Automatic feeding mechanism for livestock feeding trough

The automatic feeding mechanism of the livestock feed trough, using a motor-driven transmission system and an electric telescopic rod to control the baffle, solves the problem of difficult-to-remove residue in the feed trough, achieving thorough cleaning and feeding control of the feed trough, and ensuring the hygiene of the feed trough and the health of the livestock.

CN224192682UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05DONGYING DONGCHEN AGRI & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGYING DONGCHEN AGRI & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

When cleaning existing livestock feed troughs, some small residues are difficult to remove completely, which may cause feed to rot and affect the health of livestock.

Method used

An automatic feeding mechanism for livestock feed troughs was designed, comprising a cleaning mechanism and a feeding mechanism. The sliding frame and nozzle pipe are driven by a motor-driven transmission system to clean the inner wall of the feed trough, and the opening and closing of the baffle is controlled by an electric telescopic rod to achieve automatic cleaning and feeding of the feed trough.

Benefits of technology

It achieves thorough cleaning of the feeding troughs, avoids feed residue from rotting, prevents livestock from accidentally ingesting it, and improves cleaning efficiency and the convenience of feeding management.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic feeding mechanism of a livestock feeding trough, and relates to the technical field of livestock feeding troughs, the automatic feeding mechanism of the livestock feeding trough comprises a feeding trough, the inner wall of the feeding trough is slidably connected with a top cover, the inner wall of the feeding trough is fixedly connected with a draining plate, and the outer wall of the feeding trough is provided with a cleaning mechanism. A motor can be started to drive a transmission rod to rotate, the transmission rod drives a belt pulley to rotate, the belt pulley drives a belt to rotate, the belt pulley drives a second belt pulley to rotate, the second belt pulley drives a convex shaft rod to rotate, the convex shaft rod drives a connecting shaft rod to move back and forth, the connecting shaft rod drives a sliding rod to move back and forth, and the sliding rod drives a sliding frame to move back and forth. A sliding frame can drive a second convex shaft rod to swing back and forth, the interior of the feeding trough can be fully cleaned so as to keep the interior of the feeding trough clean, and the situation that residual feed in the feeding trough is rotted and even eaten by livestock by mistake due to the fact that the feed is not removed for a long time is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of livestock feeder technology, and in particular relates to an automatic feeding mechanism for livestock feeders. Background Technology

[0002] According to the published patent CN220422720U, an automatic feeding trough for livestock includes a feeding mechanism and a cleaning mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding trough platform, a protective plate fixedly connected to the upper rear side of the feeding trough platform, and a storage tank fixedly connected to the back of the protective plate. A stepper motor drives a threaded rod to rotate, which in turn drives a baffle plate to descend, thereby opening the inner side of one end of the feeding trough platform and opening the upper end of the waste bin. An electric push rod pushes a push plate forward to clean and scrape off the remaining feed residue on the feeding trough platform and push it into the waste bin, thus completing the cleaning of the inside of the feeding trough. The operation is convenient and quick, improving the work efficiency of the feeders and preventing the residue left by the animals from remaining inside the feeding trough platform. However, it still has the following shortcomings.

[0003] The aforementioned equipment only performs simple scraping of the feeding trough, and some small residues may still remain inside the feeding trough. It is difficult to keep the inside of the feeding trough completely clean, and the remaining feed may rot due to prolonged lack of removal, or even be accidentally ingested by livestock. Therefore, we propose an automatic feeding mechanism for livestock feeding troughs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding mechanism for livestock feed troughs. Through the cleaning mechanism and the feeding mechanism, the problem is solved that simply scraping the feed trough platform may leave some small residues inside, making it difficult to keep the inside of the feed trough completely clean. The remaining feed may rot due to prolonged lack of removal and may even cause livestock to accidentally ingest it.

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

[0006] This utility model is an automatic feeding mechanism for livestock feeders, including a feeder, a top cover slidably connected to the inner wall of the feeder, a drain plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeder, and a cleaning mechanism provided on the outer wall of the feeder.

[0007] The cleaning mechanism includes a motor. The bottom output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to a transmission rod via a coupling. A pulley is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the transmission rod. A belt is driven to the outer wall of the pulley. A second pulley is driven to the inner wall of the belt. The outer wall of the second pulley is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough. A convex shaft is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second pulley. A connecting rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the convex shaft. A sliding rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod. A limit block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding rod. The outer wall of the limit block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough. A sliding frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limit block.

[0008] Furthermore, the inner wall of the sliding frame is provided with a sliding groove, the inner wall of the feeding trough is rotatably connected to a rotating block, the outer wall of the rotating block is fixedly connected to a second convex shaft rod, the outer wall of the second convex shaft rod is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding groove, the outer wall of the rotating block is fixedly connected to a nozzle pipe, and the outer wall of the nozzle pipe away from the second convex shaft rod is rotatably connected to a connecting pipe, the outer wall of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding trough.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner wall of the feeding trough is provided with a feeding mechanism, which includes several electric telescopic rods, the outer walls of which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding trough.

[0010] Furthermore, a pusher box is fixedly connected to the outer wall of several of the electric telescopic rods, and a number of racks are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pusher box. A slide rail is slidably connected to the outer wall of the rack.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer wall of the slide rail is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough, and the outer wall of the feeding trough is rotatably connected to several gears, the outer walls of the several gears meshing with the outer wall of the rack.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer wall of the feeding trough is fixedly connected to several slide rails II, and the inner walls of the several slide rails II are slidably connected to racks II.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer wall of the rack two meshes with the outer wall of the gear, and a number of rotating seats are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough, with connecting rods rotatably connected to the inner walls of the rotating seats.

[0014] Furthermore, a plurality of gears are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod, and the outer walls of the plurality of gears mesh with the outer wall of the rack. A baffle is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This utility model, by setting a sliding frame, can start a motor, which drives a transmission rod to rotate, the transmission rod drives a pulley to rotate, the pulley drives a belt to rotate, the belt drives a second pulley to rotate, the second pulley drives a convex shaft to rotate, the convex shaft drives a connecting rod to move back and forth, the connecting rod drives a sliding rod to move back and forth, the sliding rod drives a sliding frame to move back and forth, the sliding frame drives the second convex shaft to swing back and forth, and the second convex shaft drives a rotating block to rotate back and forth. This achieves thorough cleaning of the inside of the feeding trough to keep it clean and prevent residual feed from rotting due to prolonged lack of removal or even being accidentally ingested by livestock.

[0017] 2. This utility model incorporates a baffle and several electric telescopic rods that extend. These rods move a feed box, pushing feed from the bottom of the pile to the top of the drain plate. During this movement, several racks move, each driving a gear. The gears then move rack two, which in turn rotates gear two, which in turn rotates a connecting rod. This connecting rod rotates one end of the baffle to open it for livestock to eat. After feeding, the electric telescopic rods retract, and the gear two indirectly resets the baffle to prevent further feeding. This design allows for the determination of whether to restrict livestock feeding during the feeding process, preventing them from overeating and harming their health.

[0018] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the feeding trough structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the nozzle pipe structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0026] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0027] 1. Feeding trough; 101. Top cover; 102. Draining board; 2. Cleaning mechanism; 201. Motor; 202. Transmission rod; 203. Pulley; 204. Belt; 205. Pulley II; 206. Protruding shaft; 207. Connecting shaft; 208. Sliding rod; 209. Limiting block; 210. Sliding frame; 211. Slide groove; 212. Rotating block; 213. Protruding shaft II; 214. Nozzle pipe; 215. Connecting pipe; 3. Feeding mechanism; 301. Electric telescopic rod; 302. Pushing box; 303. Rack; 304. Slide rail; 305. Gear; 306. Slide rail II; 307. Rack II; 308. Rotating seat; 309. Connecting rod; 310. Gear II; 311. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model is an automatic feeding mechanism for livestock feeders, including a feeder 1, a top cover 101 slidably connected to the inner wall of the feeder 1, a drain plate 102 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeder 1, the feeder 1 mainly serves to fix and limit the drain plate 102, the drain plate 102 can only be fixed in the position inside the feeder 1, and a cleaning mechanism 2 is provided on the outer wall of the feeder 1.

[0030] The cleaning mechanism 2 includes a motor 201. The bottom output shaft of the motor 201 is fixedly connected to a transmission rod 202 via a coupling. A pulley 203 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the transmission rod 202. A belt 204 is driven through the outer wall of the pulley 203. The motor 201 primarily provides kinetic energy to the transmission rod 202. When the motor 201 starts, it drives the transmission rod 202 to rotate simultaneously. A second pulley 205 is driven through the inner wall of the belt 204. The outer wall of the second pulley 205 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough 1. A convex shaft 206 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second pulley 205. A connecting rod 207 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough 1. The pulley 205 mainly serves to limit the rotation of the feeding trough 1. The pulley 205 can only rotate at a fixed position on the feeding trough 1. A sliding rod 208 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod 207. A limiting block 209 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding rod 208. The outer wall of the limiting block 209 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough 1. The limiting block 209 mainly serves to limit the sliding of the sliding rod 208. The sliding rod 208 can only slide within the limiting block 209 at a fixed angle. A sliding frame 210 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting block 209.

[0031] The inner wall of the sliding frame 210 has a groove 211. A rotating block 212 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the feeding trough 1. A convex shaft 213 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating block 212. The feeding trough 1 mainly limits the rotation of the rotating block 212, allowing it to rotate only at a fixed position within the feeding trough 1. The outer wall of the convex shaft 213 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the groove 211. A nozzle pipe 214 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating block 212. A connecting pipe 215 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the nozzle pipe 214 away from the convex shaft 213. Block 212 mainly serves to fix and limit the nozzle pipe 214. When the block 212 rotates, it will drive the nozzle pipe 214 to rotate at the same time. The outer wall of the connecting pipe 215 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding trough 1. The inner wall of the feeding trough 1 is provided with a feeding mechanism 3. The feeding mechanism 3 includes several electric telescopic rods 301. The outer walls of the several electric telescopic rods 301 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding trough 1. The feeding trough 1 mainly serves to fix and limit the several electric telescopic rods 301. The several electric telescopic rods 301 can only be fixed in the position inside the feeding trough 1.

[0032] A feeding box 302 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of several electric telescopic rods 301. A number of racks 303 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding box 302. A slide rail 304 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the racks 303. The slide rail 304 mainly serves to limit the sliding movement of the racks 303, allowing the racks 303 to slide at a fixed angle within the slide rail 304. The outer wall of the slide rail 304 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough 1. A number of gears 305 are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough 1. The outer walls of the gears 305 mesh with the outer walls of the racks 303. The feeding trough 1 mainly serves to limit the rotation of the gears 305, allowing the gears 305 to rotate only at fixed positions on the feeding trough 1. A number of slide rails 306 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough 1. The inner wall of 6 is slidably connected with rack 2 307. The outer wall of rack 2 307 meshes with the outer wall of gear 305. The outer wall of feeding trough 1 is fixedly connected with several rotating seats 308. The slide rail 2 306 mainly serves to slide and limit rack 2 307. Rack 2 307 can only slide at a fixed angle within slide rail 2 306. The inner wall of several rotating seats 308 is rotatably connected with connecting rod 309. The outer wall of connecting rod 309 is fixedly connected with several gear 2 310. The outer walls of several gear 2 310 mesh with the outer wall of rack 2 307. The connecting rod 309 mainly serves to fix and limit several gear 2 310. When several gear 2 310 rotate, they will drive the connecting rod 309 to rotate together. The outer wall of connecting rod 309 is fixedly connected with baffle 311.

[0033] One specific application of this embodiment is:

[0034] When staff need to use the equipment, such as to clean the trough 1, the connecting pipe 215 can be connected to the external pipe, and water can be injected into the nozzle pipe 214 through the connecting pipe 215 via the external water pump. The water will then be sprayed into the trough 1 through the nozzle pipe 214. During this process, the motor 201 can be started, which will drive the transmission rod 202 to rotate. The transmission rod 202 will drive the pulley 203 to rotate, and the pulley 203 will drive the belt 204 to rotate. This will drive the second pulley 205 to rotate, which in turn will drive the cam shaft 206 to rotate. The cam shaft 206 will drive the connecting shaft 207 to move back to its original position. The connecting shaft 207 will drive the sliding rod 208 to move back and forth. The sliding rod 208 will drive the sliding frame 210 to move back and forth. The sliding frame 210 will drive the second cam shaft 213 to swing back and forth. The second cam shaft 213 will drive the rotating block 212 to rotate back and forth. The rotating block 212 will drive the nozzle pipe 214 to rotate back and forth. 4. While rotating back and forth, the feed trough 1 is rinsed. Excess water will flow out of the equipment through the drain plate 102. When feeding is needed, the top cover 101 can be opened upwards and feed poured into the feed trough 1 for storage. Several electric telescopic rods 301 are activated to extend the feed trough. The electric telescopic rods 301 will drive the pusher box 302 to move. The pusher box 302 will push the feed at the bottom of the pile to the top surface of the drain plate 102. During the movement of the pusher box 302, several teeth will be driven. When rack 303 is displaced, several racks 303 will drive gear 305 to rotate. Gear 305 will drive rack 307 to be displaced. Rack 307 will drive gear 310 to rotate. Gear 310 will drive connecting rod 309 to rotate. Connecting rod 309 will drive one end of baffle 311 to rotate and open to allow livestock to eat. After eating, several electric telescopic rods 301 will retract. Several gears 310 will indirectly reset baffle 311 to prevent livestock from continuing to eat.

[0035] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0036] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding mechanism for a livestock feed trough, comprising a feed trough (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the feeding trough (1) is slidably connected to a top cover (101), the inner wall of the feeding trough (1) is fixedly connected to a drain plate (102), and the outer wall of the feeding trough (1) is provided with a cleaning mechanism (2). The cleaning mechanism (2) includes a motor (201). The bottom output shaft of the motor (201) is fixedly connected to a transmission rod (202) via a coupling. A pulley (203) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the transmission rod (202). A belt (204) is drivenly connected to the outer wall of the pulley (203). A second pulley (205) is drivenly connected to the inner wall of the belt (204). The outer wall of the second pulley (205) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough (1). A convex shaft rod (206) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pulley two (205). A connecting rod rod (207) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the convex shaft rod (206). A sliding rod rod (208) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod rod (207). A limiting block (209) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding rod rod (208). The outer wall of the limiting block (209) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough (1). A sliding frame (210) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting block (209).

2. The automatic feeding mechanism for a livestock feed trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the sliding frame (210) is provided with a sliding groove (211). The inner wall of the feeding trough (1) is rotatably connected to a rotating block (212). The outer wall of the rotating block (212) is fixedly connected to a convex shaft rod (213). The outer wall of the convex shaft rod (213) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding groove (211). The outer wall of the rotating block (212) is fixedly connected to a nozzle pipe (214). The outer wall of the nozzle pipe (214) away from the convex shaft rod (213) is rotatably connected to a connecting pipe (215). The outer wall of the connecting pipe (215) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding trough (1).

3. The automatic feeding mechanism for a livestock feed trough according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the feeding trough (1) is provided with a feeding mechanism (3), which includes several electric telescopic rods (301), and the outer walls of the several electric telescopic rods (301) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding trough (1).

4. The automatic feeding mechanism for a livestock feed trough according to claim 3, characterized in that, A pusher box (302) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of several electric telescopic rods (301), and a number of racks (303) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pusher box (302). A slide rail (304) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the racks (303).

5. The automatic feeding mechanism for a livestock feed trough according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the slide rail (304) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough (1). The outer wall of the feeding trough (1) is rotatably connected to several gears (305), and the outer walls of the several gears (305) mesh with the outer wall of the rack (303).

6. The automatic feeding mechanism for a livestock feed trough according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer wall of the feeding trough (1) is fixedly connected with several slide rails (306), and the inner wall of each slide rail (306) is slidably connected with a rack (307).

7. The automatic feeding mechanism for a livestock feed trough according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer wall of the rack 2 (307) meshes with the outer wall of the gear (305), and a number of rotating seats (308) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding trough (1), and a connecting rod (309) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the number of rotating seats (308).

8. The automatic feeding mechanism for a livestock feed trough according to claim 7, characterized in that, A plurality of gears (310) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod (309), and the outer walls of the plurality of gears (310) mesh with the outer wall of the rack (307). A baffle (311) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod (309).

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  • Livestock feeding trough capable of automatically feeding

    CN220422720U