Breeding fence based on RFID system

By combining RFID systems and infrared cameras, real-time monitoring and automatic pensing of pigs have been achieved, solving the problems of insufficient real-time monitoring and cleaning in existing technologies, reducing the risk of pathogen transmission, and improving breeding efficiency and safety.

CN224219132UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12CHENGCHENG COUNTY LIHENG BREEDING & BREEDING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHENGCHENG COUNTY LIHENG BREEDING & BREEDING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing pig farms lack real-time monitoring capabilities, making it impossible to promptly and accurately separate and process pigs. Furthermore, they cannot provide timely warnings when pigs exhibit abnormalities. In addition, the cleaning structure is inadequate, leading to a high risk of pathogen transmission and requiring intensive manual labor.

Method used

By using an RFID system combined with infrared cameras and a pig manure cleaning system, real-time monitoring and automatic penning of pigs can be achieved. Combined with a mosquito control system and an intelligent control terminal, manual intervention can be reduced and the risk of disease transmission can be lowered.

Benefits of technology

实现了生猪的实时监测和自动分栏,减少了病菌传播风险,降低了人工作业强度,提高了养殖效率和安全性。

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of live pig breeding, in particular to a breeding fence based on an RFID system, which comprises a fence body, an infrared camera, an RFID recognition module and a control terminal, the fence body comprises a bottom plate and a fence, the bottom plate is provided with manure leaking holes and a pig manure cleaning mechanism, the fence is provided with a trough diverter, and the infrared camera is connected with the RFID recognition module. The input end of the flow divider is provided with a main water pipe, and each output end of the flow divider is provided with a water fountain for pigs; the infrared camera is arranged on the fence, and the infrared camera is located above the diverter; the RFID identification module comprises multiple groups of detectors and animal tags, and each detector is arranged on the fence; and the control terminal is connected with the RFID identification module. According to the utility model, the animal individual identification rate can be improved, the labor cost can be saved, diseases can be warned in advance through behavior data, the death rate of live pigs can be reduced, and meanwhile, the pig manure can be quickly and thoroughly cleaned.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pig breeding, especially to a breeding fence based on an RFID system. BACKGROUND

[0002] Pig breeding usually uses a breeding fence to separate and feed pigs. Traditional breeding fences are simple in structure and only have the basic functions of isolation and feeding, which need to be improved. There are also pig farms that combine existing RFID intelligent identification systems, but in existing pig farms, the fence is made of metal, and the complex environment in the breeding scene (such as metal interference and animal activity obstruction) and insufficient data depth application limit the effectiveness.

[0003] A pig breeding fence is disclosed in Chinese Patent No. CN220733943U. The pig breeding fence uses ultraviolet lamps to attract mosquitoes and uses mosquito-killing plates to kill the attracted mosquitoes, reducing the bites of mosquitoes on pigs and achieving the purpose of reducing the risk of pig infection.

[0004] However, the device still has some shortcomings. The breeding fence still relies mainly on manual control, lacks real-time monitoring of pigs during breeding, cannot accurately separate and process pigs in time, and cannot timely warn when pigs are abnormal. In addition, the device lacks a structure for cleaning the inside of the breeding fence. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model aims to solve the problems in the background art and proposes a breeding fence based on an RFID system.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is a breeding fence based on an RFID system, which includes a fence body, the fence body includes a bottom plate and a fence, the bottom plate is provided with a manure leakage hole, and a pig manure cleaning mechanism is arranged on the bottom plate. A feeding trough and a flow divider with multiple output ports are arranged on the fence. The input end of the flow divider is provided with a main water pipe, and each output end of the flow divider is provided with a pig waterer.

[0007] An infrared camera is arranged on the fence above the flow divider.

[0008] An RFID identification module includes detectors and animal tags. The detectors are arranged on the fence.

[0009] A control terminal is connected to the RFID identification module.

[0010] Preferably, a doorway is provided on the fence, a gate for controlling the opening and closing of the doorway is slidably provided on the fence, and a drive component A for driving the gate to slide is provided on the fence.

[0011] Preferably, the pig manure cleaning mechanism includes a slide and a drive assembly B. A groove is provided on the base plate, and a manure leakage hole is located at the bottom of the groove. Two side holes communicating with the groove are symmetrically provided on the side of the base plate. The slide is slidably disposed in the groove. A set of nozzles is provided on each side of the slide, and a fixed pipe is connected to each end of the slide. Each nozzle is connected to the fixed pipe, and the two fixed pipes extend along the side holes on the corresponding sides and are slidably connected to them. One end of the fixed pipe is closed, and a water inlet pipe is provided on the other fixed pipe, which is connected to it. A solenoid valve controlling the opening and closing of its interior is provided on the water inlet pipe. The drive assembly B is disposed on the base plate and located outside the fence. The drive assembly B drives the slide to slide.

[0012] Preferably, the drive assembly B includes a linear module B and a controller. There are two linear modules B, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the carriage and perpendicular to it. The linear modules B drive and connect to the slider. A fixed block is movably arranged on the slider. The fixed block is connected to a fixed tube. A torque sensor is arranged on the slider. The detection end of the torque sensor is connected to the fixed block. The torque sensor is electrically connected to the controller. The controller is electrically connected to the linear module B.

[0013] Preferably, the inlet pipe is connected to the main water pipe, and a flow valve is installed on the main water pipe to control the internal flow rate. The flow valve is located between the inlet of the inlet pipe and the inlet of the pig drinker. Both the flow valve and the solenoid valve are electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] Preferably, an installation groove is provided on the bottom surface of the groove on the side near the feeding trough, and a weighing plate is installed in the installation groove. The weighing plate is electrically connected to the controller.

[0015] Preferably, several mosquito-killing mechanisms are installed on the outer wall of the fence. Each mosquito-killing mechanism includes a cylindrical tube, black light lamps, a high-voltage pulse grid, a guide tube, and a receiving box. The cylindrical tube is connected to the fence, and an air inlet is provided on the side of the cylindrical tube facing inward. A top cover is provided on the top of the cylindrical tube, and several black light lamps are arranged in a circular array around the axis of the top cover at its bottom. The high-voltage pulse grid covers the outside of the black light lamps and is connected to the top cover. A guide hopper is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical tube, and the guide tube is connected to the discharge end of the guide hopper. An exhaust hole is provided on the side of the guide tube away from the fence, and a fan blowing air outward is provided in the exhaust hole. One end of the receiving box is inserted into the guide tube and slidably connected to it. The receiving box is provided with a through hole communicating with the internal channel of the guide tube, and a breathable mesh is provided in the through hole. The receiving box is located between the cylindrical tube and the exhaust hole.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0017] By incorporating manure leakage holes and a manure cleaning mechanism for cleaning the bottom plate, which consists of a drive component B, a slide that slides along the bottom plate surface, and a spray nozzle structure for rinsing the bottom plate with water, this design facilitates cleaning of the bottom plate while the pigs are moving, preventing bacterial growth. The installation of an infrared camera allows for analysis of abnormal behaviors such as gait and eye congestion in pigs, as well as body temperature monitoring, providing early warning of pig diseases. Multiple RFID readers with directional antennas enable rapid and accurate monitoring of pigs, allowing for timely detection of abnormalities in pigs that have been inactive for extended periods. This invention employs intelligent management, reducing the risk of viruses and bacteria from personnel entering and exiting the area, while also reducing the intensity of manual labor. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the carriage, the distributor, and the base plate.

[0020] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the connection structure between slider B and carriage

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a mosquito control mechanism.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Base plate; 101. Groove; 102. Side hole; 103. Manure leakage hole; 2. Fence; 3. Gate; 4. Drive assembly A; 5. Detector; 6. Feed trough; 7. Diverter; 71. Main water pipe; 711. Flow valve; 8. Pig drinker; 9. Infrared camera; 10. Weighing plate; 11. Slide frame; 12. Nozzle; 13. Fixing pipe; 131. Water inlet pipe; 1311. Solenoid valve; 14. Fixing block; 15. Slider; 16. Torque sensor; 17. Linear module B; 18. Mosquito killing mechanism; 181. Cylindrical tube; 1811. Air inlet; 182. Black light; 183. High-voltage pulse grid; 184. Feed guide pipe; 185. Fan; 186. Feed receiving box; 187. Breathable net. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Example 1, as Figures 1-3As shown, this utility model proposes a livestock pen based on an RFID system, including a pen body, an infrared camera 9, an RFID identification module, and a control terminal. The pen body includes a base plate 1 and a fence 2. The base plate 1 is provided with a manure leakage hole 103 and a pig manure cleaning mechanism. The fence 2 is provided with a feed trough 6 and a diverter 7 with multiple output ports. The input end of the diverter 7 is provided with a main water pipe 71, and each output end of the diverter 7 is provided with a pig drinker 8. The fence 2 is provided with a doorway, and a gate 3 for controlling the opening and closing of the doorway is slidably provided on the fence 2. A drive assembly A4 for driving the gate 3 to slide is provided on the fence 2. The drive assembly A4 includes, but is not limited to, a linear module A. The body of the linear module A is connected to the fence 2, and the output end of the linear module A is connected to the gate 3. The pig manure cleaning mechanism includes a slide frame 11 and a drive assembly B. A groove 101 is provided on the base plate 1, and a manure leakage hole 103 is provided at the bottom of the groove 101. Two side holes 102 communicating with the groove 101 are symmetrically provided on the side of the base plate 1. The slide frame 11 is slidably disposed in the groove 101. A set of nozzles 12 is provided on each side of the slide frame 11, and a fixed pipe 13 is connected to each end of the slide frame 11. Each nozzle 12 is connected to the fixed pipe 13, and the two fixed pipes 13 extend along the corresponding side holes 102 and are slidably connected to them. The end of one fixed pipe 13 is closed, and a water inlet pipe 131 communicating with the other fixed pipe 13 is provided. A solenoid valve 1311 controlling the opening and closing of its interior is provided on the water inlet pipe 131. The drive assembly B is disposed on the base plate 1 and located outside the enclosure. The drive assembly B drives the slide frame 11 to slide. The drive assembly B includes two linear modules B17 and a controller. The two linear modules B17 are respectively positioned on both sides of the slide 11 and perpendicular to it. The linear modules B17 drive and connect to a slider 15. A fixed block 14 is movably mounted on the slider 15, and the fixed block 14 is connected to a fixed pipe 13. A torque sensor 16 is mounted on the slider 15, with its detection end connected to the fixed block 14. The torque sensor 16 is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is electrically connected to the linear modules B17. The inlet pipe 131 is connected to the main water pipe 71. A flow valve 711, controlling the internal flow rate, is mounted on the main water pipe 71. The flow valve 711 is located between the inlet of the inlet pipe 131 and the inlet of the pig drinker 8. Both the flow valve 711 and the solenoid valve 1311 are electrically connected to the controller. A mounting groove is provided on the bottom surface of the groove 101 on the side near the feed trough 6. A weighing plate 10 is installed in the mounting groove and is electrically connected to the controller. An infrared camera 9 is installed on the fence 2, above the diverter 7. The RFID identification module includes a detector 5 and animal tags. The detector 5 includes multiple sets, and each detector 5 is installed on the fence 2. The control terminal is electrically connected to both the RFID identification module and the controller, and is also connected to the feed dispenser.The animal tags are passive RFID ear tags. The detector 5 is equipped with an RFID reader, a temperature and humidity sensor, an ammonia sensor, and a directional antenna.

[0024] In this embodiment, the detector 5 is deployed in the pig rest area, excretion area, feeding trough, and pig waterer. When a pig enters each area, the RFID reader of the detector 5 is triggered to read and write data, record feeding time and frequency, and weigh the pig simultaneously. When the pig's weight reaches the pen size threshold, the controller activates the linear module A, which opens the gate 3, thus separating the pig from the current pen and achieving automatic pen separation. When there is a large accumulation of pig excrement, the ammonia sensor detects that the content exceeds the standard. The linear module B17 drives the slider 15 to slide, the flow valve 711 closes, and the solenoid valve 1311 opens, allowing water to spray out from the nozzle 12 and wash the base plate 1. Subsequently, the slide frame 11 itself scrapes and pushes the manure off the base plate. Since there may be errors when the two linear modules B17 drive the slider 15, the torque sensor 16 monitors the torsional value between the fixed block 14 and the slider 15 in real time, thereby automatically matching the movement amplitude of the corresponding linear module B17, so that the slide frame 11 can move stably. Infrared camera 9 captures images of the pigs' eyes as they raise their heads to drink water and monitors their body temperature. It also observes the remaining feed in the trough 6. When the feed needs to be replenished, the controller drives the feed dispenser to add feed to the trough 6.

[0025] Example 2, as follows Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the present invention proposes a breeding pen based on an RFID system. Compared with Embodiment 1, the outer wall of the enclosure 2 is provided with several mosquito-killing mechanisms 18. The mosquito-killing mechanism 18 includes a cylindrical tube 181, a black light lamp 182, a high-voltage pulse grid 183, a feed guide tube 184, and a feed receiving box 186. The cylindrical tube 181 is connected to the enclosure 2. An air inlet 1811 is provided on the side of the cylindrical tube 181 facing the inside of the enclosure 2. A top cover is provided on the top of the cylindrical tube 181. The black light lamp 182 is, but is not limited to, an ultraviolet lamp. Several black lights 182 are arranged in a circular array around the axis of the top cover at its bottom. The high-voltage pulse grid 183 covers the outside of the black light lamp 182 and is connected to the top cover. A feed guide hopper is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical tube 181. The feed guide tube 184 is connected to the discharge end of the feed guide hopper. An exhaust hole is provided on the side of the feed guide tube 184 away from the enclosure 2. A fan 185 blowing air outward is provided in the exhaust hole. One end of the receiving box 186 is inserted into the guide tube 184 and slidably connected to it. The receiving box 186 is provided with a through hole that communicates with the internal channel of the guide tube 184. A breathable mesh 187 is provided in the through hole, and the receiving box 186 is located between the cylindrical tube 181 and the exhaust hole.

[0026] In this embodiment, the pigs exhale carbon dioxide, which, through the action of the fan 185, is drawn into the cylindrical tube 181 through the air inlet 1811. Taking advantage of the mosquitoes' attraction to weak light and the carbon dioxide's properties, the mosquitoes in the enclosure are drawn into the cylindrical tube 181 through the air inlet 1811. The mosquitoes move on their own and are carried by the airflow to collide with the high-voltage pulse grid, thus killing them and reducing the risk of mosquitoes transmitting diseases to the pigs. After being killed, the mosquitoes fall off or are carried by the airflow onto the breathable mesh 187 in the through-holes, requiring only periodic cleaning by staff. Furthermore, due to the long-term exposure to the ultraviolet lamps, bacterial growth inside the mosquito-killing mechanism 18 is extremely slow, even gradually decreasing.

[0027] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A breeding pen based on an RFID system, characterized in that, include: The pen body includes a base plate (1) and a fence (2). The base plate (1) is provided with a manure leakage hole (103) and a pig manure cleaning mechanism. The fence (2) is provided with a feed trough (6) and a diverter (7) with multiple output ports. The input end of the diverter (7) is provided with a main water pipe (71), and each output end of the diverter (7) is provided with a pig drinker (8). Infrared camera (9), infrared camera (9) is set on fence (2), infrared camera (9) is located above splitter (7); The RFID identification module includes a detector (5) and an animal tag. The detector (5) includes multiple sets, and each detector (5) is set on the fence (2). And a control terminal, which is connected to the RFID identification module.

2. The aquaculture pen based on an RFID system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A doorway is provided on the fence (2), and a gate (3) for controlling the opening and closing of the doorway is slidably provided on the fence (2), and a drive component A (4) for driving the gate (3) to slide is provided on the fence (2).

3. The aquaculture pen based on an RFID system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pig manure cleaning mechanism includes a slide (11) and a drive assembly B. A groove (101) is provided on the base plate (1), and a manure leakage hole (103) is provided at the bottom of the groove (101). Two side holes (102) communicating with the groove (101) are symmetrically provided on the side of the base plate (1). The slide (11) is slidably disposed in the groove (101). A set of nozzles (12) are provided on both sides of the slide (11), and a fixed pipe (13) is connected to each end of the slide (11). Each nozzle... The head (12) is connected to the fixed pipe (13), and the two fixed pipes (13) on both sides extend along the side hole (102) on the corresponding side and slide to connect with it. The port of one fixed pipe (13) is closed, and the other fixed pipe (13) is provided with a water inlet pipe (131) connected to it. The water inlet pipe (131) is provided with a solenoid valve (1311) to control the opening and closing of its interior. The drive component B is set on the base plate (1) and located outside the fence. The drive component B drives the slide (11) to slide.

4. A breeding pen based on an RFID system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive assembly B includes a linear module B (17) and a controller. There are two linear modules B (17). The two linear modules B (17) are respectively set on both sides of the carriage (11) and perpendicular to it. The linear module B (17) drives the connected slider (15). A fixed block (14) is movably set on the slider (15). The fixed block (14) is connected to the fixed tube (13). A torque sensor (16) is set on the slider (15). The detection end of the torque sensor (16) is connected to the fixed block (14). The torque sensor (16) is electrically connected to the controller. The controller is electrically connected to the linear module B (17).

5. A breeding pen based on an RFID system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inlet pipe (131) is connected to the main water pipe (71). A flow valve (711) is installed on the main water pipe (71) to control the internal flow rate. The flow valve (711) is located between the inlet of the inlet pipe (131) and the inlet of the pig drinker (8). Both the flow valve (711) and the solenoid valve (1311) are electrically connected to the controller.

6. A breeding pen based on an RFID system according to claim 5, characterized in that, An installation groove is provided on the bottom surface of the groove (101) on the side near the feeding trough (6), and a weighing plate (10) is provided in the installation groove. The weighing plate (10) is electrically connected to the controller.

7. A breeding pen based on an RFID system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several mosquito-killing mechanisms (18) are installed on the outer wall of the fence (2). Each mosquito-killing mechanism (18) includes a cylindrical tube (181), a black light lamp (182), a high-voltage pulse grid (183), a feed guide tube (184), and a feed receiving box (186). The cylindrical tube (181) is connected to the fence (2). An air inlet (1811) is provided on the side of the cylindrical tube (181) facing the inside of the fence (2). A top cover is provided on the top of the cylindrical tube (181). Several black lights (182) are arranged in a ring array around the axis of the top cover at its bottom. The high-voltage pulse grid (183) covers the black lights (182). The cylindrical tube (181) is connected to the outside of the top cover and the bottom of the cylindrical tube (182) is provided with a guide hopper. The guide tube (184) is connected to the discharge end of the guide hopper. The guide tube (184) is provided with an exhaust hole on the side away from the fence (2). A fan (185) blowing air outward is provided in the exhaust hole. One end of the receiving box (186) is inserted into the guide tube (184) and slidably connected to it. The receiving box (186) is provided with a through hole that communicates with the internal channel of the guide tube (184). A breathable mesh (187) is provided in the through hole. The receiving box (186) is located between the cylindrical tube (181) and the exhaust hole.