Quantitative and timed feeding device for livestock breeding

Abstract

This utility model relates to a quantitative and timed feeding device for livestock farming, belonging to the technical field of livestock feeding equipment. The quantitative and timed feeding device includes: a support frame, a receiving tray, a collection hopper, a storage bin, a drive assembly, a turntable, and a discharge plate. The turntable and the collection hopper are on the same axis. Multiple collection bins equidistantly arranged on the surface of the turntable form independent metering units through baffles and guide ports. These, along with the guide trough of the discharge plate, achieve precise division of the unit feeding amount. A variable frequency motor in the drive assembly drives the turntable to rotate via a transmission rod, allowing each collection bin to sequentially receive quantitative feed through the discharge trough of the collection hopper. A PLC controller synchronously drives multiple sets of variable frequency motors, enabling the entire feeding process to be completed within a certain time. Compared to traditional manual feeding, this improves efficiency and keeps the start time difference of livestock feeding within a certain time frame, effectively avoiding individual growth differences caused by feeding time differences.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of livestock feeding equipment, and in particular to a quantitative and timed feeding device for livestock farming. Background Technology

[0002] Livestock feeding equipment is a core component of livestock mechanization, primarily used to automate feed conveying, distribution, and feeding operations. Its core functions encompass three main dimensions: First, through the coordinated operation of storage towers, conveyors, and feeders, a complete chain is constructed from feed storage to precise feeding, supporting various feed forms such as dry powder, pellets, and wet mixes to meet the diverse feeding needs of different livestock and poultry. Second, feeding utilizes spiral spring, chain, or cable tray conveying technologies. The equipment design balances hygiene and efficiency, with enclosed conveying pipelines and anti-clogging devices reducing the risk of feed contamination. Its modular structure facilitates maintenance and cleaning. This equipment is widely used in large-scale pig farms, chicken houses, and ruminant farming scenarios. Through automated operations, it reduces manual labor intensity and improves feed utilization, making it a key infrastructure for improving the quality and efficiency of modern livestock farming.

[0003] In large-scale farming, the method of manually feeding livestock into troughs has revealed significant drawbacks as the scale of farming expands. Due to the vast farming areas, the time required for sequential feeding increases dramatically, leading to huge differences in the feeding intervals of individual livestock. Animals that feed early remain in a state of fullness for extended periods, and when fed later, the feed freshness decreases, making them prone to picky eating or digestive problems. Meanwhile, individuals that feed later may compete for food due to excessive hunger, resulting in insufficient feed intake for weaker livestock and a significant reduction in the uniformity of group growth. This feeding model is essentially an extensive management approach, unable to precisely control the total daily feed intake or adjust the nutritional ratio according to different growth stages. Ultimately, it leads to a longer slaughter cycle and a lower feed conversion rate, fundamentally conflicting with the cost reduction and efficiency improvement goals pursued in modern farming. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a quantitative and timed feeding device for livestock farming to address the problem that the time required for sequential feeding is greatly increased due to the large breeding area, resulting in huge differences in the feeding time intervals of individual livestock.

[0005] A quantitative and timed feeding device for livestock farming includes: a support frame, on which a storage bin and a drive assembly are mounted; a turntable is movably connected below the drive assembly; a discharge plate is movably fitted on the surface of the turntable; and the outer wall of the discharge plate is fixed to the inner wall of the storage bin.

[0006] A collection hopper is fixed to the inner wall of the storage barrel and located on the turntable, with the turntable and the collection hopper on the same axis.

[0007] A receiving tray is located inside the receiving tray and below the turntable.

[0008] In one embodiment, the inner walls on both sides of the bracket are fixedly connected to the storage tank by arc-shaped blocks, and the storage tank stands vertically outside the drive assembly.

[0009] In one embodiment, the drive assembly includes a motor located on the bracket, with a transmission rod driven to the lower output end of the motor, and the lower end of the transmission rod being fixedly connected to the turntable.

[0010] In one embodiment, a plurality of stirring blades are fixedly connected to the surface of the transmission rod in a ring shape, and the plurality of stirring blades slide around the transmission rod as an axis and in contact with the inner wall of the hopper.

[0011] In one embodiment, a discharge chute is provided below the hopper, and multiple discharge chutes are provided above the turntable. Multiple baffles are fixedly connected at equal intervals above the turntable, and the multiple baffles and the turntable form multiple collection bins. The outer wall of the turntable is provided with guide ports that cooperate with the multiple baffles. The multiple guide ports are respectively located on one side of the multiple collection bins. The inner wall of the discharge plate is provided with multiple guide grooves, and the multiple guide ports cooperate with the multiple guide grooves.

[0012] In one embodiment, a fixed column is fixedly connected above the axis of the turntable, and the upper end of the fixed column is fixedly connected to the lower end of the transmission rod.

[0013] In one embodiment, the lower part of the collecting hopper is funnel-shaped and tilts towards the side closer to the discharge trough, and the outer walls of the collecting hopper are in contact with the inner wall of the storage tank.

[0014] In one embodiment, the discharge plate is internally fitted with a plurality of liners, which are respectively embedded in a plurality of guide grooves. Beneficial effects

[0015] 1. Multiple feed bins evenly spaced on the turntable surface form independent metering units through baffles and feed inlets. Together with the feed trough of the discharge plate, they achieve precise division of the unit feeding amount. The variable frequency motor in the drive component drives the turntable to rotate through the transmission rod, so that each feed bin sequentially completes quantitative feeding through the discharge trough of the feed hopper. The equipment operation cycle can be preset. Multiple variable frequency motors are synchronously driven by the PLC controller, so that the whole-house feeding action is completed within a certain time. Compared with traditional manual feeding, the efficiency is improved, and the difference in the start time of livestock and poultry feeding is controlled within a certain time, effectively avoiding individual growth differences caused by the difference in feeding time.

[0016] 2. The curved surface of the arc block fits perfectly against the outer wall of the storage hopper, forming a rigid connection structure through bolt fastening. This effectively resists vibration and displacement caused by the impact of falling feed. The storage hopper stands vertically outside the drive assembly, improving the overlap between the storage hopper axis and the transmission rod axis. This enhances the alignment accuracy of the collection bin and discharge chute when the turntable rotates. The motor is equipped with a planetary reducer and achieves zero-backlash connection with the transmission rod through a diaphragm coupling. When the PLC controller starts the feeding program, multiple sets of variable frequency motors achieve nanosecond-level synchronous response through the CAN bus, driving the turntable to rotate. This allows multiple feeding units throughout the shed to complete synchronous feeding within a certain time. Compared to the traditional manual feeding operation cycle, the equipment greatly shortens the start time for livestock and poultry to start feeding. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall side cross-sectional structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material collection hopper structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a side cross-sectional view of the discharge plate of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of the turntable structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 100, Support frame; 200, Storage hopper; 300, Drive assembly; 301, Motor; 302, Transmission rod; 303, Agitator blade; 400, Receiving tray; 500, Collecting hopper; 501, Discharge chute; 600, Turntable; 601, Baffle; 602, Guide port; 603, Fixed column; 700, Discharge plate; 701, Guide chute; 702, Liner. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] The following is combined Figures 1-5 This invention describes a quantitative and timed feeding device for livestock farming.

[0027] In one embodiment, a quantitative and timed feeding device for livestock farming includes: a support 100, a receiving tray 400, and a hopper 500. The support 100 is provided with a storage bin 200 and a drive assembly 300. A turntable 600 is movably connected to the lower part of the drive assembly 300. A discharge plate 700 is movably sleeved on the surface of the turntable 600. The outer wall of the discharge plate 700 is fixed to the inner wall of the storage bin 200. The hopper 500 is fixed to the inner wall of the storage bin 200 and is located on the turntable 600. The turntable 600 and the hopper 500 are on the same axis. The receiving tray 400 is located inside the receiving tray 400 and below the turntable 600.

[0028] In this embodiment, multiple collection bins equidistantly arranged on the surface of the turntable 600 form independent metering units through the baffle 601 and the guide port 602, which, together with the guide trough 701 of the discharge plate 700, achieve precise division of the unit feeding amount.

[0029] The variable frequency motor 301 in the drive assembly 300 drives the turntable 600 to rotate through the transmission rod 302, so that each collection bin sequentially completes quantitative feeding through the discharge chute 501 of the collection hopper 500. The equipment operation cycle can be preset. Multiple sets of variable frequency motors 301 are synchronously driven by the PLC controller, so that the whole-house feeding action is completed within a certain time. Compared with traditional manual feeding, the efficiency is improved, and the difference in the start time of livestock and poultry feeding is controlled within a certain time, effectively avoiding individual growth differences caused by the difference in feeding time.

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the inner walls of both sides of the support 100 are fixedly connected to the storage bin 200 by arc-shaped blocks. The storage bin 200 is vertically placed outside the drive assembly 300. The drive assembly 300 includes a motor 301 located on the support 100. The lower output end of the motor 301 is driven to connect to a transmission rod 302. The lower end of the transmission rod 302 is fixedly connected to the turntable 600.

[0031] In this embodiment, the curved surface of the arc block is completely fitted to the outer wall of the storage bin 200, and a rigid connection structure is formed by bolt fastening, which effectively resists the vibration and displacement caused by the impact of falling feed. The storage bin 200 is vertically placed outside the drive assembly 300, and the overlap between the axis of the storage bin 200 and the axis of the transmission rod 302 is improved, which improves the alignment accuracy of the collection bin and the discharge trough 501 when the turntable 600 rotates. The motor 301 is equipped with a planetary reducer and achieves zero backlash connection with the transmission rod 302 through a diaphragm coupling. When the PLC controller starts the feeding program, multiple sets of variable frequency motors 301 achieve nanosecond-level synchronous response through the CAN bus, driving the turntable 600 to rotate, so that multiple feeding units in the whole shed can complete synchronous feeding within a certain period of time. Compared with the traditional manual feeding operation cycle, the equipment greatly shortens the start time of livestock and poultry feeding.

[0032] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, multiple stirring blades 303 are fixedly connected to the surface of the transmission rod 302 in a ring. The multiple stirring blades 303 slide around the transmission rod 302 as the axis and in contact with the inner wall of the collection hopper 500.

[0033] In this embodiment, the stirring blade 303 is made of food-grade nylon and has a serrated edge structure. During rotation, it can effectively break up clumps in the feed. At the same time, it prevents the material from bridging on the inner wall of the collection hopper 500 through scraping. Each stirring blade 303 maintains a gap of 0.5-1mm with the inner wall of the collection hopper 500, which avoids dust generation from metal friction and ensures a high removal rate of adhering materials.

[0034] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a discharge chute 501 is provided below the collection hopper 500. Multiple discharge chute 501s are provided and are located above the turntable 600. Multiple baffles 601 are fixedly connected at equal intervals above the turntable 600. The multiple baffles 601 and the turntable 600 form multiple collection bins. The outer wall of the turntable 600 is provided with a guide port 602 that cooperates with the multiple baffles 601. The multiple guide ports 602 are located on one side of the multiple collection bins. The inner wall of the discharge plate 700 is provided with multiple guide channels 701. The multiple guide ports 602 cooperate with the multiple guide channels 701 respectively.

[0035] In this embodiment, a plurality of discharge slots 501 are provided below the collecting hopper 500. The number of discharge slots 501 is determined according to the requirements. These discharge slots 501 are precisely arranged above the turntable 600 and perfectly cooperate with a plurality of baffles 601 fixed at equal intervals on the turntable 600. The baffles 601 and the turntable 600 together constitute a plurality of independent collecting bins. Each collecting bin has a guide port 602 on one side. These guide ports 602 correspond one-to-one with a plurality of guide slots 701 on the inner wall of the discharge plate 700.

[0036] When the turntable 600 rotates, the feed collection bins are precisely connected to the discharge troughs 501 of the feed collection hoppers 500 in sequence, realizing the quantitative reception of feed. The close cooperation between the feed guide port 602 and the feed guide trough 701 ensures that the feed is not spilled or blocked during the feeding process, resulting in extremely high feeding efficiency. This greatly shortens the feeding time of each feeding unit, thereby significantly reducing the difference in the start time of feeding for livestock and poultry, helping to maintain the uniformity of livestock and poultry growth and improve breeding efficiency.

[0037] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a fixed column 603 is fixedly connected above the axis of the turntable 600. The upper end of the fixed column 603 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the transmission rod 302. The bottom of the collecting hopper 500 is funnel-shaped and tilts towards the side close to the discharge chute 501. The outer walls of the collecting hopper 500 are in contact with the inner walls of the storage tank 200. Multiple liners 702 are installed inside the discharge plate 700. The multiple liners 702 are respectively embedded in the multiple guide chute 701.

[0038] In this embodiment, the upper part of the turntable 600 is rigidly connected to the lower end of the transmission rod 302 through a high-strength stainless steel fixing column 603. The funnel-shaped structure at the bottom of the hopper 500 adopts an inclined angle design and the inner wall is polished. Combined with the streamlined bevel of the bottom discharge trough 501, the material falling speed is increased and the residue rate is reduced.

[0039] The multiple liners 702 embedded in the discharge plate 700 are made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The ceramic wear-resistant strips embedded on their surface increase the service life of the feed guide trough 701 and achieve zero jamming during the feeding process. This multi-dimensional optimization design shortens the single feeding cycle. The liners 702 are mainly used to seal the feed guide trough 701. The feed guide trough 701 can be closed according to the usage requirements to control the discharge amount of the feed guide trough 701 and improve the accuracy of feed feeding.

[0040] Working principle: During operation, the PLC controller starts the preset program, and the variable frequency motor 301 drives the turntable 600 to rotate through the transmission rod 302, which synchronously drives the stirring blade 303 to scrape the inner wall of the collection hopper 500, break up the lumps and push the material to the discharge chute 501.

[0041] During the rotation of turntable 600, the collection bins receive a fixed amount of feed in sequence. When the feed inlet 602 is aligned with the feed trough 701 of the discharge plate 700, the feed is thrown into the receiving tray 400 under the action of centrifugal force. Multiple sets of equipment are synchronized through the CAN bus, so that the feeding unit of the whole house completes the feeding within a certain time. The time difference of livestock and poultry feeding is controlled within a certain time, ensuring that the uniformity of group growth is improved.

[0042] It should be noted that the motor 301 and PLC controller mentioned above are all devices with relatively mature existing technology. The specific model can be selected according to actual needs. At the same time, the motor 301 and PLC controller can be powered by the built-in power supply or by the mains power. The specific power supply method should be selected according to the situation, which will not be elaborated here.

[0043] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended 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 will 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 quantitative and timed feeding device for livestock farming, characterized in that, include: A support (100) is provided with a storage bin (200) and a drive assembly (300). A turntable (600) is movably connected to the lower part of the drive assembly (300). A discharge plate (700) is movably fitted on the surface of the turntable (600). The outer wall of the discharge plate (700) is fixed on the inner wall of the storage bin (200). A collection hopper (500) is fixed on the inner wall of the storage bucket (200) and located on the turntable (600), the turntable (600) and the collection hopper (500) being on the same axis; A receiving tray (400) is disposed inside the receiving tray (400) and located below the turntable (600).

2. The quantitative and timed feeding equipment for livestock farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner walls on both sides of the bracket (100) are fixedly connected to the storage tank (200) by arc-shaped blocks, and the storage tank (200) is erected on the outside of the drive assembly (300).

3. The quantitative and timed feeding equipment for livestock farming according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly (300) includes a motor (301) located on the bracket (100), and a transmission rod (302) is driven and connected to the lower output end of the motor (301). The lower end of the transmission rod (302) is fixedly connected to the turntable (600).

4. The quantitative and timed feeding equipment for livestock farming according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple stirring blades (303) are fixedly connected to the surface of the transmission rod (302) in a ring. The multiple stirring blades (303) slide around the transmission rod (302) as the axis and in contact with the inner wall of the collection hopper (500).

5. The quantitative and timed feeding equipment for livestock farming according to claim 4, characterized in that, The material collection hopper (500) has a discharge chute (501) below it. Multiple discharge chute (501) are provided. The multiple discharge chute (501) are located above the turntable (600). Multiple baffles (601) are fixedly connected at equal intervals above the turntable (600). The multiple baffles (601) and the turntable (600) form multiple material collection bins. The outer wall of the turntable (600) has a guide port (602) that cooperates with the multiple baffles (601). The multiple guide ports (602) are located on one side of the multiple material collection bins. The inner wall of the discharge plate (700) has multiple guide grooves (701). The multiple guide ports (602) cooperate with the multiple guide grooves (701).

6. The quantitative and timed feeding equipment for livestock farming according to claim 5, characterized in that, A fixed column (603) is fixedly connected above the axis of the turntable (600), and the upper end of the fixed column (603) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the transmission rod (302).

7. The quantitative and timed feeding equipment for livestock farming according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower part of the collecting hopper (500) is funnel-shaped and tilts towards the side closer to the discharge trough (501). The outer walls of the collecting hopper (500) are in contact with the inner wall of the storage barrel (200).

8. The quantitative and timed feeding equipment for livestock farming according to claim 5, characterized in that, The discharge plate (700) is equipped with a plurality of liners (702), and the plurality of liners (702) are respectively embedded in the plurality of guide grooves (701).

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