Livestock farm monitoring device
By integrating various monitoring devices and transmission technologies, multi-dimensional real-time monitoring of livestock and poultry farms has been achieved, which has solved the shortcomings of traditional monitoring methods, improved the efficiency of manure treatment and environmental monitoring, and promoted the standardized development of the livestock and poultry farming industry.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUNAN MINGSHENG ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Traditional livestock and poultry farms suffer from problems such as untimely treatment of manure and wastewater, ineffective supervision of sewage outlets, lack of supervision of manure and wastewater transport vehicles, inaccurate data on farm size, and insufficient monitoring of odor emissions, leading to environmental pollution and management difficulties.
It integrates wireless transmission radar level gauges, wireless cameras, energy consumption monitoring equipment, odor monitoring equipment, etc., and realizes real-time monitoring and data transmission of manure and sewage tank capacity, sewage outlet settings, manure and sewage treatment equipment status, transport vehicle status, breeding scale and odor emission through a central monitoring platform. Combined with the on-board host and GPS positioning equipment of sewage transport vehicles, it realizes comprehensive real-time monitoring and dispatch management.
It enables comprehensive, real-time, and precise monitoring of livestock and poultry farms, reduces environmental pollution, improves the efficiency of manure treatment, and promotes the sustainable development of the livestock and poultry farming industry.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of livestock and poultry breeding environment monitoring technology, specifically relating to a monitoring device for livestock and poultry farms. Background Technology
[0002] With the large-scale development of livestock and poultry farming, the issues of manure treatment and environmental supervision have become increasingly prominent. Traditional methods of livestock and poultry farm supervision have many shortcomings, such as the inability to accurately monitor the capacity of manure pits in real time, leading to overflows and environmental pollution; difficulty in effectively monitoring whether farms have illegally set up sewage outlets, resulting in frequent instances of illegal discharge; inability to know the real-time operating status of manure treatment equipment, affecting treatment efficiency; lack of supervision over manure transport vehicles, potentially causing secondary pollution during transportation; untimely and inaccurate reporting of farm scale data, hindering industry management; and a lack of effective real-time monitoring methods for odor emissions from farms, harming surrounding air quality and residents' lives. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a monitoring device for livestock and poultry farms, which integrates multiple monitoring devices and transmission technologies to achieve real-time information-based supervision of livestock and poultry farms in multiple dimensions such as manure treatment, breeding scale, and odor emissions, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0005] A monitoring device for livestock and poultry farms includes:
[0006] Overall monitoring platform, breeding sites, and sewage transport vehicles;
[0007] The breeding site includes a manure pit, a protective frame, a wireless transmission radar level gauge, a wireless camera, an energy consumption monitoring device, and an odor monitoring device. The protective frame is installed on the top of the manure pit, the wireless transmission radar level gauge is installed on one side of the top of the protective frame, the wireless camera is installed on one corner of the top of the protective frame, the energy consumption monitoring device is installed on the upper part of the outer wall of the manure pit, and the odor monitoring device is installed on the other corner of the top of the protective frame.
[0008] The breeding site is equipped with a breeding scale reporting system and a manure and wastewater ledger monitoring module. The breeding scale reporting system provides data review and management functions, and the manure and wastewater ledger monitoring module establishes a manure and wastewater treatment ledger database.
[0009] Preferably, the upper inner wall of the manure tank is marked with a warning water level line, the wireless transmission radar level gauge adopts radar level measurement technology, the wireless camera is equipped with image recognition function, and the energy consumption monitoring device is electrically connected to the manure treatment equipment of the breeding site.
[0010] Preferably, the overall monitoring platform includes a management terminal, a management server, a backup storage device, a private network switch, a decoding wall display device, and an LED display screen. The management server, backup storage device, and private network switch are all electrically connected to the management terminal. The decoding wall display device is electrically connected to the private network switch, and the LED display screen is electrically connected to the decoding wall display device.
[0011] Preferably, the overall monitoring platform adopts a B / S architecture, and the overall monitoring platform is equipped with an operating system, a database management system, and monitoring software. The overall monitoring platform communicates with the breeding site through a wireless network.
[0012] Preferably, the sewage transport vehicle includes an on-board host, an in-vehicle display screen, an emergency button, a GPS positioning device, an in-vehicle camera, and an external camera, all of which are electrically connected to the on-board host.
[0013] Preferably, the vehicle-mounted host is connected to the central monitoring platform via a wireless network, and the GPS positioning device is installed on the roof of the sewage truck.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] (1) This utility model uses the coordinated operation of components such as manure tank, protective frame, wireless transmission radar level gauge and wireless camera to collect data in real time on the manure tank capacity, sewage outlet setting, manure treatment equipment operation status, manure transport vehicle real-time status, breeding scale data, odor emission status and manure treatment ledger information of the breeding site through multiple monitoring devices, and transmits the data to the central monitoring platform for unified management and analysis, so as to realize comprehensive, real-time and accurate supervision of livestock and poultry farms, improve supervision efficiency, reduce environmental pollution and promote the sustainable development of livestock and poultry breeding industry.
[0016] (2) This utility model achieves the coordinated operation of components such as vehicle-mounted host, in-vehicle display screen, emergency button and GPS positioning device. The vehicle-mounted host communicates with the central monitoring platform through wireless network and can transmit the operating status information of sewage transport vehicle, such as location, speed and mileage, to the central monitoring platform in real time, so that staff can understand the status of sewage transport vehicle in a timely manner. The coordinated operation of these devices realizes the all-round real-time monitoring and scheduling management of sewage transport vehicle, effectively preventing secondary pollution during transportation. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the breeding site of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall monitoring platform of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sewage transport vehicle of this utility model;
[0021] In the picture: 1. Central monitoring platform; 2. Breeding site; 3. Sewage truck;
[0022] 11. Management terminal; 12. Management server; 13. Backup storage device; 14. Private network switch; 15. Decoding and display device; 16. LED display screen;
[0023] 21. Sewage and wastewater tank; 22. Protective frame; 23. Wireless transmission radar level gauge; 24. Wireless camera; 25. Energy consumption monitoring equipment; 26. Odor monitoring equipment;
[0024] 31. Vehicle-mounted host; 32. In-vehicle display screen; 33. Emergency button; 34. GPS positioning device; 35. In-vehicle camera; 36. Out-of-vehicle camera. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] Example 1:
[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a monitoring device for livestock and poultry farms includes:
[0028] 1. Overall monitoring platform; 2. Aquaculture site; 3. Sewage transport vehicle;
[0029] The breeding site 2 includes a manure pit 21, a protective frame 22, a wireless transmission radar level gauge 23, a wireless camera 24, an energy consumption monitoring device 25, and an odor monitoring device 26. The protective frame 22 is installed on the top of the manure pit 21, the wireless transmission radar level gauge 23 is installed on one side of the top of the protective frame 22, the wireless camera 24 is installed on one corner of the top of the protective frame 22, the energy consumption monitoring device 25 is installed on the upper part of the outer wall of the manure pit 21, and the odor monitoring device 26 is installed on the other corner of the top of the protective frame 22.
[0030] The breeding site 2 is equipped with a breeding scale reporting system and a manure and wastewater ledger monitoring module. The breeding scale reporting system provides data review and management functions, and the manure and wastewater ledger monitoring module establishes a manure and wastewater treatment ledger database.
[0031] Depend on Figures 1 to 3 It can be seen that the main monitoring platform 1 includes a management terminal 11, a management server 12, a backup storage device 13, a private network switch 14, a decoding wall display device 15, and an LED display screen 16. The management server 12, the backup storage device 13, and the private network switch 14 are all electrically connected to the management terminal 11. The decoding wall display device 15 is electrically connected to the private network switch 14, and the LED display screen 16 is electrically connected to the decoding wall display device 15.
[0032] As can be seen from the above, in the breeding site 2, the wireless transmission radar level gauge 23 uses radar level measurement technology to measure the liquid level of the manure tank 21 in real time, the wireless camera 24 uses image recognition function to collect image information in the breeding site 2 in real time, the energy consumption monitoring equipment 25 monitors the energy consumption of the manure treatment equipment in real time, and the odor monitoring equipment 26 monitors the odor emission of the breeding site 2 in real time. At the same time, the breeding scale reporting system in the breeding site 2 provides data review and management functions. The breeding site 2 can upload breeding scale data in real time through the system, including information such as livestock and poultry species, number of livestock, and number of livestock sold. The central monitoring platform 1 reviews and manages the reported data. The manure ledger supervision module establishes a manure treatment ledger database and centrally processes the manure treatment ledger information uploaded by the breeding site 2 in real time, including data such as the amount of manure received, treatment method, and treatment time. The central monitoring platform 1 reviews and manages the ledger data. This data and information are transmitted through the wireless network. The data is transmitted to the central monitoring platform 1. The management server 12 in the central monitoring platform 1 is responsible for receiving and processing the data from the breeding site 2. The backup storage device 13 backs up and stores the data. The dedicated network switch 14 realizes the exchange and transmission of data. The management terminal 11 manages and controls the data. The decoding and display device 15 decodes the processed data and transmits it to the LED display screen 16 for display. This enables comprehensive, real-time, and accurate supervision of livestock and poultry farms, improves supervision efficiency, reduces environmental pollution, and promotes the sustainable development of the livestock and poultry breeding industry. It realizes the whole-process supervision of livestock and poultry farm manure treatment from generation, transportation to treatment, and covers key links such as breeding scale and odor emission. The supervision content is comprehensive, which also enables supervisors to grasp the dynamics of the farms in time and improves supervision efficiency. In addition, the central monitoring platform 1 performs unified management and analysis of various types of data, providing scientific and accurate data support for industry management and policy formulation, and promoting the standardized development of the livestock and poultry breeding industry.
[0033] For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 3As shown, the upper inner wall of the manure tank 21 is marked with a warning water level line. The wireless transmission radar level gauge 23 adopts radar level measurement technology. The wireless camera 24 is equipped with image recognition function. The energy consumption monitoring device 25 is electrically connected to the manure treatment equipment of the breeding site 2. The main monitoring platform 1 adopts a B / S architecture. The main monitoring platform 1 is equipped with an operating system, a database management system and monitoring software. The main monitoring platform 1 communicates with the breeding site 2 through a wireless network.
[0034] As can be seen from the above, the warning water level line provides a direct visual reference for farm staff. Using radar liquid level measurement technology, the height of the liquid level in the manure tank 21 can be accurately measured. The wireless camera 24 can acquire image information of the farm site 2 in real time. The energy consumption monitoring device 25 can monitor the energy consumption of the manure treatment equipment in real time, including parameters such as electricity and power. The B / S architecture allows users to access the main monitoring platform 1 anytime and anywhere through a browser. The operating system provides the operating environment for the hardware and software of the main monitoring platform 1. The database management system is used to store and manage various data of the farm site 2. The monitoring software can receive and process various data from the farm site 2 and the sewage truck 3, realizing data transmission between the main monitoring platform 1 and various devices in the farm site 2.
[0035] Example 2:
[0036] refer to Figure 4 As shown, the sewage truck 3 includes an on-board host 31, an in-vehicle display screen 32, an emergency button 33, a GPS positioning device 34, an in-vehicle camera 35, and an external camera 36. The in-vehicle display screen 32, the emergency button 33, the GPS positioning device 34, the in-vehicle camera 35, and the external camera 36 are all electrically connected to the on-board host 31.
[0037] As can be seen from the above, the vehicle-mounted host 31, as the core control unit, accurately obtains the real-time location information of the sewage transport vehicle 3 through the GPS positioning device 34 during use and transmits it to itself. The in-vehicle camera 35 and the external camera 36 respectively collect image information inside and outside the vehicle in real time and transmit it to the vehicle-mounted host 31. The in-vehicle display screen 32 is used to display the relevant information received by the vehicle-mounted host 31 for easy viewing by the personnel inside the vehicle. The emergency button 33 can be triggered by personnel in case of emergency and sends a signal to the vehicle-mounted host 31. The vehicle-mounted host 31 transmits the received location information, image information, and emergency signal to the central monitoring platform 1 through the wireless network. In turn, it transmits the operating status information of the sewage transport vehicle 3, such as location, speed, and mileage, to the central monitoring platform 1 in real time, realizing real-time location tracking of the sewage transport vehicle 3, visual monitoring of the transportation process, and timely early warning of emergencies. This allows staff to understand the status of the sewage transport vehicle 3 in a timely manner. Through the collaborative work of these devices, comprehensive real-time monitoring and dispatch management of the sewage transport vehicle 3 is realized, effectively preventing secondary pollution during transportation.
[0038] Preferred, Reference Figure 4 As shown, the vehicle-mounted host 31 is connected to the central monitoring platform 1 via a wireless network, and the GPS positioning device 34 is installed on the roof of the sewage truck 3.
[0039] As can be seen from the above, the on-board host 31 transmits the operating status information of the sewage truck 3 to the central monitoring platform 1, allowing staff to understand the location and operation of the sewage truck 3 in real time. The GPS positioning device 34, installed on the roof of the vehicle, can obtain better satellite signal reception, improve the accuracy of GPS positioning, and accurately obtain the real-time location information of the sewage truck 3.
[0040] Application example:
[0041] This design is applied to large-scale, intensive livestock and poultry farm environments, such as large-scale pig farms and chicken farms. These environments face numerous challenges due to their large scale and number of animals, including manure treatment and environmental monitoring. Traditional monitoring methods are insufficient to meet these needs. The principle behind this design is to achieve multi-dimensional, real-time information-based monitoring by integrating multiple monitoring devices and transmission technologies. Various devices are installed at the farm site 2 for real-time monitoring. The central monitoring platform 1, using a B / S architecture, communicates with the farm site 2 via a wireless network, receiving, managing, and analyzing various data. The wastewater transport vehicle 3 is equipped with multiple devices, and its onboard host 31 communicates with the central monitoring platform 1 via a wireless network for real-time monitoring and dispatching. This design is highly effective in this environment, enabling comprehensive real-time monitoring of the entire manure treatment process, farm scale, odor emissions, and other key aspects of livestock and poultry farms. This improves monitoring efficiency, allows supervisors to stay informed, and enables precise early warnings to prevent environmental pollution using advanced technologies. Simultaneously, the central monitoring platform 1 provides unified data management and analysis, offering scientific and accurate data support for industry management and policy formulation, and promoting the standardized development of the livestock and poultry farming industry.
[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A monitoring device for livestock and poultry farms, characterized in that, include: The main monitoring platform (1), the breeding site (2), and the sewage truck (3); The breeding site (2) includes a manure pit (21), a protective frame (22), a wireless transmission radar level gauge (23), a wireless camera (24), an energy consumption monitoring device (25), and an odor monitoring device (26). The protective frame (22) is installed at the top of the manure pit (21), the wireless transmission radar level gauge (23) is installed on one side of the top of the protective frame (22), the wireless camera (24) is installed at one corner of the top of the protective frame (22), the energy consumption monitoring device (25) is installed on the upper part of the outer wall of the manure pit (21), and the odor monitoring device (26) is installed at the other corner of the top of the protective frame (22). The breeding site (2) is equipped with a breeding scale reporting system and a manure and sewage ledger supervision module. The breeding scale reporting system provides data review and management functions, and the manure and sewage ledger supervision module establishes a manure and sewage treatment ledger database.
2. The monitoring device for livestock and poultry farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper inner wall of the manure tank (21) is marked with a warning water level line. The wireless transmission radar level gauge (23) adopts radar level measurement technology. The wireless camera (24) is equipped with image recognition function. The energy consumption monitoring device (25) is electrically connected to the manure treatment equipment of the breeding site (2).
3. The monitoring device for livestock and poultry farms according to claim 2, characterized in that: The overall monitoring platform (1) includes a management terminal (11), a management server (12), a backup storage device (13), a private network switch (14), a decoding wall display device (15), and an LED display screen (16). The management server (12), the backup storage device (13), and the private network switch (14) are all electrically connected to the management terminal (11). The decoding wall display device (15) is electrically connected to the private network switch (14), and the LED display screen (16) is electrically connected to the decoding wall display device (15).
4. A monitoring device for livestock and poultry farms according to claim 3, characterized in that: The overall monitoring platform (1) adopts a B / S architecture. The overall monitoring platform (1) is equipped with an operating system, a database management system and monitoring software. The overall monitoring platform (1) communicates with the breeding site (2) through a wireless network.
5. A monitoring device for livestock and poultry farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sewage truck (3) includes an on-board host (31), an in-vehicle display screen (32), an emergency button (33), a GPS positioning device (34), an in-vehicle camera (35), and an external camera (36). The in-vehicle display screen (32), emergency button (33), GPS positioning device (34), in-vehicle camera (35), and external camera (36) are all electrically connected to the on-board host (31).
6. A monitoring device for livestock and poultry farms according to claim 5, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted host (31) is connected to the central monitoring platform (1) via a wireless network, and the GPS positioning device (34) is installed on the roof of the sewage truck (3).