Bionic feeding device for sheep

Abstract

This utility model discloses a bionic feeding device for sheep, including a bionic prosthesis and a milk box. The bionic prosthesis is hollow inside and has a placement opening at the top. Support frames and bionic nipples are spaced apart on both sides of the lower end of the bionic prosthesis. The bionic nipples are provided with milk outlets, which are connected to a milk supply connector via connecting pipes. The milk box can be placed into the bionic prosthesis as a whole through the placement opening or removed from the bionic prosthesis. The milk box is provided with a milk outlet, which is detachably connected to the milk supply connector. When the milk box is placed in the bionic prosthesis, the milk supply connector is connected to the inside of the milk box. When the milk box is removed, the milk supply connector is disconnected from the inside of the milk box. The bionic prosthesis and bionic nipples are consistent with the shape of the ewe, making it easy for lambs to identify and suckle milk on their own, reducing the cost of artificial induction. Furthermore, the detachable milk outlet and milk supply connector allow the milk box to be removed as a whole for refrigeration, preventing the milk from stagnating and spoiling, and allowing it to be reused for the next feeding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock equipment technology, and in particular to a sheep bionic feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In intensive, large-scale sheep farms, during the peak lambing season, weak lambs and orphaned lambs often occur due to insufficient milk from ewes. This is especially true for ewes with multiple pregnancies, which are more prone to insufficient milk production. Weak and orphaned lambs can significantly reduce the lamb's reproductive survival rate. Therefore, artificial feeding is necessary to improve the lamb's reproductive survival rate.

[0003] Most common lamb feeding devices are mechanical and differ significantly in appearance from ewe feeders. They require manual guidance and training for lambs to willingly approach the feeding device to suckle, thus increasing labor costs. For example, patent document CN206005509U discloses a biomimetic automatic breastfeeding device, which includes a biomimetic outer shell, a milk liner, and a nipple. The milk liner is located inside the biomimetic outer shell, and the nipple passes through the biomimetic outer shell and connects to the milk liner.

[0004] The aforementioned patent document describes a biomimetic automatic breastfeeding device. Because the device's biomimetic shell matches the shape of a nursing animal, it is easily recognizable to young animals, allowing them to suckle milk independently without human intervention or training, thus reducing the workload for workers. However, the milk, after being prepared and stored in the milk container, may spoil if a significant amount remains after the lambs have finished eating, potentially causing problems for subsequent feeding. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a sheep bionic feeding device, which aims to solve the technical problem of removing and refrigerating the remaining milk to prevent spoilage.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A bionic sheep feeding device includes a bionic prosthesis and a milk box. The bionic prosthesis is hollow inside and has a placement opening at the top. Support frames and bionic nipples are spaced apart on both sides of the lower end of the bionic prosthesis. Each bionic nipple has a milk outlet, which is connected to a milk supply connector via a connecting pipe. The milk box can be placed entirely into the bionic prosthesis through the placement opening or removed from the bionic prosthesis. The milk box has a milk outlet, which is detachably connected to the milk supply connector. When the milk box is placed inside the bionic prosthesis, the milk supply connector is connected to the inside of the milk box, allowing milk to flow to the bionic nipples to feed the lamb. When the milk box is removed from the bionic prosthesis, the milk supply connector is disconnected from the inside of the milk box.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0009] It also includes an elastic self-sealing component, which is disposed inside the milk outlet. The elastic self-sealing component includes a sealing ball and a spring. A conical channel is provided inside the milk outlet, and the sealing ball is disposed inside the conical channel. The two ends of the spring abut against the sealing ball and the milk box, respectively. A push rod is provided inside the milk supply connector. When the milk box is placed in the bionic prosthesis, the push rod pushes open the sealing ball to connect the milk supply connector with the inside of the milk box. When the milk box is removed from the bionic prosthesis, the sealing ball can close the conical channel under the action of the spring.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention achieves at least the following beneficial effects: The sheep bionic feeding device of the present invention has a bionic prosthesis and a bionic teat that are consistent with the shape of the ewe, which makes it easy for lambs to identify and suckle milk on their own, reducing the cost of artificial induction. Moreover, through the detachable milk outlet and milk supply connector, the milk box can be removed as a whole for refrigeration, avoiding milk stagnation and deterioration, and can be reused for the next feeding. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view showing the connection between the milk box and the milk supply connector in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the milk box and milk supply connector in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a bionic nipple in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Bionic prosthesis; 2. Milk box; 3. Elastic self-sealing component; 4. Heating component; 12. Support frame; 13. Bionic nipple; 14. Connecting tube; 15. Milk supply connector; 16. Transparent window; 17. Speaker; 18. Fixing frame; 21. Milk outlet; 22. Box body; 23. Box lid; 31. Sealing ball; 32. Spring; 41. Power supply; 42. Heating wire; 43. Controller; 44. Temperature sensor; 45. Flow switch; 131. Docking partition; 132. Connecting seat; 133. Cutout; 151. Top rod; 211. Conical channel. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the present application may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided herein to make the disclosure of the present application more complete and to fully convey the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art.

[0018] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] To address the drawback of existing technologies where residual milk easily spoils after feeding, the inventors, after careful analysis, discovered that the main reason for this problem in existing bionic automatic breastfeeding devices is that the milk container and the bionic outer shell are fixedly connected, and the interior of the bionic outer shell is at room temperature, making it impossible to preserve the residual milk at low temperatures. Based on this analysis, the inventors have made structural improvements to the sheep bionic feeding device.

[0020] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a sheep bionic feeding device of this utility model includes a bionic prosthesis 1, a milk box 2, an elastic self-sealing component 3, and a heating component 4.

[0021] The bionic prosthesis 1 is made to scale according to the shape of a ewe, covered with wool, and made of hard plastic. The prosthesis 1 is hollow inside with an opening at the top, covered by a cover. Support frames 12 and bionic nipples 13 are spaced apart on both sides of the lower end of the prosthesis 1. The bionic nipples 13 are connected to a milk supply connector 15 via a connecting tube 14. The milk box 2 can be inserted into or removed from the prosthesis 1 through the opening. The milk box 2 has a milk outlet 21, which is detachably connected to the milk supply connector 15. Optionally, the prosthesis 1 includes a fixing frame 18 for installing the milk supply connector 15 and placing the milk box 2.

[0022] When the milk box 2 is placed inside the bionic prosthesis 1, the milk outlet 21 is inserted into the milk supply connector 15, allowing the milk supply connector 15 to connect with the inside of the milk box 2, so that milk can flow to the bionic teat 13 to feed the lambs. When the milk box 2 is removed from the bionic prosthesis 1, the milk supply connector 15 is disconnected from the inside of the milk box 2, and the milk outlet 21 is provided with an elastic self-sealing component 3, which can seal the milk outlet 21 after it is removed from the milk supply connector 15. Optionally, a rubber ring is provided at the connection between the milk supply connector 15 and the milk outlet 21 to prevent milk leakage when the milk outlet 21 is inserted into the milk supply connector 15. In addition, the connecting tube 14 is a quick-release silicone hose for easy disassembly and cleaning.

[0023] The bionic prosthesis 1 and bionic nipple are identical in shape to the ewe, making it easy for lambs to identify and suckle milk on their own, reducing the cost of artificial induction. Furthermore, the milk box 2 can be removed as a whole for refrigeration through the detachable milk outlet 21 and milk supply connector 15, preventing the milk from stagnating and spoiling, and allowing it to be reused for the next feeding.

[0024] The elastic self-sealing component 3 is disposed inside the milk outlet 21. The elastic self-sealing component 3 includes a sealing ball 31 and a spring 32. A conical channel 211 is disposed inside the milk outlet 21. The sealing ball 31 is disposed inside the conical channel 211. The two ends of the spring 32 abut against the sealing ball 31 and the milk box 2, respectively. A push rod 151 is disposed inside the milk supply connector 15. When the milk box 2 is placed inside the bionic prosthesis 1, the weight of the milk box 2 causes the milk outlet 21 to insert into the milk supply connector 15. At this time, the push rod 151 pushes open the sealing ball 31 to make the milk supply connector 15 communicate with the inside of the milk box 2. When the milk box 2 is removed from the bionic prosthesis 1, the sealing ball 31 can close the conical channel 211 under the action of the spring 32.

[0025] The conical channel 211 is sealed by the spring pressing the sealing ball 31, preventing milk leakage from the milk box 2 during transportation or refrigeration. During feeding, the top rod 151 opens the sealing ball 31, allowing the milk passage to be connected without manual switching. Under normal conditions, the spring 32 pushes the sealing ball 31 to seal the channel. The milk supply connector 15 has a top rod 151 inside. When the milk box 2 is installed in place, the top rod 151 opens the sealing ball 31, and the milk flows through the connecting tube 14 to the bionic nipple 13.

[0026] The heating assembly 4 includes a power supply 41, a heating wire 42, a controller 43, a temperature sensor 44, and a water flow switch 45. The heating wire 42 is wound around the milk supply connector 15, and the temperature sensor 44 and the water flow switch 45 are disposed inside the milk supply connector 15. The power supply 41, the heating wire 42, the temperature sensor 44, and the water flow switch 45 are all electrically connected to the controller 43.

[0027] The milk feed connector 15 is made of copper, with a nickel-chromium heating wire 42 spirally wound on its outer wall. An internal temperature sensor 44 (model: PT100) and a flow switch 45 (model: HFS-01) are embedded within. The controller 43 (model: STM32F103) receives the temperature signal from the temperature sensor 44 and the flow status signal from the flow switch 45, and controls the on / off state of the heating wire 42 to maintain a constant milk temperature of 39±1℃. The power supply 41 is a 12V lithium battery, supporting emergency power supply from a power bank.

[0028] The controller 43 compares the temperature signal with the set value (39±1℃). If the temperature is lower than the set value and the water flow switch 45 detects milk flow, the power supply 41 of the heating wire 42 is turned on for heating. When the temperature reaches the set value or the water flow switch 45 detects no milk flow, the power supply 41 of the heating wire 42 is immediately turned off.

[0029] The milk box 2 is made of transparent PC material, with a milk outlet 21 with a flexible self-sealing component at the bottom. A transparent window 16 is provided on one side of the bionic prosthesis 1, allowing for easy observation of the remaining milk level in the milk box 2. Milk can be added promptly, or the milk box 2 with a large amount of remaining milk can be refrigerated after feeding. Optionally, the milk box 2 includes a body 22 and a lid 23. The body 22 has an opening at the top, and the lid 23 is located at the opening end of the body 22 and is detachably connected to the body 22 via threads.

[0030] The bionic nipple 13 has a set of flexible abutment septa 131 inside to prevent milk substitute from being sprayed out of the nipple due to positive pressure, and the bionic nipple 13 has a cross-shaped cut 133 at its end. Three flexible TPE abutment septa 131 are radially arranged inside the bionic nipple 13, with a gap reserved at the center where the abutment septa 131 intersect. The cross-shaped cut 133 at the end of the bionic nipple 13 creates negative pressure when the lamb suckles, causing the abutment septa 131 to deform and open to supply milk; when suckling stops, the abutment septa 131 close to prevent gravity-induced leakage.

[0031] The bionic nipple 13 has a connector 132 at its rear end, through which it can be detachably connected to the bionic prosthesis 1. The nipple 13 is made of food-grade silicone with anti-slip texture on the surface, and its detachable design facilitates individual replacement of damaged nipples.

[0032] Among them, the support frame 12 is an electric telescopic rod used to adjust the height of the bionic prosthesis 1 off the ground so that it can be used for lambs of different sizes and heights.

[0033] The bionic prosthesis 1 is also equipped with a speaker 17, which can play the sound of a ewe bleating in a loop when in use, in order to induce the lamb to suckle.

[0034] When using this device, first inject the prepared milk into the transparent milk box 2, and then place it into the inner cavity of the bionic prosthesis 1 through the placement port. At this time, the push rod 151 of the milk supply connector 15 pushes open the sealing ball 31 in the milk outlet 21, allowing the milk to flow through the connecting tube 14 to the bionic nipple 13. When the lamb sucks, the flexible docking partition 131 opens under negative pressure, and the "+" shaped cut 133 seeps out constant temperature milk. The heating component 4 is controlled by both the temperature sensor 44 and the water flow switch 45 to ensure that it maintains 39±1℃ when there is milk flowing, and automatically cuts off the power to prevent dry burning when there is no milk. The remaining amount is monitored in real time through the transparent window 16, and the speaker 17 plays the sound of the ewe to induce the lamb to eat. After feeding, the milk box 2 is removed from the bionic prosthesis 1, and the milk outlet 21 is automatically sealed. Therefore, the remaining milk can be put into the freezer for refrigeration and storage, and can be used again for the next feeding. Meanwhile, to prevent the milk remaining between the milk supply connector 15 and the bionic nipple 13 from spoiling, after removing the milk box 2 containing milk and refrigerating it, the milk box 2 containing clean water can be placed inside the bionic prosthesis 1. This makes it easier for the lambs to drink water and also allows for the cleaning of the milk supply connector 15, the bionic nipple 13, and the connecting tube 14 with clean water.

[0035] It should be understood that all the above embodiments are exemplary and not restrictive. Various modifications or variations made by those skilled in the art to the specific embodiments described above under the concept of this utility model should be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sheep bionic feeding device, comprising a bionic prosthesis (1) and a milk box (2), wherein the bionic prosthesis (1) is hollow inside and has a placement opening at the upper end, and a support frame (12) and a bionic nipple (13) are spaced apart on both sides of the lower end of the bionic prosthesis (1), and the bionic nipple (13) is connected to a milk supply connector (15) through a connecting pipe (14), characterized in that: The milk box (2) can be placed into the bionic prosthesis (1) as a whole through the placement port, or taken out from the bionic prosthesis (1). The milk box (2) is provided with a milk outlet (21). The milk outlet (21) and the milk supply connector (15) are detachably connected. When the milk box (2) is placed in the bionic prosthesis (1), the milk supply connector (15) is connected to the inside of the milk box (2), so that milk can flow to the bionic nipple (13) to feed the lamb. When the milk box (2) is taken out from the bionic prosthesis (1), the milk supply connector (15) is disconnected from the inside of the milk box (2).

2. The sheep bionic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an elastic self-sealing component (3), which is disposed in the milk outlet (21). The elastic self-sealing component (3) includes a sealing ball (31) and a spring (32). A conical channel (211) is disposed in the milk outlet (21). The sealing ball (31) is disposed in the conical channel (211). The two ends of the spring (32) abut against the sealing ball (31) and the milk box (2) respectively. A push rod (151) is disposed in the milk supply connector (15). When the milk box (2) is placed in the bionic prosthesis (1), the push rod (151) pushes the sealing ball (31) open to make the milk supply connector (15) communicate with the inside of the milk box (2). When the milk box (2) is taken out from the bionic prosthesis (1), the sealing ball (31) can close the conical channel (211) under the action of the spring (32).

3. The sheep bionic feeding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a heating assembly (4), which includes a power supply (41), a heating wire (42), a controller (43), a temperature sensor (44), and a water flow switch (45). The heating wire (42) is wound around the milk supply connector (15), and the temperature sensor (44) and the water flow switch (45) are located inside the milk supply connector (15). The power supply (41), the heating wire (42), the temperature sensor (44), and the water flow switch (45) are all electrically connected to the controller (43).

4. The sheep bionic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk box (2) is made of transparent material, and a transparent window (16) is provided on one side of the bionic prosthesis (1).

5. The sheep bionic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bionic nipple (13) is provided with a set of flexible docking septa (131) to prevent the milk substitute from being sprayed out of the nipple due to positive pressure, and the end of the bionic nipple (13) is provided with a cross-shaped cut (133).

6. The sheep bionic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bionic nipple (13) is provided with a connecting seat (132) at its rear end, and the bionic nipple (13) is detachably connected to the bionic prosthesis (1) through the connecting seat (132).

7. The sheep bionic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (12) is an electric telescopic rod.

8. The sheep bionic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bionic prosthesis (1) is also equipped with a speaker (17).

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