Lamb feeding device
By designing a lamb feeding device with differentiated troughs and adjustment mechanisms, the problem of large sheep competing for food has been solved, enabling dedicated feeding for small lambs. This reduces labor intensity and is easy to install and clean, making it suitable for sheep farms.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KAIFENG YOUTE MECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
When ewes and lambs are raised together on the same farm, existing systems require separate feeding of the larger sheep or lambs, which leads to high labor intensity for workers and makes it difficult to effectively prevent the larger sheep from competing for food.
A lamb feeding device was designed, including a supplementary feed trough and a feeding trough. The trough opening is designed differently to block large sheep. The amount of feed entering is controlled by a supplementary feed adjustment mechanism. It is also equipped with a cover plate and a lifting component to adjust the size of the trough opening, so as to realize the feeding of small sheep.
It effectively prevents adult sheep from competing for food in sheep farms with ewes and lambs, reduces the labor intensity of personnel, and the device structure is easy to install and clean, making it suitable for use in sheep farms.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to sheep farming equipment, specifically to a lamb feeding device. Background Technology
[0002] When ewes and lambs are raised together in the same sheep farm, the adult sheep may compete for the feed of the lambs. If the adult sheep and lambs are fed separately, they need to be separated during feeding, which is labor-intensive. Therefore, a device suitable for feeding lambs and lambs is needed, which can only feed lambs and lambs and restricts the adult sheep from eating. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a lamb feeding device that is suitable for raising lambs of all sizes and ewes and lambs in the same sheep farm, which facilitates feeding and reduces the labor intensity of personnel.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a lamb feeding device, including a supplementary feed trough, a feeding trough, and a supplementary feed adjustment mechanism. The opening of the feeding trough is lower than the opening of the supplementary feed trough, and a cover plate is provided above the opening of the feeding trough. The supplementary feed trough is provided with a supplementary feed inlet, which communicates with the feeding trough. The supplementary feed trough supplements feed to the feeding trough through the supplementary feed inlet. The supplementary feed adjustment mechanism is located at the supplementary feed inlet and adjusts the size of the inlet. The feeding trough is used for lambs to eat, and the cover plate at its opening can block adult lambs. After feeding is added to the supplementary feed trough, feed can be automatically added to the feeding trough.
[0005] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, a discharge ramp is provided in the feeding trough, and a feeding port is provided on the wall of the feeding trough above the discharge ramp.
[0006] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the feeding adjustment mechanism includes a feeding baffle and a first lifting component. The feeding baffle is set at the feeding port, and the lifting part of the first lifting component is connected to the feeding baffle. The first lifting component drives the feeding baffle to move up and down and adjusts the size of the feeding port discharge area.
[0007] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the inner wall of the feeding trough is provided with a vertical guide groove, the end of the feeding baffle extends into the vertical guide groove and the feeding baffle moves up and down along the vertical guide groove.
[0008] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the first lifting assembly includes a cross brace, a first screw, and a first nut. The cross brace is disposed in the feeding trough and has a through hole. The first screw is vertically disposed, passes through the through hole, and connects to the feeding baffle. A first nut is disposed on the first screw above the cross brace. The cross brace not only serves as the mounting base for the first screw but also strengthens the structure of the feeding trough.
[0009] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the inclined surface extends out of the feeding port and connects with one side wall of the feeding trough. The outer wall of the feeding trough is also equipped with a suspension assembly. The feeding trough and the feeding trough are an integrated structure, and the device can be hung and installed as a whole through the suspension assembly.
[0010] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, a second lifting component is provided on the feeding trough, and the lifting part of the second lifting component is connected to the cover plate and adjusts the height of the cover plate.
[0011] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the second lifting component includes a second screw and a second nut. The second screw is arranged vertically and connected to the feeding trough. The second nut is arranged on the cover plate and rotates relative to the cover plate. The second nut is threadedly engaged with the second screw.
[0012] or,
[0013] The second lifting assembly includes a second screw, a second nut, and a spring. The second screw is vertically arranged and rotatably connected to the feeding trough. The second screw passes through a clearance hole provided on the cover plate. A second nut is provided on the second screw above the cover plate, and a spring is provided on the second screw below the cover plate.
[0014] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, there are at least two first lifting components and / or second lifting components.
[0015] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the feeding trough is provided with a cleaning port, and a cleaning baffle is provided on the feeding trough at the cleaning port. The cleaning baffle is connected to the feeding trough and is relatively positioned so that the feeding trough can move between an open position and a closed position. The feeding trough and the replenishment trough are connected through the replenishment port, and the cleaning port facilitates the cleaning of the replenishment trough and the feeding trough.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: 1. The feeding device for ewes and lambs of this utility model is convenient for raising both large and small sheep and ewes and lambs at the same time. The feeding trough opening is equipped with a cover plate, which can prevent large sheep from eating from the feeding trough without affecting the lambs from eating from the feeding trough. Large sheep cannot eat from the lamb feeding device and can only eat from the adult feeding device, thus avoiding competition for food among large sheep. The supplementary feed trough and the feeding trough are connected through the supplementary feed inlet. The size of the feed outlet area can be adjusted by the supplementary feed adjustment mechanism, thereby controlling the amount of feed entering the feeding trough; 2. The height of the cover plate is adjustable, and it can be reasonably adjusted according to the growth of the lambs in actual use; 3. The supplementary feed trough and the feeding trough are connected, and the feeding trough is equipped with a cleaning port, which makes it easy to clean out the residue and debris from the supplementary feed trough and the feeding trough; 4. The supplementary feed trough and the feeding trough are an integrated structure. The device can be hung up as a whole by the suspension component, which is convenient for installation and use in sheep farms. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the feeding device;
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Feeding trough, 2. Feeding trough, 3. Cover plate, 4. Feeding port, 5. Feeding baffle, 6. Vertical guide trough, 7. First screw, 8. First nut, 9. Horizontal brace, 10. Suspension assembly, 11. Second screw, 12. Second nut, 13. Cleaning baffle. Detailed Implementation
[0021] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example
[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a lamb feeding device includes a supplementary feed trough 1, a feeding trough 2, and a supplementary feed adjustment mechanism. The opening of the feeding trough 2 is lower than the opening of the supplementary feed trough 1. A cover plate 3 is provided above the opening of the feeding trough 2. The cover plate 3 is lower than the opening of the supplementary feed trough 1 and matches the feeding height of the lambs in the sheep farm. The cover plate 3 above the opening of the feeding trough 2 can prevent adult sheep from eating from the feeding trough 2, while the lambs can eat from the feeding trough 2 through the area between the feeding trough 2 and the cover plate 3. The opening of the supplementary feed trough 1 is higher than the feeding height of the adult sheep, so the adult sheep cannot eat from the device of this embodiment and can only eat from the feeding device dedicated to adult sheep.
[0023] Feeding trough 1 is equipped with a feeding inlet 4, which connects to feeding trough 2. After feed is added to feeding trough 1, some feed can be fed into feeding trough 2 through feeding inlet 4. A feeding adjustment mechanism is located at feeding inlet 4, which is used to adjust the size of the discharge area of feeding inlet 4, thereby adjusting the amount and speed of feed from feeding trough 1 to feeding trough 2.
[0024] Please see Figure 2The feeding trough 1 is provided with an outflow ramp, and the feeding port 4 is located on the wall of the feeding trough 1 and above the outflow ramp. The outflow ramp is inclined to the feeding port 4 to discharge the feed from the feeding port 4.
[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the outgoing inclined surface extends from the feeding port 4 to the outside of the feeding trough 1 and connects to one side wall of the feeding trough 2. This design facilitates the feeding of feed from the feeding trough 1 into the feeding trough 2. Furthermore, the bottom plate of the feeding trough 1 is inclined, with its upper surface being the outgoing inclined surface. The bottom plate of the feeding trough 1 extends beyond the feeding port 4 and connects to the bottom plate of the feeding trough 2. The portion of the bottom plate of the feeding trough 1 extending beyond the feeding port 4 serves as a side plate of the feeding trough 2. The feeding trough 1 and the feeding trough 2 are connected to form an integrated structure. In this case, a suspension assembly 10 can be installed on the outside of the feeding trough 1. The suspension assembly 10 is in the form of a U-shaped plate or flat plate with connection holes, etc., allowing the feeding device to be hung and installed.
[0026] The feeding adjustment mechanism includes a feeding baffle 5 and a first lifting component. The feeding baffle 5 is located at the feeding port 4. The feeding baffle 5 moves up and down at the feeding port 4 and can adjust the size of the discharge area of the feeding port 4. The lifting part of the first lifting component is connected to the feeding baffle 5. The first lifting component is used to adjust the height of the feeding baffle 5.
[0027] Please see Figure 2 As a specific example of the first lifting assembly, the first lifting assembly includes a cross brace 9, a first screw 7, and a first nut 8. The cross brace 9 is disposed in the feeding trough 1 and connected to the opposite side walls of the feeding trough 1. The cross brace 9 is provided with a through hole. The first screw 7 is vertically disposed and passes through the through hole. The first screw 7 is connected to the feeding baffle 5. The first nut 8 is disposed on the first screw 7 and is threadedly engaged with the first screw 7. The first nut 8 is located above the cross brace 9. The first nut 8 is larger than the through hole on the cross brace 9 so that the first screw 7 can be hung on the cross brace 9 through the first nut 8. Rotating the first nut 8 can drive the first screw 7 to move up and down, thereby driving the feeding baffle 5 to move vertically up and down for adjustment.
[0028] The first lifting component is set to two or more to facilitate more stable adjustment of the height of the feeding baffle 5. In addition, the cross brace 9 can also strengthen the structural strength of the feeding trough 1. Especially when the suspension component 10 is set on the outside of the feeding trough 1, the suspension component 10 is connected to the cross brace 9 to prevent the feeding trough 1 and the feeding trough 2 from deforming or being damaged due to the addition of a large amount of feed in the feeding trough 1 and the feeding trough 2.
[0029] The inner wall of the feeding trough 1 is also provided with a vertical guide groove 6. Preferably, there are two vertical guide grooves 6, which are symmetrically distributed on the inner walls of opposite sides of the feeding trough 1. The end of the feeding baffle 5 extends into the vertical guide groove 6. Under the drive of the first lifting component, the feeding baffle 5 moves vertically up and down along the vertical guide groove 6.
[0030] The feeding trough 2 is equipped with a second lifting component, the lifting part of which is connected to the cover plate 3, and the height of the cover plate 3 can be adjusted by the second lifting component.
[0031] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As a specific example of the second lifting assembly, the second lifting assembly includes a second screw 11 and a second nut 12. The second screw 11 is vertically arranged and connected to the feeding trough 2. The second nut 12 is disposed on the cover plate 3 and can rotate relative to the cover plate 3. The second nut 12 is also disposed on the second screw 11 and threadedly engaged with the second screw 11. When the second nut 12 rotates around the second screw 11, its height will change, thereby driving the cover plate 3 to adjust its height. Two or more second lifting assemblies are provided to securely install the cover plate 3.
[0032] As another specific example of the second lifting assembly, the second lifting assembly includes a second screw 11, a second nut 12, and a spring. The second screw 11 is vertically arranged and connected to the feeding trough 2. A clearance hole is provided on the cover plate 3 corresponding to the second screw 11. The clearance hole is preferably a slotted hole. The second screw 11 passes through the clearance hole. The second nut 12 is provided on the second screw 11 above the cover plate 3. A spring is sleeved on the second screw 11 between the cover plate 3 and the feeding trough 2. The spring serves to push the cover plate 3 upward, while the second nut 12 limits the height of the cover plate 3. Under the pushing action of the spring, rotating the second nut 12 can adjust the height of the cover plate 3. Similarly, to ensure stable installation of the cover plate 3, two or more second lifting assemblies are provided.
[0033] In a further embodiment, the outer wall of the feeding trough 1 is provided with a vertical guide member. The cover plate 3 cooperates with the vertical guide member, which not only facilitates the lifting and lowering adjustment of the cover plate 3, but also helps to improve the installation strength of the cover plate 3. As a specific example, the outside of the vertical guide member is provided with a vertical plate, and the cover plate 3 is provided with a slot. The vertical plate passes through the slot, which serves to stabilize the mounting plate and limit the lifting height of the mounting plate.
[0034] The feeding trough 2 is also provided with cleaning ports, preferably two ports located at both ends of the feeding trough 2. A cleaning baffle 13 is provided at each cleaning port on the feeding trough 2. The cleaning baffle 13 is connected to the feeding trough 2 and moves relative to the feeding trough 2 between an open and closed position. When the cleaning baffle 13 is in the open position, the cleaning port is open, allowing residue and debris from the feed trough 1 and feeding trough 2 to be cleaned out. When the cleaning baffle 13 is in the closed position, it blocks and closes the cleaning port.
[0035] The cleaning baffle 13 can be rotatably connected to the feeding trough 2 via a hinge or other structure, or a guide structure can be provided outside the feeding trough 2, and the cleaning baffle 13 can be slidably installed outside the feeding trough 2 via the guide structure.
[0036] In this specification, the terms "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which 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.
[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A lamb feeding device, characterized in that: It includes a feeding trough (1), a feeding trough (2) and a feeding adjustment mechanism. The opening of the feeding trough (2) is lower than the opening of the feeding trough (1), and a cover plate (3) is provided above the opening of the feeding trough (2). The feeding trough (1) is provided with a feeding port (4). The feeding trough (1) is connected to the feeding trough (2) through the feeding port (4), and the feeding trough (1) feeds the feeding trough (2) through the feeding port (4). The feeding adjustment mechanism is provided at the feeding port (4) and adjusts the size of the feeding port (4).
2. The lamb feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding trough (1) is provided with an outgoing inclined surface, and the feeding port (4) is provided on the wall of the feeding trough (1) above the outgoing inclined surface.
3. A lamb feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding adjustment mechanism includes a feeding baffle (5) and a first lifting component. The feeding baffle (5) is located at the feeding port (4). The lifting part of the first lifting component is connected to the feeding baffle (5). The first lifting component drives the feeding baffle (5) to move up and down and adjusts the size of the feeding port (4) discharge area.
4. A lamb feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the feeding trough (1) is provided with a vertical guide groove (6), the end of the feeding baffle (5) extends into the vertical guide groove (6) and the feeding baffle (5) moves up and down along the vertical guide groove (6).
5. A lamb feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first lifting assembly includes a cross brace (9), a first screw (7) and a first nut (8). The cross brace (9) is set in the feeding trough (1). A through hole is provided on the cross brace (9). The first screw (7) is set vertically. The first screw (7) passes through the through hole and is connected to the feeding baffle (5). The first nut (8) is provided on the first screw (7) above the cross brace (9).
6. A lamb feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inclined surface extends out of the feeding port (4) and connects with one side wall of the feeding trough (2). The outer wall of the feeding trough (1) is also equipped with a suspension assembly (10).
7. A lamb feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second lifting assembly is provided on the feeding trough (2). The lifting part of the second lifting assembly is connected to the cover plate (3) and the height of the cover plate (3) is adjusted.
8. A lamb feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second lifting assembly includes a second screw (11) and a second nut (12). The second screw (11) is vertically arranged and connected to the feeding trough (2). The second nut (12) is set on the cover plate (3) and rotates relative to the cover plate (3). The second nut (12) is threadedly engaged with the second screw (11). or, The second lifting assembly includes a second screw (11), a second nut (12) and a spring. The second screw (11) is vertically arranged and rotatably connected to the feeding trough (2). The second screw (11) passes through a clearance hole provided on the cover plate (3). The second nut (12) is provided on the second screw (11) above the cover plate (3), and the spring is provided on the second screw (11) below the cover plate (3).
9. A lamb feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are at least two first lifting components and / or second lifting components.
10. A lamb feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The feeding trough (2) is provided with a cleaning port. A cleaning baffle (13) is provided on the feeding trough (2) at the cleaning port. The cleaning baffle (13) is connected to the feeding trough (2) and positioned relative to it. The feeding trough moves between the open position and the closed position.