Automatic discharge feed box

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of automatic discharging feed box, including barrel, baffle, runner and hopper;Hopper is funnel that upper wide lower narrow, and the bottom of hopper is equipped with a feed inlet;The bottom of hopper is sealedly connected with the top of barrel, and hopper is sealedly communicated with barrel by feed inlet;Barrel is divided into two independent cavities of storage barrel and eating barrel by baffle, storage barrel is communicated with the bottom of hopper by feed inlet, and eating barrel is not communicated with hopper, and the bottom of storage barrel and eating barrel is communicated;The sidewall of barrel is provided with eating port;The bottom of eating port is higher than the bottom height position of baffle;Runner is waterwheel with waterwheel fan, runner horizontal rotation is arranged at the bottom communication of storage barrel and eating barrel, and the communication opening of eating barrel and storage barrel is isolated by runner.The utility model structure is simple, easy to use, can realize automatic discharging, can control discharging amount, and can save feed while reducing personnel labor intensity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feed box technology, and in particular to an automatic feed box. Background Technology

[0002] Feed conversion ratio (FCR) is a crucial indicator for measuring feed utilization efficiency in poultry breeding, typically used to assess the efficiency of feed consumption during poultry growth. A lower FCR means that poultry can achieve greater weight gain with less feed, which is significant for improving production efficiency and reducing feeding costs; therefore, this trait is an important breeding objective in poultry breeding. Accurately measuring feed consumption and weight gain is fundamental to precisely calculating FCR.

[0003] Currently, commercially available feed boxes typically consist of a feeding trough and a feed cylinder, with the feed cylinder running through the entire structure. Because there's a gap between the bottom of the feed cylinder and the feeding trough, the feed falls automatically under gravity, achieving automatic dispensing. However, in actual poultry farming, since poultry are not restricted in their feeding, the feed in the box is constantly being replenished. This often leaves the feed exposed inside the box, making it prone to dampness and clumping, hindering the automatic dispensing function and making it difficult to control the feeding speed. Most commercially available feed boxes that offer automated feeding require electricity, have complex structures, and offer inadequate insulation.

[0004] In addition, during supplemental feeding, the amount of feed dispensed is difficult to control, resulting in feed being scattered around the chicken coop, which is not only wasteful but also pollutes the environment. To address this issue, we propose an automatic feed dispenser. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an automatic feed box that can effectively prevent a large amount of feed from falling into the feeding bin before the feeding time, thereby preventing the feed from staying in the feeding bin for a long time and thus preventing the feed from clumping. Moreover, it has a simple structure and is easy to use. It can realize automatic feeding, control the amount of feed, and save feed while reducing the amount of manual labor.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is:

[0007] An automatic feed box includes a feed cylinder, a partition, a rotating wheel, and a hopper; the hopper is a funnel-shaped container, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, with a feed inlet at the bottom; the feed cylinder is a straight cylinder with an open top; the bottom of the hopper is sealed to the top of the feed cylinder, and the hopper and the feed cylinder are sealed together through the feed inlet; the feed cylinder is divided into two independent cavities by the partition: a storage hopper and a feeding hopper; the storage hopper is connected to the bottom of the hopper through the feed inlet, while the feeding hopper is not connected to the hopper. The bottoms of the storage hopper and the feeding hopper are connected; an inlet is opened on the side wall of the feed cylinder, which is connected to the feeding hopper but not to the storage hopper; the bottom of the partition is above the bottom of the inner cavity of the feed cylinder, and the bottom of the feeding inlet is higher than the bottom of the partition; the impeller is a water wheel with a water wheel fan, which is horizontally rotatable at the bottom connection between the storage hopper and the feeding hopper, and the connection opening between the feeding hopper and the storage hopper is isolated by the impeller.

[0008] Preferably, the lower half of the storage hopper is narrower than the upper half.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating shaft of the wheel is horizontally positioned, the central axis of the wheel is located directly below the partition, and the radius of the wheel is smaller than the width of the storage hopper.

[0010] Preferably, the feed inlet is provided with a rotating plate, which is mounted on the partition via a connecting spring. The rotating plate opens or closes the feed inlet via the connecting spring.

[0011] Preferably, the device also includes a baffle located at the feed inlet, the baffle not connected to the connection point, and the baffle blocking the closed path of the rotating plate.

[0012] The present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. It can effectively prevent a large amount of feed from falling into the feeding hopper before the feeding time, thus preventing the feed from staying in the feeding hopper for a long time and preventing the feed from clumping. Moreover, it has a simple structure and is easy to use. It can achieve automatic discharge and control the discharge amount, and can save feed while reducing the workload of personnel.

[0014] 2. This device, equipped with a baffle, a rotating plate, and a connecting spring, can seal and open the feed inlet during use through the cooperation of the baffle, rotating plate, and connecting spring. This effectively prevents impurities from the breeding base from falling into the feed cylinder, thus preventing the feed inside the cylinder from being contaminated and ensuring the normal feeding of poultry. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention.

[0018] 1-Cylinder, 2-Baffle, 3-Rotator, 4-Hopper, 5-Feeding Inlet, 6-Storage Bucket, 7-Feeding Bucket, 8-Feeding Inlet, 9-Waterwheel Fan, 10-Rotating Plate, 11-Connecting Spring, 12-Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] See Figures 1 to 2 This utility model discloses an automatic feed box, including a feed cylinder 1, a partition 2, a rotating wheel 3, and a hopper 4; the hopper 4 is a funnel wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and the bottom of the hopper 4 is provided with a feed inlet 5; the feed cylinder 1 is a straight cylinder with an open top; the bottom of the hopper 4 is sealed to the top of the feed cylinder 1, and the hopper 4 and the feed cylinder 1 are sealed to each other through the feed inlet 5; the feed cylinder 1 is divided into two independent cavities, a storage hopper 6 and a feeding hopper 7, by the partition 2; the storage hopper 6 is connected to the bottom of the hopper 4 through the feed inlet 5, and the feeding hopper 7 is not connected to the hopper 4; the storage hopper 6... The bottom of the feeding hopper 7 is connected to the feed barrel 1; the feed inlet 8 is opened on the side wall of the feed barrel 1, which is connected to the feeding hopper 7 but not connected to the storage hopper 6; the bottom of the partition 2 is above the bottom of the inner cavity of the feed barrel 1, and the bottom of the feed inlet 8 is higher than the bottom of the partition 2; the impeller 3 is a water wheel with a water wheel fan 9, which is horizontally mounted at the bottom connection between the storage hopper 6 and the feeding hopper 7, and the connection opening between the feeding hopper and the storage hopper is isolated by the impeller, and the height of the impeller 3 is less than the height of the connection opening, with a height difference of less than 5mm. The hopper 4 makes it easier for feed to enter the feed barrel 1. The storage hopper 6 is used to store feed. The feeding hopper 7 and the feed inlet 8 are used as feeding areas for poultry and livestock. The impeller 3 can also reduce the speed at which air enters the storage hopper 6.

[0021] The feed storage hopper 6 is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. This gradually slows down the speed at which the feed falls, making it easier to control the amount of feed discharged and effectively preventing feed from scattering.

[0022] The rotating shaft of the roller 3 is horizontally positioned, with its central axis located directly below the partition 2. The radius of the roller 3 is smaller than the width d of the storage hopper 6. This design prevents feed from accumulating at the bottom of the storage hopper 6, allowing for smooth feed flow. It also creates a buffer zone at the bottom of the feeding hopper 7, preventing excessive feed output and thus avoiding feed spillage and saving feed. A motor can also be installed on the side of the roller 3 to control the feeding speed and the amount of feed fed. The number of rotations of the roller 3 can also be controlled, preventing the roller 3 from jamming and becoming unable to rotate.

[0023] The feed inlet 5 is equipped with a rotating plate 10, which is mounted on the partition plate 2 via a connecting spring 11. The rotating plate 10 opens or closes the feed inlet 5 via the connecting spring 11. A baffle 12 is also included, located at the feed inlet 5. The baffle 12 and the rotating plate 10 form a complete flat plate, and the feed inlet 5 is closed by the baffle 12 and the rotating plate 10. During use, the baffle 12, the rotating plate 10, and the connecting spring 11 work together to seal and open the feed inlet 5, effectively preventing impurities from the breeding farm from falling into the feed cylinder 1, thus preventing contamination of the feed inside the feed cylinder 1 and ensuring the normal feeding of poultry and livestock.

[0024] In this embodiment, the rotating plate 10 is kept closed under the action of the connecting spring 11 and the baffle 12. When the feed is poured into the hopper 4, the feed will come into contact with the rotating plate 10. With the help of the connecting spring 11, the rotating plate 10 rotates under the pressure of the feed's gravity, thereby opening the feed inlet 5. Then the feed can fall into the storage tank 6. The descent speed of the feed in the storage tank 6 gradually slows down. When the feed falls between the water wheel fan 9, it drives the wheel 3 to rotate downward and transfers the feed from the storage tank 6 into the feeding tank 7. The rotation stops when the feed in the feeding tank 7 is higher than the bottom of the partition 2. The rotation continues when the feed in the feeding tank 7 is lower than the bottom of the partition 2 and there is feed in the storage tank 6. This invention effectively prevents a large amount of feed from falling into the feeding hopper 7 before the feeding time, thus preventing feed from remaining inside the feeding hopper 7 for extended periods and preventing feed clumping. It also features a simple structure and ease of use, enabling automatic dispensing and controlling the amount of feed dispensed, reducing the amount of feed exposed to air, and saving feed while reducing labor. The baffle 12, rotating plate 10, and connecting spring 11 work together to seal and open the feed inlet 5, effectively preventing impurities from the breeding farm from falling into the feed hopper 1, thus preventing contamination of the feed inside and ensuring normal feeding of poultry and livestock.

[0025] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that the specific embodiments described are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art in accordance with the spirit of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic feed dispenser, characterized in that: Includes a material cylinder, partitions, a rotary wheel, and a hopper; The hopper is a funnel that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and the bottom of the hopper is provided with a feed inlet; The material cylinder is a straight cylinder with an open top; The bottom of the hopper is sealed to the top of the cylinder, and the hopper and the cylinder are connected through the feed inlet; The material cylinder is vertically partitioned inside, dividing it into two independent vertical cavities: a storage hopper and a feeding hopper. The storage hopper is connected to the bottom of the hopper via the feed inlet, while the feeding hopper is not connected to the hopper. The bottoms of the storage hopper and the feeding hopper are connected. The feed inlet is provided on the side wall of the feed cylinder, and the feed inlet is connected to the feed container, but not connected to the storage container; The bottom of the partition is above the bottom of the inner cavity of the feed cylinder, and the bottom of the feed inlet is higher than the bottom of the partition. The impeller is a water wheel with a water wheel fan. The impeller is horizontally rotatable at the bottom connection between the storage tank and the feeding tank, and the connection opening between the feeding tank and the storage tank is isolated by the impeller.

2. The feed box with automatic dispensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage bin is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.

3. The feed box with automatic dispensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft of the wheel is horizontally arranged, the central axis of the wheel is located directly below the partition, and the radius of the wheel is smaller than the width of the storage hopper.

4. The feed box with automatic dispensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed inlet is equipped with a rotating plate, which is mounted on a partition via a connecting spring. The rotating plate opens or closes the feed inlet via the connecting spring.

5. The feed box with automatic dispensing according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a baffle located at the feed inlet, which blocks the closed path of the rotating plate.

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