Live pig capturing cage

By designing a blocking and release mechanism for the pig capture cage, the weight of the pig triggers the falling of the fence and the release of stun gas, solving the problems of pig escape and injury in traditional capture methods and achieving an efficient and safe capture process.

CN224154869UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24WUHAN TIANJIAN AGRI DEV CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN TIANJIAN AGRI DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional methods of capturing pigs have problems such as the risk of startling the pigs due to manual herding, the complexity of the operation, and the potential for injury to the pigs. Existing capture cages have simple structures and poor sealing, which can lead to escape or pigs running around inside the cages, potentially damaging both the cages and the pigs themselves.

Method used

Design a pig capture cage that uses a combination of a sealing mechanism and a release mechanism to automatically lower the bars to form a closed space by using the weight of the pig, and releases stun gas to ensure the pig is fixed inside the cage. A buffer device reduces the impact force.

Benefits of technology

It improves capture efficiency, reduces escape and stress response, protects the health of pigs and the structural integrity of cages, and reduces labor and time costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a live pig capturing cage which comprises a cage body, an installation frame is fixedly installed on the cage body, a breast board is connected to the installation frame in a sliding mode, a sliding frame is fixedly installed on the breast board, and the sliding frame is connected with the installation frame in a sliding mode. A blocking mechanism is arranged in the cage body, the blocking mechanism is connected with the breast board, and when a live pig enters the cage body and triggers the blocking mechanism, the breast board can automatically descend to form a closed space with the cage body; a releasing mechanism is fixedly installed at the top of the cage body, the releasing mechanism is started through falling of the breast board, a closed space is formed between the breast board and the cage body to release gas, after a pig enters the cage body, the weight of the pig triggers the blocking mechanism, the breast board is automatically released and falls, the closed space is rapidly formed between the breast board and the cage body, and therefore the pig is firmly fixed in the cage. The automatic catching mechanism not only improves the catching efficiency, but also effectively prevents the pigs from escaping, and reduces the manpower and time cost in the catching process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pig capture technology, specifically to a pig capture cage. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional pig capture processes, methods such as manual herding, ropes, or nets are commonly used. These methods have many problems. For example, manual herding can easily frighten the pigs, causing them to run around and become difficult to control. It can also cause stress to the pigs, affecting their health. When using ropes or nets, the operation is complicated, requires multiple people to cooperate, and can easily cause injury to the pigs, such as strangulation or abrasions.

[0003] Limitations of existing pig capture cages: While existing pig capture cages have solved the problem of manual capture to some extent, they still have some shortcomings. For example, some capture cages have a relatively simple structure and lack effective sealing and fixing devices, allowing pigs to escape through gaps in the cage. Some capture cages also fail to effectively restrain and control pigs after they enter, causing them to thrash around inside, potentially damaging the cage structure or even injuring themselves. Therefore, we have designed a new pig capture cage. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a pig capture cage. By using a blocking mechanism to drive the guardrails, and the guardrails to drive the release mechanism, pigs that have entered the cage cannot get out and do not collide with the cage.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pig capture cage, comprising:

[0006] A cage body, on which an installation frame is fixedly installed, a railing is slidably connected to the installation frame, and a sliding frame is fixedly installed on the railing, the sliding frame being slidably connected to the installation frame;

[0007] The cage is equipped with a sealing mechanism, which is connected to the guardrail. When a pig enters the cage and triggers the sealing mechanism, the guardrail will automatically descend to form a closed space with the cage.

[0008] A release mechanism is fixedly installed on the top of the cage. The release mechanism is activated by the falling of the railing and releases gas into the closed space formed by the railing and the cage.

[0009] Preferably, the blocking mechanism includes a sliding plate, which is slidably connected to the cage body. The bottom of the sliding plate is connected to the cage body via a third spring, and a rotating plate is rotatably connected to the sliding plate.

[0010] Preferably, the sealing mechanism further includes a fixed box, which is fixedly connected to the cage body. A movable plate is slidably connected inside the fixed box. A limit post is fixedly installed on the movable plate. The limit post passes through the fixed box and is slidably connected to the fixed box. The movable plate is connected to the fixed box via a fourth spring. A second pull rope is fixedly installed on the movable plate. The second pull rope is fixedly connected to a sliding plate. Multiple limit seats are slidably installed on the second pull rope. The limit seats are fixedly connected to the cage body.

[0011] Preferably, the panel has multiple slots, which are inserted into the limiting post.

[0012] Preferably, the release mechanism includes a mounting box, which is fixedly connected to the cage body. An inclined plate is slidably connected inside the mounting box, and the inclined plate is connected to the mounting box via a second spring. Multiple one-way tubes are fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting box.

[0013] Preferably, the release mechanism further includes a first mounting plate, which is slidably connected to the mounting box. A pressing rod is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting box. A first pull rope is slidably connected to the second mounting plate. One end of the first pull rope is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate, and the other end of the first pull rope is fixedly connected to a connecting seat. The connecting seat is fixedly connected to the guardrail. The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are connected by a first spring, which is sleeved on the first pull rope. A connecting plate is fixedly mounted on the mounting box, and the first pull rope passes through the connecting plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. In this invention, when a pig enters the cage, its weight triggers the sealing mechanism, causing the bars to automatically release and fall, quickly forming a closed space with the cage body, thus firmly securing the pig inside. This automated capture mechanism not only improves capture efficiency but also effectively prevents pigs from escaping, reducing labor and time costs during the capture process.

[0016] 2. When the pendant is lowered, the release mechanism of this invention releases gas to stun the pig, preventing it from struggling violently due to fear. At the same time, the buffer strip at the bottom of the pendant can effectively reduce the impact force during the fall, reducing the shock and injury to the pig. This reduces the stress response of the pig during the capture process, ensuring the safety and health of the pig.

[0017] 3. Through the cooperation of components such as limiting posts, moving plates, and springs, this utility model enables the cage to operate smoothly during release and descent. At the same time, the buffer device can effectively absorb impact force and reduce damage to the cage structure. This not only extends the service life of the cage but also ensures the structural stability of the cage when the pig struggles, thus improving the safety and reliability of the cage. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a pig capture cage proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a pig capture cage according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This utility model proposes a pig capture cage. Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part A;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fixing box of a pig capture cage proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guardrail of a pig capture cage proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the buffer strip structure of a pig capture cage proposed in this utility model.

[0025] The following are the labeling elements in the diagram: 1. Cage body; 2. Mounting frame; 3. First mounting plate; 4. First pull rope; 5. First spring; 6. Mounting box; 7. Second mounting plate; 8. Balustrade; 9. Sliding frame; 10. Second pull rope; 11. Limiting seat; 12. Inclined plate; 13. Second spring; 14. One-way tube; 15. Buffer strip; 16. Rotating plate; 17. Third spring; 18. Slide plate; 19. Connecting plate; 20. Connecting seat; 21. Fixing box; 22. Fourth spring; 23. Moving plate; 24. Limiting post; 25. Squeezing rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] according to Figure 1 - Figure 6 As shown, a pig capture cage includes a cage body 1, an installation frame 2 fixedly installed on the cage body 1, a railing 8 slidably connected to the installation frame 2, a sliding frame 9 fixedly installed on the railing 8, and the sliding frame 9 slidably connected to the installation frame 2.

[0028] The cage 1 is equipped with a sealing mechanism, which is connected to the baffle 8. When the sealing mechanism is triggered when the pig enters the cage 1, the baffle 8 will automatically descend and form a closed space with the cage 1.

[0029] A release mechanism is fixedly installed on the top of the cage 1. The release mechanism is activated by the falling of the railing 8, which releases gas into the closed space formed by the railing 8 and the cage 1.

[0030] First, place cage 1 in the designated location, and then fix cage 1 to the ground. After cage 1 is fixed, you can put some food in cage 1 to lure the pig in, or you can drive the pig directly into cage 1. When the pig enters cage 1, due to the weight of the pig, it will act on the sealing mechanism inside cage 1, causing the sealing mechanism to release the fence 8. As the fence 8 is released, it will move down continuously due to its own weight until it contacts the ground, thus forming a closed space between cage 1 and fence 8. In this way, the pig will not be able to get out of cage 1, and the pig can be captured.

[0031] During the descent of the pen 8, a release mechanism will be triggered, which will release the gas inside. This gas is prepared to stun the pigs. The cage 1 and the pen 8 can form a closed space, which can better keep the gas inside the closed space of the cage 1, making it easier to stun the pigs and prevent the pen 8 from resisting strongly after being captured, thus preventing damage to the cage 1.

[0032] The blocking mechanism includes a slide plate 18, which is slidably connected to the cage 1. The bottom of the slide plate 18 is connected to the cage 1 via a third spring 17. A rotating plate 16 is rotatably connected to the slide plate 18.

[0033] Food can be placed on the skateboard 18 to induce the pig to move. When the pig enters the cage 1, due to the space limitations of the cage 1, the pig will move to the rotating board 16 / skateboard 18. The rotating board 16 facilitates the movement of the pig. When the pig moves to the rotating board 16 / skateboard 18, the weight will cause the skateboard 18 to move down. This movement of the skateboard 18 will trigger the release of the pen board 8, so that the pen board 8 and the cage 1 form a closed space.

[0034] The sealing mechanism also includes a fixed box 21, which is fixedly connected to the cage body 1. A movable plate 23 is slidably connected inside the fixed box 21. A limit post 24 is fixedly installed on the movable plate 23. The limit post 24 passes through the fixed box 21 and is slidably connected to the fixed box 21. The movable plate 23 is connected to the fixed box 21 through a fourth spring 22. A second pull rope 10 is fixedly installed on the movable plate 23. The second pull rope 10 is fixedly connected to the slide plate 18. Multiple limit seats 11 are slidably installed on the second pull rope 10. The limit seats 11 are fixedly connected to the cage body 1.

[0035] The guardrail 8 has multiple slots, which are inserted into the limiting post 24.

[0036] When the slide plate 18 moves down due to the weight of the pig, the slide plate 18 will pull the second pull rope 10 to move. The movement of the second pull rope 10 will pull the moving plate 23 to move. In this way, the moving plate 23 will cause the limiting post 24 to move. The movement of the limiting post 24 will separate from the fence 8, so the fence 8 will lose its limit and will automatically fall down due to its weight, thus forming a closed space with the cage body 1.

[0037] A buffer strip 15 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the guardrail 8, and grooves are provided on both the left and right sides of the buffer strip 15.

[0038] When the pen 8 moves down due to its weight, it will directly impact the ground. The impact force can be reduced by setting the buffer strip 15, thus avoiding impact vibration, startling the pig, causing the pig to move around in the cage 1 and damaging the structure of the cage 1. The groove is also set so that it can absorb some energy during the downward movement and reduce the impact force.

[0039] The release mechanism includes a mounting box 6, which is fixedly connected to the cage body 1. An inclined plate 12 is slidably connected inside the mounting box 6. The inclined plate 12 is connected to the mounting box 6 through a second spring 13. Multiple one-way tubes 14 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting box 6.

[0040] The release mechanism also includes a first mounting plate 3, which is slidably connected to the mounting box 6. A compression rod 25 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first mounting plate 3. A second mounting plate 7 is fixedly installed at the top of the mounting box 6. A first pull rope 4 is slidably connected to the second mounting plate 7. One end of the first pull rope 4 is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate 3, and the other end of the first pull rope 4 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat 20. The connecting seat 20 is fixedly connected to the guardrail 8. The first mounting plate 3 and the second mounting plate 7 are connected by a first spring 5, which is sleeved on the first pull rope 4. A connecting plate 19 is fixedly installed on the mounting box 6, and the first pull rope 4 passes through the connecting plate 19.

[0041] When the pendant 8 begins to move downwards, it will pull the first pull rope 4 to move downwards. The downward movement of the first pull rope 4 will pull the first mounting plate 3 to move. The movement of the first mounting plate 3 will pull the squeezing rod 25 to move. As the squeezing rod 25 moves, it will act on the tilting plate 12, causing the tilting plate 12 to move downwards continuously. In this way, the tilting plate 12 will discharge the gas in the mounting box 6 into the cage body 1 through the one-way pipe 14, so that the gas will stun the pig and prevent the pig from rushing around randomly.

[0042] Working principle: When a pig enters cage 1, its weight acts on the sliding plate 18, causing it to move downwards along cage 1 and compress the third spring 17. The downward movement of the sliding plate 18 pulls the second pull rope 10. Guided by the limiting seat 11, the second pull rope 10 drives the moving plate 23 to slide within the fixed box 21, causing the limiting post 24 to disengage from the slot in the pen 8. At this point, the pen 8 loses its limiting function and falls under its own weight, eventually contacting the ground and forming a closed space with cage 1, firmly confining the pig inside the cage.

[0043] During the descent of the enclosure 8, the connecting seat 20 pulls the first pull rope 4, which in turn moves the first mounting plate 3 downwards, compressing the first spring 5. The movement of the first mounting plate 3 pushes the compression rod 25 downwards, which acts on the inclined plate 12, causing it to move downwards within the mounting box 6 and compressing the second spring 13. The downward movement of the inclined plate 12 releases the gas inside the mounting box 6 into the cage 1 through the one-way pipe 14, allowing the gas to diffuse in the closed space. This is used to stun the pigs, preventing them from struggling violently inside the cage and reducing damage to the cage 1.

[0044] When the buffer strip 15 at the bottom of the fence 8 comes into contact with the ground, the grooves on its left and right sides can absorb some of the impact energy, slow down the falling speed of the fence 8, reduce the impact force, avoid frightening and injuring the pigs, and protect the structural integrity of the cage 1.

[0045] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pig-catching cage, characterized in that, include: A cage (1) is fixedly installed on the cage (1), and a railing (8) is slidably connected to the railing (2). A sliding frame (9) is fixedly installed on the railing (8), and the sliding frame (9) is slidably connected to the mounting frame (2). The cage (1) is equipped with a sealing mechanism inside. The sealing mechanism is connected to the guardrail (8). When the sealing mechanism is triggered when the pig enters the cage (1), the guardrail (8) will automatically descend and form a closed space with the cage (1). A release mechanism is fixedly installed on the top of the cage (1). The release mechanism is activated by the falling of the railing (8) and releases gas into the closed space formed by the railing (8) and the cage (1).

2. The pig capture cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blocking mechanism includes a sliding plate (18), which is slidably connected to the cage (1). The bottom of the sliding plate (18) is connected to the cage (1) via a third spring (17). A rotating plate (16) is rotatably connected to the sliding plate (18).

3. A pig-catching cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing mechanism also includes a fixed box (21), which is fixedly connected to the cage (1). A movable plate (23) is slidably connected inside the fixed box (21). A limit post (24) is fixedly installed on the movable plate (23). The limit post (24) passes through the fixed box (21) and is slidably connected to the fixed box (21). The movable plate (23) is connected to the fixed box (21) through a fourth spring (22). A second pull rope (10) is fixedly installed on the movable plate (23). The second pull rope (10) is fixedly connected to the slide plate (18). A plurality of limit seats (11) are slidably installed on the second pull rope (10). The limit seats (11) are fixedly connected to the cage (1).

4. A pig-catching cage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The panel (8) has multiple slots, which are inserted into the limiting post (24).

5. A pig-catching cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The release mechanism includes a mounting box (6), which is fixedly connected to the cage (1). An inclined plate (12) is slidably connected inside the mounting box (6). The inclined plate (12) is connected to the mounting box (6) through a second spring (13). Multiple one-way tubes (14) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting box (6).

6. A pig-catching cage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The release mechanism further includes a first mounting plate (3), which is slidably connected to the mounting box (6). A squeezing rod (25) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first mounting plate (3). A second mounting plate (7) is fixedly installed at the top of the mounting box (6). A first pull rope (4) is slidably connected to the second mounting plate (7). One end of the first pull rope (4) is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate (3), and the other end of the first pull rope (4) is fixedly connected to the connecting seat (20). The connecting seat (20) is fixedly connected to the guardrail (8). The first mounting plate (3) and the second mounting plate (7) are connected by a first spring (5). The first spring (5) is sleeved on the first pull rope (4). A connecting plate (19) is fixedly installed on the mounting box (6), and the first pull rope (4) passes through the connecting plate (19).