Baby chick counting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a baby chick counting device, belongs to the technical field of poultry breeding, and mainly solves the problem of errors caused by mutual shielding of baby chicks. According to the device, two conveying belts and two shunting mechanisms are designed based on an electronic counter, the two conveying belts are connected in a high-low mode to achieve baby chick transportation, a first shunting mechanism is designed on the first conveying belt, multi-channel segmentation of baby chick groups is achieved in a water drop plate tip shunting mode, and then a staggered stopping block structure is adopted; single-row sorting of the chicks in each channel is realized; a second flow dividing mechanism is designed on a second conveying belt and is connected with a water drop plate through a partition plate to form a continuous channel, so that an infrared proximity switch accurately recognizes single-row advancing baby chicks in the channel; an adjustable structural design is adopted, and the interval and height of the water drop plates and the interval of the partition plates are flexibly adjusted through matching of strip-shaped holes and bolt columns, so that the baby chicks with different body types are adapted; the design of the arc-shaped bent sections is adopted, and the situation that the baby chicks slip off from the two sides of the conveying belt to cause counting errors is prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of poultry farming technology, specifically relating to a chick counting device. Background Technology

[0002] In the poultry farming industry, traditional methods of counting chicks mainly rely on visual counting by farmers. While this can maintain a certain level of accuracy in small-scale farming, it becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive when dealing with large-scale farming involving tens of thousands of chicks. Furthermore, it is prone to errors due to visual fatigue and human negligence. Another method, weighing and estimating, involves calculating the total weight and average weight to estimate the total number of chicks. However, significant physiological differences among individual chicks, such as incubation time and growth rate, result in high dispersion in weight distribution, leading to a large estimation error for this method. This method cannot meet the technical requirements of modern precision farming.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, some chick counting devices have emerged on the market. These devices capture images of chicks using a camera and then use image processing and analysis algorithms to count the chicks. Counting devices employing infrared sensing technology count chicks by recording signal changes as they pass through a sensing area. However, these devices also have their limitations. When chicks cluster together, they can obstruct each other, reducing the accuracy of image recognition and making it difficult for the algorithm to clearly distinguish each chick, leading to missed or incorrect counts. For devices using infrared sensing technology, the chicks' mutual obstruction interferes with normal signal sensing, making it impossible to accurately record the passage of each chick through the sensing area, similarly causing missed or incorrect counts.

[0004] Therefore, separating and counting the chicks individually is key to improving counting accuracy. This not only helps improve counting efficiency and effectively avoids errors caused by obstruction, but also provides reliable technical support for the refined management of poultry farming. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the numerous problems existing in current chick counting methods, we have designed a chick counting device incorporating an electronic counter. This device employs a flow-diverting mechanism to separate chicks one by one, ensuring that each chick passes through the counting area individually, effectively avoiding obstruction and interference, and improving counting accuracy and efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a chick counting device, comprising a frame, side plates welded to the frame, a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt installed between the two side plates, the two being connected at different heights and driven by a sprocket transmission mechanism to transport chicks, a first diversion mechanism installed between the two side plates via a bracket one, the first diversion mechanism being suspended on the first conveyor belt, and a second diversion mechanism installed between the two side plates via a bracket two, the second diversion mechanism being suspended on the second conveyor belt, the second diversion mechanism being connected to the first diversion mechanism to form multiple continuous channels, and an infrared proximity switch installed on the bracket two corresponding to each channel, the signal output terminal of the infrared proximity switch being connected to the signal input terminal of an electronic counter for real-time monitoring of the number of chicks passing through.

[0007] As a further supplementary explanation of the above technical solution: the first diversion mechanism includes a positioning rod, a water drop plate and a blocking block. The positioning rod is equidistantly installed on the bracket. The lower end of the positioning rod is fixed with a water drop plate. The tip of the water drop plate faces the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt. Blocks are staggered on the left and right sides of each water drop plate.

[0008] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: a strip-shaped hole is provided on the horizontal end face of the bracket, and a bolt post is vertically fixed at the center of the positioning rod. The positioning rod passes through the strip-shaped hole via the bolt post and is engaged with a nut to form a sliding connection with the bracket.

[0009] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: a strip-shaped hole 2 is provided on both end faces of the bracket 1, and a matching bolt post 2 is provided on the side plate. The bracket 1 is slidably connected to the side plate by the bolt post 2 passing through the strip-shaped hole 2 and cooperating with the nut.

[0010] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: the second diversion mechanism includes a positioning plate, a partition plate and a positioning column. The positioning plate is installed between two side plates, and multiple partition plates are installed at equal intervals on the positioning plate. Each partition plate is installed on the bracket two through a positioning column.

[0011] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: bolt posts three are fixed on both ends of the positioning plate, and matching grooves are opened on the side plate. The positioning plate is fixed between the side plates by the bolt posts three entering the grooves and cooperating with the nuts.

[0012] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: two strip-shaped holes are opened parallel to each other on the inclined end face of the positioning plate, and a corresponding bolt post is installed on each of the partition plates. The partition plates are slidably connected to the positioning plate by inserting the bolt post into the corresponding strip-shaped hole three and cooperating with the nut.

[0013] As a further supplementary explanation of the above technical solution: a strip-shaped hole four is provided on the horizontal end face of the bracket two, and a bolt five is vertically fixed at the center of the positioning column. The positioning column is connected to the bracket two by the bolt five passing through the strip-shaped hole four and cooperating with the nut. The infrared proximity switch is installed on the bracket two by passing through the strip-shaped hole four and cooperating with the nut.

[0014] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: a strip-shaped hole five is provided on both end faces of the bracket two, and a matching bolt column six is ​​provided on the side plate. The bracket two is slidably connected to the side plate by the bolt column six passing through the strip-shaped hole five and cooperating with the nut.

[0015] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: the upper edge of each side plate is provided with a bending section, which is designed in an arc shape to prevent the chicks from slipping off the sides of the conveyor belt during the transmission process, thus preventing counting errors.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0017] 1. This utility model effectively realizes multi-channel segmentation and single-row sorting of chicks by diverting the water droplet tip of the first diversion mechanism and decelerating the blocking block. Combined with the continuous channel guidance of the second diversion mechanism, it completely solves the problem of chicks blocking each other, so that the infrared proximity switch can accurately identify chicks moving in a single row.

[0018] 2. This utility model adopts an adjustable structural design. Through the sliding connection between the strip hole and the bolt column, the spacing and height of the diversion mechanism can be adjusted to meet the diversion needs of chicks of different sizes.

[0019] 3. The present invention has an arc-shaped bending section designed on the upper edge of the side plate to prevent the chicks from slipping off the sides of the conveyor belt during the transmission process, which would cause counting errors. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a circuit connection block diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a reference figure for the use of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 6This is a control flowchart of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Side plate; 201. Bending section; 3. First conveyor belt; 4. Second conveyor belt; 5. Sprocket drive mechanism; 6. Support 1; 7. First diversion mechanism; 701. Positioning rod; 702. Water drop plate; 703. Blocking block; 8. Support 2; 9. Second diversion mechanism; 901. Positioning plate; 902. Partition plate; 903. Positioning post; 10. Infrared proximity switch; 11. Electronic counter; 12. Slot hole 1; 13. Bolt post 1; 14. Slot hole 2; 15. Bolt post 2; 16. Bolt post 3; 17. Groove; 18. Slot hole 3; 19. Bolt post 4; 20. Slot hole 4; 21. Bolt post 5; 22. Slot hole 5; 23. Bolt post 6. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To further illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the following description is in conjunction with the appendix. Figures 1 to 6 The present invention will be further described in detail through three embodiments. Example 1

[0028] As attached Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a chick counting device. The device is based on a frame 1 welded from square tubing. Side plates 2 are welded onto the frame 1. Each side plate 2 has a bent section 201 on its upper edge. The bent section 201 is arc-shaped to prevent chicks from slipping off the sides of the conveyor belt during transport, thus preventing counting errors. A first conveyor belt 3 and a second conveyor belt 4 are installed between the two side plates 2. The two are connected at different heights and driven by a sprocket transmission mechanism 5 to transport the chicks. A first diversion mechanism 7 is installed between the two side plates 2 via a bracket 6. The first diversion mechanism 7 is suspended on the first conveyor belt 3. A second diversion mechanism 9 is installed between the two side plates 2 via a bracket 8. The second diversion mechanism 9 is suspended on the second conveyor belt 4. The second diversion mechanism 9 and the first diversion mechanism 7 are connected together to form multiple continuous channels. An infrared proximity switch 10 is installed on the bracket 8 for each channel. The signal output terminal of the infrared proximity switch 10 is connected to the signal input terminal of the electronic counter 11 for real-time monitoring of the number of chicks passing through. Example 2

[0029] Based on Example 1, as shown in the appendix Figure 2As shown, the specific structure of the first diversion mechanism 7 includes a positioning rod 701, a water drop plate 702, and a blocking block 703. The positioning rod 701 is equidistantly installed on the bracket 6. The lower end of the positioning rod 701 is fixed with a water drop plate 702. The tip of the water drop plate 702 faces the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 3. A blocking block 703 is staggered on the left and right sides of each water drop plate 702. When the chicks touch the blocking block 703, they slow down and fall behind the chicks that have not touched the blocking block 703. The two will be conveyed one after the other.

[0030] To increase the adaptability of the first diversion mechanism 7, a slotted hole 12 is provided on the horizontal end face of the bracket 6. A bolt post 13 is vertically fixed at the center of the positioning rod 701. The positioning rod 701 passes through the slotted hole 12 via the bolt post 13 and engages with a nut to form a sliding connection with the bracket 6. Slotted holes 14 are provided on both end faces of the bracket 6. Matching bolt posts 15 are provided on the side plate 2. The bracket 6 engages with the side plate 2 via the bolt posts 15 passing through the slotted holes 14 and engaging with a nut to form a sliding connection, thereby realizing the adjustment of the spacing and height of the water droplet plates 702. Example 3

[0031] Based on Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, as shown in the appendix Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the specific structure of the second diversion mechanism 9 includes a positioning plate 901, a partition plate 902, and a positioning column 903. The positioning plate 901 is installed between the side plates 2. Multiple partition plates 902 are installed at equal intervals on the positioning plate 901. An equal number of positioning columns 903 are installed on the bracket 8. Each partition plate 902 is installed on the bracket 8 through the positioning column 903.

[0032] Furthermore, we fix bolt columns 16 on both ends of the positioning plate 901, and provide matching grooves 17 on the side plate 2. The positioning plate 901 is fixed between the side plates 2 by the bolt columns 16 entering the grooves 17 and cooperating with the nuts.

[0033] To increase the adaptability of the first diversion mechanism 7, we make two strip holes 18 parallel to each other on the inclined end face of the positioning plate 901. Each partition plate 902 is equipped with a corresponding bolt post 19. The partition plate 902 is slidably connected to the positioning plate 901 by inserting the bolt post 19 into the corresponding strip hole 18 and cooperating with the nut, thereby realizing the adjustment of the interval of the partition plate 902.

[0034] Furthermore, a slotted hole 20 is provided on the horizontal end face of bracket 28, and a bolt 21 is vertically fixed at the center of positioning post 903. Positioning post 903 is slidably connected to bracket 28 by bolt 21 passing through slotted hole 20 and engaging with a nut. Infrared proximity switch 10 is mounted on bracket 28 by bolt 21 passing through slotted hole 20 and engaging with a nut. Slotted holes 22 are provided on both end faces of bracket 28, and matching bolts 23 are provided on side plate 2. Bracket 28 is slidably connected to side plate 2 by bolts 23 passing through slotted hole 22 and engaging with a nut, thereby adjusting the positions of positioning post 903 and infrared proximity switch 10 accordingly.

[0035] Its working principle:

[0036] First, adjust the size of the channel formed by the connection between the second diversion mechanism 9 and the first diversion mechanism 7 according to the size of the chicks. For larger chicks, increase the channel spacing; for smaller chicks, decrease the channel spacing. Adjustment method: Loosen the nut connected to bolt post 13, allowing bolt post 13, along with positioning rod 701, to slide along slot 12 on bracket 6 to adjust the spacing of the water droplet plates 702. Next, loosen the nut connected to bolt post 25, allowing bracket 6 to slide along slot 14 and bolt post 25 to adjust the height of the water droplet plates 702. Then, loosen the nuts connected to bolt post 49 and bolt post 521, allowing bolt post 49, along with partition plate 902, to slide along slot 318 on bracket 8. Simultaneously, positioning post 903 slides along slot 420 to adjust the spacing of partition plates 902, thus connecting the entire channel. Note that loosening the nuts only requires tightening them again to fix the position.

[0037] The first conveyor belt 3 and the second conveyor belt 4 are started to transport chicks. During the transport of chicks on the first conveyor belt 3, the chicks are divided into multiple streams starting from the tip of the water drop plate 702. Each stream of chicks corresponds to a channel. When the chicks move between the water drop plates 702, the chicks that come into contact with the blocking block 703 are slower than the chicks that do not come into contact, thus creating a front-to-back order for the stream of chicks. Finally, the stream of chicks moves forward in an orderly manner in the channel in a single-chick formation, slides off the positioning plate 901 onto the second conveyor belt 4, and continues to move forward within the gap of the connecting partition plates 902. The chicks are identified sequentially by the infrared proximity switch 10 and fed back to the electronic counter 11.

[0038] The foregoing has shown and described the main features and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the specific embodiments of this utility model are not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above. Furthermore, without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this utility model, the inventive concept and design ideas of this utility model can be implemented in other specific forms, and these should be equivalently included within the protection scope disclosed in the technical solution of this utility model. Therefore, in all respects, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included within this utility model.

[0039] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A chick counting device, comprising a frame (1), on which side plates (2) are welded, and a first conveyor belt (3) and a second conveyor belt (4) are installed between the two side plates (2), the two being connected at different heights and driven by a sprocket transmission mechanism (5) to transport chicks, characterized in that: A first diversion mechanism (7) is installed between the two side plates (2) via a bracket (6). The first diversion mechanism (7) is suspended on the first conveyor belt (3). A second diversion mechanism (9) is installed between the two side plates (2) via a bracket (8). The second diversion mechanism (9) is suspended on the second conveyor belt (4). The second diversion mechanism (9) and the first diversion mechanism (7) are connected together to form multiple continuous channels. An infrared proximity switch (10) is installed on the bracket (8) for each channel. The signal output terminal of the infrared proximity switch (10) is connected to the signal input terminal of the electronic counter (11) for real-time monitoring of the number of chicks passing through.

2. A chick count apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that: The first diversion mechanism (7) includes a positioning rod (701), a water drop plate (702) and a blocking block (703). The positioning rod (701) is equidistantly installed on the bracket (6). The lower end of the positioning rod (701) is fixed with a water drop plate (702). The tip of the water drop plate (702) faces the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt (3). A blocking block (703) is staggered on the left and right sides of each water drop plate (702).

3. A chick count apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: A strip hole (12) is provided on the horizontal end face of the bracket (6), and a bolt column (13) is vertically fixed at the center of the positioning rod (701). The positioning rod (701) passes through the strip hole (12) through the bolt column (13) and cooperates with the nut to form a sliding connection with the bracket (6).

4. A chick count apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: The bracket (6) has two strip holes (14) on both sides of the end face. The side plate (2) is provided with matching bolt posts (15). The bracket (6) is connected to the side plate (2) by the bolt posts (15) passing through the strip holes (14) and cooperating with the nuts.

5. A chick count device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The second diversion mechanism (9) includes a positioning plate (901), a partition plate (902) and a positioning column (903). The positioning plate (901) is installed between two side plates (2). Multiple partition plates (902) are installed at equal intervals on the positioning plate (901). Each partition plate (902) is installed on the bracket (8) through the positioning column (903).

6. A chick count apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: Bolts (16) are fixed on both sides of the positioning plate (901), and matching grooves (17) are provided on the side plate (2). The positioning plate (901) enters the groove (17) through the bolts (16) and is fixed between the side plates (2) with the nuts.

7. A chick count apparatus according to claim 6, characterised in that: Two strip-shaped holes (18) are opened parallel to each other on the inclined end face of the positioning plate (901). Each partition plate (902) is equipped with a corresponding bolt post (19). The partition plate (902) is inserted into the corresponding strip-shaped hole (18) through the bolt post (19) and cooperates with the nut to form a sliding connection with the positioning plate (901).

8. A chick count apparatus according to claim 7, characterised in that: A strip hole four (20) is provided on the horizontal end face of the bracket two (8). A bolt five (21) is vertically fixed in the center of the positioning column (903). The positioning column (903) passes through the strip hole four (20) through the bolt five (21) and cooperates with the nut to form a sliding connection with the bracket two (8). The infrared proximity switch (10) passes through the strip hole four (20) and cooperates with the nut to be installed on the bracket two (8).

9. A chick count apparatus according to claim 8, characterised in that: The bracket 2 (8) has a strip hole 5 (22) on both sides of the end face. A matching bolt column 6 (23) is provided on the side plate (2). The bracket 2 (8) is connected to the side plate (2) by the bolt column 6 (23) passing through the strip hole 5 (22) and cooperating with the nut.

10. A chick count apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that: The upper edge of each side plate (2) is provided with a bending section (201). The bending section (201) is arc-shaped and is used to prevent the chicks from slipping off the sides of the conveyor belt during the transmission process, which would cause counting errors.

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