Milking parlors designed to prevent outdoor heat stress

Abstract

This utility model discloses a milking parlor designed to prevent outdoor heat stress in dairy cows. It includes a milking area and a cleaning area. The milking area has a milking channel, and the cleaning area includes a fixed platform with a water tank at its base and water storage pools on both sides. Multiple sets of fixed frames are mounted on top of the platform, and multiple rotating tubes are rotatably fitted within each frame. Multiple water pumps connected to the rotating tubes are located on one side of each frame and are connected to the water storage pools. A nozzle is installed at one end of each rotating tube that passes through the top of the fixed frame, and a cleaning roller is fitted around the periphery of the rotating tube. An impeller is installed inside the rotating tube. This utility model, through the rotating tubes, allows the water pumps to deliver water to the rotating tubes for cooling and cleaning. This causes the impeller to drive the rotating tubes and cleaning rollers to rotate, thus cleaning the cows while rinsing and cooling them. This reduces direct contact between the nozzles and the cows, ensuring safe cooling and cleaning while improving the cleaning effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding technology, specifically to a milking parlor for dairy cows that is protected against outdoor heat stress. Background Technology

[0002] The ideal temperature for dairy cows is between 10°C and 20°C. When the temperature is too high, dairy cows will experience heat stress, mobilizing their body's defense mechanisms to overcome the adverse effects of the high-temperature environment. However, this can significantly harm the cows' milk production, milk quality, and overall health. In the hot summer months, especially during milking in the milking parlor, the crowded conditions make them even more susceptible to heat stress.

[0003] For example, patent application CN208676074U includes a milking area with a spray channel outside the outlet. The spray channel is equipped with a first spray device, a second spray device, and a third spray device arranged sequentially. A fur-scraping device is located between the first and second spray devices, and the diameter of the nozzles on the first spray device is smaller than that on the second spray device. After milking, the cows are sprayed through the specially designed spray channel to wet their bodies and maintain sufficient humidity and permeability, thereby cooling them and preventing heat stress.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned method of cooling and cleaning cows by installing multiple nozzles inside the portal pipe can easily lead to nozzle blockage and injury as cows pass through the portal pipe. This results in an unsafe cleaning process, poor cleaning effectiveness, and inadequate water recycling, filtration, and disinfection. There is an urgent need to design a milking parlor designed to prevent outdoor heat stress in order to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a milking parlor for dairy cows that is protected against outdoor heat stress, in order to overcome the aforementioned shortcomings in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A milking parlor designed to prevent outdoor heat stress for dairy cows includes a milking area and a cleaning area. The milking area is equipped with a milking channel. The cleaning area includes a fixed platform with a water tank at its bottom and water storage pools on both sides. Multiple sets of fixed frames are installed on the top of the fixed platform, and multiple rotating pipes are rotatably fitted inside the fixed frames. Multiple water pumps connected to the rotating pipes are installed on one side of the fixed frames. The water pumps are connected to the water storage pools. A nozzle is installed at one end of each rotating pipe that passes through the top of the fixed frame. A cleaning roller is fitted around the periphery of each rotating pipe, and an impeller is installed inside each rotating pipe. A filter screen is slidably fitted at one end of the water tank and is located at one end of the fixed platform. The top of the fixed platform is inclined. A disinfection box is installed in the water storage pool. A connecting pipe with a valve is provided between the water tank and the water storage pool.

[0008] Furthermore, the milking area includes a mobile platform, and the milking channel includes multiple door frames and multiple connecting rods respectively installed on both sides of the multiple door frames, wherein some of the door frames are provided with partitions.

[0009] Furthermore, the filter screen is U-shaped, with coarse filter holes at the top and fine filter holes on one side and at the bottom. A slot is provided at the top of the filter screen, and a fixing plate is installed on one side of the water tank, with the fixing plate corresponding to the slot.

[0010] Furthermore, a pressure plate is provided on the top of the fixed platform, and multiple press-type sensors corresponding to the multiple water pumps are provided on the bottom of the pressure plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom end of the rotating tube is connected to the output end of the water pump, and a sealing ring is provided between the bottom end of the rotating tube and the fixed frame. The cleaning roller includes a sleeve fitted around the rotating tube and multiple cleaning bristles installed around the sleeve.

[0012] Furthermore, the top of the fixing frame is equipped with multiple cylinders corresponding to the multiple rotating tubes, and a slot is opened on one side of each cylinder, with the nozzle located inside the cylinder.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the milking parlor for dairy cows that is protected against outdoor heat stress provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The rotating pipe allows the water pump to deliver water for cooling and cleaning. The impeller drives the rotating pipe and cleaning roller to rotate, effectively cleaning the cows during the cooling process. This reduces direct contact between the nozzles and the cows, ensuring safe cooling and cleaning while improving cleaning efficiency. A filter screen directs the cleaning water along the fixed platform to the water tank, where it is filtered, allowing for water recycling. Opening the valve on the connecting pipe allows water to enter the storage tank for use, where a disinfection box disinfects the water. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a milking parlor provided in an embodiment of the present invention for preventing outdoor heat stress.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the milking channel structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention for a milking parlor designed to prevent outdoor heat stress.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed platform structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention for preventing outdoor heat stress in a dairy cow milking parlor.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating tube structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention for a dairy cow milking parlor designed to prevent outdoor heat stress.

[0020] 1. Milking area; 2. Washing area; 3. Fixed platform; 4. Water tank; 5. Water storage pool; 6. Fixed frame; 7. Rotating pipe; 8. Water pump; 9. Nozzle; 10. Cleaning roller; 11. Impeller; 12. Filter screen; 13. Sterilization box; 14. Connecting pipe; 15. Moving platform; 16. Door frame; 17. Connecting rod; 18. Slot; 19. Fixed insert plate; 20. Pressure plate; 21. Press-type sensor; 22. Sealing ring; 23. Sleeve; 24. Cleaning brush bristles; 25. Cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] like Figure 1-4 As shown in the figure, this utility model provides a milking parlor for cows that is protected against outdoor heat stress.

[0023] The system includes a milking area 1 and a washing area 2. The milking area 1 is equipped with a milking channel. The washing area 2 includes a fixed platform 3. A water tank 4 is installed at the bottom of the fixed platform 3. Water storage tanks 5 are installed on both sides of the water tank 4. Multiple fixed frames 6 are installed on the top of the fixed platform 3. Multiple rotating pipes 7 are rotatably fitted inside the fixed frames 6. Multiple water pumps 8 are installed on one side of the fixed frames 6 and are connected to the multiple rotating pipes 7. The water pumps 8 are connected to the water storage tanks 5. A nozzle 9 is installed at one end of the rotating pipe 7 that passes through the top of the fixed frame 6. A cleaning roller 10 is sleeved around the circumference of the rotating pipe 7. An impeller 11 is installed inside the rotating pipe 7. A filter screen 12 is slidably fitted at one end of the water tank 4. The filter screen 12 is located at one end of the fixed platform 3. The top of the fixed platform 3 is an inclined surface. A disinfection box 13 is installed in the water storage tank 5. A connecting pipe 14 is installed between the water tank 4 and the water storage tank 5. A valve is installed on the connecting pipe 14.

[0024] Reference Figure 2 In this embodiment, the milking area 1 includes a mobile platform 15, and the milking channel includes multiple door frames 16 and multiple connecting rods 17 respectively installed on both sides of the multiple door frames 16. Partitions are provided inside some of the door frames 16. Through the door frames 16, dairy cows can enter the milking channel composed of multiple door frames 16 for milking, and the connecting rods 17 connect the multiple door frames 16. The partitions can separate the dairy cows.

[0025] Reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, the filter screen 12 is U-shaped. The top of the filter screen 12 has coarse filter holes, while one side and the bottom of the filter screen 12 have fine filter holes. A slot 18 is provided on the top of the filter screen 12, and a fixing plate 19 is installed on one side of the water tank 4, corresponding to the slot 18. The filter screen 12 allows for multiple filtrations of the water flow, causing the filtered residue to settle on the top and inner wall of the filter screen 12. When the water in the water tank 4 settles, the residue will remain inside the filter screen 12. The filter screen 12 is placed into one end of the water tank 4, and the fixing plate 19 is inserted into the slot 18 to secure the filter screen 12.

[0026] Reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, a pressure plate 20 is provided on the top of the fixed platform 3, and multiple pressure sensors 21 corresponding to multiple water pumps 8 are provided on the bottom of the pressure plate 20. Through the provided pressure sensors 21, the cows can step on the pressure plate 20 by passing over the top of the fixed platform 3. Different areas of the pressure plate 20 being stepped on will activate the corresponding pressure sensor 21, causing the pressure sensor 21 to start the corresponding water pump 8 for rinsing.

[0027] Reference Figure 4In this embodiment, the bottom end of the rotating tube 7 is connected to the output end of the water pump 8. A sealing ring 22 is provided between the bottom end of the rotating tube 7 and the fixed frame 6. The cleaning roller 10 includes a sleeve 23 sleeved around the rotating tube 7 and multiple cleaning bristles 24 installed around the sleeve 23. The sealing ring 22 can seal the connection at the bottom end of the rotating tube 7, allowing the rotating tube 7 to rotate within the fixed frame 6. The sleeve 23 can be removed from the side of the rotating tube 7. The rotation of the rotating tube 7 will drive the sleeve 23 to rotate, causing the sleeve 23 to drive the multiple cleaning bristles 24 to clean.

[0028] Reference Figure 4 In this embodiment, the top of the mounting bracket 6 is equipped with multiple cylinders 25 corresponding to multiple rotating tubes 7. A slot is opened on one side of the cylinder 25, and the nozzle 9 is located inside the cylinder 25. Through the cylinder 25, when the nozzle 9 is facing the slot of the cylinder 25, the nozzle 9 will spray water onto the cow. When the nozzle 9 is facing the inside of the cylinder 25, the cylinder 25 will block the water flow, causing the water to flow along the inside of the cylinder 25 to the side of the cow and onto the cleaning roller 10. The rinsing of the nozzle 9 towards the inside of the cylinder 25 also has a certain self-cleaning effect, reducing the possibility of the nozzle 9 becoming clogged.

[0029] Working principle: In use, the cows first pass through the milking channel on milking area 1 for milking. After milking, the cows walk from the milking channel to the fixed platform 3, where they enter between two fixed frames 6. At the same time, the water pump 8 starts, drawing water from the storage tank 5 and delivering it to the rotating pipe 7. The water flow through the rotating pipe 7 impacts the impeller 11, causing it to rotate. The rotating pipe 7 then rotates the cleaning roller 10, and the water flows out through the nozzle 9 at the top of the rotating pipe 7 to spray and cool the cows. Simultaneously, the cleaning roller 10 cleans the cows' bodies for better cooling. After cleaning, the cows pass through the cleaning area 2, and the cleaning water flows along the fixed platform 3 to the water tank 4, where the filter screen 12 filters the water. After the water settles in the water tank 4, the valve on the connecting pipe 14 is opened, allowing the water in the water tank 4 to enter the storage tank 5 through the connecting pipe 14. The disinfection box 13 in the storage tank 5 then performs disinfection treatment.

[0030] The above description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A milking parlor for dairy cows designed to prevent outdoor heat stress, comprising a milking area (1) and a washing area (2), characterized in that, The milking area (1) is provided with a milking channel. The washing area (2) includes a fixed platform (3). A water tank (4) is provided at the bottom of the fixed platform (3). Water storage tanks (5) are provided on both sides of the water tank (4). Multiple sets of fixed frames (6) are installed on the top of the fixed platform (3). Multiple rotating pipes (7) are rotatably fitted inside the fixed frames (6). Multiple water pumps (8) connected to the multiple rotating pipes (7) are provided on one side of the fixed frame (6). The water pumps (8) are connected to the water storage tanks (5). The rotating pipes (7) pass through... A nozzle (9) is provided at one end of the top of the fixed frame (6). A cleaning roller (10) is sleeved around the circumference of the rotating tube (7). An impeller (11) is provided inside the rotating tube (7). A filter screen (12) is slidably fitted at one end of the water tank (4). The filter screen (12) is located at one end of the fixed platform (3). The top of the fixed platform (3) is an inclined surface. A disinfection box (13) is installed inside the water storage tank (5). A connecting pipe (14) is provided between the water tank (4) and the water storage tank (5). A valve is provided on the connecting pipe (14).

2. A milking parlor for cows designed to prevent outdoor heat stress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The milking area (1) includes a mobile platform (15), and the milking channel includes multiple door frames (16) and multiple connecting rods (17) respectively installed on both sides of the multiple door frames (16), wherein some of the door frames (16) are provided with partitions.

3. A milking parlor for cows designed to prevent outdoor heat stress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter screen (12) is U-shaped. The top of the filter screen (12) has coarse filter holes, and the side and bottom of the filter screen (12) have fine filter holes. The top of the filter screen (12) has a slot (18). A fixing plate (19) is installed on one side of the water tank (4). The fixing plate (19) corresponds to the slot (18).

4. A milking parlor for cows designed to prevent outdoor heat stress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the fixed platform (3) is provided with a pressure plate (20), and the bottom of the pressure plate (20) is provided with a plurality of press-type sensors (21) corresponding to the plurality of water pumps (8).

5. A milking parlor for cows designed to prevent outdoor heat stress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom end of the rotating tube (7) is connected to the output end of the water pump (8). A sealing ring (22) is provided between the bottom end of the rotating tube (7) and the fixed frame (6). The cleaning roller (10) includes a sleeve (23) sleeved around the rotating tube (7) and multiple cleaning bristles (24) installed around the sleeve (23).

6. A milking parlor for cows designed to prevent outdoor heat stress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the fixed frame (6) is equipped with a plurality of cylinders (25) corresponding to the plurality of rotating tubes (7), and a slot is provided on one side of the cylinder (25), and the nozzle (9) is located inside the cylinder (25).

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