Calf feeding device

Abstract

The utility model provides a calf feeding device which comprises a box body, a cover body is hinged to the upper end of the box body, a frame body used for vertically fixing a nursing pot is arranged in the box body, a vertical pipe is inserted into the center of the top of a pot cover of the nursing pot, the lower end of the vertical pipe is communicated with a spray head fixed to the bottom face of the pot cover, and a pipeline is fixed to the cover body. Joints which can be respectively communicated with the upper ends of the vertical pipes on the plurality of nursing kettles in a pressing manner are fixed on the pipeline, and a blow-off pipe is mounted at the bottom of the box body. According to the calf feeding device, the milk feeding kettle is placed in the box body and can be integrally cleaned through the pipeline, and sewage after cleaning flows into the bottom of the box body from the opening in the lower end of the milk feeding kettle and is directly discharged through the blow-off pipe on the box body, so that the cleaning efficiency of the milk feeding kettle is improved, and the cleaning time is saved. Meanwhile, the nursing pot is convenient to carry and store through the box body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to calf feeding technology, and more particularly to a calf feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] It takes 3-4 months for calves to grow from birth to weaning. They need to be fed 2-3 times a day. Each 100 calves on the farm needs to be equipped with one full-time calf feeder to feed them milk and starter feed.

[0003] In current calf rearing practices, calf feeding typically involves using bottle-feeding. Keepers fill the bottles with milk according to the recommended amount and then transport them to the calf pen for feeding. After feeding, the bottles are returned for cleaning. However, the current manual cleaning of these bottles is slow and inefficient. Furthermore, the large number of bottles makes it easy for some to be missed or left uncleaned, leading to bacterial growth and potential diarrhea in calves during subsequent feedings. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a calf feeding device to solve the problems of high workload, low efficiency, and easy omission in the existing calf feeding process due to the need for cleaning feeding bottles.

[0005] This application provides a calf feeding device, including a box body with a cover hinged to the upper end of the box body. The box body is provided with a frame for vertically fixing a feeding pot. A vertical tube is inserted into the center of the top of the lid of the feeding pot. The lower end of the vertical tube is connected to a nozzle fixed to the bottom surface of the lid. A pipe is fixed on the cover body. A connector is fixed on the pipe body, which can be crimped and connected to the upper end of the vertical tubes on multiple feeding pots respectively. A sewage pipe is installed at the bottom of the box body.

[0006] Optionally, the lower end of the vertical tube extends through the nozzle into the feeding pot. A one-way valve is installed on the vertical tube inside the nozzle. The one-way valve allows the vertical tube to flow from one end of the nozzle to the other, and blocks the flow in the opposite direction. The side wall of the vertical tube that blocks the flow has a through hole communicating with the nozzle. The lid of the feeding pot is a flip-top lid that can be locked by buckles on both sides.

[0007] Optionally, an ultrasonic cleaning tank for cleaning nipples is installed on the frame inside the box.

[0008] Optionally, an insulation layer is attached and fixed to the side wall of the box, and wheels for pushing and transporting are installed at the bottom.

[0009] The calf feeding device provided in this application allows the feeding jugs to be cleaned as a whole through pipes inside the box. Furthermore, the wastewater from the cleaning flows from the opening at the bottom of the feeding jug into the bottom of the box and is then directly discharged through the drain pipe on the box, improving the cleaning efficiency of the feeding jugs, saving cleaning time, and ensuring that no jugs are missed when cleaning the corresponding areas inside the box. At the same time, the box also facilitates the transport and storage of the feeding jugs. Attached Figure Description

[0010] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a top view of the housing of a calf feeding device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the housing of a calf feeding device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0013] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the nozzle of a calf feeding device provided in one embodiment of this application located at the lower end of a flap cover;

[0014] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the nozzle of a calf feeding device provided in an embodiment of this application located at the upper end of a flap cover;

[0015] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of point A of a calf feeding device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0017] 1. Box body; 2. Frame body; 3. Feeding bottle; 4. Lid body; 5. Flip-top lid; 6. Buckle; 7. Vertical pipe; 8. One-way valve; 9. Nozzle; 10. Through hole; 11. Pipe; 12. Connector; 13. Drain pipe; 14. Ultrasonic cleaning tank. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application are described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] like Figures 1-5As shown, one embodiment of this application provides a calf feeding device, including a box body 1, a cover body 4 hinged to the upper end of the box body 1, a frame body 2 for vertically fixing a milking pot 3 inside the box body 1, a vertical tube 7 inserted into the center of the top of the lid of the milking pot 3, the lower end of the vertical tube 7 communicating with a nozzle 9 fixed to the bottom surface of the lid, a pipe 11 fixed on the cover body 4, and a connector 12 fixed on the pipe 11 that can be crimped and communicated with the upper ends of the vertical tubes 7 on multiple milking pots 3 respectively, and a sewage pipe 13 installed at the bottom of the box body 1.

[0020] The lid of the feeding jug 3 can be opened. When using it, open the lid and fill the feeding jug 3 with milk. Place the feeding jug 3 into the box 1 so that it can be transported as a whole. After transporting it to the calf feeding area, take out the feeding jug 3 and feed the calf through the nipple at the bottom of the feeding jug 3.

[0021] When cleaning the feeding bottle 3, remove the nipple from the bottom, then place the feeding bottle 3 into the housing 1, corresponding to the insertion positions on the frame 2. Close the cover 4, crimping the connector 12 on the pipe 11 to the vertical pipe 7 on the feeding bottle 3. Connect the water inlet of the pipe 11 to a water pump or water pipe. The cleaning water is injected through the connector 12 on the pipe 11 from the vertical pipe 7 into the nozzle 9 and then sprayed out, rinsing the inner wall of the feeding bottle 3 from top to bottom. The wastewater from the cleaning flows out from the opening at the bottom of the feeding bottle 3 into the housing 1 and is finally discharged through the drain pipe 13.

[0022] In this embodiment, the feeding bottle 3 can be cleaned as a whole by placing it inside the housing 1 through the pipe 11. Furthermore, the wastewater from the cleaning flows from the opening at the bottom of the feeding bottle 3 into the bottom of the housing 1 and is then directly discharged through the drain pipe 13 on the housing 1. This improves the cleaning efficiency of the feeding bottle 3, saves cleaning time, and ensures that no part of the bottle is missed during cleaning. At the same time, the housing 1 also facilitates the transport and storage of the feeding bottle 3.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the lower end of the vertical tube 7 passes through the nozzle 9 and extends into the feeding pot 3. A one-way valve 8 is installed on the vertical tube 7 located inside the nozzle 9. The one-way valve 8 allows the vertical tube 7 to flow from one end of the nozzle 9 to the other, and blocks the flow in the opposite direction. The side wall of the vertical tube 7 that blocks the flow is provided with a through hole 10 communicating with the nozzle 9. The lid of the feeding pot 3 is a flip-top lid 5 that can be locked by the buckles 6 on both sides. The flip-top lid 5 can be reversed to face upwards and locked by the buckles 6.

[0024] Both ends of the vertical pipe 7 can be crimped and connected to the connector 12. When cleaning the feeding jug 3, turn the flap cover 5 to turn the nozzle 9 to the lower end. The pipe 11 needs to be connected to the cleaning water source. Perform the cleaning steps described above. When filling the feeding jug 3 with milk, turn the flap cover 5 to turn the nozzle 9 to the upper end and close the cover 4. The pipe 11 needs to be connected to the feeding milk source.

[0025] When the flap cover 5 is rotated so that the nozzle 9 is at the lower end, the cleaning water entering through the vertical pipe 7 is blocked by the one-way valve 8, and then enters the nozzle 9 through the through hole 10 and is diffused and sprayed out.

[0026] When the flap cover 5 is rotated so that the nozzle 9 is at the top, the milk entering through the vertical pipe 7 flows directly into the feeding jug 3 from the other end through the one-way valve 8. Multiple feeding jugs 3 can be quickly filled with milk through the pipe 11 connected to the milk source, improving the feeding efficiency of calves.

[0027] In one possible implementation, an ultrasonic cleaning tank 14 for cleaning nipples is installed on the frame 2 inside the housing 1.

[0028] The removed nipples are placed in the ultrasonic cleaning tank 14 for separate cleaning during the cleaning process.

[0029] In one possible implementation, an insulation layer is attached to the side wall of the box 1, and wheels for pushing and transporting are installed at the bottom.

[0030] Placing the milk-filled feeding jug 3 into the box 1 can keep the milk warm, preventing the milk temperature from dropping rapidly during winter feeding, which would affect the calf's appetite and intestinal health.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application 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 or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A calf feeding device, comprising a box (1), the upper end of which is hinged with a cover (4), and a frame (2) for vertically fixing a feeding bottle (3) is arranged in the box (1), characterized in that: A vertical tube (7) is inserted into the center of the top of the lid of the feeding pot (3). The lower end of the vertical tube (7) is connected to the nozzle (9) fixed on the bottom surface of the lid. A pipe (11) is fixed on the lid (4). A connector (12) is fixed on the pipe (11) that can be crimped and connected to the upper end of the vertical tube (7) on multiple feeding pots (3). A drain pipe (13) is installed at the bottom of the box (1).

2. The calf feeding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The lower end of the vertical tube (7) passes through the nozzle (9) and extends into the feeding pot (3). A one-way valve (8) is installed on the vertical tube (7) inside the nozzle (9). The one-way valve (8) allows the vertical tube (7) to flow from one end of the nozzle (9) to the other end in a permissible direction, and blocks the flow in the opposite direction. The side wall of the vertical tube (7) that blocks the flow is provided with a through hole (10) that communicates with the nozzle (9). The lid of the feeding pot (3) is a flip-top lid (5) that can be locked by the buckles (6) on both sides.

3. The calf feeding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: An ultrasonic cleaning tank (14) for cleaning nipples is installed on the frame (2) inside the box (1).

4. The calf feeding apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The side wall of the box (1) is fitted with an insulation layer, and the bottom is equipped with wheels for pushing and transporting.

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