Device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle

Abstract

The utility model provides a device for measuring beef cattle growth parameters, and relates to the technical field of beef cattle growth measurement. The device for measuring the growth parameters of the beef cattle comprises a base, a weighing device is embedded in the top of the base, two fixing frames are fixedly connected to the top of the base, a measuring mechanism for measuring the width of the beef cattle is slidably connected to the fixing frames, and the measuring mechanism comprises a two-way screw rotationally arranged on the fixing frames. A bidirectional screw is driven to rotate, the two side faces of a cattle body are clamped under the action of a movable block, an extrusion rod and side transverse plates, the width of the cattle is measured under the action of an infrared distance measuring sensor and a reflecting plate, the weight of the cattle is weighed through a weighing device, and the left and right sides of the cattle are limited through the two side transverse plates; the head of the cattle penetrates through a circular through groove in the movable frame, the head of the cattle is fixed under the action of the fixing mechanism, and it is prevented that the head of the cattle shakes left and right, and measurement of workers is hindered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a measuring device, specifically a device for measuring the growth parameters of beef cattle, belonging to the field of beef cattle growth measurement technology. Background Technology

[0002] Beef cattle, also known as beef cattle, are a type of cattle primarily raised for beef production. They are characterized by their plump bodies, rapid weight gain, high feed utilization, good meat production performance, and excellent meat quality. During the breeding process, it is necessary to regularly monitor the growth of beef cattle.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN220437546U discloses a beef cattle breeding measurement device, including a measurement platform, a weighing device on the measurement platform, a support plate fixedly installed on the top side of the measurement platform, a bottom support plate fixedly installed on the top side of the support plate, a cattle head shading and protection component on the bottom support plate, and a height adjustment component on the top side of the measurement platform.

[0004] However, the inventor of the above-mentioned device believes that it has certain defects. The device uses side guardrails to limit the left and right movement of cattle, but since the position of the guardrails is fixed, it is not convenient to adjust them according to the size of the cattle. Smaller cattle will move around and sway inside, affecting the accuracy of the measurement. Therefore, this utility model provides a device for measuring the growth parameters of beef cattle. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for measuring the growth parameters of beef cattle in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. This addresses the issue that in the prior art, the protective fence is fixed in position, making it inconvenient to adjust according to the size of the cattle. Smaller cattle move around inside the fence, affecting the accuracy of the measurement.

[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a device for measuring the growth parameters of beef cattle, comprising a base, a weighing device embedded in the top of the base, two fixed frames fixedly connected to the top of the base, a measuring mechanism for measuring the width of the cattle slidably connected to the fixed frames, the measuring mechanism including a bidirectional screw rotating on the fixed frames, a movable block threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw, a pressing rod hinged to one end of the movable block by a pin, a side plate hinged to the other end of the pressing rod by a pin, an infrared ranging sensor and a reflector respectively embedded in one end of the two side plates, a mounting frame fixedly connected to one end of the base, a movable frame slidably connected inside the mounting frame, a circular through groove on the movable frame, and a fixing mechanism for fixing the head of the cattle on the movable frame.

[0007] Preferably, each of the fixed frames has two sliding blocks slidably connected, and the bidirectional screw is rotatably connected between the two sliding blocks. The sliding blocks are threaded with a first bolt that restricts the sliding of the sliding blocks. By adjusting the sliding of the sliding blocks on the fixed frames, the height of the measuring mechanism can be adjusted to facilitate the measurement of cattle of different sizes.

[0008] Preferably, a connecting slider is slidably connected to the fixed frame, a telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting slider, a top plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic rod, and scale markings are provided on the outer surface of the telescopic end of the telescopic rod. The height of the cow can be measured through the telescopic rod and the top plate.

[0009] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes an electric push rod fixed on the movable frame, and the telescopic end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to a clamping plate. By activating the electric push rod, the two clamping plates are pushed closer to each other, so that the two clamping plates clamp and fix the head of the cow.

[0010] Preferably, a connecting slide rod is fixedly connected to the top of the movable frame, and the connecting slide rod is slidably connected to the mounting frame, so that the movable frame can slide stably on the mounting frame through the connecting slide rod.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting frame has a drive groove, and an adjusting screw is threadedly connected to the inner top wall of the drive groove. One end of the adjusting screw is movably connected to the bottom of the movable frame, and the movable frame is pushed to move up and down by rotating the adjusting screw.

[0012] Preferably, a lighting lamp is embedded in the bottom of the top plate, and the fixing frame is in the shape of an inverted U, which facilitates observation of the surface of the cow's body in a dimly lit environment under the illumination of the lighting lamp.

[0013] This invention provides a device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This device rotates by driving a bidirectional screw, which clamps the cow's body on both sides under the action of the movable block, the squeezing rod, and the side cross plates. The width of the cow is measured by the infrared range sensor and the reflector. The weight of the cow is weighed by a weighing device. The cow is limited to the left and right by the two side cross plates. The cow's head passes through the circular slot on the movable frame and is fixed by the fixing mechanism to prevent the cow's head from swaying from side to side and causing obstruction to the operator's measurement.

[0015] 2. The device adjusts the installation height of the two side cross plates by using a sliding block, a first bolt, and fixing holes on the fixing frame. The installation height of the movable frame is adjusted by rotating the adjusting screw to accommodate cattle of different sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the entire utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the top of the base of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view at point A;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the mounting bracket of this utility model.

[0020] [Explanation of Key Component Symbols]

[0021] 1. Base; 2. Weighing device; 3. Fixing frame; 31. Sliding block; 4. Bidirectional screw; 41. Movable block; 42. Pressing rod; 43. Side plate; 5. Infrared ranging sensor; 51. Reflector; 6. Connecting slider; 61. Telescopic rod; 62. Top plate; 7. Mounting frame; 71. Drive slot; 72. Adjusting screw; 8. Movable frame; 81. Electric push rod; 82. Clamping plate; 83. Connecting slide rod. Detailed Implementation

[0022] This invention provides a device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 A device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle includes a base 1, with a weighing device 2 embedded in the top of the base 1. The cattle walk onto the base 1 and their weight is measured by the weighing device 2.

[0024] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3Two fixed frames 3 are fixedly connected to the top of the base 1. The fixed frames 3 are inverted U-shaped. A measuring mechanism for measuring the width of the cow is slidably connected to the fixed frames 3. The measuring mechanism includes a bidirectional screw 4 rotating on the fixed frames 3. A movable block 41 is threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw 4. One end of the movable block 41 is hinged to a pressing rod 42 by a pin. The other end of the pressing rod 42 is hinged to a side plate 43 by a pin. An infrared ranging sensor 5 and a reflector 51 are respectively embedded at one end of the two side plates 43. The bidirectional screw 4 is a screw with two external threads. By rotating the bidirectional screw 4, the two movable blocks 41 are moved closer or further apart. The pressing rod 42 presses the side plates 43 and pushes them closer to the cow. The two side plates 43 are clamped on both sides of the cow. The light beam emitted by the infrared ranging sensor 5 shines on the reflector 51 and is reflected. The distance between the two side plates 43 is measured, thus obtaining the width value of the cow.

[0025] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Each fixed frame 3 has two sliding blocks 31 slidably connected to it. A bidirectional screw 4 is rotatably connected between the two sliding blocks 31. A first bolt that restricts the sliding of the sliding block 31 is threaded onto the sliding block 31. The fixed frame 3 has a fixing hole that matches the first bolt. By rotating the first bolt, one end of it is turned out of the fixing hole, so that the sliding block 31 slides on the fixed frame 3, thereby adjusting the height of the side plate 43 to limit the measurement of cattle of different sizes. A connecting slider 6 is slidably connected to the fixed frame 3. A telescopic rod 61 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting slider 6. A top plate 62 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic rod 61. The outer surface of the telescopic end of the telescopic rod 61 is provided with scale markings. By pressing the top plate 62 above the cattle, the height of the cattle can be quickly measured under the action of the scale markings of the telescopic rod 61. A lighting lamp is embedded at the bottom of the top plate 62, which facilitates the observation of the surface of the cattle's body in a low-light environment.

[0026] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 and Figure 4 One end of the base 1 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 7. The mounting frame 7 is slidably connected to the movable frame 8. The movable frame 8 has a circular through groove and a fixing mechanism for fixing the cow's head. The fixing mechanism includes an electric push rod 81 fixed to the movable frame 8. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 81 is fixedly connected to a clamping plate 82. The cow's head passes through the circular through groove. By activating the electric push rod 81, the two clamping plates 82 are pushed closer to each other to fix the cow's head. One side of the clamping plate 82 is arc-shaped.

[0027] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 and Figure 4The top of the movable frame 8 is fixedly connected to a connecting slide rod 83, which is slidably connected to the mounting frame 7. Under the action of the connecting slide rod 83, the movable frame 8 slides stably on the mounting frame 7. The mounting frame 7 is provided with a drive groove 71, and an adjusting screw 72 is threadedly connected to the inner top wall of the drive groove 71. One end of the adjusting screw 72 is movably connected to the bottom of the movable frame 8. By rotating the adjusting screw 72, one end of the adjusting screw 72 extends outward from the drive groove 71, thereby pushing the movable frame 8 to rise and fall, so as to adjust the height of the movable frame 8 to facilitate the fixing of cattle of different sizes.

[0028] Working principle: The device is installed in a suitable location and connected to a municipal power supply. The cow walks to the base 1 and its weight is measured by the weighing device 2. By rotating the bidirectional screw 4, the two movable blocks 41 are brought closer together. Under the squeezing action of the squeezing rod 42, the side cross plates 43 are pushed closer to the cow's side. The two side cross plates 43 limit and fix the cow's sides. The light beam emitted by the infrared distance sensor 5 shines on the reflector plate 51 and is reflected to measure the distance between the two side cross plates 43, thus obtaining the cow's width. By placing the top plate 62 on top of the cow, the cow's height is measured under the action of the scale markings on the telescopic rod 61. The cow's head passes through the circular through slot on the movable frame 8. By activating the electric push rod 81, the clamping plate 82 is pushed closer to the center. The two clamping plates 82 clamp and fix the cow's head. By rotating the adjusting screw 72, one end of the adjusting screw 72 extends outward from the drive slot 71, thereby pushing the movable frame 8 to rise and fall, thereby adjusting the height of the movable frame 8 to fix cows of different sizes.

[0029] 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 device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle comprising a base (1) characterised in that: The base (1) has a weighing device (2) embedded in its top. The base (1) has two fixed frames (3) fixedly connected to its top. The fixed frames (3) have a measuring mechanism for measuring the width of cattle slidably connected to them. The measuring mechanism includes a bidirectional screw (4) rotating on the fixed frame (3). The bidirectional screw (4) has a movable block (41) threadedly connected to it. One end of the movable block (41) is hinged to a pressing rod (42) by a pin. The other end of the pressing rod (42) is hinged to a side plate (43) by a pin. One end of the two side plates (43) is respectively embedded with an infrared ranging sensor (5) and a reflector (51). One end of the base (1) is fixedly connected to a mounting frame (7). The mounting frame (7) has a movable frame (8) slidably connected inside it. The movable frame (8) has a circular through slot and a fixing mechanism for fixing the head of the cattle.

2. A device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle as claimed in claim 1, wherein: Each of the fixed brackets (3) is slidably connected to two sliding blocks (31), and the bidirectional screw (4) is rotatably connected between the two sliding blocks (31). The sliding blocks (31) are threadedly connected to a first bolt that restricts the sliding of the sliding blocks (31).

3. A device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle as claimed in claim 1, wherein: A connecting slider (6) is slidably connected to the fixed frame (3). A telescopic rod (61) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting slider (6). A top plate (62) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic rod (61). A scale mark is provided on the outer surface of the telescopic end of the telescopic rod (61).

4. A device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The fixing mechanism includes an electric push rod (81) fixed on the movable frame (8), and the telescopic end of the electric push rod (81) is fixedly connected to a clamp (82).

5. A device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The top of the movable frame (8) is fixedly connected to a connecting slide rod (83), which is slidably connected to the mounting frame (7).

6. A device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The mounting bracket (7) has a drive groove (71), and an adjusting screw (72) is threadedly connected to the inner top wall of the drive groove (71). One end of the adjusting screw (72) is movably connected to the bottom of the movable frame (8).

7. A device for measuring growth parameters of beef cattle as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The bottom of the top plate (62) is inlaid with a lighting lamp, and the fixing frame (3) is in the shape of an inverted U.

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