A one-way material return device for truck feeding
By designing a one-way feeder for overhead feeders, and utilizing magnetic connections and blocking components, the problem of feed being scraped into adjacent areas during the reciprocating motion of the overhead feeder was solved, thus achieving one-way recovery and effective collection of feed in non-feeding areas.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 四川圣迪乐村生态食品股份有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of overhead crane feeding technology, and in particular relates to a one-way return feeder for overhead crane feeding. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, modern farms are equipped with overhead feeder systems. These systems automatically dispense feed, eliminating the need for manual feeding, and are especially essential for large-scale farms. The overhead feeder system primarily uses a trolley to move a feed hopper back and forth along a track, dispensing feed from the hopper into the feed trough during this movement. To ensure consistent feed distribution across all cages, the hopper must pass through the entire cage. However, this results in some feed remaining in the feed troughs at the front and rear of the cages in non-feeding areas, leading to feed waste.
[0003] Therefore, some farms use manual collection, but it is difficult to manually collect spilled feed. Some farms have overhead feeders equipped with feed return devices, but most of these feed return devices scrape feed into the feed troughs of adjacent feeding areas when they move back and forth, causing some animals to overeat feed. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a one-way feeder for traveling feeders, which can prevent feed from being scraped into the feed troughs of the feeding area.
[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A one-way return feeder for overhead cranes includes:
[0007] The feed inlet is located at the end of the feed trough in the non-feeding area away from the cage position. The feed inlet has an inclined part and a horizontal part arranged in sequence in the direction away from the cage position. The height of the inclined part near the cage position is the same as the bottom of the feed trough. The inclined part extends to the horizontal part at the end away from the cage position. The height of the horizontal part is higher than the bottom of the feed trough.
[0008] The scraper body includes a first baffle away from the cage position and a second baffle close to the cage position. The outer contour of the lower side of the first baffle matches the inner contour of the lower side of the trough, and the outer contour of the lower part of the second baffle matches the inner contour of the lower part of the trough. The lower part of the first baffle is provided with an opening for sliding connection with the horizontal part.
[0009] The magnet connects the end of the second baffle away from the first baffle to the crane hopper via a magnetic connection.
[0010] The blocking component is fixedly connected inside the trough. The blocking component is located at the end of the cage position near the discharge port. The blocking component is located on the moving path of the second baffle plate, but not on the moving path of the traveling hopper.
[0011] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: When the traveling hopper pushes the scraper body to move away from the cage position, the second baffle moves along the feed trough in the non-feeding area to scrape the end feed in the feed trough in the non-feeding area into the feed outlet; and when the second baffle passes the inclined part, it will gradually tilt upwards to lift the scraper body away from the feed trough in the non-feeding area; since the second baffle is magnetically connected to the traveling hopper, when the traveling hopper drives the scraper body to move closer to the cage position, the scraper body will detach from the feed trough in the non-feeding area, that is, the scraper body will no longer scrape the feed in the feed trough in the non-feeding area. At the same time, the blocking part can prevent the second baffle from continuing to move towards the feeding area, so that the second baffle will detach from the traveling hopper and fall into the feed trough under the action of gravity, thereby avoiding scraping the feed into the feed trough in the feeding area.
[0012] Furthermore, the depth of the opening matches the height difference between the horizontal section and the bottom of the trough, and the width of the opening matches the width of the horizontal section.
[0013] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: this setting allows the first baffle to slide smoothly in the horizontal part and avoids the horizontal part from blocking the movement of the first baffle.
[0014] Furthermore, the magnet is fixedly connected to the end of the second baffle that is away from the first baffle.
[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: the second baffle can be magnetically connected to the crane hopper along with the magnet, thereby temporarily fixing the scraper body to the crane hopper.
[0016] Furthermore, the scraper also includes a connector for fixing the first baffle and the second baffle together, wherein the connector may be a connecting rod, and both the first baffle and the second baffle are made of stainless steel and have a relatively heavy weight.
[0017] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: the connecting piece fixes the first baffle and the second baffle together to connect the first baffle and the second baffle into one piece, which is conducive to the stable sliding of the scraper body in the trough.
[0018] Furthermore, the lower end of the connector is higher than the upper end of the opening.
[0019] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is that this setting avoids the connector directly contacting the inclined part.
[0020] Furthermore, two blocking components are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the material trough.
[0021] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: By setting it up in this way, the two sides of the second baffle are blocked by two blocking components, so that the scraper body can be lifted off the crane hopper more smoothly.
[0022] Furthermore, the one-way return feeder for overhead crane feeding includes a return hopper connected to the lower end of the discharge port, a return pipe connected to the lower end of the return hopper, and a receiving tray located at the lower end of the return pipe.
[0023] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: the feed scraped into the feed inlet can fall into the receiving tray in sequence through the return hopper and return pipe, so as to collect the feed again.
[0024] Furthermore, the upper end of the return hopper is fixedly connected to the lower end of the discharge port, and the return hopper is fixedly connected to the return pipe.
[0025] Furthermore, the one-way return feeder for the overhead crane includes several discharge ports respectively set on several material troughs, the material troughs are arranged vertically in sequence, and the lower end of any discharge port is connected to a return hopper, and the return pipe is connected to the lower end of all return hoppers.
[0026] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is that this setting allows for the recollection of feed in multi-layer feed troughs.
[0027] Furthermore, the return pipe includes a vertically arranged main return pipe and several return branch pipes. The upper ends of the several return branch pipes are respectively connected to the lower ends of several return hoppers. The lower ends of all return branch pipes are connected to the main return pipe, and the receiving tray is located at the lower end of the main return pipe.
[0028] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: the feed in the multi-layer feed trough is collected by multiple return branch pipes into a return main pipe and falls into the receiving tray from the lower end of the return main pipe.
[0029] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0030] When the traveling hopper pushes the scraper away from the cage, the second baffle moves along the feed trough in the non-feeding area to scrape the end feed in the feed trough into the feed outlet. As the second baffle passes the inclined section, it gradually tilts upward to lift the scraper away from the feed trough in the non-feeding area. Since the second baffle is magnetically connected to the traveling hopper, when the traveling hopper drives the scraper towards the cage, the scraper detaches from the feed trough in the non-feeding area, meaning the scraper will no longer scrape the feed in the feed trough in the non-feeding area. At the same time, the blocking component prevents the second baffle from continuing to move towards the feeding area, causing the second baffle to detach from the traveling hopper and fall into the feed trough under gravity, thus preventing feed from being scraped into the feed trough in the feeding area. Attached Figure Description
[0031] The present invention will be described in more detail below based on embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherein:
[0032] Figure 1 An installation diagram of this utility model is shown;
[0033] Figure 2 Showing Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;
[0034] Figure 3 Showing Figure 1 Sectional view at point BB;
[0035] Figure 4 Showing Figure 1 Sectional view at CC;
[0036] Figure 5 Showing Figure 1 Sectional view at point DD;
[0037] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the installation of the blocking component in this utility model is shown;
[0038] In the accompanying drawings, the same parts use the same reference numerals. The drawings are not to scale.
[0039] Figure label:
[0040] 1. Feed trough; 2. Receiving tray; 3. Return pipe; 301. Main return pipe; 302. Branch return pipe; 4. Return hopper; 5. Drop outlet; 501. Inclined part; 502. Horizontal part; 6. Scraper; 601. First baffle; 602. Connector; 603. Second baffle; 7. Crane hopper; 8. Blocking component; 9. Cage position. Detailed Implementation
[0041] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0042] This utility model provides a one-way return feeder for overhead cranes, such as... Figure 1-6 As shown, it includes:
[0043] The feed inlet 5 is located at the end of the feed trough 1 in the non-feeding area away from the cage position 9. The feed inlet 5 is provided with an inclined part 501 and a horizontal part 502 in sequence in the direction away from the cage position 9. The height of the inclined part 501 near the cage position 9 is the same as the bottom height of the feed trough 1. The end of the inclined part 501 away from the cage position 9 extends to the horizontal part 502. The height of the horizontal part 502 is higher than the bottom height of the feed trough 1. The inclination angle of the inclined part 501 is 5°~20°.
[0044] The scraper body 6 includes a first baffle 601 away from the cage position 9 and a second baffle 603 close to the cage position 9. The outer contour of the lower side of the first baffle 601 matches the inner contour of the lower side of the material trough 1, and the outer contour of the lower part of the second baffle 603 matches the inner contour of the lower part of the material trough 1. The lower part of the first baffle 601 is provided with an opening for sliding connection with the horizontal part 502.
[0045] A magnet is used to magnetically connect the end of the second baffle 603 away from the first baffle 601 to the overhead crane hopper 7; wherein, the magnet can be a powerful magnet.
[0046] The blocking component 8 is fixedly connected inside the trough 1. The blocking component 8 is located at one end of the cage position 9 near the discharge port 5. The blocking component 8 is located on the moving path of the second baffle 603. The blocking component 8 is not located on the moving path of the traveling hopper 7.
[0047] Understandably, when the hopper 7 pushes the scraper 6 to move away from the cage position 9, the second baffle 603 moves along the feed trough 1 in the non-feeding area to scrape the end feed in the feed trough 1 into the feed outlet 5. As the second baffle 603 passes the inclined part 501, it gradually tilts upward to lift the scraper 6 away from the feed trough 1 in the non-feeding area. Since the second baffle 603 is magnetically connected to the hopper 7, when the hopper 7 drives the scraper 6 to move closer to the cage position 9, the scraper 6 detaches from the feed trough 1 in the non-feeding area. That is, the scraper 6 will no longer scrape the feed in the feed trough 1 in the non-feeding area. At the same time, the blocking part 8 can prevent the second baffle 603 from continuing to move towards the feeding area, so that the second baffle 603 detaches from the hopper 7 and falls into the feed trough 1 under the action of gravity, thereby preventing the feed from being scraped into the feed trough 1 in the feeding area.
[0048] Specifically, when the overhead feed hopper 7 moves from the cage position 9 to its front or rear non-feeding area, the first baffle 601 cannot scrape the end feed because of its lower opening, and the lower part of the second baffle 603 is completely attached to the feed trough 1 and pushes the end feed towards the feed outlet 5 so that the end feed falls into the receiving tray 2 after passing through the return feed hopper 4 and the return feed pipe 3, thus completing the collection of the end feed.
[0049] In addition, since the first baffle 601 has an opening at the bottom, neither the inclined part 501 nor the horizontal part 502 of the discharge port 5 will block the first baffle 601. The second baffle 603 will gradually tilt and move upward when the inclined part 501 moves, so that the scraper 6 will be lifted and removed from the feed trough 1 in the non-feeding area.
[0050] When the overhead feed hopper 7 moves from the front or rear non-feeding area to the cage position 9, the second baffle 603, which is lifted, is lifted and attracted to the overhead feed hopper 7 under the attraction of the magnet, thereby detaching from the bottom of the feed trough 1. The first baffle 601 cannot scrape the end feed because it has an opening at the bottom. That is, neither the first baffle 601 nor the second baffle 603 will scrape the end feed back to the adjacent feeding area.
[0051] When the overhead hopper 7 moves to the end of the cage position 9 near the discharge port 5, the second baffle 603 is prevented from moving further by the blocking part 8, causing the entire scraper body 6 to separate from the overhead hopper 7 and fall into the trough 1 under the action of gravity. The lower end of the second baffle 603 is completely attached to the trough 1 again.
[0052] It operates in a cyclical manner to achieve unidirectional material return.
[0053] In one embodiment, the depth of the opening is matched with the height difference between the horizontal portion 502 and the bottom of the trough 1, and the width of the opening is matched with the width of the horizontal portion 502, so that the first baffle 601 can slide smoothly in the horizontal portion 502 and prevent the horizontal portion 502 from blocking the movement of the first baffle 601.
[0054] In one embodiment, the magnet is fixedly connected to the end of the second baffle 603 away from the first baffle 601.
[0055] Understandably, the second baffle 603 can be magnetically connected to the crane hopper 7 along with the magnet, thereby temporarily fixing the scraper body 6 to the crane hopper 7.
[0056] In one embodiment, the scraper body 6 further includes a connector 602 for fixing the first baffle 601 and the second baffle 603 together. The lower end of the connector 602 is higher than the upper end of the opening to avoid the connector 602 directly contacting the inclined portion 501.
[0057] It is understandable that the connector 602 fixes the first baffle 601 and the second baffle 603 together to connect the first baffle 601 and the second baffle 603 into one unit, which is conducive to the stable sliding of the scraper body 6 in the material trough 1.
[0058] In one embodiment, two blocking members 8 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the trough 1 to block the two sides of the second baffle, so that the scraper body 6 can be lifted off the crane hopper 7 more smoothly.
[0059] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the one-way return feeder for overhead crane feeding includes a return hopper 4 connected to the lower end of the discharge port 5, a return pipe 3 connected to the lower end of the return hopper 4, and a receiving tray 2 located at the lower end of the return pipe 3; wherein, the return hopper 4 and the return pipe 3 can be made of plastic such as PVC or stainless steel.
[0060] Understandably, the feed scraped into the feed inlet 5 can fall into the receiving tray 2 through the return hopper 4 and the return pipe 3 in sequence, so as to collect the feed again.
[0061] In one embodiment, the upper end of the return hopper 4 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the discharge port 5, and the return hopper 4 is fixedly connected to the return pipe 3.
[0062] In one embodiment, the one-way feeder for the traveling vehicle includes several discharge ports 5 respectively disposed on several feed troughs 1. The feed troughs 1 are arranged vertically in sequence, and the lower end of any discharge port 5 is connected to a return hopper 4. The return pipe 3 is connected to the lower end of all return hoppers 4 so as to recollect the feed in the multi-layer feed troughs 1.
[0063] In one embodiment, the return pipe 3 includes a vertically arranged return main pipe 301 and a plurality of return branch pipes 302. The upper ends of the plurality of return branch pipes 302 are respectively connected to the lower ends of a plurality of return hoppers 4, and the lower ends of all return branch pipes 302 are connected to the return main pipe 301. The receiving tray 2 is located at the lower end of the return main pipe 301.
[0064] Understandably, the feed in the multi-layer feed trough 1 is fed into a main return pipe 301 through multiple return branch pipes 302, and falls into the receiving tray 2 from the lower end of the main return pipe 301, so as to collect the feed in the multi-layer feed trough 1.
[0065] In summary, this invention can scrape the feed scattered in the non-feeding area into the return feed hopper 4 in one direction when feeding in the overhead feed hopper 7. This can not only collect the feed at both ends of the feed trough 1 in time during each feeding, but also scrape the feed into the return feed hopper 4 in one direction, avoiding the problem of most current return feeders scraping the feed into the feed trough 1 of the adjacent feeding area by moving back and forth, thus avoiding the animals in that area from eating too much feed.
[0066] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "bottom", "top", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 limitations on this utility model.
[0067] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described herein with reference to them, it should be understood that these embodiments are merely examples of the principles and applications of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that many modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments, and other arrangements can be designed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. It should be understood that different dependent claims and features described herein can be combined in ways different from those described in the original claims. It is also understood that features described in conjunction with individual embodiments can be used in other described embodiments.
Claims
1. A one-way material return device for use in a vehicle feed, characterized by, include: The feed inlet (5) is located at the end of the feed trough (1) in the non-feeding area away from the cage position (9). The feed inlet (5) is provided with an inclined part (501) and a horizontal part (502) in sequence in the direction away from the cage position (9). The height of the inclined part (501) near the cage position (9) is the same as the bottom height of the feed trough (1). The end of the inclined part (501) away from the cage position (9) extends to the horizontal part (502). The height of the horizontal part (502) is higher than the bottom height of the feed trough (1). The scraper body (6) includes a first baffle (601) away from the cage position (9) and a second baffle (603) close to the cage position (9). The outer contour of the lower side of the first baffle (601) matches the inner contour of the lower side of the trough (1), and the outer contour of the lower side of the second baffle (603) matches the inner contour of the lower side of the trough (1). The lower part of the first baffle (601) is provided with an opening for sliding connection with the horizontal part (502). The magnet, the end of the second baffle (603) away from the first baffle (601) is magnetically connected to the crane hopper (7) through the magnet. The blocking member (8) is fixedly connected in the trough (1). The blocking member (8) is located at one end of the cage position (9) near the discharge port (5). The blocking member (8) is located on the moving path of the second baffle (603). The blocking member (8) is not located on the moving path of the traveling hopper (7).
2. A one-way material return device for use in a travelling feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that The depth of the opening is matched with the height difference between the horizontal part (502) and the bottom of the trough (1), and the width of the opening is matched with the width of the horizontal part (502).
3. A one-way material return device for use in a travelling feeder according to claim 1, wherein The magnet is fixedly connected to the end of the second baffle (603) away from the first baffle (601).
4. A one-way material return device for use in a traveling feeder according to claim 1, wherein The scraper (6) also includes a connector (602) for fixing the first baffle (601) and the second baffle (603).
5. A one-way material return device for use in a travelling feeder according to claim 4, wherein The lower end of the connector (602) is higher than the upper end of the opening.
6. A one-way material return device for use in a traveling web feed according to claim 1, wherein Two blocking components (8) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the feed trough (1).
7. A one-way material return device for use in a traveling feeder according to claim 1, wherein It includes a return hopper (4) connected to the lower end of the discharge port (5), a return pipe (3) connected to the lower end of the return hopper (4), and a receiving tray (2) located at the lower end of the return pipe (3).
8. A one-way material return device for use in a travelling feeder according to claim 7, wherein The upper end of the return hopper (4) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the discharge port (5), and the return hopper (4) is fixedly connected to the return pipe (3).
9. A one-way material return device for use in a travelling feeder according to claim 7 or 8, characterised in that, It includes several material discharge ports (5) respectively set on several material troughs (1), the several material troughs (1) are distributed vertically in sequence, and the lower end of any material discharge port (5) is connected to a return hopper (4), and the return pipe (3) is connected to the lower end of all the return hoppers (4).
10. A one-way return feeder for overhead cranes according to claim 9, characterized in that, The return pipe (3) includes a vertically arranged return main pipe (301) and several return branch pipes (302). The upper ends of several return branch pipes (302) are respectively connected to the lower ends of several return hoppers (4). The lower ends of all return branch pipes (302) are connected to the return main pipe (301). The receiving tray (2) is located at the lower end of the return main pipe (301).