Automatic grouping and restraining system for donkeys

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of automatic grouping and fixing system of donkey, including normal donkey feeding area, abnormal donkey feeding area, waiting area passage, control cabinet, identification device, normal donkey feeding area and abnormal donkey feeding area between having isolation fence, the front end of isolation fence two sides are normal donkey feeding area entrance, abnormal donkey feeding area entrance;Waiting area passage is set in the front of isolation fence, the front end of isolation fence is provided with revolving door, by the rotation of revolving door, normal donkey feeding area entrance and abnormal donkey feeding area entrance can selectively be communicated with waiting area passage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automated livestock breeding equipment, specifically relating to an automatic grouping and restraining system for donkeys. Background Technology

[0002] In donkey farming, donkeys need to be grouped according to their condition, usually through manual inspection. Keepers visually observe abnormal behavior and group the donkeys accordingly. However, this method has a high rate of missed detection (approximately 30%). Furthermore, ordinary grouping methods can only handle donkeys in estrus and cannot address multiple abnormal conditions such as disease or injury. In addition, after grouping, the donkeys need to be restrained and manually driven to their designated positions, which poses operational risks (the rate of donkey kicking injuries due to stress is 12.7%). Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides an automatic donkey grouping and restraint system, comprising a normal donkey feeding area, an abnormal donkey feeding area, a waiting area passage, a control cabinet, and an identification device. A partition fence separates the normal and abnormal donkey feeding areas, with the entrances to the normal and abnormal donkey feeding areas located on opposite sides of the front of the partition fence. The waiting area passage is situated in front of the partition fence, and a revolving door is located at the front of the partition fence. By rotating the revolving door, the entrances to the normal and abnormal donkey feeding areas can be selectively connected to the waiting area passage.

[0004] Furthermore, the identification device includes an RFID reader and a weight sensor, wherein the RFID reader is located on one side of the waiting area passage and is used to read the RFID tags carried on the donkey's ears, and the weight sensor is located on the path of the waiting area passage and is used to measure the weight of the donkey.

[0005] Furthermore, the system also includes a cloud server, which determines whether the donkey is abnormal based on the donkey information provided by the identification device.

[0006] Furthermore, the system selectively connects the entrance to the normal donkey feeding area and the entrance to the abnormal donkey feeding area to the waiting area passage based on whether the donkeys are normal or not.

[0007] Furthermore, the abnormal donkey breeding area includes multiple independent restraint pens, each with an electric lifting door in front. A feed trough is located at the rear of the abnormal donkey breeding area, and a first infrared sensor is installed above the feed trough. The first infrared sensor is used to detect the presence of donkeys.

[0008] Furthermore, the electric lifting door automatically closes based on the signal from the first infrared sensor indicating the presence of a donkey.

[0009] Furthermore, an exit gate and a second infrared sensor are installed in front of the normal donkey feeding area. When a donkey is detected approaching, the exit gate is automatically opened.

[0010] This invention uses an identification device combined with a cloud server to identify whether donkeys are abnormal and to manage donkeys in different states by grouping them. This solves the problem of high missed detection rates when zookeepers rely on visual observation of abnormal behavior during manual inspections. Furthermore, while traditional restraint pens are manually opened and closed, this invention's electric lifting gate, combined with infrared sensors and donkey feeding habits, can control the donkeys' activity space within a fixed time frame without affecting their feeding, improving accuracy while minimizing adverse effects on the donkeys. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic grouping and restraint system for donkeys. Detailed Implementation

[0012] See Figure 1 The automatic donkey grouping and restraint system of the present invention includes a normal donkey feeding area 12, an abnormal donkey feeding area 13, a waiting area passage 1, a control cabinet 2, and an identification device 3. An isolation fence 14 separates the normal donkey feeding area 12 and the abnormal donkey feeding area 13. The front sides of the isolation fence 14 are respectively the entrance 9 of the normal donkey feeding area and the entrance 11 of the abnormal donkey feeding area. A feed trough 15 is provided at the rear of both the normal donkey feeding area 12 and the abnormal donkey feeding area 13.

[0013] The waiting area passage 1 is located in front of the isolation fence 14. The front end of the isolation fence 14 is equipped with a revolving door 10. By rotating the revolving door 10, the normal donkey feeding area entrance 9 and the abnormal donkey feeding area entrance 11 can be selectively connected to the waiting area passage 1.

[0014] Waiting area passage 1 is a metal frame structure with a length of 1.6m, a width of 0.7m, and a height of 2.1m. Control cabinet 2 is located on one side of waiting area passage 1. Control cabinet 2 is equipped with a manual emergency stop button, which can be used to stop the equipment in case the donkey gets stuck or the equipment malfunctions.

[0015] The identification device 3 includes an RFID reader / writer and a weight sensor. The RFID reader / writer is located on one side of the waiting area passage 1 and is used to read the RFID tags worn on the donkeys' ears. The weight sensor is located on the path of the waiting area passage 1 and is used to measure the weight of the donkeys. By uploading the donkeys' information to the cloud server, the cloud server will automatically assign corresponding donkey statuses based on the data model and manage donkeys in different statuses by grouping them.

[0016] The abnormal donkey feeding area 13 includes multiple independent restraint pens 5, each with an electric lifting door 6 in front. A first infrared sensor 7 is also installed above the feed trough 15 in the abnormal feeding area 13. When a donkey is detected blocking the feed for 15 seconds, the corresponding electric lifting door 6 is automatically closed, limiting the donkey's activity space and waiting for personnel to handle the situation, thereby greatly reducing the time spent on manual screening.

[0017] An exit gate 8 and a second infrared sensor are also installed in front of the normal donkey feeding area 12. When a donkey is detected approaching, the exit gate 8 is automatically opened.

[0018] The following is a detailed description of the working process of the automatic donkey grouping and restraint system. Donkeys first enter the waiting area channel 1, where their information is identified by the identification device 3 and uploaded to the cloud server. The cloud server determines whether the donkey is normal based on its RFID tag information and weight. If the donkey is deemed normal, the revolving door 10 is rotated, connecting the normal donkey feeding area entrance 9 to the waiting area channel 1, allowing the donkey to enter the normal donkey feeding area 12. If the donkey is deemed abnormal, the revolving door 10 is rotated, connecting the abnormal donkey feeding area entrance 11 to the waiting area channel 1, allowing the donkey to enter the abnormal donkey feeding area 13. After entering the restraint pen 6, the donkeys will forage, which is detected by the first infrared sensor 7. After continuous detection for a certain period, it is confirmed that the donkey has entered the restraint pen 6. At this time, the corresponding electric lifting door 6 is closed, and personnel are notified to handle the situation. Personnel conduct screening of the donkeys in the restraint pen 6, including physical examination and vaccinations. After the operation is completed, the restraint pen 6 is unlocked.

[0019] This invention uses an identification device combined with a cloud server to identify whether donkeys are abnormal and to manage donkeys in different states by grouping them. This solves the problem of high missed detection rates when zookeepers rely on visual observation of abnormal behavior during manual inspections. Furthermore, while traditional restraint pens are manually opened and closed, this invention's electric lifting gate, combined with infrared sensors and donkey feeding habits, can control the donkeys' activity space within a fixed time frame without affecting their feeding, improving accuracy while minimizing adverse effects on the donkeys.

[0020] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic grouping and restraining system for donkeys, characterized in that, The system includes a normal donkey feeding area (12), an abnormal donkey feeding area (13), a waiting area passage (1), a control cabinet (2), and an identification device (3). There is an isolation fence (14) between the normal donkey feeding area (12) and the abnormal donkey feeding area (13). The front sides of the isolation fence (14) are the entrance (9) of the normal donkey feeding area and the entrance (11) of the abnormal donkey feeding area, respectively. The waiting area passage (1) is located in front of the isolation fence (14). A revolving door (10) is provided at the front of the isolation fence (14). By rotating the revolving door (10), the entrance (9) of the normal donkey feeding area and the entrance (11) of the abnormal donkey feeding area can be selectively connected to the waiting area passage (1).

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identification device (3) includes an RFID reader and a weight sensor. The RFID reader is located on one side of the waiting area channel (1) and is used to read the RFID tag carried on the donkey's ear. The weight sensor is located on the path of the waiting area channel (1) and is used to measure the weight of the donkey.

3. The system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The system also includes a cloud server, which determines whether the donkey is abnormal based on the donkey information provided by the identification device (3).

4. The system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The system selectively connects the entrance (9) of the normal donkey feeding area and the entrance (11) of the abnormal donkey feeding area to the waiting area passage (1) based on whether the donkeys are normal.

5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The abnormal donkey feeding area (13) includes multiple independent restraint pens (5), each restraint pen (5) is equipped with an electric lifting door (6) in front, and a feed trough (15) is provided behind the abnormal donkey feeding area (13). A first infrared sensor (7) is also provided above the feed trough (15). The first infrared sensor (7) is used to detect the presence of donkeys.

6. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The electric lifting door (6) closes automatically based on the signal from the first infrared sensor (7) indicating the presence of a donkey.

7. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that, An exit gate (8) and a second infrared sensor are also installed in front of the normal donkey feeding area (12). When a donkey is detected approaching, the exit gate (8) is automatically opened.

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