Cattle and sheep breeding trough convenient to self-clean

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of breeding trough cleaning, in particular to a cattle and sheep breeding trough convenient to self-clean, which comprises a trough, a baffle plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of one end of the trough, fixing blocks which are oppositely arranged are fixedly connected to two ends of the baffle plate, the fixing blocks are L-shaped, sliding rods are fixedly connected to two sides of the trough, and the sliding rods are fixedly connected to the baffle plate. One end of the fixing block penetrates through the side wall of the sliding rod, the outer wall of one end of the fixing block is sleeved with a spring, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one end of the sliding rod, the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding rod, and one end of the trough is fixedly connected with a fixing frame. Compared with the prior art, efficient cleaning of feed residues and deep cleaning of trough walls are achieved, feed accumulation, mildewing and new feed pollution are effectively prevented, the labor intensity and incomplete cleaning of manual cleaning are reduced, pollution of peculiar smells to the breeding environment is reduced, the breeding cost is saved, and health guarantee of cattle and sheep is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock feed trough cleaning technology, and in particular to a convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep. Background Technology

[0002] In cattle and sheep farming, feed troughs are essential equipment. These troughs are specifically designed for feeding livestock such as cattle and sheep. Their main function is to store and distribute feed, ensuring convenient access for the animals while minimizing waste and contamination. Through scientific structural design, feed troughs prevent feed spillage, reduce feed contact with the ground, and lower the risk of bacterial growth and feed spoilage. Simultaneously, they maintain feed cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring the healthy growth of cattle and sheep.

[0003] Traditional cattle and sheep feed troughs, due to their simple design and lack of cleaning functions, suffer from serious feed residue problems. In actual use, cattle and sheep often lick and root over the feed during feeding, leaving some feed on the trough walls and bottom, or uneaten feed. With the increase in feeding frequency, these residual feeds gradually accumulate and combine with moisture in the air, easily becoming moldy, rotten, and even becoming a breeding ground for bacteria and pests. This not only contaminates newly added feed but also threatens the health of cattle and sheep. Therefore, cleaning these residual feeds usually relies on manual labor, which is labor-intensive and often incomplete. Especially on the walls and bottom of the feed troughs, unremoved feed residues can also produce odors and wastewater, further polluting the breeding environment and increasing breeding costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to propose a convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep, so as to solve the problem that traditional cattle and sheep feed troughs, due to their simple design and lack of cleaning function, have serious problems with feed residue. Cleaning these residual feeds usually requires manual labor, which is labor-intensive and not thorough, further polluting the breeding environment.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep, comprising a feed trough, a baffle slidably connected to the inner wall of one end of the feed trough, and fixed blocks fixedly connected to both ends of the baffle, the fixed blocks being L-shaped. Sliding rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the feed trough, one end of each fixed block penetrating the side wall of the sliding rod, and a spring sleeved on the outer wall of one end of each fixed block. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one end of the sliding rod, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding rod. A fixing frame is fixedly connected to one end of the feed trough, and a cleaning mechanism is provided at one end of the feed trough.

[0006] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism includes a threaded rod rotatably connected between the feeding trough and the top of the fixed frame. A servo motor is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed frame. The output end of the servo motor is connected to one end of the threaded rod. A threaded fixing frame is threaded onto the outer thread of the threaded rod. A scraper is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded fixing frame near the baffle. A water scraper is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded fixing frame away from the baffle. A water tank is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded fixing frame.

[0007] Preferably, a rotating frame is rotatably connected to the bottom of the water tank, a cleaning brush is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating frame, a small gear is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the middle shaft of the rotating frame, a large gear meshes with the outer wall of the small gear, the large gear is rotatably connected to the bottom of the water tank, a transmission gear is rotatably connected to the side wall of the water tank, a belt is fitted onto the outer wall of the shaft of the transmission gear and the large gear through a pulley, and multiple toothed grooves are opened on the top inner wall of the feeding trough, with the transmission gear meshing with the toothed grooves.

[0008] Preferably, a water spray pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water tank, and a plurality of equally spaced water spray heads are fixedly connected to the bottom of the water spray pipe. A water pump is fixedly connected inside the water tank, and the output end of the water pump is connected to the top of the water spray pipe.

[0009] Preferably, a push rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the scraper, and when cleaning the remaining feed in the trough, one end of the push rod will squeeze the side wall of the baffle.

[0010] Preferably, a rubber scraper is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the scraper blade, and when the cleaning mechanism is in use, the rubber scraper is in close contact with the top of the trough.

[0011] Preferably, the inner wall of the feeding trough near the baffle is provided with an inclined ramp.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. A convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep. This cleaning mechanism uses a threaded rod to move a scraper and a squeegee. The scraper removes residual feed from the trough, while a cleaning brush and spray nozzle spray water, and the squeegee removes water stains. This simultaneous water spraying and cleaning achieves efficient removal of feed residue and deep cleaning of the trough walls, further optimizing the cleaning effect. It effectively prevents feed accumulation, mold, and contamination of new feed, reduces the labor intensity and incompleteness of manual cleaning, reduces odor pollution to the breeding environment, saves breeding costs, and improves the health of cattle and sheep. The feed trough is characterized by high efficiency, convenience, and hygiene, significantly improving the overall level of breeding management. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in 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 for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cleaning mechanism of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the cleaning mechanism of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the feeding trough and water tank of this utility model.

[0019] The diagram is marked as follows:

[0020] 1. Feeding trough; 2. Baffle; 3. Fixing block; 4. Sliding rod; 5. Spring; 6. Fixing frame; 7. Threaded rod; 8. Servo motor; 9. Threaded fixing bracket; 10. Scraper; 11. Squeegee; 12. Water tank; 13. Rotating frame; 14. Cleaning brush; 15. Small gear; 16. Large gear; 17. Transmission gear; 18. Belt; 19. Gear groove; 20. Spray pipe; 21. Spray head; 22. Water pump; 23. Push rod; 24. Rubber scraper. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0022] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model should have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep includes a feed trough 1. A baffle 2 is slidably connected to the inner wall of one end of the feed trough 1. Fixed blocks 3 are fixedly connected to both ends of the baffle 2. The fixed blocks 3 are L-shaped. Sliding rods 4 are fixedly connected to both sides of the feed trough 1. One end of the fixed block 3 passes through the side wall of the sliding rod 4. A spring 5 is sleeved on the outer wall of one end of the fixed block 3. One end of the spring 5 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one end of the sliding rod 4. The other end of the spring 5 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding rod 4. A fixing frame 6 is fixedly connected to one end of the feed trough 1. A cleaning mechanism is provided at one end of the feed trough 1.

[0024] Further, see attached document. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cleaning mechanism includes a threaded rod 7 rotatably connected between the top of the trough 1 and the fixed frame 6. A servo motor 8 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed frame 6. The output end of the servo motor 8 is connected to one end of the threaded rod 7. A threaded fixing frame 9 is threadedly fitted onto the outer thread of the threaded rod 7. A scraper 10 is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded fixing frame 9 near the baffle 2, and a squeegee 11 is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded fixing frame 9 away from the baffle 2. A water tank 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded fixing frame 9. A rotating frame 13 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the water tank 12. A cleaning brush 14 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating frame 13. A small gear 15 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the middle shaft of the rotating frame 13. A large gear 1 meshes with the outer wall of the small gear 15. 6. The large gear 16 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the water tank 12. The side wall of the water tank 12 is rotatably connected to the transmission gear 17. The outer wall of the shaft of the transmission gear 17 and the large gear 16 is fitted with a belt 18 through a pulley. The top inner wall of the feed trough 1 is provided with multiple toothed grooves 19. The transmission gear 17 meshes with the toothed grooves 19. The bottom of the water tank 12 is fixedly connected to the spray pipe 20. The bottom of the spray pipe 20 is fixedly connected to multiple evenly spaced spray nozzles 21. The inside of the water tank 12 is fixedly connected to the water pump 22. The output end of the water pump 22 is connected to the top of the spray pipe 20. The side wall of the scraper 10 is fixedly connected to the push rod 23. When cleaning the remaining feed in the feed trough 1, one end of the push rod 23 will squeeze the side wall of the baffle 2.

[0025] When the cleaning mechanism is put into use, the power is first turned on and the servo motor 8 is started. The servo motor 8 drives the threaded rod 7 to rotate. The rotation of the threaded rod 7 causes the threaded fixing frame 9 to move on top of the feeding trough 1. At the same time, the threaded fixing frame 9 drives the scraper 10 and the water scraper 11 to move synchronously. When the scraper 10 moves, it can push the remaining feed in the feeding trough 1 to one side. At the same time, the scraper 10 also drives the water tank 12 to move. The movement of the water tank 12 causes the transmission gear 17 at its bottom to mesh with the tooth groove 19. The gear 17 rotates during the movement. When the transmission gear 17 rotates, it drives the large gear 16 to rotate through the belt 18, which in turn drives the small gear 15 that meshes with the outer wall of the large gear 16 to rotate at high speed. The large diameter gear 16 increases the speed of the small gear 15 through the transmission ratio, which further drives the rotating frame 13 to rotate efficiently. The rotation of the rotating frame 13 causes the cleaning brush 14 on its outer wall to rotate at high speed to clean the stains on the trough wall.

[0026] Then, water pump 22 is started, drawing water from water tank 12 and delivering it to spray pipe 20. Spray pipe 20 sprays water between scraper 10 and scraper blade 11 via spray head 21, working in conjunction with rotating cleaning brush 14 to thoroughly remove stubborn stains from the inner wall of feed trough 1. While scraper 10 removes residual feed, the cleaning brush 14 and spray head 21 work together to deeply clean stains on the trough wall. Simultaneously, scraper blade 11 moves, using rubber scraper strips 24 on its outer wall to remove water from the top of feed trough 1 after cleaning, ensuring the trough wall dries quickly and can be put into use immediately.

[0027] When the scraper 10 pushes the residual feed to the other end of the feed trough 1, the push rod 23 pushes the baffle 2, causing the baffle 2 to move to one side under force. During the sliding process, the baffle 2 drives the sliding rod 4 to slide within the fixed block 3, while compressing the spring 5, thereby causing the baffle 2 to move away from the inner wall of the feed trough 1. The scraper 10 continues to push the feed, causing residual feed and cleaning water to be discharged from the inside of the feed trough 1, completing the cleaning process. This cleaning mechanism uses the threaded rod 7 to drive the scraper 10 and the water scraper 11 to move. The scraper 10 scrapes away the residual feed in the feed trough 1, and then the cleaning brush 14 and the water spray head 21 spray water, while the water scraper 11 removes water stains. This achieves simultaneous water spraying and cleaning, realizing efficient cleaning of feed residue and deep cleaning of the trough walls, further optimizing the cleaning effect, effectively preventing feed accumulation, mold, and contamination of new feed, reducing the labor intensity and incompleteness of manual cleaning, reducing odor pollution to the breeding environment, saving breeding costs, and improving the health of cattle and sheep. This makes the feed trough 1 highly efficient, convenient, and hygienic, significantly improving the overall level of breeding management.

[0028] Further, see attached document. Figure 2As shown, a rubber scraper 24 is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the scraper 11. When the cleaning mechanism is in use, the rubber scraper 24 is tightly attached to the top of the trough 1. By the rubber scraper 24 being attached to the inner wall of the trough 1 when cleaning the trough 1, the water on the inner wall of the trough 1 can be scraped off, while also preventing water from flowing to one end of the trough 1 after cleaning.

[0029] Further, see attached document. Figure 4 As shown, the inner wall of the feeding trough 1 near the baffle 2 is provided with an inclined ramp. The inclined ramp is designed so that when the rubber scraper 24 drags the water to one end of the baffle 2, the water will flow towards the baffle 2 and be discharged into the interior of the feeding trough 1 through the ramp.

[0030] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely exemplary and is not intended to imply that the scope of the present invention (including the claims) is limited to these examples; within the framework of the present invention, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of the different aspects of the present invention as described above, which are not provided in the details for the sake of brevity.

[0031] This utility model is intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep, comprising a feed trough (1), characterized in that: A baffle (2) is slidably connected to the inner wall of one end of the feeding trough (1). Both ends of the baffle (2) are fixedly connected to oppositely arranged fixing blocks (3). The fixing blocks (3) are L-shaped. Both sides of the feeding trough (1) are fixedly connected to sliding rods (4). One end of the fixing block (3) passes through the side wall of the sliding rod (4). A spring (5) is sleeved on the outer wall of one end of the fixing block (3). One end of the spring (5) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one end of the sliding rod (4). The other end of the spring (5) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding rod (4). A fixing frame (6) is fixedly connected to one end of the feeding trough (1). A cleaning mechanism is provided at one end of the feeding trough (1).

2. The convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism includes a threaded rod (7) rotatably connected between the top of the trough (1) and the fixed frame (6). A servo motor (8) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed frame (6). The output end of the servo motor (8) is connected to one end of the threaded rod (7). A threaded fixing bracket (9) is threaded on the outside of the threaded rod (7). A scraper (10) is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded fixing bracket (9) near the baffle (2). A squeegee (11) is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded fixing bracket (9) away from the baffle (2). A water tank (12) is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded fixing bracket (9).

3. The convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep breeding according to claim 2, characterized in that, A rotating frame (13) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the water tank (12). A cleaning brush (14) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating frame (13). A small gear (15) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the middle shaft of the rotating frame (13). A large gear (16) meshes with the outer wall of the small gear (15). The large gear (16) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the water tank (12). A transmission gear (17) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the water tank (12). A belt (18) is sleeved on the outer wall of the shaft of the transmission gear (17) and the large gear (16) through a pulley. A plurality of toothed grooves (19) are opened on the top inner wall of the feeding trough (1). The transmission gear (17) meshes with the toothed grooves (19).

4. A convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep breeding according to claim 3, characterized in that, A water spray pipe (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water tank (12), and a plurality of equally spaced water spray heads (21) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the water spray pipe (20). A water pump (22) is fixedly connected inside the water tank (12), and the output end of the water pump (22) is connected to the top of the water spray pipe (20).

5. A convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep breeding according to claim 2, characterized in that, The scraper (10) is fixedly connected to a push rod (23). When cleaning the remaining feed in the feed trough (1), one end of the push rod (23) will squeeze the side wall of the baffle (2).

6. A convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep breeding according to claim 2, characterized in that, A rubber scraper (24) is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the scraper (11). When the cleaning mechanism is in use, the rubber scraper (24) is in close contact with the top of the trough (1).

7. A convenient self-cleaning feed trough for cattle and sheep breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the feeding trough (1) near the baffle (2) is provided with an inclined slope.

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