Heat-preservation environment-friendly sheep house
By installing strip panels and insulation pipes on the side walls of the sheepfold, combined with a heat circulation system and a manure separation design, the problem of heat preservation in sheepfolds in southern regions during the summer has been solved, improving the heat preservation effect and environmental control capabilities of the sheepfolds, and reducing the renovation cost.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521099103.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing sheep sheds are difficult to keep warm in the high temperatures of summer in southern regions, and their high design costs make environmental control difficult, affecting the health and productivity of sheep.
Design a heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold by installing strip boards and heat-insulating pipes along the side walls of the sheepfold for sheep to lie down, combined with a heat circulation system to provide a warm area, and using a grid panel to separate manure and waste and provide ventilation to prevent mold growth.
Achieving effective insulation in sheep pens at low cost improves sheep's sense of security and productivity, reduces disease risk, and increases production capacity and quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sheepfold technology, specifically to a heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of my country's livestock industry and changes in consumer demand for meat products, the livestock industry structure has been continuously adjusted and optimized, and the mutton sheep industry has gradually become a new highlight of the sector. Previously, domestic mutton sheep farming was mainly carried out by individual farmers and on a small scale, with low levels of scale and standardization, and an imperfect industrial system. As the scale of farming expands, how to achieve large-scale, standardized intensive sheep farming has become a hot topic, but it also brings the challenge of increased environmental control. The location, layout, and design of sheep sheds have regional characteristics. If the location is unreasonable, the layout unscientific, the design non-standard, and the environmental control technology insufficient, it can lead to problems such as delayed manure treatment and poor lighting. These problems can result in excessive heat, poor air quality, and excessive microbial growth inside the sheds, causing environmental stress, affecting production performance, increasing disease risk, and seriously restricting the health and productivity of mutton sheep.
[0003] CN210808707U discloses a novel insulated automatic sheepfold, comprising a sheepfold main body with insulated walls and an insulated roof, reducing heat exchange between the sheepfold's interior and the external environment. The sheepfold main body extends north-south, and contains an even number of sheep pens extending along its length. Multiple first windows and first access doors are located on the east and west walls of the sheepfold main body to increase lighting. A feeder's passageway is provided between the sheep pens and the walls, increasing the distance between the sheep and the walls and preventing cold air from directly blowing onto the sheep. The first access doors, as well as the second access door, second window, and third access door located on the north wall of the sheepfold main body, are all made of insulated material to further reduce heat exchange between the sheepfold's interior and the external environment. This sheepfold is designed for areas with low winter temperatures, and its solution mainly aims to increase the internal temperature of the sheepfold by creating an insulated space. However, the cost of modifying this solution is substantial, requiring an independently designed insulation layer. Furthermore, most current insulated sheepfolds are achieved by modifying the wall structure. For most of the southern region, the long summer, lasting 4 to 6 months, obviously adds an unnecessary burden.
[0004] Therefore, the problem to be solved by this utility model is: how to provide a low-cost, heat-insulated sheepfold that is especially suitable for the weather in the south. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides an insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold, which is particularly suitable for southern regions. It features good ventilation, ample sunlight, and separation of manure and waste, effectively preventing heat stress in sheep and inhibiting mold growth, thereby reducing the risk of disease and improving productivity and quality. Furthermore, the sheepfold is equipped with insulation modules along its side walls, a design tailored to the natural instincts of sheep, enhancing their sense of security within the sheepfold.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is:
[0007] A heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold includes a sheepfold body, wherein at least one side of the sheepfold body is a wall; the bottom surface of the sheepfold body is a grid panel and is suspended above the ground.
[0008] Along the wall, there are multiple rows of strips arranged side by side for sheep to lie down on the bottom surface of the sheepfold body; there are gaps between adjacent strips; and at least one gap is filled with an insulation pipe.
[0009] In the aforementioned insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold, each gap is equipped with an insulated pipe; adjacent insulated pipes are connected in sequence to form a continuous loop; both ends of the loop are connected to an external heat circulation system.
[0010] In the aforementioned insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold, each gap is equipped with an insulation pipe; both ends of each insulation pipe are connected to an external heat circulation system.
[0011] In the aforementioned insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold, the sheepfold body includes a support frame; the bottom end of the support frame rests on the ground; the grid panel is set on the upper surface of the support frame; the grid panel is suspended in the air, with the area above the grid panel being the feeding area; and the area below the grid panel being the excrement collection area.
[0012] In the aforementioned insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold, the sheepfold body also includes a building for placing breeding equipment and providing space for operators to move around; the building surrounds the outside of the penned area; the building, the walls, and the support frame form the enclosed penned area.
[0013] The aforementioned insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold also includes a roof; the roof includes columns and a roof; there are multiple columns, the bottom of which rests on the ground, and the top of which connects to the roof; the support frame and the building body are both located within the coverage area of the roof.
[0014] In the aforementioned insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold, there is a gap between the roof and the walls; the gap is used for lighting and ventilation.
[0015] In the aforementioned insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold, a drinking water module is provided inside the sheepfold itself. The drinking water module includes a water supply pipe and a drinking hopper installed on the wall. One end of the water supply pipe is connected to a water source, and the other end of the water supply pipe is connected to the drinking hopper.
[0016] In the aforementioned insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold, a feeding trough is provided inside the sheepfold itself.
[0017] This utility model has at least one of the following advantages or beneficial effects:
[0018] Since sheep usually like to sleep against something, such as a wall or fence, and they will also look for some shelter or sturdy places to rest in the wild to avoid being attacked by predators, this utility model caters to the sheep's natural needs by setting up strip boards on one side of the side wall for the sheep to lie down. Such a sheepfold can provide the sheep with more security and stability.
[0019] Meanwhile, this utility model arranges heat-insulating pipes in the gaps between adjacent strip plates, so that sheep will naturally move towards warm places when they feel cold. This not only keeps sheep warm in the cold season, but also does not require huge investment in modification, which is of guiding significance.
[0020] In addition, during the breeding process, sheep excrement can be directly removed from the sheepfold through the mesh screen, which not only separates manure from waste but also improves ventilation and has a significant effect on preventing mold growth. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is an example of an insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold, as described in Embodiment 1 of this utility model. Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the image;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a side view of the heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0026] Roof 1; Column 11; Shed roof 12; Sheep pen body 2; Strip panel 201; Insulation pipe 202; Water supply pipe 203; Drinking hopper 204; Feed trough 205; Support frame 21; Fence panel 22; Wall 23; House body 3; Manure collection pool 4; Gap a; Void b. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0028] Example 1
[0029] like Figures 1-4 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold, including a sheepfold body 2, one side of which is a wall 23; the bottom surface of the sheepfold body 2 is a grid panel 22 and is suspended above the ground.
[0030] Along the wall 23, three rows of parallel strip panels 201 are fixed to the bottom surface of the sheepfold body 2 for sheep to lie down on; gaps a are provided between adjacent strip panels 201; specifically, in this embodiment, each gap a is provided with an insulation pipe 202; adjacent insulation pipes 202 are connected in sequence to form a continuous loop; both ends of the loop are connected to an external heat circulation system. It should be noted that the external heat circulation system in this embodiment is a water-heat circulation system commonly used in the art, so this embodiment does not provide further description of the external water-heat circulation system.
[0031] In other embodiments, preferably, in order to ensure that the temperature of each insulation pipe 202 is consistent, each gap a is provided with an insulation pipe 202; both ends of each insulation pipe 202 are respectively connected to an external heat circulation system.
[0032] In practical applications, sheep typically prefer to sleep against objects such as walls or fences. In the wild, they also seek shelter or sturdy places to rest to avoid attacks from predators. Therefore, this embodiment caters to the sheep's natural needs by providing strips 201 for sheep to lie down on one side of the side wall. Such a sheepfold provides sheep with a greater sense of security and stability. Simultaneously, insulation pipes 202 are arranged in the gaps a between adjacent strips 201. When sheep feel cold, they naturally move towards warmer areas, ensuring warmth during cold seasons without requiring significant renovation investment, providing valuable guidance. Furthermore, during breeding, sheep excrement can be directly discharged from the sheepfold body 2 through the mesh panels 22, achieving manure separation while improving ventilation and significantly preventing mold growth.
[0033] In this embodiment, specifically, the sheepfold body 2 includes a support frame 21 and a housing 3; the bottom end of the support frame 21 rests on the ground; the grid panel 22 is disposed on the upper surface of the support frame 21; the grid panel 22 is suspended in the air, with the area above the grid panel 22 being the enclosure area; and the area below the grid panel 22 being the excrement collection area. The housing 3 is used to house breeding equipment (such as an external heat circulation system) and provides a space for operators to move around; the housing 3 surrounds the outside of the enclosure area; the housing 3, the walls 23, and the support frame 21 form the enclosed enclosure area.
[0034] Under the above design, the housing 3 separates the enclosure area from the operator's work area, which is beneficial for equipment management and improving the working environment.
[0035] In this embodiment, more specifically, it also includes a roof 1; the roof 1 includes columns 11 and a roof 12; there are multiple columns 11, the bottom of the columns 11 rests on the ground, and the top of the columns 11 connects to the roof 12; the support frame 21 and the building body 3 are both located within the coverage area of the roof 12. In this design, the roof 1 mainly serves to protect against rain and sun. Preferably, the roof 12 is an inclined structure that is higher in the middle and lower on both sides, allowing rainwater to flow down along its inclined direction.
[0036] In a preferred embodiment, a gap b exists between the roof 12 and the wall 23; the gap b is used for lighting and ventilation. Under this design, natural wind and sunlight can enter the penning area through the gap b, ensuring good ventilation and sufficient light. This significantly helps prevent heat stress in sheep and mold growth, thereby reducing disease risk and improving productivity and quality. Simultaneously, the penning area is divided into a penning area and a waste collection area by a mesh screen 22. During breeding, sheep waste in the penning area can fall through the mesh screen 22 into the waste collection area below, achieving manure separation while further improving ventilation.
[0037] It should be noted that in this embodiment, a fecal collection tank 4 is provided in the excrement collection area for centralized treatment and reuse of feces.
[0038] In a preferred embodiment, to meet the basic living needs of the sheep, the sheepfold body 2 is equipped with a watering module and a feeding trough 205. The watering module includes a water supply pipe 203 and a water hopper 204 mounted on the wall 23. One end of the water supply pipe 203 is connected to a water source, and the other end is connected to the water hopper 204. In practical applications, multiple watering modules are used, and the water hopper 204 is designed so that only one sheep can reach in at a time, thus preventing other sheep from interfering with drinking. Preferably, the water supply pipe 203 and the water hopper 204 are designed separately to prevent damage to the water supply pipe 203 when the sheep drink.
[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold, characterized in that, The sheep pen includes a main body, at least one side of which is a wall; the bottom surface of the sheep pen is a grid panel and is suspended above the ground. Along the wall, there are multiple rows of strips arranged side by side for sheep to lie down on the bottom surface of the sheepfold body; there are gaps between adjacent strips; and at least one gap is filled with an insulation pipe.
2. The heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each gap is equipped with an insulation pipe; adjacent insulation pipes are connected in sequence to form a continuous loop; both ends of the loop are connected to an external heat circulation system.
3. The insulated and environmentally friendly sheepfold according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the gaps is equipped with an insulation pipe; both ends of each insulation pipe are connected to an external heat circulation system.
4. The heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sheepfold body includes a support frame; the bottom of the support frame rests on the ground; the grid panel is set on the upper surface of the support frame; the grid panel is suspended in the air, with the area above the grid panel being the enclosure area; and the area below the grid panel being the excrement collection area.
5. The heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sheepfold also includes a building for housing breeding equipment and providing space for operators; the building surrounds the outside of the penned area; the building, the walls, and the support frame form the enclosed penned area.
6. The heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a ceiling; the ceiling includes columns and a roof; there are multiple columns, the bottom of the columns rests on the ground, and the top of the columns connects to the roof; the support frame and the building body are both located within the coverage area of the ceiling.
7. The heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold according to claim 6, characterized in that, There is a gap between the roof and the wall; the gap is used for lighting and ventilation.
8. The heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sheepfold is equipped with a drinking water module, which includes a water supply pipe and a drinking hopper installed on the wall; one end of the water supply pipe is connected to a water source, and the other end of the water supply pipe is connected to the drinking hopper.
9. The heat-insulating and environmentally friendly sheepfold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sheepfold itself is equipped with feeding troughs.