Automatic feeding device for chicken house

Abstract

An automatic feeding device for chicken coops comprises multiple vertically arranged feed bins, with the bin outlets aligned with the feed troughs. The feed troughs have an inverted trapezoidal cross-section. Each feed bin is fixed by longitudinal beams on both sides, with horizontal beams connected to the upper ends of the beams. The lower ends of the horizontal beams are fixedly connected to a traveling frame. A traveling motor is mounted on the traveling frame, and traveling wheels are installed at both ends, reciprocating along a track. The feed bin outlet is a long rectangular constricted structure, with feed leveling components fixedly installed at both ends. This invention features feed leveling components at both ends of the feed bin outlet. These components include a leveling plate and a scraper, which level the feed in the trough and simultaneously scrape away feed adhering to the inner walls of the trough.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of poultry farming equipment, specifically an automatic feeding device for chicken houses. Background Technology

[0002] Chicken houses are facilities for industrialized, large-scale egg-laying chicken farming. To increase yield and save on farming space, tiered chicken houses are often used. This means that multiple layers of cages are arranged in parallel, with each layer equipped with a matching feeding system, watering system, and manure removal system. Existing automatic feeding systems use pipes to connect feed bins outside the chicken house to an automatic walking feeder. The feeder's outlet then outputs feed to feed troughs, enabling simultaneous feeding from multiple layers.

[0003] However, the existing feeding device still has problems: the feed is uneven after it is discharged from the outlet, and some feed is close to the edge and sticks to it, making it difficult for the laying hens to peck at the feed. The feed located at the edge cannot be pecked at. Even if they can barely reach the feed, it is easy for the feed to splash outside the feed trough during the pecking process, which not only wastes feed, but also affects the hygiene of the chicken house floor. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned industry bottlenecks, this utility model patent provides an automatic feeding device for chicken houses. Feed leveling components are installed at both ends of the feed hopper outlet. The feed leveling components include a leveling plate and a scraper, which can level the feed in the feed trough and simultaneously scrape off the feed adhering to the inner walls on both sides of the feed trough.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An automatic feeding device for chicken coops comprises multiple vertically arranged feed bins, with the outlets of the feed bins matching the positions of the feed troughs. The feed troughs have an inverted trapezoidal cross-section. The feed bins are fixed by longitudinal beams on both sides, with horizontal beams connected to the upper ends of the longitudinal beams. The lower ends of the horizontal beams are fixedly connected to a traveling frame. A traveling motor is installed on the traveling frame, and traveling wheels are installed at both ends. The traveling wheels reciprocate on the traveling track. The outlet of the feed bin is a long rectangular constricted structure, with feed leveling components fixedly installed at both the front and rear ends of the outlet.

[0007] The upper feed hopper is connected to the lower feed hopper via a vertical discharge channel. During loading, once the material level in the lower feed hopper reaches the discharge channel, the feed falls into the lower feed hopper, ensuring all hoppers are full. Once full, the feed hoppers move horizontally under the drive of a trolley. There is a 4-5cm gap between the feed hopper outlet and the bottom of the feed trough. Feed continuously falls from the outlet into the feed trough, and is leveled on the bottom of the feed trough by a feed leveling component, creating a smooth surface for easy pecking by the hens.

[0008] The outlet ends of the hopper are welded with horizontal flanges, and through holes are provided on the flanges. Bolts are inserted into the through holes, and the lower part of the bolts is fixedly connected to the leveling component.

[0009] The leveling component, secured by bolts and flanges, is not only firmly fixed and easy to assemble and disassemble, but its height can also be adjusted by changing the position of the nut to suit the height of the food.

[0010] The leveling component includes a right-angled fixing part with a through hole through which the lower end of a bolt passes and is anchored and fixed with nuts at the top and bottom; a horizontal leveling plate is connected below the fixing part; the width of the leveling plate matches the width of the trough cross-section of the trough.

[0011] The ends of the flat plate are rounded to prevent sharp corners from colliding with the feeding trough and causing mechanical damage during movement.

[0012] Scraper edges are provided on both sides of the flat plate, and the inclination angle of the scraper edges matches the trough-shaped cross-section sidewall of the feeding trough. The scraper edges are 3-5mm away from the inner side of the feeding trough. During the movement of the device, the scraper edges scrape off the food adhering to the inner sidewall and drop it to the bottom of the feeding trough, making it convenient for the laying hens to peck at. The scraper edges are made of angle steel and welded to the upper end face of the flat plate, which has a certain rigidity and prevents the scraper edges from bending during the feeding process.

[0013] Advantages of this utility model:

[0014] 1. This utility model modifies the existing walking poultry feeding device system by setting feed leveling components at both ends of the feed bin outlet. The feed leveling components include a leveling plate and a scraper, which can level the feed in the feed trough and scrape off the feed adhering to the inner walls on both sides of the feed trough at the same time.

[0015] 2. This utility model device is easy to assemble and disassemble, requiring only ordinary tools. It facilitates daily maintenance and component replacement, making it suitable for promotion by breeding enterprises of various sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an overall elevation view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an elevation view of a single silo.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point I;

[0019] Figure 4 Cross-sectional structural diagram of the middle section of the food leveling component;

[0020] The numbers and component names in the diagram are as follows: 1-hopper; 11-protruding edge; 12-bolt; 21-crossbeam; 22-longitudinal beam; 3-travel track; 41-travel frame; 42-travel motor; 43-travel wheel; 5-feeding trough; 61-fixed part; 62-flat plate; 63-scraper edge. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Example 1

[0022] An automatic feeding device for chicken coops comprises multiple vertically arranged feed bins 1, with the outlets of the feed bins 1 matching the positions of the feed troughs 5. The feed troughs 5 have an inverted trapezoidal cross section. The feed bins 1 are fixed by longitudinal beams 22 on both sides, with the upper ends of the longitudinal beams 22 connected to horizontal beams 21. The lower end of the beams 21 is fixedly connected to a traveling frame 41. A traveling motor 42 is installed on the traveling frame 41, and traveling wheels 43 are installed at both ends. The traveling wheels 43 reciprocate on the traveling track 3. The outlet of the feed bins 1 has a long rectangular constricted structure, and feed leveling components are fixedly installed at the front and rear ends of the outlet.

[0023] The outlet ends of the hopper 1 are welded with horizontal flanges 11. Through holes are provided on the flanges 11, and bolts 12 are inserted into the through holes. The lower part of the bolts 12 is fixedly connected to the leveling component.

[0024] The food leveling component includes a right-angled fixing part 61 with a through hole through which the lower end of the bolt 12 passes and is anchored and fixed with nuts at the top and bottom. A horizontal leveling plate 62 is connected below the fixing part 61. The width of the leveling plate 62 matches the width of the trough cross section of the food trough 5.

[0025] The flat plate 62 is provided with scraper edges 63 on both sides, and the inclination angle of the scraper edges 63 matches the trough-shaped cross-section sidewall of the feeding trough 5.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for chicken coops, characterized in that: Multiple vertical silos (1) are arranged vertically in a row. The outlet of the silo (1) is matched with the position of the feeding trough (5). The trough (5) has an inverted trapezoidal cross section. The silo (1) is fixed by the longitudinal beams (22) on both sides. The upper end of the longitudinal beam (22) is connected to the horizontal beam (21). The lower end of the beam (21) is fixedly connected to the traveling frame (41). The traveling motor (42) is installed on the traveling frame (41). The traveling wheels (43) are installed at both ends. The traveling wheels (43) travel back and forth on the traveling track (3). The outlet of the silo (1) is a long rectangular narrowing structure. The front and rear ends of the outlet are respectively fixed with food leveling components.

2. The automatic feeding device for chicken coops according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet sides of the hopper (1) are welded with horizontal flanges (11), and through holes are provided on the flanges (11). Bolts (12) are inserted into the through holes, and the lower part of the bolts (12) is fixedly connected to the leveling component.

3. The automatic feeding device for chicken coops according to claim 1, characterized in that: The food leveling component includes a right-angled fixing part (61), which has a through hole that passes through the lower end of the bolt (12) and is anchored and fixed with nuts at the top and bottom; a horizontal leveling plate (62) is connected below the fixing part (61); the width of the leveling plate (62) matches the width of the trough cross section of the food trough (5).

4. The automatic feeding device for chicken coops according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flat plate (62) is provided with scraper edges (63) on both sides, and the inclination angle of the scraper edges (63) matches the trough-shaped cross-section sidewall of the feeding trough (5).

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