Multifunctional forage processing equipment and internet of things management system
By designing an integrated continuous processing flow and an IoT management system, the problems of pollution and equipment failure during feed transfer were solved, achieving efficient and intelligent feed processing and improving production efficiency and equipment management level.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- RUNJIE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY (INNER MONGOLIA) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, forage raw materials are easily contaminated by the external environment during the transfer process, and impurities or microorganisms are mixed in. Furthermore, the processing equipment cannot achieve a continuous and smooth production process, resulting in low production efficiency. In addition, equipment failures cannot be detected in time, affecting the smooth operation of production.
Design a multifunctional forage processing equipment that adopts an integrated continuous processing flow. The equipment achieves automatic material conveying and cleaning through a screw-mounted support box and gear transmission system. It is equipped with an Internet of Things (IoT) management system that uses sensors to monitor the equipment status in real time, promptly detect faults, and perform remote management.
It enables the elimination of manual material transfer, reduces pollution and impurities, improves production efficiency, extends equipment lifespan, lowers labor costs, and avoids equipment failure through remote monitoring, ensuring production continuity and intelligent equipment management.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of forage processing technology, specifically to a multifunctional forage processing equipment and an Internet of Things management system. Background Technology
[0002] Forage processing involves using a series of methods to make various forages easier to preserve, transport, and utilize, thereby improving their nutritional value and palatability. For example, through silage processing, some carbohydrates in forage are converted into organic acids, especially lactic acid, during anaerobic fermentation. This not only preserves the nutrients in the forage but also increases its palatability. Furthermore, during silage, the activity of microorganisms can break down some of the cellulose, making it easier for animals to digest and absorb.
[0003] In the process of realizing this utility model, the inventors discovered the following problems with the existing technology: 1. The transfer of materials between different processing equipment is easily affected by external environmental factors. For example, during the transfer process, the forage raw materials may be contaminated, mixed with impurities or microorganisms. At the same time, it is necessary to manually transfer the materials to the next processing equipment for the next process. For example, after the equipment that performs the cutting process completes its work, the cut materials must be collected and then transported to the crushing equipment. This process not only consumes time but also increases labor costs. Moreover, frequent material transfers can cause production to stop, making it impossible to achieve a continuous and smooth processing flow, which greatly reduces the overall production efficiency; 2. It is impossible to remotely monitor the forage processing equipment in real time. During the operation of the equipment, faults such as motor overheating, conveyor belt jamming, and blade wear cannot be detected in time. For example, if the motor overheats after running under high load for a long time, and the motor temperature is not monitored in real time, it will lead to motor damage, which will affect the entire processing flow. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multifunctional forage processing equipment and an Internet of Things (IoT) management system to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that forage raw materials are contaminated and mixed with impurities or microorganisms during the transfer process. To achieve the above objective, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multifunctional forage processing equipment and an IoT management system, including a feed inlet, a support box installed below the feed inlet by screws, and a main control board installed in front of the feed inlet by screws;
[0005] The housing of the first motor is screwed onto the front of the feed inlet. A first gear is screwed onto the output shaft of the first motor. A second gear meshes with one side of the first gear. A cleaning brush is rotatably connected to the middle shaft of the second gear. A nozzle is inserted into the inner wall of the feed inlet. A water tank is screwed onto one side of the feed inlet. A slide rail is screwed onto the other side of the feed inlet. A moving plate is fitted inside the slide rail. A first mounting base is screwed onto the top of the moving plate. The output shaft of the first cylinder is screwed onto one side of the first mounting base. A cylinder controller is connected to one side of the first cylinder via a cable.
[0006] The housing of a second motor is screwed to the rear of the support box. A first sprocket is screwed to one side of the output shaft of the second motor. A toothed chain meshes above the first sprocket. The first sprocket and the second sprocket are connected by a belt drive via the toothed chain. A perforated conveyor belt is provided inside the support box. A first guide plate and a second guide plate are vertically installed on the inner wall of the support box. A second guide plate is located below the first guide plate. The housing of a third motor is screwed to the front of the support box. A third gear is screwed to the rear output shaft of the third motor. A fourth gear meshes with one side of the third gear. A cutting shaft is rotatably connected to the rear of the fourth gear. A drain pipe is threaded to the front of the support box.
[0007] More preferably, the first mounting base forms a horizontal sliding structure through the first cylinder, and the moving plate forms a horizontal sliding structure through the first mounting base. Furthermore, slide rails are installed on both the inner and outer walls of the feed inlet, and the internal grooves of the slide rails are "C"-shaped grooves.
[0008] In a further preferred embodiment, the first gear forms a rotating structure via the first motor, and the two sides of the first gear are respectively meshed with second gears, the second gears form a rotating structure via the first gear, and the cleaning brush forms a rotating structure via the second gear, the surface of the cleaning brush being made of silicone material.
[0009] More preferably, the first sprocket forms a rotating structure via the second motor, and a drive shaft is connected to the rear of the first sprocket. The perforated conveyor belt forms a rotating structure via the drive shaft, and the toothed chain forms a rotating structure via the first sprocket. The second sprocket also forms a rotating structure via the toothed chain.
[0010] More preferably, the third gear constitutes a third motor forming a rotating structure, and the fourth gear forms a rotating structure through the third gear, and the cutting shaft forms a rotating structure through the fourth gear.
[0011] More preferably, the motor controller is connected to the first motor, the second motor and the third motor respectively via cables, and the motor controller is connected to the main control board via a CAN bus. The main control board is equipped with a communication module, a temperature sensor, a Wi-Fi module and a vibration sensor.
[0012] More preferably, the cylinder controller and the timing sensor are connected by a cable, and the cylinder controller is connected to the main control board.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] In this invention, the integrated continuous processing flow has tightly connected processing components. After the material enters through the feed inlet, it undergoes multiple processes such as cleaning, conveying, and cutting in sequence. There is no need for manual handling and transfer of materials. For example, after the cutting component completes the cutting, the material is directly conveyed to the next process through a conveyor belt with a guide plate. This avoids contamination of the material by the external environment, reduces the risk of impurities and microorganisms entering the material, and ensures the quality and safety of the feed. At the same time, the uninterrupted processing flow significantly shortens the production cycle and improves the overall production efficiency. Compared with the traditional processing method that requires manual transfer of materials, it can effectively save time and labor costs and meet the needs of large-scale feed production.
[0015] In this invention, the equipped IoT management system enables real-time remote monitoring of feed processing equipment. By deploying various sensors at key parts of the equipment, such as temperature sensors on the motor, it can collect motor temperature data in real time and transmit it to the cloud server via wireless communication technology. Managers can log in to the cloud management platform via computers, mobile phones, or other terminals to remotely view the equipment's operating status. If signs of malfunction such as motor overheating, conveyor belt jamming, or blade wear appear, the system will promptly push alarm information, allowing maintenance personnel to take immediate action. For example, early detection of motor overheating allows for timely load adjustment or shutdown for maintenance, preventing motor damage, ensuring the smooth operation of the entire processing flow, reducing downtime losses due to equipment failure, extending equipment lifespan, and improving the level of intelligent equipment management. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the feed inlet structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the feed inlet of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a top view of the support box structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a front view structural diagram of the support box of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the process of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the specific process of the motor controller of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the specific process of the cylinder controller of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Feed inlet; 101. First motor; 102. First gear; 103. Second gear; 104. Cleaning brush; 105. Nozzle; 106. Water tank; 107. Slide rail; 108. First mounting base; 109. First cylinder; 110. Cylinder controller; 111. Moving plate; 2. Support box; 201. Perforated conveyor belt; 202. First sprocket; 203. Second motor; 204. Toothed chain; 205. Second sprocket; 206. First guide plate; 207. Second guide plate; 208. Drain pipe; 209. Third motor; 210. Third gear; 211. Fourth gear; 212. Cutting shaft; 3. Main control board. Detailed Implementation
[0026] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 9 This utility model provides a technical solution: a multi-functional forage processing equipment and Internet of Things management system, including a feed inlet 1, a support box 2 installed below the feed inlet 1 by screws, and a main control board 3 installed in front of the feed inlet 1 by screws.
[0028] The housing of the first motor 101 is screwed to the rear of the feed inlet 1. The output shaft of the first motor 101 is screwed to the rear of the first gear 102. The first gear 102 is meshed with the second gear 103 on one side. The middle shaft of the second gear 103 is rotatably connected to the cleaning brush 104. The nozzle 105 is inserted into the inner wall of the feed inlet 1. The water tank 106 is screwed to one side of the feed inlet 1. The slide rail 107 is screwed to the other side of the feed inlet 1. The sliding plate 111 is attached to the inside of the slide rail 107. The first mounting base 108 is screwed to the top of the sliding plate 111. The output shaft of the first cylinder 109 is screwed to one side of the first mounting base 108. The cylinder controller 110 is connected to one side of the first cylinder 109 by a cable.
[0029] The housing of the second motor 203 is screwed onto the front of the support box 2. The output shaft of the second motor 203 is screwed onto the first sprocket 202. A toothed chain 204 meshes above the first sprocket 202. The first sprocket 202 and the second sprocket 205 are connected by a belt drive through the toothed chain 204. The inside of the support box 2 is equipped with a perforated conveyor belt 201. The inner wall of the support box 2 is vertically equipped with a first guide plate 206 and a second guide plate 207. The second guide plate 207 is located below the first guide plate 206. The housing of the third motor 209 is screwed onto the front of the support box 2. The output shaft of the third motor 209 is screwed onto the third gear 210. A fourth gear 211 meshes on one side of the third gear 210. A cutting shaft 212 is rotatably connected to the rear of the fourth gear 211. A drain pipe 208 is threaded onto the front of the support box 2.
[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first mounting base 108 forms a horizontal sliding structure through the first cylinder 109, and the moving plate 111 forms a horizontal sliding structure through the first mounting base 108. Slide rails 107 are installed on both the inner and outer walls of the feed inlet 1, and the internal groove of the slide rail 107 is a "C" shaped groove. The feed inlet 1 forms a semi-enclosed space through the moving plate 111, which facilitates the cleaning of the feed raw materials. The opening and closing of the feed inlet 1 is controlled by the main control board 3 connected to the first cylinder 109, which facilitates the transfer of materials.
[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 3As shown, the first gear 102 forms a rotating structure through the first motor 101, and the two sides of the first gear 102 are respectively meshed with the second gear 103. The second gear 103 forms a rotating structure through the first gear 102, and the cleaning brush 104 forms a rotating structure through the second gear 103. The surface of the cleaning brush 104 is made of silicone material. When cleaning forage raw materials, it can effectively remove impurities without damaging the raw materials, ensuring the quality of the forage. At the same time, the cleaning brush 104 is driven by gear transmission, which ensures stable transmission and good cleaning effect.
[0032] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the first sprocket 202 forms a rotating structure via the second motor 203, and a drive shaft is connected to the rear of the first sprocket 202. The perforated conveyor belt 201 forms a rotating structure via the drive shaft, and the toothed chain 204 forms a rotating structure via the first sprocket 202. The second sprocket 205 also forms a rotating structure via the toothed chain 204. The first sprocket 202 drives the second sprocket 205 to rotate via the toothed chain 204. The drive shaft connected to the rear of the first sprocket 202 drives the perforated conveyor belt 201 to rotate, thus realizing the conveying of forage raw materials. Excess moisture can flow into the lower part of the perforated conveyor belt 201 through the small holes and be discharged. Some traditional forage processing equipment may not have a drainage function for the conveyor belt. When conveying cleaned forage raw materials, moisture will accumulate inside the equipment, affecting the normal operation of the equipment and the processing quality of the forage. The perforated conveyor belt 201 of this equipment can discharge excess moisture in time, reducing the humidity inside the equipment, reducing the risk of rust and mold growth in the forage, extending the service life of the equipment, and improving the processing quality of the forage.
[0033] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, the third gear 210 constitutes the third motor 209, which constitutes the rotating structure, and the fourth gear 211 constitutes the rotating structure through the third gear 210, and the cutting shaft 212 constitutes the rotating structure through the fourth gear 211; the existing cutting of forage materials cannot accurately align the forage materials for cutting, resulting in the forage materials being scattered during cutting, which makes it impossible to accurately cut the forage.
[0034] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the motor controller is connected to the first motor 101, the second motor 203, and the third motor 209 via cables, and is also connected to the main control board 3 via a CAN bus. The main control board 3 is equipped with a communication module, a temperature sensor, a Wi-Fi module, and a vibration sensor. Traditional forage processing equipment lacks real-time monitoring and remote management functions for equipment operation status. This equipment collects operating data such as temperature and vibration in real time through various sensors on the main control board 3, and transmits the data to the cloud server of the Internet of Things management system through the communication module and the Wi-Fi module. This enables remote monitoring and intelligent management of the equipment, allowing operators to understand the operating status of the equipment at any time, promptly identify and solve problems, and improve the operating efficiency and reliability of the equipment.
[0035] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the cylinder controller 110 is connected to the timing sensor via a cable, and the cylinder controller 110 is also connected to the main control board 3. The feed processing equipment lacks a timing control function for adjusting the feed inlet 1, requiring manual adjustment, which is cumbersome and makes it difficult to guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of the adjustment. This equipment, through the cooperation of the timing sensor and the cylinder controller 110, can achieve automatic timing adjustment of the size of the feed inlet 1 channel, improving the automation level and feed control accuracy of the equipment, reducing manual intervention, and reducing labor intensity.
[0036] The usage and advantages of this utility model: The working process of this multi-functional forage processing equipment and IoT management system is as follows:
[0037] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the forage is first processed and poured into the feed inlet 1. The operator sends a start command to the motor controller via the main control board 3 through the CAN bus. The motor controller controls the start of the first motor 101, the second motor 203, and the third motor 209 respectively. After the first motor 101 starts, its output shaft drives the first gear 102 to rotate. Since the second gear 103 meshes on both sides of the first gear 102, the rotation of the first gear 102 will drive the second gear 103 to rotate. The cleaning brush 104 is installed on the middle shaft of the second gear 103, so the cleaning brush 104 starts to rotate. The surface of the cleaning brush 104 is made of silicone material, which can prevent damage to the incoming forage. To facilitate the cleaning of incoming raw materials, a water storage tank 106 is installed on one side of the feed inlet 1. A water pump inside the water storage tank 106, controlled by the main control board 3, draws water from the tank to the nozzle 105. The nozzle 105 cleans the forage inside the feed inlet 1, and the rotating cleaning brush 104 further cleans the forage inside the feed inlet 1 more effectively. After receiving instructions from the main control board 3, the cylinder controller 110 controls the first cylinder 109 to operate. The output shaft of the first cylinder 109 is connected to the first mounting base 108, which is mounted on the movable plate 111, which is fitted inside the slide rail 107. The first cylinder 109 pushes the first... A mounting base 108 allows the movable plate 111 to slide horizontally within a C-shaped slide rail 107, thereby adjusting the size of the channel within the feed inlet 1 to facilitate the falling of cleaned forage. After the second motor 203 starts, its output shaft on one side drives the first sprocket 202 to rotate. The first sprocket 202 and the second sprocket 205 are connected by a toothed chain 204, forming a belt drive connection. The rotation of the first sprocket 202 drives the toothed chain 204 to rotate, which in turn causes the second sprocket 205 to rotate as well. Simultaneously, a drive shaft is connected to the rear of the first sprocket 202, which drives the perforated conveyor belt 201 to rotate. The forage is transported on the perforated conveyor belt 201, and excess water flows down through the small holes. The wastewater will be discharged from the equipment through the drain pipe 208 threaded in front of the support box 2. The first guide plate 206 installed on the inner wall of the support box 2 facilitates the feed to fall onto the first guide plate 206 and enter the designated position for cutting. After the third motor 209 is started, its output shaft drives the third gear 210 to rotate. The third gear 210 is meshed with the fourth gear 211 on one side. The rotation of the third gear 210 drives the fourth gear 211 to rotate. The cutting shaft 212 is installed behind the fourth gear 211, so the cutting shaft 212 starts to rotate and cuts the feed. Finally, the cut feed raw material enters the discharge port through the second guide plate 207.
[0038] The main control board 3 is equipped with temperature sensors, vibration sensors, etc., which collect real-time operating data such as temperature and vibration of the equipment. Simultaneously, the motor controller collects operating parameters such as current and speed from the first motor 101, the second motor 203, and the third motor 209. The cylinder controller 110 also collects operating status data from the first cylinder 109. The motor controller transmits the motor operating parameters to the main control board 3 via the CAN bus. The communication module and Wi-Fi module on the main control board 3 process all the collected data and then transmit it to the cloud server of the IoT management system via a network such as Wi-Fi. The line transmits the motor's operating parameters to the main control board 3. The communication module and Wi-Fi module on the main control board 3 process all the collected data and transmit it to the cloud server of the IoT management system via a network such as Wi-Fi. The cylinder controller 110 is connected to the timing sensor via a cable. The timing sensor can be set with time parameters. Based on the signal from the timing sensor, the cylinder controller 110 controls the action of the first cylinder 109 at a specific time point to realize the timed adjustment of the channel size in the feed inlet 1. At the same time, the cylinder controller 110 also feeds back its own operating data and timing control information to the main control board 3 for comprehensive management and monitoring.
[0039] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A multi-functional forage processing apparatus comprising a feed inlet (1), characterized in that: A support box (2) is installed below the feed inlet (1) by screws, and a main control board (3) is installed in front of the feed inlet (1) by screws. The housing of a first motor (101) is screwed onto the front of the feed inlet (1). A first gear (102) is screwed onto the rear output shaft of the first motor (101). A second gear (103) meshes with one side of the first gear (102). A cleaning brush (104) is rotatably connected to the middle shaft of the second gear (103). A nozzle (105) is inserted into the inner wall of the feed inlet (1). A water tank (106) is screwed onto one side of the feed inlet (1). A slide rail (107) is screwed onto the other side of the feed inlet (1). A moving plate (111) is attached to the inside of the slide rail (107). A first mounting base (108) is screwed onto the top of the moving plate (111). The output shaft of a first cylinder (109) is screwed onto one side of the first mounting base (108). A cylinder controller (110) is connected to one side of the first cylinder (109) via a cable. The housing of the second motor (203) is screwed onto the rear of the support box (2). A first sprocket (202) is screwed onto one side of the output shaft of the second motor (203). A toothed chain (204) meshes above the first sprocket (202). The first sprocket (202) and the second sprocket (205) are connected by a belt drive via the toothed chain (204). A perforated conveyor belt (201) is provided inside the support box (2). A first guide plate (206) and a second guide plate (207) are vertically mounted on the inner wall of the support box (2). Two guide plates (207) are provided below the first guide plate (206). The housing of the third motor (209) is installed in front of the support box (2) by screws. The output shaft of the third motor (209) is installed with a third gear (210) by screws. A fourth gear (211) is meshed on one side of the third gear (210). A cutting shaft (212) is rotatably connected to the rear of the fourth gear (211). A drain pipe (208) is threadedly connected to the front of the support box (2).
2. The multi-functional forage processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The first mounting base (108) forms a horizontal sliding structure through the first cylinder (109), and the moving plate (111) forms a horizontal sliding structure through the first mounting base (108). The inner wall and outer wall of the feed inlet (1) are respectively equipped with slide rails (107), and the internal groove of the slide rail (107) is a "C" shaped groove.
3. The multifunctional forage processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first gear (102) forms a rotating structure through the first motor (101), and the two sides of the first gear (102) are respectively meshed with the second gear (103). The second gear (103) forms a rotating structure through the first gear (102), and the cleaning brush (104) forms a rotating structure through the second gear (103). The surface of the cleaning brush (104) is made of silicone material.
4. The multifunctional forage processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first sprocket (202) forms a rotating structure through the second motor (203), and the drive shaft is connected to the rear of the first sprocket (202). The perforated conveyor belt (201) forms a rotating structure through the drive shaft, and the toothed chain (204) forms a rotating structure through the first sprocket (202). The second sprocket (205) forms a rotating structure through the toothed chain (204).
5. The multifunctional forage processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third gear (210) forms the third motor (209) which forms the rotating structure, and the fourth gear (211) forms the rotating structure through the third gear (210), and the cutting shaft (212) forms the rotating structure through the fourth gear (211).
6. An Internet of Things (IoT) management system for a multi-functional forage processing equipment, using the multi-functional forage processing equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The motor controller is connected to the first motor (101), the second motor (203) and the third motor (209) respectively via cables, and the motor controller is connected to the main control board (3) via CAN bus. The main control board (3) is equipped with a communication module, a temperature sensor, a Wifi module and a vibration sensor.
7. An Internet of Things (IoT) management system for a multifunctional forage processing equipment, using the multifunctional forage processing equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The cylinder controller (110) is connected to the timing sensor via a cable, and the cylinder controller (110) is connected to the main control board (3).