Molasses adding device for plateau yaks
By designing a molasses addition device and using a rotary wheel and valve control method, the problems of molasses waste and high supplementary feeding costs in high-altitude pastures have been solved, enabling convenient molasses supplementation for yaks, which is suitable for high-altitude grasslands.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SICHUAN ACAD OF GRASSLAND SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
The viscosity and fluidity of molasses lead to significant waste when directly supplementing yaks with it on high-altitude pastures. Furthermore, the cost of using solid urea licks as a supplement in existing technologies is high, making it difficult to achieve effective addition.
A molasses addition device for plateau yaks was designed, including a molasses storage box, a molasses tank, and a rotating wheel, which are connected by a hose. The rotating wheel allows the molasses to adhere to the tire for the yaks to lick. Combined with terrain and valve control, it can be added over a long distance.
It solves the problem of molasses waste, reduces the cost of supplemental feeding, avoids personal injury, and enables convenient molasses addition, making it suitable for promotion in highland grasslands.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of animal husbandry technology, and in particular relates to a molasses addition device for high-altitude areas. Background Technology
[0002] Molasses is a viscous, dark brown, semi-fluid substance that mainly contains a large amount of fermentable sugars (primarily sucrose), making it an excellent fermentation raw material. It can be used as a substrate or base for fermented products such as yeast, monosodium glutamate, and organic acids, and can also be used as a raw material for certain foods and animal feed.
[0003] "A Study on the Effect of Supplementing Grazing Yaks with Urea Molasses Licks in High-Altitude and Cold Regions," authored by Feng Yuzhe, Liu Shujie, Wang Wanbang, Han Jianwu, Zhou Jiping, Zhao Yueping, and Zhang Xiaowei, documents the feasibility of supplementing grazing yaks with urea molasses licks for fattening.
[0004] However, the aforementioned literature describes supplementing yaks with solid urea licks, rather than directly feeding them molasses. Due to the viscosity and fluidity of molasses, as well as the wild nature of yaks, it is very easy to waste molasses, making it inconvenient for herders to add it directly. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a molasses addition device for plateau yaks.
[0006] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A molasses-adding device for highland yaks includes a molasses storage box, a molasses jar, and a rotating wheel. An outlet pipe is welded to one side of the bottom of the molasses storage box, and an outlet valve is installed on the outlet pipe. The outlet pipe is connected to one end of a flexible hose. The molasses jar includes a lid and a jar body. The lid is threaded onto the jar body. An inlet pipe is welded to one side of the bottom of the jar body, and an inlet valve is installed on the inlet pipe. The inlet pipe is connected to the other end of a flexible hose. A small hole with a diameter of 1-2 cm is located 3-5 cm above the lid on the upper part of the jar body. A strip-shaped opening is formed at the top of the lid, and the rotating wheel is installed inside the molasses jar, with a portion of the rotating wheel protruding from the lid through the strip-shaped opening.
[0008] Furthermore, the top of the molasses storage box has a storage box inlet, and the storage box inlet cover is fixed to the storage box inlet by threads.
[0009] Furthermore, the molasses storage boxes were placed on higher grassland hills.
[0010] Furthermore, the molasses jars were placed in the center of the pasture where yaks grazed.
[0011] Furthermore, the area where the molasses jar is placed should be leveled with stones or blocks (bricks or wooden blocks).
[0012] Furthermore, the impeller includes an axle, a hub, and a tire. A bearing housing is installed inside the can lid, and a bearing is located inside the bearing housing. The axle of the impeller is mounted on the bearing, the hub is mounted on the axle, and the tire is mounted on the hub.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] (1) It solves the problem of directly supplementing yaks with molasses in highland pastures and avoids the increased cost of purchasing urea molasses licking bricks.
[0015] (2) This device is convenient and practical, and is easy to promote in highland grasslands. It is easy to assemble and place.
[0016] (3) A molasses storage box is used to add molasses directly into the molasses tank through a hose. The molasses in the molasses tank is then automatically adhered to the tire by the yak licking it. This achieves the addition of molasses to the yak from a distance, avoiding yak injury incidents and also avoiding waste.
[0017] (4) The small hole on the molasses jar makes it easy for herders to observe and close the outlet valve in time when molasses sprays out. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model (the molasses jar is in perspective).
[0019] Figure 2 Top view of a molasses jar (without the wheel installed);
[0020] Figure 3 This is a side view of the rotary wheel;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a side view of a molasses jar.
[0022] In the diagram: 1-molasses storage box, 2-molasses jar, 3-pad, 4-stone, 5-hose, 6-outlet valve, 7-inlet valve, 8-outlet pipe, 9-inlet pipe, 10-storage box inlet, 11-storage box inlet cover;
[0023] 20-Can lid, 21-Can body, 22-Strip opening, 23-Bearing seat, 24-Bearing, 25-Shaft, 26-Wheel hub, 27-Tire, 28-Small hole.
[0024] Note: The support blocks are bricks or wooden blocks. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model are described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0026] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model discloses a molasses addition device for plateau yaks, comprising a molasses storage tank 1, a molasses container 2, and a rotating wheel. The top of the molasses storage tank 1 has a storage tank inlet 10, which is used by the sugar factory to discharge molasses into the molasses storage tank 1 through a pipe. The storage tank inlet cover 11 is fixed to the storage tank inlet 10 by threads. An outlet pipe 8 is welded to one side of the bottom of the molasses storage tank 1, and an outlet valve 6 is installed on the outlet pipe 8.
[0027] Molasses storage box 1 was placed on a high-altitude grassland hill to facilitate relocation for herders.
[0028] The molasses tank 2 includes a lid 20 and a tank body 21. The lid 20 is threaded onto the tank body 21. An inlet pipe 9 is welded to one side of the bottom of the tank body, and an inlet valve 7 is installed on the inlet pipe 9. A small hole 28, with a diameter of 1-2 cm, is located 3-5 cm away from the lid at the top of the tank body. An outlet pipe 8 is connected to one end of a flexible hose 5, and the inlet pipe 9 is connected to the other end of the flexible hose 5. Molasses from the molasses storage box 1 enters the molasses tank 2 through the flexible hose. When the amount of molasses reaches the small hole 28, the molasses will spray out. At this time, the outlet valve 6 on the outlet pipe is closed to prevent the molasses from flowing out. When the herder needs to move, both the inlet valve 7 on the inlet pipe 9 and the outlet valve 6 on the outlet pipe 8 are closed. A strip-shaped opening 22 is opened at the top of the lid 20. A rotating wheel is installed inside the molasses tank 2, with part of the wheel protruding from the lid 20 through the strip-shaped opening 22. The part of the can lid 20 exposed is coated with molasses to make it easier for yaks to lick, and the licking also drives the wheel to rotate.
[0029] Molasses pot 2 is placed in the center of the yak pasture so that the yaks can easily lick it. The spot where molasses pot 2 is placed is leveled with stones 4. If stones are not available, herders can use blocks 4 (bricks or wooden blocks) to level the surface and prevent the molasses pot from tipping over due to the soft grass.
[0030] The wheel includes a shaft 25, a hub 26, and a tire 27. A bearing seat 23 is installed inside the can cover 20, and a bearing 24 is installed inside the bearing seat 23. The shaft 25 of the wheel is mounted on the bearing 24, the hub 26 is mounted on the shaft 25, and the tire 27 is mounted on the hub 26.
[0031] The working process of this utility model is as follows: The herder finds a suitable grazing location and drives the yaks there. The molasses storage box 1 is placed on the hillside of the grassland. One end of the hose 5 is attached to the outlet pipe 8.
[0032] Install the rotating wheel on the molasses pot 2 so that it can rotate freely inside the molasses pot 2. Level the area near the center of the pasture with stones or blocks (bricks or wooden blocks), place the molasses pot 2 on top, and connect the other end of the hose 5 to the inlet pipe 9 of the molasses pot 2.
[0033] Open the inlet valve 7, then open the outlet valve 6. When the amount of molasses reaches the position of the small hole, the molasses will spray out from the small hole. At this time, close the outlet valve 6 and let the yak lick the molasses on the tire to complete the molasses supplementary feeding.
[0034] When relocation is required, close the inlet valve 7, then close the outlet valve 6, and remove the molasses tank 2, hose 5, and molasses temporary storage box 1. Then, transport them away by truck.
[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A molasses additive device for highland yaks, characterized in that, The system includes a molasses storage box, a molasses jar, and a rotating wheel. An outlet pipe is welded to one side of the bottom of the molasses storage box, and an outlet valve is installed on the outlet pipe. The outlet pipe is connected to one end of a flexible hose. The molasses jar includes a lid and a jar body. The lid is threaded onto the jar body. An inlet pipe is welded to one side of the bottom of the jar body, and an inlet valve is installed on the inlet pipe. The inlet pipe is connected to the other end of a flexible hose. A small hole is located 3-5 cm above the lid on the upper part of the jar body. A strip opening is formed at the top of the lid. The rotating wheel is installed inside the molasses jar, with a portion of the wheel protruding from the lid through the strip opening.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The molasses storage box has a storage box inlet on the top, and the storage box inlet cover is fixed to the storage box inlet by threads.
3. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the small hole is 1-2 cm.
4. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The impeller includes an axle, a hub, and a tire. A bearing housing is installed inside the can lid, and a bearing is installed inside the bearing housing. The axle of the impeller is mounted on the bearing, the hub is mounted on the axle, and the tire is mounted on the hub.