Full-automatic baby deer feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a full-automatic baby deer feeding device, and relates to the field of livestock breeding automation equipment. A milk adding pipeline and a water adding pipeline are arranged at the top of the box body, a plurality of ear tag recognizers are mounted on at least two side walls of the box body, a touch display screen is mounted on the front side of the box body, and a PLC is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the lower portion of the touch display screen; a milk mixing cavity is formed in the box body, a liquid level sensor is arranged at the top of the milk mixing cavity, and a stirrer is vertically mounted in the center of the milk mixing cavity; the side wall of the milk mixing cavity is coated with a heater, the bottom of the milk mixing cavity is communicated with an integrated flowmeter electromagnetic valve, and a temperature sensor and a silica gel nipple are further mounted; the bottom of the milk mixing cavity is laterally communicated with a wastewater discharge pipeline; and the PLC is connected with and controls the sensors and the actuators. Precise individualized feeding is achieved through identity recognition and quantitative control, the quality, sanitation and safety of milk are guaranteed in the constant-temperature mixing and clean conveying process, and meanwhile the breeding management efficiency is remarkably improved through automatic control.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated livestock breeding equipment, and more specifically to a fully automatic feeding device for fawns. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, traditional artificial feeding relies on experience to allocate milk amounts, making it difficult to accurately match the nutritional needs of fawns at different growth stages. While mechanized feeding equipment can achieve basic quantitative feeding, it lacks the ability to identify individual fawns, resulting in weaker fawns not getting enough milk or stronger fawns overfeeding, highlighting the problem of uneven development within the group.

[0003] Conventional feeding devices generally suffer from poor milk temperature control and uneven mixing. Open heating systems are prone to localized overheating and spoilage, and insufficient mixing can cause fat separation. Furthermore, the pipes and containers have many hard-to-clean areas, leaving milk residue that breeds bacteria, significantly increasing the risk of digestive tract diseases in fawns.

[0004] Existing semi-automatic equipment requires manual operation for tasks such as ear tag verification, milk temperature adjustment, and residual liquid cleaning, with a single feeding taking more than 20 minutes. Mechanical valves are prone to clogging and failure, sensors have weak anti-interference capabilities, frequent maintenance interrupts continuous operation, and the equipment is poorly suited for large-scale farming scenarios.

[0005] Therefore, how to design a fully automatic feeding device for fawns that can simultaneously achieve precise individual feeding, milk quality assurance, and full-process automation is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides a fully automatic feeding device for fawns, which solves the problems of individual nutritional imbalance, milk hygiene risks and low operation efficiency in artificial feeding by automatically identifying individual identities, accurately controlling milk supply, maintaining constant temperature of mixed milk, and automatically cleaning and discharging sewage, thereby realizing the scientific and intelligent management of fawn breeding.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] An automatic feeding device for fawns, comprising a housing;

[0009] The top of the box is equipped with a milk filling pipe and a water filling pipe, at least two side walls are equipped with multiple ear tag readers, and a touch screen is installed on the front. A PLC controller is fixedly installed on the inner side below the touch screen.

[0010] The box is equipped with a milk mixing chamber, a liquid level sensor is installed at the top of the milk mixing chamber, and a stirrer is vertically installed in the center.

[0011] The milk mixing chamber is covered with a heater on its side wall and connected to an integrated flow meter solenoid valve at the bottom, including a flow meter core, a solenoid valve core, a connecting pipe, a flow meter external connecting pipe, and a solenoid valve external connecting pipe.

[0012] A temperature sensor is installed on the external pipe end of the flow meter, and a silicone nipple is connected to the external pipe of the solenoid valve.

[0013] The bottom of the milk mixing chamber is laterally connected to a wastewater discharge pipe;

[0014] The PLC controller connects to and controls the stirrer, touch screen display, ear tag reader, integrated flow meter solenoid valve, temperature sensor, liquid level sensor, and heater.

[0015] Preferably, the stirrer includes a base, a drive motor, and a stirring paddle;

[0016] The drive motor is fixed on the base, and the output shaft is coaxially connected to the stirring paddle. The stirring paddle has a spiral blade structure, and its end is 5-10mm away from the bottom of the milk mixing chamber.

[0017] Preferably, both the milk filling pipe and the water filling pipe are silicone flexible tubes, and both have a filter screen with a pore size ≤0.5mm at the inlet end.

[0018] Preferably, the PLC controller is a Siemens S7-1200 series programmable logic controller, including an analog input module, a digital output module, a communication module, and control logic, used for real-time acquisition and control of various sensors and actuators.

[0019] Preferably, the ear tag reader is an RFID reader with an effective identification distance of 10-30cm and an identification response time of ≤0.5s.

[0020] Preferably, the flow meter core and the solenoid valve core of the integrated flow meter solenoid valve are integrated in series via a connecting pipe.

[0021] Preferably, the silicone nipple is detachably connected to the outer pipe of the solenoid valve via a quick-release connector, and its surface is provided with an anti-slip texture.

[0022] Preferably, the wastewater discharge pipe is equipped with an electric butterfly valve, and the control terminal of the electric butterfly valve is electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0023] Preferably, the temperature sensor is a PT1000 platinum resistance temperature sensor, and the liquid level sensor is a capacitive liquid level sensor.

[0024] Preferably, the heater includes a housing, a ceramic sealing layer, a PTC heating element, and wires;

[0025] The outer shell is covered with a corrosion-resistant coating made of polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0026] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] 1. This device automatically identifies each fawn and precisely controls the amount of milk fed each time according to its preset needs, ensuring that each fawn receives a customized nutritional supply, which significantly improves the scientific nature and fairness of feeding management.

[0028] 2. The system automatically maintains constant temperature and even mixing of the milk in a closed environment, and ensures the cleanliness of the delivery pipes and contact parts. Combined with the automatic sewage discharge function, it effectively prevents milk spoilage and bacterial growth, thus ensuring the health of the fawns.

[0029] 3. The integrated automatic control system replaces the tedious manual processes of milk preparation, feeding, cleaning, and monitoring, significantly reducing labor intensity and time costs, and achieving a high degree of automation and intelligent management of the fawn feeding process. Attached Figure Description

[0030] 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 embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the fully automatic feeding device for fawns provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 A top view of the fully automatic feeding device for fawns provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the integrated flow meter solenoid valve structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the stirrer structure provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the heater structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0036] Attached Figure Descriptions: 1-Box body, 2-Agitator, 3-Milk filling pipe, 4-Water filling pipe, 5-Touch screen, 6-PLC controller, 7-Ear tag reader, 8-Integrated flow meter solenoid valve, 9-Silicone nipple, 10-Wastewater discharge pipe, 11-Temperature sensor, 12-Level sensor, 13-Heater; 2-1-Base, 2-2-Drive motor, 2-3-Agitator; 8-1-Flow meter core, 8-2-Solenoid valve core, 8-3-Connecting pipe, 8-4-Flow meter external connection pipe, 8-5-Solenoid valve external connection pipe; 13-1-Outer shell, 13-2-Sealing layer, 13-3-PTC heating element, 13-4-Wire. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a fully automatic fawn feeding device, including a housing 1;

[0039] The top of the box 1 is provided with a milk adding pipe 3 and a water adding pipe 4, at least two side walls are equipped with multiple ear tag readers 7, and a touch screen display 5 is installed on the front. A PLC controller 6 is fixedly installed on the inner side below the touch screen display 5.

[0040] The box 1 is equipped with a milk mixing chamber. The top of the milk mixing chamber is equipped with a liquid level sensor 12, and a stirrer 2 is vertically installed in the center.

[0041] The sidewall of the milk mixing chamber is covered with a heater 13, and the bottom is connected to an integrated flow meter solenoid valve 8;

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the integrated flow meter solenoid valve 8 includes a flow meter core 8-1, a solenoid valve core 8-2, a connecting pipe 8-3, a flow meter external connecting pipe 8-4, and a solenoid valve external connecting pipe 8-5;

[0043] A temperature sensor 11 is installed at the end of the flow meter external connector 8-4, and a silicone nipple 9 is connected to the solenoid valve external connector 8-5.

[0044] The bottom of the milk mixing chamber is laterally connected to a wastewater discharge pipe 10;

[0045] The PLC controller 6 connects to and controls the stirrer 2, the touch screen display 5, the ear tag reader 7, the integrated flow meter solenoid valve 8, the temperature sensor 11, the liquid level sensor 12, and the heater 13.

[0046] This device eliminates individual nutritional imbalances through automated identification and quantitative feeding, eliminates milk hygiene risks through constant temperature mixing and closed-loop clean delivery, and significantly reduces the burden of manual operation through intelligent control of the entire process, ultimately achieving scientific, healthy, and efficient management of fawn farming.

[0047] The following provides a further detailed description of each structure of the aforementioned device;

[0048] In this embodiment, the housing 1 is made of food-grade 304 stainless steel with a thickness of 3-5mm, and the inner surface is mirror-polished to meet food hygiene standards; the touch screen 5 is an IPS capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 800×480, which communicates with the PLC controller 6 through an RS232 interface for parameter setting and feeding monitoring display.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, the stirrer 2 includes a base 2-1, a drive motor 2-2, and a stirring paddle 2-3;

[0050] The drive motor 2-2 is fixed on the base 2-1. It is a 57BYG stepper motor and equipped with a TMC2209 silent drive chip. The output shaft is coaxially connected to the stirring paddle 2-3. The stirring paddle 2-3 has a spiral blade structure, and its end is 5-10mm away from the bottom of the milk mixing chamber.

[0051] In this embodiment, both the milk adding pipe 3 and the water adding pipe 4 are silicone flexible tubes, and both have a filter screen with a pore size ≤0.5mm at the inlet end.

[0052] In this embodiment, the PLC controller 6 adopts the Siemens S7-1200 series programmable logic controller, which includes an analog input module, a digital output module, a communication module and control logic, and is used to collect and control various sensors and actuators in real time.

[0053] Specifically, the extended configuration of PLC controller 6 includes: an analog input module SM1231 for connecting temperature sensor 11 and liquid level sensor 12, supporting PT1000 signal input; a communication module CM1241 for connecting ear tag reader 7 via RS485 interface using Modbus-RTU protocol; and a digital output module SM1223 for driving stirrer 2-2, integrated flow meter solenoid valve 8-2, and wastewater pipeline electric butterfly valve, with an output response time ≤2ms.

[0054] Furthermore, the PLC controller 6 is sealed in an IP54-rated electrical control box and has a built-in PID temperature control algorithm and individualized feeding logic program.

[0055] In this embodiment, the ear tag reader 7 is an RFID reader with an effective identification distance of 10-30cm and an identification response time of ≤0.5s. A specific model can be MFRC-522, operating at a frequency of 13.56MHz, and its matching ear tag is a passive electronic tag.

[0056] In this embodiment, the flow meter core 8-1 and the solenoid valve core 8-2 of the integrated flow meter solenoid valve 8 are integrated in series via a connecting pipe 8-3. The flow meter core (8-1) can be a Coriolis mass flow meter, and the solenoid valve core (8-2) can be a normally closed direct-acting valve.

[0057] The specific process of the solenoid valve 8 of the volumetric flow meter includes:

[0058] When the PLC controller 6 calculates the precise amount of milk required for the fawn based on the fawn identification information obtained by the ear tag reader 7, it sends an opening command and target flow value to the integrated flow meter solenoid valve 8. The solenoid valve core 8-2 is energized and opened upon receiving the digital output signal from the PLC. Milk then flows from the bottom of the milk mixing chamber into the flow meter core 8-1 through the external flow meter connector 8-4. The flow meter core 8-1 measures the mass flow rate of milk flowing through the connecting pipe 8-3 in real time with high precision and continuously feeds the flow signal back to the PLC controller 6. The PLC dynamically compares the received real-time flow data with the preset target value. Once the cumulative flow reaches the set value, the PLC immediately sends a closing command to the solenoid valve core 8-2, and the solenoid valve quickly de-energizes and closes, precisely terminating the milk output.

[0059] Meanwhile, a temperature sensor installed at the end of the flow meter external connector 8-4 continuously monitors the temperature of the milk about to flow out, providing final temperature assurance. Finally, a measured amount of milk at the appropriate temperature is delivered to the silicone nipple 9 through the solenoid valve external connector 8-5 for the fawn to suckle.

[0060] In this embodiment, the silicone nipple 9 is detachably connected to the external pipe 8-5 of the solenoid valve via a quick-release connector, and its surface is provided with an anti-slip texture.

[0061] In this embodiment, the wastewater discharge pipe 10 is equipped with an electric butterfly valve, which can be a VTON VF3300 series valve, driven by a gear reduction motor, and electrically connected to the PLC controller 6.

[0062] In this embodiment, the temperature sensor 11 is a PT1000 platinum resistance temperature sensor, and the liquid level sensor 12 is a capacitive liquid level sensor.

[0063] like Figure 5As shown, the heater 13 includes a housing 13-1, a ceramic sealing layer 13-2, a PTC heating element 13-3, and a wire 13-4; wherein, the housing 13-1 is covered with a corrosion-resistant coating made of polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0064] Specifically, the outer shell 13-1 is made of aluminum alloy 6061-T6, the PTC heating element 13-3 is made of barium titanate ceramic, the rated power is 800W, and the surface temperature is automatically controlled below 150℃; the anti-corrosion coating 13-1 adopts a spraying process and meets the GB / T 1771-2007 salt spray resistance test; and the wire 13-4 is a silicone rubber insulated high temperature resistant wire.

[0065] The heater 13 heats the sidewalls of the milk mixing chamber via its PTC heating element 13-3. Upon startup, the PLC controller 6 sets a target temperature value based on a preset optimal feeding temperature for fawns. A PT1000 platinum resistance temperature sensor 11, installed inside the milk mixing chamber, monitors the milk temperature in real time and transmits an analog signal to the PLC. The PLC's built-in PID temperature control algorithm continuously calculates the deviation between the sensor's measured value and the target setpoint, and dynamically adjusts the power output to the heater 13 accordingly.

[0066] The PTC heating element 13-3 has a positive temperature coefficient; its resistance increases sharply as the temperature approaches its Curie point, automatically limiting power and achieving self-limiting temperature protection for the surface. The aluminum alloy housing 13-1 and the PTFE anti-corrosion coating ensure the heater's corrosion resistance in humid environments containing milk vapor. The wire 13-4 safely transmits electrical energy. Through precise PID control by the PLC and the self-limiting temperature characteristics of the PTC material, the milk is efficiently and stably heated and maintained at the set constant temperature.

[0067] The following provides a further explanation of the specific working process and principle of the aforementioned fully automatic fawn feeding device;

[0068] 1) Work process;

[0069] When a fawn wearing a passive RFID ear tag approaches the feeding device, an ear tag reader mounted on the side wall quickly reads the ear tag information within its effective range and transmits the identified individual number to the PLC controller via an RS485 interface (Modbus-RTU protocol). The PLC determines the corresponding milk requirement for that fawn based on a pre-set individualized feeding logic program. Subsequently, the PLC controls the actuators on the milk and water supply pipes to inject milk powder and water into the milk mixing chamber inside the stainless steel tank according to a set ratio. A level sensor monitors the liquid level in the mixing chamber in real time.

[0070] After injection, the stirrer is activated to mix thoroughly. At the same time, the PTC heater covering the side wall of the mixing chamber starts working under the precise adjustment of the PLC's built-in PID temperature control algorithm. The PT1000 platinum resistance temperature sensor continuously monitors the temperature of the mixing chamber and feeds the signal back to the PLC to ensure that the milk is heated and maintained at the set suitable breastfeeding temperature.

[0071] 2) Working principle:

[0072] The core working principle of this device lies in the closed-loop intelligent control and integrated precise execution of the entire process by the PLC controller. Once the milk reaches the set temperature and uniformity, the PLC sends an opening command and target flow value to the integrated flowmeter solenoid valve based on the identified individual fawn information. The flowmeter core measures the milk flowing through the connecting pipe in real time with high precision and feeds the flow signal back to the PLC. The PLC compares the actual flow rate with the set target flow rate and immediately closes the solenoid valve core when the precise feeding amount is reached, achieving individualized quantitative feeding. The milk is fed to the fawns through a silicone nipple with a quick-release connector. A PT1000 temperature sensor installed on the external pipe of the flowmeter provides final temperature monitoring of the milk to be fed, offering double protection.

[0073] After feeding or periodically, the PLC controls the opening of the electric butterfly valve on the wastewater discharge pipe. Utilizing the residual liquid in the mixing chamber or the injected cleaning water, a self-cleaning process is completed through stirring and discharge. The entire process is monitored and displayed via a touchscreen, ensuring transparent and controllable operation. Ultimately, this achieves the scientific and healthy aquaculture goal of eliminating individual nutritional imbalances, preventing hygiene risks, and reducing labor burden.

[0074] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the systems disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the descriptions are relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the method section.

[0075] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A fully automatic feeding device for fawns, characterized in that, Includes the housing (1); The top of the box (1) is provided with a milk pipe (3) and a water pipe (4), and at least two side walls are equipped with multiple ear tag identifiers (7). A touch screen display (5) is installed on the front, and a PLC controller (6) is fixedly installed on the inner side below the touch screen display (5). The box (1) is equipped with a milk mixing chamber. A liquid level sensor (12) is provided on the top of the milk mixing chamber, and a stirrer (2) is installed vertically in the center. The milk mixing chamber is covered with a heater (13) on its side wall and connected to an integrated flow meter solenoid valve (8) at its bottom, including a flow meter core (8-1), a solenoid valve core (8-2), a connecting pipe (8-3), a flow meter external pipe (8-4), and a solenoid valve external pipe (8-5). A temperature sensor (11) is installed at the end of the flow meter external connector (8-4), and a silicone nipple (9) is connected to the solenoid valve external connector (8-5); The bottom of the milk mixing chamber is laterally connected to a wastewater discharge pipe (10); The PLC controller (6) connects to and controls the stirrer (2), touch screen (5), ear tag reader (7), integrated flow meter solenoid valve (8), temperature sensor (11), liquid level sensor (12), and heater (13).

2. The fully automatic fawn feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirrer (2) includes a base (2-1), a drive motor (2-2), and a stirring paddle (2-3); The drive motor (2-2) is fixed on the base (2-1), and its output shaft is coaxially connected to the stirring paddle (2-3). The stirring paddle (2-3) has a spiral blade structure, and its end is 5-10mm away from the bottom of the milk mixing chamber.

3. The fully automatic fawn feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the milk adding pipe (3) and the water adding pipe (4) are silicone hoses, and both have a filter screen with a pore size ≤0.5mm at the inlet end.

4. The fully automatic fawn feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The PLC controller (6) adopts the Siemens S7-1200 series programmable logic controller, including analog input module, digital output module, communication module and control logic, which is used to collect and control various sensors and actuators in real time.

5. The fully automatic fawn feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ear tag reader (7) is an RFID reader with an effective identification distance of 10-30cm and an identification response time of ≤0.5s.

6. The fully automatic fawn feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow meter core (8-1) and the solenoid valve core (8-2) of the integrated flow meter solenoid valve (8) are integrated in series through a connecting pipe (8-3).

7. The fully automatic fawn feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The silicone nipple (9) is detachably connected to the external tube of the solenoid valve (8-5) via a quick-release connector, and its surface is provided with an anti-slip texture.

8. The fully automatic fawn feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wastewater discharge pipe (10) is equipped with an electric butterfly valve, and the control terminal of the electric butterfly valve is electrically connected to the PLC controller (6).

9. The fully automatic fawn feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature sensor (11) is a PT1000 platinum resistance temperature sensor, and the liquid level sensor (12) is a capacitive liquid level sensor.

10. The fully automatic fawn feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heater (13) includes a housing (13-1), a ceramic sealing layer (13-2), a PTC heating element (13-3), and a wire (13-4); The outer shell (13-1) is covered with a corrosion-resistant coating made of polytetrafluoroethylene.

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