An automated control feed gathering machine for ranches

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automated control feed gathering machine for ranches, including a fence, a hydraulic power system, a gathering mechanism, pulleys, and wire ropes. The fence is fixed to the ground and has several sets of pulleys. The hydraulic power system is fixed to the ground, and the gathering mechanism is installed on the side wall of the fence. The gathering mechanism and the hydraulic power system are connected by wire ropes. The gathering mechanism includes a square tube, a support frame, a connecting rod, a fixing frame, a crossbar, and a gathering disc. The square tube is fixed to the fence, the support frame is located on one side of the square tube, the gathering disc is connected to the bottom of the support frame, the connecting rod is welded to the end of the support frame away from the gathering disc, and a pair of fixing frames are provided, which are fixedly welded to both ends of the connecting rod and extend outward to the outside of the square tube. This utility model can reduce the friction of the wire rope and improve its service life; it can move feed away from the fence along the side wall of the gathering disc towards the fence, thereby achieving the gathering effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of ranch feeding equipment, and specifically relates to an automated control feed gathering machine for ranches. Background Technology

[0002] Dairy cows on ranches repeatedly push the feed with their mouths to select it during feeding. As a result, some feed is pushed away from the fence and cannot be effectively eaten by the cows, leading to feed waste and inadequate feeding. Therefore, the rancher needs to observe the cows at all times and push the pushed feed back to the pen. Since the cows are rooting around while eating, the rancher needs to keep pushing the feed until it is all eaten.

[0003] A search revealed an existing technology announcement (CN219698727U) for a pasture fodder feeding and centralizing device based on an electric vehicle. The device comprises a tricycle and a feeding baffle. The tricycle is equipped with a support column, a limiting stud, and a mounting plate. The support column is fixedly connected to one side of the tricycle, the limiting stud is fixedly connected to the other side, and the mounting plate is fixedly connected to both ends of the tricycle's bottom. A fitting column is located above one end of the mounting plate. The support column is connected to a push handle and a sling via a lifting rod. A sleeve is connected to one side of the feeding baffle via a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. This device has the following drawbacks: during tricycle movement, the lack of guidance causes the feeding baffle to deviate, resulting in an inability to stably and evenly push the feed. Consequently, some feed is not pushed close enough to the cattle pen, while some is pushed too close, preventing the cows from eating the feed and further hindering proper feeding of the cows.

[0004] A search revealed a pasture forage gathering device with prior art announcement number CN222707280U, comprising a first fixed plate and a second fixed plate, with a forage gathering mechanism disposed between the first and second fixed plates. The forage gathering mechanism includes a motor fixedly mounted on one side of the first fixed plate, the output end of which passes through the first fixed plate and is connected to a auger-blade spiral rod via a coupling. The other end of the auger-blade spiral rod is fixedly connected to a threaded rod, the outer surface of which is threadedly connected to a first disc, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a fixed rod. The other end of the fixed rod is rotatably connected to one side of the second fixed plate, and the outer surface of which is fixedly connected to a second disc. However, this device has the following drawbacks: after the auger-blade spiral rod gathers the forage on the ground, when it moves forward, the baffle plate will move the forage along with it, pushing the forage to one end of the fence and affecting the cows' feeding. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an automated control feed gathering machine for ranches. The wire rope is located above the square tube, which reduces friction on the wire rope and improves its service life. The gathering disc moves feed away from the fence along the side wall of the gathering disc towards the fence, thereby achieving the gathering effect. The brush can prevent feed from entering the interior of the gathering disc and can also clean the feed, thus improving the gathering efficiency. The casters can reduce the friction between the bottom of the gathering disc and the ground.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An automated control feed gathering machine for ranches includes a fence, a hydraulic power system, a gathering mechanism, pulleys, and a wire rope. The fence is fixed to the ground and has several sets of pulleys. The hydraulic power system is fixed to the ground, and the gathering mechanism is installed on the side wall of the fence. The gathering mechanism and the hydraulic power system are connected by a wire rope.

[0008] The hydraulic power system includes a housing, a hydraulic station, hydraulic winch I, hydraulic winch II, and a distribution box. The housing is fixed to the ground, the hydraulic station is installed in the middle of the housing, and the distribution box is connected to the hydraulic station. Hydraulic winch I and hydraulic winch II are installed in the housing on both sides of the hydraulic station, and both hydraulic winch I and hydraulic winch II are connected to the hydraulic station. One end of the wire rope is connected to hydraulic winch I, and the other end passes through multiple sets of pulleys and is connected to one end of the material gathering mechanism. The other end of the wire rope of the material gathering mechanism passes through multiple sets of pulleys and is connected to hydraulic winch II, forming a closed-loop system.

[0009] The material gathering mechanism includes a square tube, a support frame, a connecting rod, a fixing frame, a crossbar, and a material gathering disc. The square tube is fixed to the fence, the support frame is located on one side of the square tube, the material gathering disc is connected to the bottom of the support frame, and the connecting rod is welded to the end of the support frame away from the material gathering disc via a protrusion. There is a pair of fixing frames, which are fixedly welded to both ends of the connecting rod and extend outward to the outside of the square tube. Rollers are rotatably connected inside the fixing frames. There is a pair of rollers, and each roller has a protrusion at both ends. The pair of rollers are respectively engaged with the upper and lower side walls of the square tube through the protrusions, and the surface of the rollers contacts the upper and lower side walls of the square tube. A support plate is provided on the top of the side wall of the fixing frame away from the two ends of the connecting rod, and a through hole is provided at one end of the support plate. The crossbar is fixed between the pair of fixing frames. A steel wire rope passes through the through hole on the support plate and is fixed to the crossbar. The steel wire rope is located above the square tube.

[0010] The square tube is welded to two ends with fixed rods, and the fixed rods are equipped with limit switches. The contacts of the limit switches correspond to the fixed frame. The limit switches are connected to the distribution box through wires. The feeding mechanism and the hydraulic power system are connected through steel wire ropes. The reciprocating motion is controlled by the limit switches, which further realizes the automated control operation of the pasture feed feeding.

[0011] A clearance mechanism is provided between the support frame and the material gathering disc; the clearance mechanism includes a protective cover, a fixed seat, a guide rail, and a spring; the protective cover is fixed to the bottom of the support frame, and a fixed plate is provided at one end of the protective cover; the fixed seat is fixed inside the protective cover by bolts, and a connecting seat is provided at the bottom of the guide rail, which is connected to the top of the material gathering disc by a pin, and the guide rail is movably connected to the fixed seat; the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to one end of the guide rail and the fixed plate; a guide shaft is provided inside the spring, one end of the guide shaft is fixed to the fixed plate and the other end is movably connected to the guide rail.

[0012] The material gathering disc has brushes on its side wall.

[0013] The material gathering disc has an internal mounting plate; the bottom of the mounting plate has several casters, which are in contact with the ground.

[0014] The support frame has a counterweight cylinder on its side wall, and the counterweight cylinder is filled with sand.

[0015] The hydraulic power system has a set of material gathering mechanisms connected to each side, and the two sets of material gathering mechanisms are connected to each other by steel wire ropes.

[0016] The wire rope connected to the hydraulic winch I passes through several sets of pulleys in sequence, then through the through hole of the support plate at one end of the connecting rod, and is fixed to the crossbar; the wire rope fixed to the crossbar and passing through the through hole of the support plate at the other end of the connecting rod is located above the square tube and passes through the pulley away from the hydraulic power system through the fence, and is connected to one end of the material gathering mechanism on the other side of the hydraulic power system; while the wire rope connected to the other end of the material gathering mechanism on the other side of the hydraulic power system is connected to the hydraulic winch II, thus forming a closed-loop system.

[0017] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0018] 1) The wire rope is located above the square tube, which can reduce the friction of the wire rope and improve its service life; the feeding mechanism and the hydraulic power system are connected by the wire rope and the reciprocating motion is controlled by the limit switch, which further realizes the automated control operation of the pasture feed feeding.

[0019] 2) The wire rope drives the rollers inside the fixed frame to move along the square tube via the crossbar, which in turn moves the fixed frame, connecting rod, and support frame. The support frame then moves the material gathering disc, which in turn moves the feed away from the fence along the side wall of the disc towards the fence, thus achieving the effect of gathering the feed. The brush can prevent feed from entering the inside of the material gathering disc and can also clean the feed, improving the efficiency of gathering the feed. The casters can reduce the friction between the bottom of the material gathering disc and the ground.

[0020] 3) When the material gathering disc encounters stubborn debris, the material gathering disc automatically avoids it, causing the material gathering disc to move along the guide rail along the fixed seat, while stretching the spring; when the material gathering disc moves away from the debris, the spring returns to its original position, causing the guide rail and the material gathering disc to continue to complete the material gathering; thus, it can prevent the wire rope and hydraulic power system from being damaged. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Appendix Figure 1 This utility model discloses a schematic diagram of an automated control feed gathering machine for ranches. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Appendix Figure 2 It is attached Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle;

[0023] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in an automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to this utility model;

[0024] Appendix Figure 4 It is attached Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of section B in the middle;

[0025] Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod and fixing frame in an automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to this utility model;

[0026] Appendix Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fixed frame in an automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to this utility model;

[0027] Appendix Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the clearance mechanism in an automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to this utility model;

[0028] Appendix Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the hydraulic power system in an automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to this utility model;

[0029] Appendix Figure 9 This utility model discloses a schematic diagram of an automated control feed gathering machine for ranches. Figure 2 ;

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Fence; 2. Hydraulic power system; 201. Box body; 202. Hydraulic station; 203. Hydraulic winch I; 204. Hydraulic winch II; 205. Distribution box; 3. Material gathering mechanism; 301. Square tube; 3011. Fixed rod; 3012. Limit switch; 302. Support frame; 303. Connecting rod; 3031. Protrusion; 304. Fixed frame; 3041. Support plate; 3042. Roller; 3043. Boss; 305. Crossbar; 306. Material gathering disc; 3061. Brush; 3062. Mounting plate; 3063. Caster wheel; 4. Clearing mechanism; 401. Protective cover; 4011. Fixed plate; 402. Fixed seat; 403. Guide rail; 404. Spring; 5. Pulley; 6. Wire rope; 7. Counterweight cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the following is a detailed explanation in conjunction with the appendix. Figure 1-9 The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below.

[0032] Example 1:

[0033] An automated feed gathering machine for dairy farms includes a fence 1, a hydraulic power system 2, a gathering mechanism 3, pulleys 5, and a steel wire rope 6. The fence 1 is fixed to the ground and has several sets of pulleys 5. The hydraulic power system 2 is fixed to the ground, and the gathering mechanism 3 is installed on the side wall of the fence 1. The gathering mechanism 3 and the hydraulic power system 2 are connected by the steel wire rope 6. The hydraulic power system 2 provides power to drive the gathering mechanism 3 to move along the outside of the fence 1 through the steel wire rope 6, thereby pushing and gathering the feed, which can further avoid feed waste and enable dairy cows to eat effectively.

[0034] The hydraulic power system 2 includes a housing 201, a hydraulic station 202, a hydraulic winch I 203, a hydraulic winch II 204, and a distribution box 205. The housing 201 is fixed to the ground, the hydraulic station 202 is installed in the middle of the housing 201, and the distribution box 205 is connected to the hydraulic station 202. The hydraulic winches I 203 and II 204 are respectively installed in the housing 201 on both sides of the hydraulic station 202, and the hydraulic winches I 203 and II 204 are... 04 are all connected to the hydraulic station 202; one end of the wire rope 6 is connected to the hydraulic winch I 203, and the other end passes through multiple sets of pulleys 5 in sequence and is connected to one end of the material gathering mechanism 3; the other end of the wire rope 6 of the material gathering mechanism 3 passes through multiple sets of pulleys 5 in sequence and is connected to the hydraulic winch II 204, forming a closed loop system; the hydraulic winch I 203 and the hydraulic winch II 204 provide power to drive the wire rope 6 to be wound and unwound, and further drive the material gathering mechanism 3 to move through the winding and unwound of the wire rope 6.

[0035] The material gathering mechanism 3 includes a square tube 301, a support frame 302, a connecting rod 303, a fixing frame 304, a crossbar 305, and a material gathering disc 306. The square tube 301 is fixed to the fence 1. The support frame 302 is located on one side of the square tube 301. The material gathering disc 306 is connected to the bottom of the support frame 302. The connecting rod 303 is welded to the end of the support frame 302 away from the material gathering disc 306 through a protrusion 3031. A pair of fixing frames 304 are provided. The fixing frames 304 are fixedly welded to both ends of the connecting rod 303 and extend outward to the outside of the square tube 301. Rollers 3042 are rotatably connected inside the fixing frames 304. A pair of rollers 3042 are provided. The rollers 3042 have protrusions 3043 at both ends. The pair of rollers 3042 are respectively engaged with the upper and lower side walls of the square tube 301 through the protrusions 3043. The surface of 3042 contacts the upper and lower side walls of the square tube 301; the top of the side wall of the fixed frame 304 away from the two ends of the connecting rod 303 is provided with a support plate 3041, and one end of the support plate 3041 is provided with a through hole; the crossbar 305 is fixed between a pair of fixed frames 304; the wire rope 6 passes through the through hole on the support plate 3041 and is fixed on the crossbar 305; the wire rope 6 is located above the square tube 301, which can reduce the friction of the wire rope 6; the wire rope 6 drives the roller 3042 inside the fixed frame 304 to move along the square tube 301 through the crossbar 305, so that the fixed frame 304 drives the connecting rod 303 and the support frame 302 to move, and the support frame 302 drives the feeding disc 306 to move. The feeding disc 306 causes the feed away from the fence 1 to move along the side wall of the feeding disc 306 towards the position closer to the fence 1, thereby achieving the effect of feeding.

[0036] The square tube 301 has fixed rods 3011 welded to both ends. The fixed rods 3011 are equipped with limit switches 3012. The contacts of the limit switches 3012 correspond to the fixed frame 304. The limit switches 3012 are connected to the distribution box 205 via wires. The limit switches 3012 are model YBLX-ME / 8108 and are purchased from the market or custom-made. When the material gathering disc 306 moves to the end of the square tube 301, the contacts of the limit switches 3012 contact the fixed frame 304 and transmit a signal to the distribution box 205, thereby stopping the hydraulic power system 2 and further stopping the rollers 3042, the support frame 302, and the material gathering disc 306.

[0037] A clearance mechanism 4 is provided between the support frame 302 and the material gathering disc 306; the clearance mechanism 4 includes a protective cover 401, a fixed base 402, a guide rail 403, and a spring 404; the protective cover 401 is fixed to the bottom of the support frame 302, and a fixed plate 4011 is provided at one end of the protective cover 401; the fixed base 402 is fixed inside the protective cover 401 by bolts, the bottom of the guide rail 403 is provided with a connecting seat, the connecting seat is connected to the top of the material gathering disc 306 by a pin, and the guide rail 403 is movably connected to the fixed base 402; the two ends of the spring 404 are respectively connected to one end of the guide rail 403 and the fixed base 402. On the fixed plate 4011, the spring 404 has a guide shaft inside. One end of the guide shaft is fixed on the fixed plate 4011 and the other end is movably connected to the guide rail 403. When the material gathering disc 306 encounters stubborn debris, the material gathering disc 306 automatically avoids it, causing the material gathering disc 306 to drive the guide rail 403 to move along the fixed seat 402, while stretching the spring 404. When the material gathering disc 306 moves away from the debris, the spring 404 returns to its original position, driving the guide rail 403 and the material gathering disc 306 back to their original positions to continue collecting materials. This can prevent the wire rope 6 and the hydraulic power system 2 from being damaged.

[0038] The feeding disc 306 is provided with a brush 3061 on its side wall; the brush 3061 can prevent feed from entering the interior of the feeding disc 306, and at the same time can clean the feed; thus improving the feeding efficiency.

[0039] The material gathering disc 306 has an internal mounting plate 3062; the bottom of the mounting plate 3062 is provided with several casters 3063, which are in contact with the ground; this reduces the friction between the bottom of the material gathering disc 306 and the ground.

[0040] The support frame 302 has a counterweight cylinder 7 on its side wall. The counterweight cylinder 7 is filled with sand, which can prevent the support frame 302 and the material gathering disc 306 from shifting due to inertia during the material gathering process, thus affecting the material gathering effect.

[0041] Example 2 differs from Example 1 in that:

[0042] The hydraulic power system 2 has a set of material gathering mechanisms 3 connected to each side, and the two sets of material gathering mechanisms 3 are connected to each other by steel wire ropes 6.

[0043] The wire rope 6 connected to the hydraulic winch I 203 passes through several sets of pulleys 5 in sequence, then through the through hole of the support plate 3041 at one end of the connecting rod 303, and is fixed to the crossbar 305. The wire rope 6 fixed to the crossbar 305 and passing through the through hole of the support plate 3041 at the other end of the connecting rod 303 is located above the square tube 301 and passes through the pulley 5 away from the hydraulic power system 2 on the fence 1, and is connected to one end of the material gathering mechanism 3 on the other side of the hydraulic power system 2. The other end of the wire rope 6 connected to the material gathering mechanism 3 on the other side of the hydraulic power system 2 is connected to the hydraulic winch II 204, thus forming a closed loop system. The hydraulic power system 2 drives the wire rope 6 to pull the material gathering mechanism 3, so that the material gathering mechanisms 3 on both sides of the hydraulic power system 2 move in opposite directions, thereby simultaneously gathering the feed on both sides of the hydraulic power system 2.

[0044] An automated control feed gathering machine for a ranch operates as follows: Hydraulic winches I 203 and II 204 provide power to drive the wire rope 6 to be wound and unwound. The wire rope 6 drives the roller 3042 inside the fixed frame 304 to move along the square tube 301 via the crossbar 305. This causes the fixed frame 304 to move the connecting rod 303 and the support frame 302. The support frame 302 then drives the gathering disc 306 to move. The gathering disc 306 causes feed away from the fence 1 to move along the side wall of the gathering disc 306 towards the fence 1, thereby achieving the effect of gathering feed. This further avoids feed waste and allows dairy cows to eat effectively.

[0045] The above description is merely an example and illustration of the structure of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or use similar methods to replace them, as long as they do not deviate from the structure of the utility model or exceed the scope defined in the claims, they should all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated control feed gathering machine for ranches, comprising a fence, a hydraulic power system, a gathering mechanism, pulleys, and wire ropes; characterized in that... The fence is fixed to the ground and has several sets of pulleys; the hydraulic power system is fixed to the ground, and the material gathering mechanism is installed on the side wall of the fence. The material gathering mechanism and the hydraulic power system are connected by steel wire rope. The material gathering mechanism includes a square tube, a support frame, a connecting rod, a fixed frame, a crossbar, and a material gathering disc. The square tube is fixed to the fence, the support frame is located on one side of the square tube, and the material gathering disc is connected to the bottom of the support frame. The connecting rod is welded to the end of the support frame away from the material gathering disc via a protrusion. There is a pair of fixed frames, which are fixedly welded to both ends of the connecting rod and extend outward to the outside of the square tube. Rollers are rotatably connected inside the fixed frames. There is a pair of rollers, and each roller has a protrusion at both ends. The pair of rollers are respectively engaged with the upper and lower side walls of the square tube through the protrusions, and the surface of the rollers contacts the upper and lower side walls of the square tube. A support plate is provided on the top of the side wall of the fixed frame away from the two ends of the connecting rod, and a through hole is provided at one end of the support plate. The crossbar is fixed between the pair of fixed frames. The wire rope passes through the through hole in the support plate and is fixed to the crossbar. The wire rope is located above the square tube.

2. The automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The hydraulic power system includes a housing, a hydraulic station, hydraulic winch I, hydraulic winch II, and a distribution box. The housing is fixed to the ground, and the hydraulic station is installed in the middle of the housing. The distribution box is connected to the hydraulic station. Hydraulic winch I and hydraulic winch II are installed in the housing on both sides of the hydraulic station, and both hydraulic winch I and hydraulic winch II are connected to the hydraulic station. One end of the wire rope is connected to hydraulic winch I, and the other end passes through multiple sets of pulleys and is connected to one end of the material gathering mechanism. The other end of the wire rope of the material gathering mechanism passes through multiple sets of pulleys and is connected to hydraulic winch II, forming a closed-loop system.

3. An automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... A clearance mechanism is provided between the support frame and the material gathering disc; the clearance mechanism includes a protective cover, a fixed seat, a guide rail, and a spring; the protective cover is fixed to the bottom of the support frame, and a fixed plate is provided at one end of the protective cover; the fixed seat is fixed inside the protective cover by bolts, and a connecting seat is provided at the bottom of the guide rail, which is connected to the top of the material gathering disc by a pin, and the guide rail is movably connected to the fixed seat; the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to one end of the guide rail and the fixed plate; a guide shaft is provided inside the spring, one end of the guide shaft is fixed to the fixed plate and the other end is movably connected to the guide rail.

4. An automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The square tube is welded to two ends with fixed rods, and limit switches are installed on the fixed rods. The contacts of the limit switches correspond to the fixed frame. The limit switches are connected to the distribution box through wires.

5. An automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The material gathering disc has brushes on its side wall.

6. An automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The material gathering disc has an internal mounting plate; the bottom of the mounting plate has several casters that are in contact with the ground.

7. An automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The support frame has a counterweight cylinder on its side wall, and the counterweight cylinder is filled with sand.

8. An automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... A set of material gathering mechanisms is connected to each side of the hydraulic power system, and the two sets of material gathering mechanisms are connected to each other by steel wire ropes.

9. An automated control feed gathering machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The wire rope connected to hydraulic winch I passes through several sets of pulleys in sequence, then through the through hole of the support plate at one end of the connecting rod, and is fixed to the crossbar; the wire rope fixed to the crossbar and passing through the through hole of the support plate at the other end of the connecting rod is located above the square tube and passes through the pulley away from the hydraulic power system through the fence, and is connected to one end of the material gathering mechanism on the other side of the hydraulic power system; while the wire rope connected to the other end of the material gathering mechanism on the other side of the hydraulic power system is connected to hydraulic winch II, thus forming a closed loop system.

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