Automatic feeding device for free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle automatic feeding device which comprises a feeding vehicle, a plurality of roadbeds and a plurality of feed boxes, the roadbeds are communicated with one another, a plurality of navigation codes are arranged on the roadbeds at equal intervals, and the feed boxes are arranged at the tail ends of the roadbeds respectively. The feeding vehicle is composed of a vehicle body and a feed box, the bottom of the feed box is communicated with a discharging hopper, the tail end of the discharging hopper is communicated with a feeding pipe, and the tail end of the feeding pipe is provided with an electric control valve; universal wheels are respectively arranged at four corners of the bottom of the vehicle body; a driving motor is arranged on the top surface of the vehicle body and below the feed box; an integrated central controller is arranged on the other half side of the top surface of the vehicle body; and a signal receiver is arranged on the integrated central controller. By means of signal information transmission, processing and control of the material net, fodder feeding can be intelligently carried out; in cooperation with a roadbed, a navigator and a navigation code, the system can intelligently shuttle to the side of each feed box of the scattered chicken farm.

Description

An automatic feeding device for a free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic feeding technology for poultry farming, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for a free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for various types of meat, the scale of livestock farming has grown significantly. Coupled with the development of modern technology, traditional manual farming methods can no longer meet the growing demand. Chicken farming is a prime example. Therefore, to achieve large-scale farming, farmers have to use various automated farming equipment. Automatic feed dispensing devices are widely used in chicken farming. For example, an automatic feed dispensing device (patent number: CN201920371193.X) includes a main body and a movable base. The upper outer surface of the movable base has two sets of sliding grooves. The main body is movably connected to the movable base through these two sets of sliding grooves. Connecting grooves are provided at both ends of the movable base. A feeding cylinder is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper outer surface of the main body. Liquid storage tanks are fixedly installed on both outer surfaces of the main body. The interior of the main body includes a feed crushing box, a connecting cover, and a feed mixing box. The automatic feed dispensing device described in this utility model can firstly feed animals in different locations, and secondly, it allows people to easily control the amount of feed fed. Furthermore, people can adjust the size of the crushed feed by adjusting the speed of the motor, thus better feeding the animals. Finally, it can automatically process the feed, reducing the workload of the feeders and bringing better prospects for use.

[0003] Existing automatic feed dispensing devices are basically set up with fixed tracks, and the feeding cart moves back and forth on the fixed tracks to dispense feed. This type of feeding device can only be used for caged chickens. However, for large-scale free-range chickens, the movement path of the chickens cannot be controlled, so the fixed track feeding device is not suitable. There is a need to provide a more intelligent feeding device to meet the feed dispensing needs of large-scale free-range chickens. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that existing automatic feed dispensing devices are basically set up with fixed tracks, and the feeding cart moves back and forth on the fixed tracks to feed the chickens. This kind of feeding device can only be used for caged chickens. However, for large-scale free-range chickens, the movement route of the chickens cannot be controlled, so the fixed track feeding device is not suitable.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic feeding device for a free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle includes a feeding vehicle, a roadbed, and feed boxes. The roadbed is provided in several sections and the sections are interconnected. Several navigation codes are provided at equal intervals on the several roadbeds. Several feed boxes are provided and are respectively located at the ends of the several roadbeds.

[0007] The feeding vehicle consists of a vehicle body and a feed box. Two support plates are provided on one half of the top surface of the vehicle body. The feed box is placed on the two support plates. A box cover is provided on the top of the feed box. A hopper is connected to the bottom of the feed box. A feeding pipe is connected to the end of the hopper. The end of the feeding pipe extends out of the feeding vehicle. An electric control valve is provided at the end of the feeding pipe.

[0008] The vehicle body has a caster wheel at each of its four corners at the bottom. A drive motor is located on the top surface of the vehicle body below the feed box, and the drive motor drives the caster wheels. An integrated central controller is located on the other half of the top surface of the vehicle body, and the integrated central controller has a signal receiver. A navigator is located on the bottom surface of the vehicle body. A weighing device is located at the bottom of the feed box, and a controller is located on the side wall of the feed box, and the controller has a signal transmitter.

[0009] Preferably, the roadbed is made of poured concrete with a smooth surface. The roadbed can be flexibly constructed according to the feeding conditions of the chicken farm, and the roadbed needs to ensure a certain degree of flatness on the surface to ensure the stability of the feeding vehicle when driving on the roadbed.

[0010] Preferably, the width of the roadbed is 1.5 times the width of the feeding vehicle.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the feed box has a funnel-shaped bottom with a central bottom and raised edges. The funnel-shaped bottom prevents feed residue from remaining at the bottom of the feed box.

[0012] Preferably, the feed hopper is funnel-shaped, with its wide opening connected to the bottom of the feed bin. The funnel-shaped feed hopper facilitates feed feeding and can prevent feed blockage to some extent.

[0013] Preferably, the feed pipe is inclined, with one side of the feed pipe connected to the hopper being higher than the other. The inclined feed pipe allows the feed to fall naturally under the influence of gravity.

[0014] Preferably, a weighing plate is provided at the bottom of the feed box, with gaps between the four sides of the weighing plate and the inner wall of the feed box, and the bottom of the weighing plate is connected to a weighing instrument. The weighing plate facilitates the weighing instrument to monitor the weight of the feed in the feed box.

[0015] Preferably, the integrated central controller integrates a signal processor, a control panel, etc., and the control panel integrates navigation control, drive control, electric valve control, etc.

[0016] Preferably, the navigation code is bonded to the roadbed with strong adhesive. This adhesive bonding method facilitates the replacement of damaged navigation codes.

[0017] Preferably, the weighing instrument is connected to the controller via signal connection, the controller is connected to the signal transmitter via signal connection, the signal transmitter is connected to the signal receiver via signal connection, the signal receiver is connected to the integrated central controller via signal connection, and the integrated central controller is connected to the drive motor and the electric control valve via signal connection.

[0018] The present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following technical effects compared with the prior art:

[0019] This invention features multiple feed boxes, each equipped with a weighing instrument, controller, and signal transmitter to monitor the feed level and provide signals. A signal receiver, integrated central controller, and electronically controlled valve on the feeding vehicle control the feeding based on these signals. This allows for intelligent feeding based on the feed level in each feed box. Furthermore, multiple roadbeds, a navigation system, and navigation codes enable the feeding vehicle to automatically navigate to the feed boxes in the free-range chicken farm, breaking free from the constraints of fixed tracks and better adapting to free-range chicken farming practices, thus improving feeding efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic feeding device for a free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the feeding vehicle of the automatic feeding device of the intelligent rail transport vehicle for free-range chickens according to this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal cross-sectional structure of the feeding vehicle of the automatic feeding device of the intelligent rail transport vehicle for free-range chickens according to this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the feed box and its connection structure of an automatic feeding device for a free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle according to this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal cross-sectional structure of the feed box of the automatic feeding device of the intelligent rail transport vehicle for free-range chickens according to this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the system connection of the automatic feeding device of the intelligent rail transport vehicle for free-range chickens according to this utility model.

[0026] The attached diagrams are labeled as follows: 1. Feeding vehicle; 2. Roadbed; 3. Navigation code; 4. Feed box; 5. Signal transmitter; 6. Controller; 7. Signal receiver; 8. Integrated central controller; 9. Vehicle body; 10. Drive motor; 11. Casters; 12. Electrically controlled valve; 13. Feeding pipe; 14. Support plate; 15. Feed box; 1501. Funnel bottom; 16. Box cover; 17. Navigation device; 18. Weighing instrument; 19. Weighing plate; 20. Discharge hopper. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0028] 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.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] Referring to Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, there are several roadbeds 2 that are interconnected. Several navigation codes 3 are evenly spaced on the roadbeds 2. Several feed boxes 4 are provided and are respectively located at the ends of the roadbeds 2.

[0031] The feeding vehicle 1 consists of a vehicle body 9 and a feed box 15. Two support plates 14 are provided on one half of the top surface of the vehicle body 9. The feed box 15 is set on the two support plates 14. A box cover 16 is provided on the top of the feed box 15. A lower hopper 20 is connected to the bottom of the feed box 15. A feeding pipe 13 is connected to the end of the lower hopper 20. The end of the feeding pipe 13 extends out of the feeding vehicle 1. An electric control valve 12 is provided at the end of the feeding pipe 13.

[0032] A universal wheel 11 is provided at each of the four corners of the bottom of the vehicle body 9. A drive motor 10 is provided on the top surface of the vehicle body 9 below the feed box 15, and the drive motor 10 drives the universal wheel 11. An integrated central controller 8 is provided on the other half of the top surface of the vehicle body 9, and a signal receiver 7 is provided on the integrated central controller 8. A navigator 17 is provided on the bottom surface of the vehicle body 9. A weighing instrument 18 is provided at the bottom of the feed box 4, and a controller 6 is provided on the side wall of the feed box 4. A signal transmitter 5 is provided on the controller 6. The weighing instrument 18 is connected to the controller 6, the controller 6 is connected to the signal transmitter 5, the signal transmitter 5 is connected to the signal receiver 7, the signal receiver 7 is connected to the integrated central controller 8, and the integrated central controller 8 is connected to the drive motor 10 and the electric control valve 12.

[0033] The controller 6 sets upper and lower weight limits. When the weighing data of the weighing instrument 18 is lower than the lower limit, the controller 6 controls the signal transmitter 5 to send a feed request signal. When the signal receiver 7 receives the feed request signal, it transmits it to the integrated controller 8 for signal processing and controls the navigator 17 according to the signal transmission point, causing the drive motor 10 to run. With the support of the navigation code 3, the feeding vehicle 1 can automatically select the designated route and proceed to the feed box 4 that needs to be fed and stop. At this time, the integrated controller 8 controls the electric control valve 12 to open, and the feed will fall into the feed box 4 through the feeding pipe 13. When the weighing data of the weighing instrument 18 exceeds the upper limit, the controller 6 controls the signal transmitter 5 to send a stop feeding signal. When the signal receiver 7 receives the stop feeding signal, it transmits it to the integrated controller 8 for signal processing, closes the electric control valve 12 to stop feeding, and waits for the signal transmitter 5 on the next feed box 4 to send a feed request signal. This cycle is repeated to achieve automatic and intelligent feed feeding.

[0034] Example 2:

[0035] Referring to Figure 1, the roadbed 2 is made of concrete and has a flat surface. The roadbed can be flexibly constructed according to the feeding conditions of the chicken farm. The roadbed needs to ensure a certain degree of flatness to ensure the stability of the feeding vehicle when driving on the roadbed. The width of the roadbed 2 is 1.5 times the width of the feeding vehicle 1. The navigation code 3 is bonded to the roadbed 2 with strong adhesive. The adhesive bonding method makes it easy to replace the damaged navigation code 3.

[0036] Example 3:

[0037] Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 4, the bottom of the feed box 15 is bottomed in the middle and raised around the edges, forming a funnel bottom 1501. The funnel bottom design can prevent feed residue from remaining at the bottom of the feed box. The feed hopper 20 is funnel-shaped, and the large diameter of the feed hopper 20 is connected to the bottom of the feed box 15. The funnel-shaped feed hopper 20 helps the feed to be discharged and can prevent feed blockage to a certain extent. The feed pipe 13 is inclined as a whole. The feed pipe 13 is connected to the feed hopper 20 with one side higher and the other side lower. The inclined feed pipe 13 allows the feed to fall naturally under the action of gravity.

[0038] Example 4:

[0039] Referring to Figure 5, a weighing plate 19 is provided at the bottom of the feed box 4. There are gaps between the four sides of the weighing plate 19 and the inner wall of the feed box 4. The bottom of the weighing plate 19 is connected to the weighing instrument 18. The setting of the weighing plate 19 facilitates the weighing instrument 18 to weigh and monitor the feed in the feed box 4.

[0040] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can refer to mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc., are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.

[0041] Secondly, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0042] Finally, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for a free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle, comprising a feeding vehicle (1), a roadbed (2), and a feed box (4), characterized in that: The roadbed (2) is provided in several sections and the sections of the roadbed (2) are interconnected. Several navigation codes (3) are provided at equal intervals on the sections of the roadbed (2). Several feed boxes (4) are provided and are respectively located at the ends of the sections of the roadbed (2). The feeding vehicle (1) is composed of a vehicle body (9) and a feed box (15). Two support plates (14) are provided on one half of the top surface of the vehicle body (9). The feed box (15) is located on the two support plates (14). A box cover (16) is provided on the top of the feed box (15). A hopper (20) is connected to the bottom of the feed box (15). A feeding pipe (13) is connected to the end of the hopper (20). The end of the feeding pipe (13) extends outward. Feeding vehicle (1), the end of the feeding pipe (13) is provided with an electric control valve (12); the bottom of the vehicle body (9) is provided with a universal wheel (11) at each of the four corners; the top surface of the vehicle body (9) is provided with a drive motor (10) located below the feed box (15), and the drive motor (10) drives the universal wheel (11); the other half of the top surface of the vehicle body (9) is provided with an integrated central controller (8), and the integrated central controller (8) is provided with a signal receiver (7); the bottom surface of the vehicle body (9) is provided with a navigator (17); the bottom of the feed box (4) is provided with a weighing instrument (18), the side wall of the feed box (4) is provided with a controller (6), and the controller (6) is provided with a signal transmitter (5).

2. The automatic feeding device for the free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roadbed (2) is made of concrete and has a smooth surface.

3. The automatic feeding device for the free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the roadbed (2) is 1.5 times the width of the feeding vehicle (1).

4. The automatic feeding device for the free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed box (15) has a funnel bottom (1501) formed by the bottom center and the surrounding high sides.

5. The automatic feeding device for the free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding hopper (20) is funnel-shaped, and the large diameter of the feeding hopper (20) is connected to the bottom of the feed box (15).

6. The automatic feeding device for the free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed pipe (13) is inclined, and the feed pipe (13) is connected to the hopper (20) on one side which is higher and the other side is lower.

7. The automatic feeding device for the free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed box (4) has a weighing plate (19) at the bottom. There are gaps between the four sides of the weighing plate (19) and the inner wall of the feed box (4). The bottom of the weighing plate (19) is connected to the weighing instrument (18).

8. The automatic feeding device for the free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The navigation code (3) is bonded to the roadbed (2) with strong adhesive.

9. The automatic feeding device for the free-range chicken intelligent rail transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing instrument (18) is connected to the controller (6) by signal, the controller (6) is connected to the signal transmitter (5) by signal, the signal transmitter (5) is connected to the signal receiver (7) by signal, the signal receiver (7) is connected to the integrated central controller (8) by signal, and the integrated central controller (8) is connected to the drive motor (10) and the electric control valve (12) by signal.

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