A cage for raising laying hens is provided with a food distribution device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cage -raising laying hen breeding cage with food distribution device belongs to the technical field of breeding equipment. Including bottom cage grid, the left cage grid is installed to bottom cage grid left side, the right cage grid is installed to bottom cage grid right side, the back cage grid is installed to bottom cage grid rear side, the front cage grid is installed to bottom cage grid front side, the top cage grid is installed to left cage grid, right cage grid, back cage grid and front cage grid top, the mobile food distribution subassembly is installed to front cage grid, and the mobile food distribution subassembly includes storage material cylinder, and the weighing sensor is installed to storage material cylinder bottom, and the controller is installed to top cage grid top, and the controller electricity is connected with timer. The breeding cage can feed regularly and quantitatively, and through the mobile food distribution subassembly, the feed can be evenly discharged on the trough, the uniformity and the timing of feeding are guaranteed, and the growth and the egg -laying performance of the laying hen are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of breeding equipment technology, specifically relating to a cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Laying hens are chickens raised specifically to lay eggs. Chicken cages are essential in laying hen farming. Based on their purpose, chicken cages can be categorized as brooder cages and pullet cages. Based on their structure, they can be classified as single-layer individual cages and rack-type cages. Feeding is a crucial aspect of cage-rearing of laying hens. Traditional laying hen cages typically require manual feeding, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and makes it difficult to ensure timely and even feeding, impacting the hens' growth and egg production performance. Furthermore, timely feeding is vital for the growth patterns and egg-laying cycles of laying hens; irregular feeding can adversely affect their health. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a type of cage for laying hens equipped with a feeding device that allows for timely and even feeding. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides a cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device. This cage allows for timed and quantitative feeding, and simultaneously distributes feed evenly on the feeding trough, ensuring uniform and timely feeding, thereby improving the growth and egg production performance of the laying hens.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: A cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device includes a bottom cage 1, a left cage 2 installed on the left side of the bottom cage 1, a right cage 3 installed on the right side of the bottom cage 1, a rear cage 4 installed on the rear side of the bottom cage 1, a front cage 5 installed on the front side of the bottom cage 1, a top cage 6 installed on the top of the left cage 2, right cage 3, rear cage 4 and front cage 5, and a movable feeding assembly 7 installed on the front cage 5. The movable feeding assembly 7 includes a feed cylinder 701, a weighing sensor 8 installed at the bottom of the feed cylinder 701, a controller 9 installed on the top of the top cage 6, and a timer 10 electrically connected to the controller 9. The weighing sensor 8 is electrically connected to the controller 9.

[0005] Furthermore, the mobile feeding assembly 7 also includes a feeding trough 702, a receiving cylinder 703, a feeding pipe 704, a discharging pipe 705, and a mobile assembly 706. The feeding trough 702 is installed at the bottom of the outer side of the front cage 5, and the mobile assembly 706 is installed at the top of the outer side of the front cage 5. The receiving cylinder 703 is installed on the mobile assembly 706. The bottom of the receiving cylinder 703 is connected to a feeding pipe 704 with one end located above the feeding trough 702. A feeding valve 707 is installed on the feeding pipe 704. One end of the discharging pipe 705 is connected to the bottom of the storage cylinder 701, and the other end is located above the receiving cylinder 703. A discharging valve 708 is installed on the discharging pipe 705. Both the feeding valve 707 and the discharging valve 708 are electrically connected to the controller 9.

[0006] Furthermore, the moving component 706 includes a motor 709, a moving groove 710, a lead screw 711, and a moving block 712. The moving groove 710 is installed on the top outer side of the front cage 5. The motor 709 is installed at one end of the moving groove 710. The lead screw 711 is rotatably installed inside the moving groove 710, and one end of the lead screw 711 rotatably extends out of the moving groove 710 and is connected to the output shaft of the motor 709. The moving block 712 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 711. The receiving cylinder 703 is installed on the moving block 712. The motor 709 is electrically connected to the controller 9.

[0007] Furthermore, the breeding cage also includes a water feeding assembly, which includes a water storage tank 11 and a water feeding trough 12. The water feeding trough 12 is installed at the bottom of the outer side of the right cage 3. The water storage tank 11 is installed at the top of the top cage 6. The bottom of the water feeding trough 12 is connected to a water feeding pipe 13 with one end located above the water feeding trough 12. A flow valve 14 is installed on the water feeding pipe 13. The top of the water storage tank 11 is also connected to a water supply pipe 20 with one end connected to an external water source. A water supply valve 15 is installed on the water supply pipe 20. The flow valve 14 and the water supply valve 15 are electrically connected to the controller 9.

[0008] Furthermore, the top of the storage cylinder 701 is provided with a feed pipe 713, and the top of the feed pipe 713 is threadedly connected with a feed cover 714.

[0009] Furthermore, a bracket 16 is installed at the bottom of the bottom cage 1, and a sliding groove 17 is provided on the support frame 16. A manure receiving trough 18 is slidably installed on the sliding groove 17, and a handle 19 is provided on one side of the manure receiving trough 18.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] This invention allows for timed feeding using a timer and quantitative feeding using a weighing sensor, preventing waste or insufficient feeding. The cage enables timed and quantitative feeding. Simultaneously, a movable feed distribution component ensures even distribution of feed across the trough, guaranteeing uniform and timely feeding, thus improving the growth and egg production performance of laying hens. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from the left.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control circuit of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the timer circuit of this utility model.

[0016] Reference numerals in the figures: 1. Bottom cage grid; 2. Left cage grid; 3. Right cage grid; 4. Rear cage grid; 5. Front cage grid; 6. Top cage grid; 7. Moving feeding assembly; 701. Storage cylinder; 702. Feed trough; 703. Receiving cylinder; 704. Feeding pipe; 705. Feeding pipe; 706. Moving assembly; 707. Feeding valve; 708. Feeding valve; 709. Motor; 710. Moving trough; 711. Lead screw; 712. Moving block; 713. Feeding pipe; 714. Feeding cover; 8. Weighing sensor; 9. Controller; 10. Timer; 11. Water tank; 12. Water trough; 13. Water feeding pipe; 14. Flow valve; 15. Water replenishment valve; 16. Support; 17. Slide trough; 18. Manure receiving trough; 19. Handle; 20. Water replenishment pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art.

[0018] like Figure 1-4This utility model discloses a cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device. The cage includes a bottom cage 1, a left cage 2 installed on the left side of the bottom cage 1, a gate hinged to the left cage 2, and pin holes on both the left cage and the gate for inserting pins to fix the gate. A right cage 3 is installed on the right side of the bottom cage 1, a rear cage 4 is installed behind the bottom cage 1, and a front cage 5 is installed in front of the bottom cage 1. A top cage 6 is installed on top of the left cage 2, right cage 3, rear cage 4, and front cage 5. A movable feeding assembly 7 is installed on the front cage 5. The movable feeding assembly 7 includes a feed cylinder 701, a weighing sensor 8 installed at the bottom of the feed cylinder 701, and weighing sensors installed on both sides of the bottom of the feed cylinder. The weighing sensors are installed on the top of the top cage 6, and a controller 9 is installed on the top of the top cage 6. The controller 9 is electrically connected to a timer 10, and the weighing sensor 8 is electrically connected to the controller 9. The controller uses a PLC controller, and the timer uses a PCF8563 timing chip. The timer allows setting the feeding time, and the controller allows setting the feed weight. Before each feeding, a weighing sensor weighs the total amount of feed in the storage hopper and records the total weight. During feeding, the feed in the storage hopper decreases, and the weighing sensor continuously weighs the remaining feed in the hopper. Subtracting the remaining feed weight from the total feed weight gives the feeding amount. Feeding stops when the set feeding weight is reached. The weighing sensor ensures precise feeding, avoiding waste or insufficient feeding. Chickens can eat through the feed trough by extending their heads outside the front cage bars. This breeding cage allows for timed and precise feeding, and the movable feed distribution component ensures even and timely feeding, improving the growth and egg production performance of laying hens.

[0019] The mobile feeding assembly 7 also includes a feeding trough 702, a receiving cylinder 703, a feeding pipe 704, a discharging pipe 705, and a moving assembly 706. The feeding trough 702 is installed at the bottom of the outer side of the front cage 5, and the moving assembly 706 is installed at the top of the outer side of the front cage 5. The receiving cylinder 703 is installed on the moving assembly 706. The bottom of the receiving cylinder 703 is connected to a feeding pipe 704 with one end located above the feeding trough 702. A feeding valve 707 is installed on the feeding pipe 704. One end of the discharging pipe 705 is connected to the bottom of the storage cylinder 701, and the other end is located above the receiving cylinder 703. A discharging valve 708 is installed on the discharging pipe 705. Both the feeding valve 707 and the discharging valve 708 are electrically connected to the controller 9. The moving component 706 includes a motor 709, a moving trough 710, a lead screw 711, and a moving block 712. The moving trough 710 is installed on the top outer side of the front cage 5. The motor 709 is installed at one end of the moving trough 710. The lead screw 711 is rotatably installed inside the moving trough 710, and one end of the lead screw 711 extends out of the moving trough 710 and connects to the output shaft of the motor 709. The moving block 712 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 711. The receiving cylinder 703 is installed on the moving block 712. The motor 709 is electrically connected to the controller 9. During feeding, the feed first falls into the receiving cylinder through the feeding pipe. The receiving cylinder remains stationary. When the feeding amount reaches the set feed weight, the feeding valve is closed to stop feeding. The motor is started, causing the lead screw to rotate, which drives the moving block and the receiving cylinder on the moving block to move. The feeding valve is opened, and the feed can then fall evenly into the feeding trough through the feeding pipe, achieving a uniform feeding effect and ensuring feeding uniformity.

[0020] The breeding cage also includes a water feeding assembly, which includes a water storage tank 11 and a water feeding trough 12. The water feeding trough 12 is installed at the bottom of the outer side of the right cage 3. The water storage tank 11 is installed at the top of the top cage 6. The bottom of the water feeding trough 12 is connected to a water feeding pipe 13 with one end located above the water feeding trough 12. A flow valve 14 is installed on the water feeding pipe 13. The top of the water storage tank 11 is also connected to a water supply pipe 20 with one end connected to an external water source. A water supply valve 15 is installed on the water supply pipe 20. The flow valve 14 and the water supply valve 15 are electrically connected to the controller 9. The water feeding time can be set by a timer, and the water feeding amount can be set by the controller. When water is fed, the flow valve opens, and water enters the water feeding trough. The flow valve can monitor the real-time water feeding amount. When the real-time water feeding amount reaches the set water feeding amount, the flow valve closes, stopping the water feeding. The chickens can then extend their heads to the outside of the right cage to drink water. When the remaining water in the storage tank is low, the water supply valve can be opened to add water to the storage tank to ensure sufficient water supply.

[0021] The top of the storage cylinder 701 is provided with a feed pipe 713, and the top of the feed pipe 713 is threadedly connected to a feed cover 714. When the amount of feed remaining in the storage cylinder is insufficient, the feed cover is opened to facilitate the addition of feed into the storage cylinder. The feed cover is sealed to the feed pipe to prevent external moisture from entering and affecting the quality of feed storage.

[0022] A support frame 16 is installed at the bottom of the bottom cage 1. A sliding groove 17 is provided on the support frame 16, and a manure collection trough 18 is slidably installed on the sliding groove 17. A handle 19 is provided on one side of the manure collection trough 18. During the breeding process, chicken manure falls through the bottom cage 1 into the manure collection trough. Pulling out the manure collection trough allows for easy cleaning of the chicken manure. The manure collection trough facilitates the collection and cleaning of chicken manure.

[0023] Work process:

[0024] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The feeding time can be set via timer 10, and the feed weight can be set via controller 9. During feeding, the feed first falls into the receiving cylinder 703 through the feed pipe 705. The receiving cylinder 703 remains stationary. When the feeding amount reaches the set feed weight, the feed valve 708 is closed to stop feeding. The motor 709 is started, causing the lead screw 711 to rotate, which moves the moving block 712 and the receiving cylinder 703 on the moving block, opening the feeding valve 707. The feed can then fall evenly into the feeding trough 702 through the feeding pipe 704, achieving a uniform feeding effect and ensuring feeding evenness. When feeding water, the flow valve 14 is opened, and water enters the water trough 12. The flow valve can monitor the real-time water volume. When the real-time water volume reaches the set water volume, the flow valve is closed to stop water feeding.

[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above preferred embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made to it in form and detail without departing from the scope defined by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device, characterized in that: The cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device includes a bottom cage (1), a left cage (2) installed on the left side of the bottom cage (1), a right cage (3) installed on the right side of the bottom cage (1), a rear cage (4) installed on the rear side of the bottom cage (1), a front cage (5) installed on the front side of the bottom cage (1), a top cage (6) installed on the top of the left cage (2), right cage (3), rear cage (4) and front cage (5), and a movable feeding assembly (7) installed on the front cage (5). The movable feeding assembly (7) includes a feed cylinder (701), a weighing sensor (8) installed at the bottom of the feed cylinder (701), and a controller (9) installed on the top of the top cage (6). The controller (9) is electrically connected to a timer (10), and the weighing sensor (8) is electrically connected to the controller (9).

2. The cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile feeding assembly (7) also includes a feeding trough (702), a receiving cylinder (703), a feeding pipe (704), a discharging pipe (705), and a mobile assembly (706). The feeding trough (702) is installed at the bottom of the outer side of the front cage (5), and the mobile assembly (706) is installed at the top of the outer side of the front cage (5). The receiving cylinder (703) is installed on the mobile assembly (706). The bottom of the receiving cylinder (703) is connected to a feeding pipe (704) with one end located above the feeding trough (702). A feeding valve (707) is installed on the feeding pipe (704). One end of the discharging pipe (705) is connected to the bottom of the storage cylinder (701), and the other end is located above the receiving cylinder (703). A discharging valve (708) is installed on the discharging pipe (705). Both the feeding valve (707) and the discharging valve (708) are electrically connected to the controller (9).

3. A cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving component (706) includes a motor (709), a moving slot (710), a lead screw (711), and a moving block (712). The moving slot (710) is installed on the top of the outer side of the front cage (5). The motor (709) is installed at one end of the moving slot (710). The lead screw (711) is rotatably installed inside the moving slot (710), and one end of the lead screw (711) extends out of the moving slot (710) and is connected to the output shaft of the motor (709). The moving block (712) is threaded onto the lead screw (711). The receiving cylinder (703) is installed on the moving block (712). The motor (709) is electrically connected to the controller (9).

4. A cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The breeding cage also includes a water feeding assembly, which includes a water storage tank (11) and a water feeding trough (12). The water feeding trough (12) is installed at the bottom of the outer side of the right cage (3). The water storage tank (11) is installed at the top of the top cage (6). The bottom of the water feeding trough (12) is connected to a water feeding pipe (13) with one end located above the water feeding trough (12). A flow valve (14) is installed on the water feeding pipe (13). The top of the water storage tank (11) is also connected to a water supply pipe (20) with one end connected to an external water source. A water supply valve (15) is installed on the water supply pipe (20). The flow valve (14) and the water supply valve (15) are electrically connected to the controller (9).

5. A cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the storage cylinder (701) is provided with a feed pipe (713), and the top of the feed pipe (713) is threadedly connected with a feed cover (714).

6. A cage for raising laying hens equipped with a feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom cage (1) is equipped with a bracket (16), and the bracket (16) is provided with a sliding groove (17). A manure receiving trough (18) is slidably installed on the sliding groove (17), and a handle (19) is provided on one side of the manure receiving trough (18).

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