Intelligent feeding trolley for pig farm
By integrating solar panels, motor control, and sensor systems into the feeding vehicle, the problems of continuous operation and accurate feeding of the feeding equipment have been solved, achieving efficient and intelligent feed transportation and management, and reducing costs and labor intensity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XUANWEI NONGXI AGRI & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing feeding equipment in pig farms suffers from limited endurance, single function, low level of intelligence, and inability to accurately dispense feed, resulting in high labor intensity, low efficiency, and easy feed waste and pollution.
It adopts a power system that combines solar panels and batteries, with the angle of the solar panels adjusted by a threaded rod, and the speed of the auger controlled by a motor. Equipped with a navigation module and obstacle avoidance sensors, it can achieve automatic navigation and real-time monitoring of feed feeding. A liquid level sensor is set to monitor the storage volume, enabling precise feeding and real-time management.
It improved the range of the feeding vehicle, enabled precise feeding, reduced feed waste, improved management level and operational efficiency, and reduced labor intensity and operating costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feeding vehicle technology, and in particular to an intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms. Background Technology
[0002] In modern pig farms, feed transportation and delivery are important and tedious tasks. Traditional feeding methods mostly rely on manual handling and delivery, which is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also prone to feed waste and contamination. Furthermore, manual operation makes it difficult to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of feed delivery, affecting the growth and health of the pigs.
[0003] While some existing feeding equipment has improved feeding efficiency to some extent, it suffers from problems such as limited functionality and low level of intelligence. For example, some feeding vehicles use a single power source, resulting in limited range and failing to meet the needs of large-scale pig farms; moreover, they cannot accurately deliver feed according to the actual needs and growth stages of the pigs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms, comprising a base and a feed storage box, wherein the feed storage box is fixedly connected to the base, a support rod is fixedly connected to the base, and a top plate is fixedly connected to one end of the support rod away from the base, and a sliding groove is provided on the top plate, wherein an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the angle of the power generation component is installed on the sliding groove.
[0006] The adjusting mechanism includes a threaded rod that is rotatably connected to a slide groove. One end of the threaded rod is fixed to a turntable, and a threaded block is threadedly connected to the threaded rod. The threaded block is slidably connected within the slide groove, and a drive link is hinged to the threaded block. A mounting plate is hinged to the end of the drive link away from the threaded block. The mounting plate is hinged to a top plate, and a solar panel for power generation is mounted on the mounting plate. The solar panel is electrically connected to a battery, which is placed on the top plate.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0008] A support plate is fixedly attached to the feed storage box, and a transport mechanism for conveying feed into the pig trough is installed on the support plate. The transport mechanism includes a motor, which is fixedly attached to the support plate. A drive shaft is fixedly attached to the output end of the motor. The drive shaft is rotatably connected to the feed storage box. An auger for lateral feed transport is fixedly attached to the end of the drive shaft away from the motor. The feed storage box has a square opening, and the end of the auger away from the drive shaft passes through the square opening. A bottom plate is fixedly attached to the bottom of the feed storage box, and an outer plate is fixedly attached to the end of the bottom plate away from the feed storage box. The outer plate is fixedly attached to the feed storage box. The end of the auger away from the drive shaft is rotatably connected to the outer plate. The bottom plate has a discharge port for discharging feed.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0010] A side plate is fixed to the support rod, and a central controller for controlling vehicle operation is fixed to the side plate. A navigation module for navigating the vehicle's trajectory is also fixed to the side plate. An obstacle avoidance sensor for detecting obstacles in front of the vehicle is also fixed to the side plate.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0012] The base is equipped with electric omnidirectional wheels at its bottom for moving the vehicle. The electric omnidirectional wheels are electrically connected to the battery and are also signal-connected to the navigation module and obstacle avoidance sensor.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0014] The feed storage tank is fixedly equipped with a funnel for adding feed, and a liquid level sensor is installed on the feed storage tank to monitor the amount of feed stored and the feeding situation.
[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. In this utility model, by adopting a power method that combines battery and solar panel power generation, energy utilization efficiency is improved, the driving time of the feeding vehicle is extended, and operating costs are reduced, which meets the requirements of energy conservation and environmental protection. At the same time, the rotation of the threaded rod drives the threaded block to move, the movement of the threaded block drives the drive linkage to rotate, and the rotation of the drive linkage drives the solar panel on the mounting plate to adjust the angle, thereby adjusting the angle of the solar panel according to the power generation needs.
[0017] 2. In this utility model, the rotation speed of the motor is controlled to control the speed at which the auger transports feed, thereby achieving precise feed feeding. It can reasonably feed according to the needs of different pig houses and the amount of feed remaining, reducing feed waste and improving the management level of pig farms.
[0018] 3. In this utility model, by installing a liquid level sensor on the feed storage box, real-time monitoring and management of feed storage and feeding status are realized, which facilitates operation and decision-making by pig farm staff. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This utility model proposes a three-dimensional intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms. Figure 1 ;
[0020] Figure 2 This utility model proposes a three-dimensional intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms. Figure 2 ;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of an intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms proposed in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of an intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms proposed in this utility model.
[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0024] Legend:
[0025] 1. Base; 2. Feed storage box; 3. Support rod; 4. Top plate; 5. Slide chute; 6. Adjustment mechanism; 61. Threaded rod; 62. Threaded block; 63. Drive linkage; 64. Mounting plate; 65. Solar panel; 66. Turntable; 67. Battery; 7. Support plate; 8. Transport mechanism; 81. Motor; 82. Drive shaft; 83. Screwdriver; 84. Bottom plate; 85. Outer plate; 86. Discharge port; 9. Side plate; 10. Central controller; 11. Navigation module; 12. Obstacle avoidance sensor; 13. Electric caster wheel; 14. Funnel; 15. Liquid level sensor. 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-5An embodiment of this utility model is provided: an intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms, including a base 1 and a feed storage box 2. The feed storage box 2 is fixedly connected to the base 1. A support rod 3 is fixedly connected to the base 1, and a top plate 4 is fixedly connected to the end of the support rod 3 away from the base 1. A sliding groove 5 is provided on the top plate 4, and an adjustment mechanism 6 for adjusting the angle of the power generation component is installed on the sliding groove 5.
[0028] The adjusting mechanism 6 includes a threaded rod 61, which is rotatably connected to the slide groove 5. A turntable 66 is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 61, and a threaded block 62 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 61. The threaded block 62 is slidably connected in the slide groove 5, and a drive connecting rod 63 is hinged to the threaded block 62. A mounting plate 64 is hinged to the end of the drive connecting rod 63 away from the threaded block 62. The mounting plate 64 is hinged to the top plate 4, and a solar panel 65 for power generation is mounted on the mounting plate 64. The solar panel 65 is electrically connected to a battery 67, and the battery 67 is placed on the top plate 4.
[0029] Working principle: First, the electric omnidirectional wheels 13 are activated, causing the feeding trolley to move within the pig farm. When the feeding trolley reaches one side of the pig trough, the motor 81 is activated. The output of the motor 81 drives the drive shaft 82 to rotate, which in turn drives the auger 83 to transport the feed from the feed storage box 2 to the outside. Finally, the feed flows into the pig trough through the discharge port 86, achieving precise feeding. Simultaneously, the navigation module 11 guides the feeding trolley along a preset route within the pig farm. Furthermore, the obstacle avoidance sensor 12 detects obstacles in front of the vehicle in real time. It automatically adjusts the driving route to ensure the safe operation of the delivery vehicle. The solar panel 65 converts solar energy into electrical energy, which is stored in the battery 67 to power the motor 81 and the electric caster wheel 13, saving power resources. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the solar panel 65 according to the angle of sunlight, the turntable 66 can be rotated. The rotation of the turntable 66 drives the threaded rod 61 to rotate, which in turn drives the threaded block 62 to move. The movement of the threaded block 62 drives the drive linkage 63 to rotate, which in turn drives the solar panel 65 on the mounting plate 64 to adjust the angle. Thus, the angle of the solar panel 65 can be adjusted according to the power generation needs.
[0030] In a preferred embodiment, a support plate 7 is fixedly connected to the feed storage box 2, and a transport mechanism 8 for conveying feed into the pig trough is installed on the support plate 7. The transport mechanism 8 includes a motor 81, which is fixedly connected to the support plate 7. A drive shaft 82 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 81 and is rotatably connected to the feed storage box 2. An auger 83 for lateral transport of feed is fixedly connected to the end of the drive shaft 82 away from the motor 81. The feed storage box 2 has a square opening, and the end of the auger 83 away from the drive shaft 82 passes through the square opening. A bottom plate 84 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feed storage box 2, and an outer plate 85 is fixedly connected to the end of the bottom plate 84 away from the feed storage box 2. The outer plate 85 is fixedly connected to the feed storage box 2, and the end of the auger 83 away from the drive shaft 82 is rotatably connected to the outer plate 85. The bottom plate 84 has a discharge port 86 for discharging feed.
[0031] like Figure 4 As shown: The auger 83 is made of stainless steel, which can prevent rust and damage caused by prolonged use.
[0032] In a preferred embodiment, a side plate 9 is fixedly connected to the support rod 3, and a central controller 10 for controlling the operation of the vehicle is fixedly connected to the side plate 9. At the same time, a navigation module 11 for navigating the vehicle's trajectory is fixedly connected to the side plate 9, and an obstacle avoidance sensor 12 for detecting obstacles in front of the vehicle is fixedly connected to the side plate 9.
[0033] like Figure 2 As shown: both the navigation module 11 and the obstacle avoidance sensor 12 are connected to the central controller 10, which is used by the central controller 10 to control the navigation module 11 and the obstacle avoidance sensor 12.
[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the base 1 is provided with an electric omnidirectional wheel 13 for moving the vehicle, and the electric omnidirectional wheel 13 is electrically connected to the battery 67, while the electric omnidirectional wheel 13 is signal connected to the navigation module 11 and the obstacle avoidance sensor 12.
[0035] like Figure 2 As shown: There are four sets of electric casters 13, which are evenly distributed at the bottom of the base 1.
[0036] In a preferred embodiment, a funnel 14 for adding feed is fixedly attached to the feed storage tank 2, and a liquid level sensor 15 for monitoring the amount of feed stored and the feeding situation is installed on the feed storage tank 2.
[0037] like Figure 3 As shown: The liquid level sensor 15 is located on one side of the auger 83 and does not affect the rotation of the auger 83 to transport feed.
[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms, comprising a base (1) and a feed storage box (2), wherein the feed storage box (2) is fixedly connected to the base (1), a support rod (3) is fixedly connected to the base (1), and a top plate (4) is fixedly connected to one end of the support rod (3) away from the base (1), wherein a sliding groove (5) is provided on the top plate (4), characterized in that: An adjustment mechanism (6) for adjusting the angle of the power generation components is installed on the slide (5); The adjustment mechanism (6) includes a threaded rod (61), which is rotatably connected to the slide groove (5). At the same time, a turntable (66) is fixed to one end of the threaded rod (61), and a threaded block (62) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (61). The threaded block (62) is slidably connected to the slide groove (5), and a drive connecting rod (63) is hinged to the threaded block (62). At the same time, a mounting plate (64) is hinged to the end of the drive connecting rod (63) away from the threaded block (62). The mounting plate (64) is hinged to the top plate (4), and a solar panel (65) for generating electricity is installed on the mounting plate (64). The solar panel (65) is electrically connected to a storage battery (67), and the storage battery (67) is placed on the top plate (4).
2. The intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate (7) is fixedly connected to the feed storage box (2), and a transport mechanism (8) for conveying feed into the pig trough is installed on the support plate (7). The transport mechanism (8) includes a motor (81), which is fixedly connected to the support plate (7). At the same time, a drive shaft (82) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (81). The drive shaft (82) is rotatably connected to the feed storage box (2), and an auger (83) for transverse transport of feed is fixedly connected to the end of the drive shaft (82) away from the motor (81). Meanwhile, the feed storage box (2) is provided with a square opening, and the end of the auger (83) away from the drive shaft (82) passes through the square opening. The bottom of the feed storage box (2) is fixedly connected to a bottom plate (84), and the end of the bottom plate (84) away from the feed storage box (2) is fixedly connected to an outer plate (85). The outer plate (85) is fixedly connected to the feed storage box (2). The end of the auger (83) away from the drive shaft (82) is rotatably connected to the outer plate (85). The bottom plate (84) is provided with a discharge port (86) for discharging feed.
3. The intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms according to claim 2, characterized in that: A side plate (9) is fixedly connected to the support rod (3), and a central controller (10) for controlling the operation of the vehicle is fixedly connected to the side plate (9). At the same time, a navigation module (11) for navigating the vehicle's trajectory is fixedly connected to the side plate (9), and an obstacle avoidance sensor (12) for detecting obstacles in front of the vehicle is fixedly connected to the side plate (9).
4. The intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the base (1) is provided with an electric omnidirectional wheel (13) for moving the vehicle, and the electric omnidirectional wheel (13) is electrically connected to the battery (67), while the electric omnidirectional wheel (13) is signal connected to the navigation module (11) and the obstacle avoidance sensor (12).
5. The intelligent feeding vehicle for pig farms according to claim 4, characterized in that: The feed storage tank (2) is fixedly connected to a funnel (14) for adding feed, and a liquid level sensor (15) is installed on the feed storage tank (2) for monitoring the amount of feed stored and the feeding situation.