5. Axial positioning is achieved by wrapping the flat bottom 5 with the side wall of the annular groove 6. At the same time, the funnel-shaped fence 2 of the lower chicken cage surrounds the outer periphery of the lower outer folded surface 4 of the upper chicken cage, forming a radial auxiliary limit. The two work together to effectively suppress cage displacement or overturning caused by transportation bumps. When multiple chicken cages that are adjacent to each other on the left and right or front and back are stacked together, the gaps between the outer folded surfaces 4 of the adjacent chicken cage bodies 1 and the funnel-shaped fence 2 naturally form a connected diamond-shaped ventilation channel 10. In addition, several ventilation holes 11 are passed through the outer folded surface 4 and the funnel-shaped fence 2, with the hole diameter smaller than the width of the chicken's head. This prevents the chickens from pecking and damaging the cage while allowing external air to enter the diamond-shaped chicken loading space 9 through the ventilation holes 11 on the side wall. Ventilation duct 10 runs through the stacked chicken cages, forming a through airflow path, and together with the evenly distributed ventilation holes 11 on the outer wall of each chicken cage, it realizes a multi-directional three-dimensional ventilation system.

[0037] Among them, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the flat bottom 5 of the chicken cage body 1 has a grid structure 8. The grid unit is preferably rhomboid or hexagonal, and its maximum aperture is smaller than the size of the chicken's foot. This allows chicken droppings to fall naturally through the gaps in the grid, while preventing chicken feet from getting stuck in the mesh and causing damage.

[0038] In addition, such as Figures 1 to 9As shown in the figure, in order to reduce the wing breakage rate of chickens when they move in the diamond-shaped chicken storage space 9, it can be clearly seen from the figure that the outer folding surface 4 of the chicken cage body 1 in this embodiment is inclined relative to the vertical direction, with an inclination angle between 10° and 30°. On the one hand, by expanding the effective activity space inside the cage, the risk of chickens colliding with the cage wall is reduced. On the other hand, the inclined surface guides the airflow to form a directional flow in the ventilation channel 10, thereby enhancing the natural convection effect.

[0039] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles and main features of this utility model, as well as its advantages. 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 claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A funnel-shaped, open-mouthed, diamond-shaped, environmentally friendly chicken cage, characterized in that, Includes the chicken coop body (1) and the funnel-shaped fence (2); The chicken cage body (1) is formed by the flat bottom (5) at the bottom and the outer folded surface (4) around the top of the flat bottom (5) to form a rhomboid chicken-holding space (9). The top surface of the chicken cage body (1) is an open opening (7). The open opening (7) is provided with an annular frame (3), and an annular groove (6) is provided along the inner edge of the top surface of the annular frame (3). The funnel-shaped fence (2) is fixedly connected to the top periphery of the annular frame (3); The size of the flat bottom (5) matches the annular groove (6), so that when the upper and lower layers are stacked, the flat bottom (5) of the upper chicken cage fits into the annular groove (6) of the lower chicken cage. A connected diamond-shaped ventilation channel (10) is formed between the outer folded surfaces (4) of adjacent chicken cages on the left, right and front and back and the outer wall of the funnel-shaped fence (2).

2. The funnel-shaped open rhombus environmental chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The funnel-shaped fence (2) has an inverted trapezoidal structure, with the inner diameter of the upper opening being larger than the inner diameter of the lower opening.

3. The funnel-shaped open rhombus environmental chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flat bottom (5) has a grid (8) structure, and the grid gaps are used for chicken manure to fall.

4. The funnel-shaped open rhombus environmental chicken cage according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The outer folded surface (4) is inclined relative to the vertical direction.

5. The funnel-shaped open rhombus environmental chicken cage according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inclination angle of the outer folded surface (4) is 10° to 30°.

6. The funnel-shaped open rhombus environmental chicken cage according to claim 5, characterized in that, The depth of the annular groove (6) is the same as the thickness of the flat bottom (5).

7. The funnel-shaped open rhombus environmental chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chicken coop body (1) and the funnel-shaped fence (2) are made of corrosion-resistant plastic or metal materials.

8. The funnel-shaped open rhombus environmental chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several ventilation holes (11) are respectively passed through the outer folded surface (4) and the funnel-shaped fence (2).

9. The funnel-shaped open rhombus environmental chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the rhomboid chicken-filling space (9) is 1:1 to 2:

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10. The funnel-shaped open rhombus environmental chicken cage according to claim 3, characterized in that, The grid (8) has rhomboid or hexagonal grid cells, and its maximum aperture is smaller than that of a chicken claw to prevent chicken feet from getting stuck.

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