Walking type quantitative feeding device for sheep house

By using a walking sheep pen quantitative feeding device, which utilizes a combination of a servo motor-driven twisted reel and a fixed pulley, along with an inclined tube and guide plate structure, the problems of high labor intensity, feeding dead angles, and complex equipment in sheep pen feeding devices have been solved, achieving efficient and low-cost sheep pen feeding.

CN224178886UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01YUNNAN XINGMU BREEDING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUNNAN XINGMU BREEDING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing sheep pen feeding devices suffer from high labor intensity, feeding dead zones, complex equipment, and high costs, and cannot flexibly adapt to different sheep pen layouts and sheep flock distributions.

Method used

A walking quantitative feeding device for sheep pens was designed. It adopts a walking drive component consisting of a servo motor-driven twisted reel and a fixed pulley, combined with an inclined tube and guide plate structure, to achieve flexible movement and stable feeding of the feeding component, reducing feed spillage and friction.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient feeding that can be flexibly adapted to different sheepfold layouts, reduces feeding dead zones, lowers equipment costs, improves feed utilization and feeding efficiency, and reduces equipment operating resistance and maintenance difficulty.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sheep house feeding devices, in particular to a walking type sheep house quantitative feeding device which comprises a feeding trough, a left stand column and a right stand column which are symmetrical to each other are arranged on one side of the feeding trough, supporting plates are fixedly installed at the top ends of the stand columns, and walking driving assemblies are arranged on the two supporting plates. The walking driving assembly comprises a servo motor fixedly installed on the top face of one supporting plate, a wire twisting disc is fixedly installed at the tail end of an output shaft of the servo motor, the walking driving assembly further comprises a supporting frame fixedly installed on the top face of the other supporting plate, and a fixed pulley is rotationally connected between the upper side plate body and the lower side plate body of the supporting frame through a rotating shaft. A steel cable connected end to end is arranged between the wire twisting disc and the fixed pulley, a feeding assembly is arranged on the steel cable and comprises a feeding hopper installed on the steel cable, an inclined pipe is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the feeding hopper, and a discharging valve is fixedly installed on the inclined pipe. The walking type feeding device is convenient for walking type feeding, and manpower is saved.
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Description

Mobile sheepfold quantitative feeding device Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of sheepfold feeding devices, specifically to a mobile sheepfold quantitative feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] When raising sheep in sheepfolds, it is usually necessary to feed them. Currently, there are several problems with feeding sheep in sheepfolds. First, most sheepfold feeding is done manually, which is labor-intensive and burdensome for farmers. When the sheepfold is large, the staff walks around the sheepfold while feeding, resulting in low overall efficiency.

[0003] While some fixed feeding devices can reduce the burden of manpower to a certain extent, their fixed location makes them unable to flexibly adapt to different sheepfold layouts and flock distributions, resulting in feeding dead zones. This causes some sheep to be unable to obtain enough feed in time, affecting the growth of the flock.

[0004] In addition, there are some automated feeding devices, most of which are large vehicle-type structures. Although they can perform mobile feeding operations, their complex structure, high manufacturing cost, and high failure rate during operation make maintenance difficult, increasing breeding costs. Therefore, we propose a mobile sheepfold quantitative feeding device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mobile sheep pen quantitative feeding device to solve the defects mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A mobile sheep pen quantitative feeding device includes a feeding trough. Two symmetrical columns are mounted on one side of the feeding trough. Support plates are fixedly installed at the top of the columns. A walking drive assembly is mounted on the two support plates. The walking drive assembly includes a servo motor fixedly mounted on the top surface of one of the support plates. A winch reel is fixedly mounted at the end of the output shaft of the servo motor. The walking drive assembly also includes a support frame fixedly mounted on the top surface of the other support plate. Fixed pulleys are rotatably connected between the upper and lower plates of the support frame via a rotating shaft. A steel cable is connected end-to-end between the winch reel and the fixed pulleys. A feeding assembly is mounted on the steel cable. The feeding assembly includes a feed hopper mounted on the steel cable. An inclined pipe is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the feed hopper. A discharge valve is fixedly mounted on the inclined pipe. The inclined pipe is used to add feed towards the feeding trough.

[0008] Preferably, a fixed base is fixedly installed at the bottom of the column, and the fixed base is fixedly installed on the external base.

[0009] Preferably, both the stranding reel and the fixed pulley are arranged horizontally, one end of the steel cable is wrapped around the stranding reel, and the other end of the steel cable is sleeved on the fixed pulley;

[0010] This setup allows the twisted reel to rotate, causing the steel cable to rotate synchronously, thus moving the feed hopper along the feeding trough for feeding operations.

[0011] Preferably, the inclined tube is inclined downward at 45° to 60°, and the feeding trough is arranged along the length of the steel cable.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing seat is fixedly installed on one side of the steel cable, and the feed hopper is fixedly installed on the fixing seat.

[0013] Preferably, an end tube is fixedly installed at the end of the inclined tube, with the end opening of the end tube facing downwards;

[0014] This setting allows the feed to fall more smoothly into the feeding trough.

[0015] Preferably, an upper guide plate and a lower support plate are fixedly installed between the two columns, a support column is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the feed hopper, and a rectangular sleeve is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the support column. The rectangular sleeve is fitted onto the upper guide plate and is slidably connected to the upper guide plate.

[0016] This feature provides support for the feed hopper, making it more stable during movement.

[0017] Preferably, a reinforcing rod is fixedly installed between the rectangular sleeve and the inclined tube, an anti-sticking layer is provided on the inner wall of the feed hopper, a vertical plate is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the rectangular sleeve, and two symmetrical rollers are rotatably connected to the bottom plate of the vertical plate through a rotating shaft, and the rollers roll along the upper surface of the lower support plate.

[0018] This setting reduces friction when the hopper moves, making the hopper move more smoothly.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] 1. This utility model, through the setting of a walking drive component, in which a servo motor drives the twisted wire disc to rotate, and in conjunction with a fixed pulley and steel cable, realizes the flexible movement of the feeding component along the feeding trough. The overall structure is simple and the cost is low, achieving the effect of feeding different areas of the sheepfold, solving the problem of feeding dead zones in traditional fixed feeding devices, and ensuring that the sheep can obtain feed in a timely manner.

[0021] 2. This utility model, by setting an inclined pipe at the bottom of the feeding hopper and tilting it downwards at a specific angle, combined with the design of the end pipe, allows the feed to fall smoothly into the feeding trough, achieving efficient feed delivery. Compared with traditional delivery methods, it reduces feed spillage and waste and improves feed utilization.

[0022] 3. This utility model, through the design of the upper guide plate, lower support plate, support column, rectangular sleeve, and rollers, provides stable support and guidance for the feed hopper, reduces friction during the movement of the feed hopper, and achieves stable operation of the feed hopper during movement. It avoids uneven feed feeding caused by shaking. At the same time, the anti-stick layer on the inner wall of the feed hopper prevents feed from adhering, facilitates cleaning and maintenance, and reduces equipment operating costs. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 is one of the partial structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 is a second partial structural schematic diagram of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 is a partial structural schematic diagram of this utility model (third one).

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the feeding assembly of this utility model;

[0028] The meanings of the labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0029] 1. Feeding trough;

[0030] 2. Column; 20. Fixed base; 21. Support plate; 22. Upper guide plate; 23. Lower support plate;

[0031] 3. Walking drive assembly; 30. Servo motor; 31. Cable reel; 32. Support frame; 33. Fixed pulley; 34. Steel cable; 35. Fixed base;

[0032] 4. Feeding assembly; 40. Feed hopper; 401. Anti-stick layer; 41. Inclined pipe; 411. Discharge valve; 42. End pipe; 43. Support column; 44. Rectangular sleeve; 45. Reinforcing rod; 46. Vertical plate; 461. Roller. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1-5. This utility model provides a technical solution: a walking sheep pen quantitative feeding device, including a feeding trough 1. Two symmetrical columns 2 are set on one side of the feeding trough 1. A fixed base 20 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the column 2. The fixed base 20 is fixedly installed on the external base. The fixed base 20 securely installs the column 2 on the external base, so that the whole device has a solid support foundation, effectively enhancing the stability of the device during operation and avoiding the impact of shaking on the accuracy and safety of the feeding operation.

[0035] In this embodiment, a support plate 21 is fixedly installed on the top of the column 2. A walking drive assembly 3 is provided on the two support plates 21. The walking drive assembly 3 includes a servo motor 30 fixedly installed on the top surface of one of the support plates 21. A stranded wire reel 31 is fixedly installed at the end of the output shaft of the servo motor 30. The walking drive assembly 3 also includes a support frame 32 fixedly installed on the top surface of the other support plate 21. A fixed pulley 33 is rotatably connected between the upper and lower plates of the support frame 32 through a rotating shaft. A steel cable 34 is provided between the stranded wire reel 31 and the fixed pulley 33. A feeding assembly 4 is provided on the steel cable 34. The feeding assembly 4 includes a feeding hopper 40 installed on the steel cable 34. An inclined plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding hopper 40. A discharge valve 411 is fixedly installed on the inclined pipe 41. The inclined pipe 41 is used to add feed to the feeding trough 1. The winch 31 and the fixed pulley 33 are both set horizontally. One end of the steel cable 34 is wrapped around the winch 31, and the other end of the steel cable 34 is sleeved on the fixed pulley 33. The servo motor 30 drives the winch 31 to rotate. With the fixed pulley 33 set horizontally and the steel cable 34 connected end to end, the steel cable 34 can be smoothly transmitted between the winch 31 and the fixed pulley 33, thereby driving the feed hopper 40 fixed on the steel cable 34 to move along the feeding trough 1. This realizes the flexible movement of the feeding component, meets the feeding needs of different areas of the sheepfold, and solves the problem of feeding dead zones in traditional fixed feeding.

[0036] Specifically, the inclined pipe 41 is set at a downward inclination of 45°~60°, the feeding trough 1 is set along the length of the steel cable 34, and an end pipe 42 is fixedly installed at the end of the inclined pipe 41. The end of the end pipe 42 faces downward. By utilizing gravity, the feed can fall smoothly from the feed hopper 40 through the inclined pipe 41 and the end pipe 42 into the feeding trough 1, reducing the spillage and waste of feed during the feeding process and improving the feeding efficiency and utilization rate of feed.

[0037] Furthermore, a fixed seat 35 is fixedly installed on one side of the steel cable 34, and the feed hopper 40 is fixedly installed on the fixed seat 35, making the connection between the feed hopper 40 and the steel cable 34 more stable. This ensures that the feed hopper 40 will not fall off or shift during the movement of the feed hopper 40 driven by the steel cable 34, thus ensuring the normal operation of the feeding work.

[0038] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, an upper guide plate 22 and a lower support plate 23 are fixedly installed between the two columns 2. A support column 43 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the feed hopper 40. A rectangular sleeve 44 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the support column 43. The rectangular sleeve 44 is fitted onto the upper guide plate 22 and is slidably connected to the upper guide plate 22, so that the rectangular sleeve 44 slides on the upper guide plate 22, which plays a good supporting and guiding role for the feed hopper 40, enhances the stability of the feed hopper 40 during movement, and avoids uneven feed feeding due to shaking.

[0039] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, a reinforcing rod 45 is fixedly installed between the rectangular sleeve 44 and the inclined tube 41, which increases the stability of the feed hopper 40 structure. An anti-stick layer 401 is provided on the inner wall of the feed hopper 40 to prevent feed from adhering to the inner wall of the feed hopper 40 and facilitate cleaning and maintenance. A vertical plate 46 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the rectangular sleeve 44. Two symmetrical rollers 461 are rotatably connected to the bottom plate of the vertical plate 46 through a rotating shaft. The rollers 461 roll along the upper surface of the lower support plate 23, which reduces the friction when the feed hopper 40 moves, makes the feed hopper 40 move more smoothly, and reduces the operating resistance and energy consumption of the equipment.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the servo motor 30, the corresponding control system, and the external power supply involved in this utility model are all general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principle can be known to those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods. In the idle space of this device, all the above-mentioned electrical components, which refer to power elements, electrical components, and the adapted controller and power supply, are connected by wires. The specific connection method should refer to the working principle of this utility model. The electrical connections between each electrical component are completed in the order of operation. The detailed connection methods are all technologies known in the art.

[0041] When using the walking sheepfold quantitative feeding device of this utility model, firstly, the amount of feed is weighed manually using an external platform scale or a corresponding electronic scale, and then the feed is poured into the feed hopper 40. At this time, the discharge valve 411 is opened to a suitable size so that the amount of feed discharged through the discharge valve 411 is approximately the same each time. At the same time, the servo motor 30 is started, and the servo motor 30 drives the winch 31 to rotate. With the cooperation of the fixed pulley 33, the steel cable 34 is smoothly driven, which in turn drives the feed hopper 40, which is fixed on the steel cable 34 fixing seat 35, to move along the feeding trough 1.

[0042] During the movement, the rectangular sleeve 44 at the bottom of the feed hopper 40 slides along the upper guide plate 22, and the bottom roller 461 rolls along the lower support plate 23 to ensure that the feed hopper 40 moves forward stably. Since the inclined pipe 41 is inclined downward and the end pipe 42 has its end opening facing downward, under the action of gravity, the feed falls smoothly from the feed hopper 40 into the feeding trough 1 through the inclined pipe 41 and the end pipe 42, realizing the walking feed feeding operation along the length of the feeding trough 1.

[0043] 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 preferred examples and are not intended to limit the 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 mobile sheep pen quantitative feeding device, including a feeding trough (1), characterized in that: The feeding trough (1) has two symmetrical columns (2) on one side. A support plate (21) is fixedly installed on the top of each column (2). A walking drive assembly (3) is installed on each of the two support plates (21). The walking drive assembly (3) includes a servo motor (30) fixedly installed on the top surface of one of the support plates (21). A twisted wire reel (31) is fixedly installed at the end of the output shaft of the servo motor (30). The walking drive assembly (3) also includes a support frame (32) fixedly installed on the top surface of the other support plate (21). A fixed pulley (33) is rotatably connected between the upper and lower plates of the support frame (32) via a rotating shaft. A steel cable (34) is connected end to end between the strand reel (31) and the fixed pulley (33). A feeding assembly (4) is provided on the steel cable (34). The feeding assembly (4) includes a feeding hopper (40) installed on the steel cable (34). An inclined pipe (41) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding hopper (40). A discharge valve (411) is fixedly installed on the inclined pipe (41). The inclined pipe (41) is used to add feed towards the feeding trough (1).

2. The mobile sheepfold quantitative feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the column (2) is fixedly installed with a fixed base (20), and the fixed base (20) is fixedly installed on the external base.

3. The mobile sheepfold quantitative feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The strand reel (31) and the fixed pulley (33) are both arranged horizontally. One end of the steel cable (34) is wrapped around the strand reel (31), and the other end of the steel cable (34) is sleeved on the fixed pulley (33).

4. The mobile sheepfold quantitative feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inclined tube (41) is inclined downward at 45°~60°, and the feeding trough (1) is arranged along the length of the steel cable (34).

5. The mobile sheepfold quantitative feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing seat (35) is fixedly installed on one side of the steel cable (34), and the feed hopper (40) is fixedly installed on the fixing seat (35).

6. The walking sheep house ration feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An end tube (42) is fixedly installed at the end of the inclined tube (41), with the end opening of the end tube (42) facing downward.

7. The mobile sheepfold quantitative feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An upper guide plate (22) and a lower support plate (23) are fixedly installed between the two columns (2). A support column (43) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the feed hopper (40). A rectangular sleeve (44) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the support column (43). The rectangular sleeve (44) is fitted onto the upper guide plate (22) and is slidably connected to the upper guide plate (22).

8. The mobile sheepfold quantitative feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A reinforcing rod (45) is fixedly installed between the rectangular sleeve (44) and the inclined tube (41). An anti-stick layer (401) is provided on the inner wall of the feed hopper (40). A vertical plate (46) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the rectangular sleeve (44). Two symmetrical rollers (461) are rotatably connected to the bottom plate of the vertical plate (46) through a rotating shaft. The rollers (461) roll along the upper surface of the lower support plate (23).