Automatic chute-guided buncher for pasture
By using a hydraulic power system to drive the wire rope and guide wheel design, the problems of wire rope wear and feed waste in existing automatic feeders have been solved, thus achieving wire rope durability and efficient feeding for dairy cows.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG JINGHUA ENVIRONMENTAL SCI & TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing automatic feeder suffers wear and tear due to friction between the steel wire rope and the guide limit block during operation, which affects its service life and results in significant waste of feed for dairy cows during feeding.
A hydraulic power system is used to drive the wire rope, which gathers the feed through a support frame and a gathering wheel. The wire rope is located on the outside of the chute to reduce wear, and guide wheels prevent the traveling wheels from deviating, thus enhancing the stability of the device.
It extended the service life of the wire rope and equipment, reduced feed waste, and improved the feeding efficiency of dairy cows.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ranching technology, and specifically relates to an automated chute-guided material gathering machine for ranches. Background Technology
[0002] Dairy cows raised on farms repeatedly push the hay with their mouths to select hay during feeding. As a result, some hay is pushed away from the fence and cannot be effectively eaten by the cows, leading to feed waste and inadequate feeding of the cows. Existing automatic feeders often experience wear and tear on their moving parts during operation, which affects the lifespan of the feeders.
[0003] A search revealed an existing technology, CN213306791U, which describes a guide rail type automatic pusher, comprising: a retaining wall; an auxiliary wheel assembly mounted on the side of the retaining wall; a guide rail unit mounted on the side of the retaining wall, with a gap between the guide rail unit and the auxiliary wheel assembly; a sliding wheel assembly slidably mounted on the guide rail unit and moving back and forth along the guide rail unit; a scraper unit connected to the sliding wheel assembly; a drive unit mounted on the side of the retaining wall, with the drive unit and the auxiliary wheel assembly located at opposite ends of the guide rail unit; a traction rope wound around the drive unit and the auxiliary wheel assembly, passing through the sliding wheel assembly; and a traction auxiliary unit located inside the sliding wheel assembly and connected to the traction rope. This design has the following drawbacks: the traction rope pulls the connecting slider, and during the back-and-forth movement of the connecting slider between the guide and limit blocks, friction occurs between the traction rope, the guide and limit blocks, and the connecting slider, causing wear on the traction rope and further affecting the service life of the traction rope and the pusher. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an automated chute-guided material gathering machine for ranches. The steel wire rope is located on the outside of the chute, which can reduce the wear of the chute on the steel wire rope and extend the service life of the steel wire rope; further extending the service life of the device.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] An automated chute-guided feed gathering machine for ranches includes a fence, a chute, a support frame, a feed gathering wheel, a hydraulic power system, and a steel wire rope. The fence is fixed to the ground, the chute is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fence, one end of the support frame is connected to the chute, and the other end is equipped with a feed gathering wheel. The feed gathering wheel is in contact with the ground, and its side wall is in contact with the feed. The hydraulic power system is fixed to one side of the fence, and the support frame is connected to the hydraulic power system. A set of chutes, support frames, and feed gathering wheels are respectively connected to both sides of the hydraulic power system, and the two sets of support frames and feed gathering wheels are interconnected by steel wire ropes.
[0007] The hydraulic power system includes a housing, a hydraulic station, hydraulic winch I and hydraulic winch II, and pulleys; the wire rope connected to hydraulic winch I passes through several sets of pulleys in sequence, and then passes through and is fixed to a connecting pipe; the wire rope fixed to another connecting pipe is located above the chute and passes through the fence away from the pulley of the hydraulic power system, and is connected to the connecting pipe on the support frame and the material gathering wheel on the other side of the hydraulic power system; the wire rope connected at the other end of the support frame on the other side of the hydraulic power system is connected to hydraulic winch II, thus forming a closed-loop system.
[0008] The support frame is provided with a connecting plate, a fixing plate, and a mounting plate at one end where it connects to the slide. The connecting plate is fixed on the support frame, and a pair of fixing plates are provided, which are symmetrically installed on the side walls of the connecting plate near both ends. A pair of mounting plates are provided, and the mounting plates are respectively fixed on the corresponding fixing plates.
[0009] The mounting plate is equipped with traveling wheels, guide wheels, an "L"-shaped plate, and a connecting pipe. There are two sets of traveling wheels, which are respectively installed at both ends of the mounting plate. Each set of traveling wheels consists of a pair, which are rotatably connected to the mounting plate via a rotating shaft. The pair of traveling wheels are located on both sides of the mounting plate. The guide wheels are rotatably connected to the mounting plate between the two sets of traveling wheels. One end of the "L"-shaped plate is fixed to a fixed plate above the mounting plate, and the connecting pipe is fixed to the end of the "L"-shaped plate away from the fixed plate. The wire rope is located above the chute. The end of the wire rope away from the hydraulic power system is connected to the connecting pipe.
[0010] The slide rail has an opening on its side wall, and the traveling wheel and guide wheel are located inside the slide rail. The side walls of the traveling wheel and guide wheel abut against the inner side wall of the slide rail. The end of the mounting plate away from the traveling wheel and guide wheel passes through the opening and is connected to the fixing plate on the outer side of the slide rail.
[0011] The guide wheel and the traveling wheel are installed perpendicular to each other. The guide wheel abuts against the inner sidewall of the groove on both sides of the traveling wheel, which can prevent the traveling wheel from shifting to one side of the groove during the walking process. This would cause the mounting plate to contact the sidewall of the groove opening and generate friction, further wear the mounting plate, increase the walking resistance, and reduce the service life of the device.
[0012] Preferably, the opening of the chute faces downward, the traveling wheel and the guide wheel are located inside the chute and connected to the mounting plate, the mounting plate extends downward through the chute through hole and is connected to the fixing plate, the fixing plate is located below the mounting plate and is fixed to the top of the connecting plate.
[0013] Preferably, the opening of the chute faces upward, the traveling wheel and the guide wheel are located inside the chute and connected to the mounting plate, the mounting plate extends upward through the chute through hole and is connected to the fixing plate, one end of the fixing plate is provided with a vertical plate, and the end of the vertical plate away from the fixing plate is connected to the connecting plate.
[0014] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:
[0015] 1) The hydraulic power system drives the wire rope to pull the feed-gathering pulleys, causing the feed-gathering pulleys on both sides of the hydraulic power system to move in opposite directions, thereby simultaneously gathering the feed on both sides of the hydraulic power system; the wire rope provides power to drive the "L"-shaped plate to move through the connecting pipe, and the "L"-shaped plate drives the traveling wheels and guide wheels to move along the chute through the fixed plate and mounting plate, and the fixed plate drives the support frame and feed-gathering pulleys to move through the connecting plate, thereby gathering the feed through the feed-gathering pulleys, further enabling the dairy cows to eat effectively; the wire rope being located on the outside of the chute reduces the wear of the wire rope on the chute and extends the service life of the wire rope; further extending the service life of the device;
[0016] 2) The guide wheel abuts against the inner sidewall of the slide groove on both sides of the traveling wheel, which can prevent the traveling wheel from shifting to one side of the slide groove during the travel process. This would cause the mounting plate to contact the sidewall of the slide groove opening and generate friction, further wear the mounting plate, increase the traveling resistance, and reduce the service life of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Appendix Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of an automated chute-guided material gathering machine for ranches according to this utility model;
[0018] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the chute and traveling wheels in an automated chute-guided material gathering machine for ranches, as described in this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0019] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the traveling wheel and guide wheel in an automated chute-guided material gathering machine for ranches according to this utility model;
[0020] Appendix Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the chute and traveling wheels in an automated chute-guided material gathering machine for ranches, as described in this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0021] Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the chute and traveling wheels in an automated chute-guided material gathering machine for ranches, as described in this utility model. Figure 3 ;
[0022] Appendix Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hydraulic power system in an automated chute-guided material gathering machine for ranches, according to this utility model.
[0023] Appendix Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automated chute-guided material gathering machine for ranches according to this utility model;
[0024] Appendix Figure 8 It is attached Figure 7 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle;
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Fence; 2. Slide chute; 3. Support frame; 4. Material gathering wheel; 5. Connecting plate; 6. Fixing plate; 601. Vertical plate; 7. Mounting plate; 701. Traveling wheel; 702. Guide wheel; 703. "L" shaped plate; 7031. Connecting pipe; 8. Hydraulic power system; 801. Outer shell; 802. Hydraulic station; 803. Hydraulic winch I; 804. Hydraulic winch II; 805. Pulley; 9. Wire rope. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the following is a detailed explanation in conjunction with the appendix. Figure 1-8 The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below.
[0027] An automated chute-guided feed gathering machine for ranches includes a fence 1, a chute 2, a support frame 3, a feed gathering wheel 4, a hydraulic power system 8, and a steel wire rope 9. The fence 1 is fixed to the ground, the chute 2 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fence 1, one end of the support frame 3 is connected to the chute 2, and the other end is provided with a feed gathering wheel 4. The feed gathering wheel 4 is in contact with the ground, and the side wall of the feed gathering wheel 4 is in contact with the feed. The hydraulic power system 8 is fixed to one side of the fence 1, and the support frame 3 is connected to the hydraulic power system 8. A set of chutes 2, support frames 3, and feed gathering wheels 4 are respectively provided on both sides of the hydraulic power system 8, and the two sets of support frames 3 and feed gathering wheels 4 are connected to each other by the steel wire rope 9.
[0028] The hydraulic power system 8 includes a housing 801, a hydraulic station 802, a hydraulic winch I 803, a hydraulic winch II 804, and pulleys 805. A wire rope 9 connected to the hydraulic winch I 803 passes through several sets of pulleys 805 in sequence, then passes through and is fixed to one end of the support frame 3. The wire rope 9 fixed to the other end of the support frame 3 is located above the chute 2 and passes through the fence 1 away from the pulleys of the hydraulic power system 8, connecting to the support frame 3 on the other side of the hydraulic power system 8. The wire rope 9 connected to the other end of the support frame 3 on the other side of the hydraulic power system 8 is connected to the hydraulic winch II 804, thus forming a closed-loop system. The hydraulic power system 8 drives the wire rope 9 to pull the support frame 3 and the material gathering pulleys 4, causing the material gathering pulleys 4 on both sides of the hydraulic power system 8 to move in opposite directions, thereby simultaneously gathering the feed on both sides of the hydraulic power system 8.
[0029] The support frame 3 is connected to the slide 2 at one end by a connecting plate 5, a fixing plate 6, and a mounting plate 7. The connecting plate 5 is fixed on the support frame 3. There is a pair of fixing plates 6, which are symmetrically installed on the side walls of the connecting plate 5 near both ends. There is a pair of mounting plates 7, which are respectively fixed on the corresponding fixing plates 6.
[0030] The mounting plate 7 is equipped with traveling wheels 701, guide wheels 702, and an "L"-shaped plate 703. There are two sets of traveling wheels 701, which are respectively installed at both ends of the mounting plate 7. Each set of traveling wheels 701 has a pair, which are rotatably connected to the mounting plate 7 via a rotating shaft. The pair of traveling wheels 701 are located on both sides of the mounting plate 7. The guide wheels 702 are rotatably connected to the mounting plate 7 between the two sets of traveling wheels 701. One end of the "L"-shaped plate 703 is fixed to the fixing plate 6 above the mounting plate 7. The end of the "L"-shaped plate 703 away from the fixing plate 6 is provided with a connecting pipe 7031. The wire rope 9 is located above the slide groove 2. The end of the wire rope 9 away from the hydraulic power system 8 is connected to the connecting pipe 7031.
[0031] The chute 2 has an opening on its side wall. The traveling wheel 701 and the guide wheel 702 are located inside the chute 2, and the side walls of the traveling wheel 701 and the guide wheel 702 abut against the inner side wall of the chute 2. The end of the mounting plate 7 away from the traveling wheel 701 and the guide wheel 702 passes through the opening and is connected to the fixing plate 6 on the outside of the chute 2. This facilitates the movement of the traveling wheel 701 and the guide wheel 702 along the chute 2, thereby guiding the feed gathering wheel 4, preventing the feed gathering wheel 4 from deviating during its movement, and further enabling the feed gathering wheel 4 to evenly gather the feed, thus enabling effective feeding of dairy cows.
[0032] The guide wheel 702 and the walking wheel 701 are installed perpendicular to each other. The guide wheel 702 abuts against the inner side wall of the slide groove 2 on both sides of the walking wheel 701, which can prevent the walking wheel 701 from shifting to one side of the slide groove 2 during walking, thereby causing the mounting plate 7 to contact the side wall of the slide groove 2 and generate friction, further causing the mounting plate 7 to wear, which will increase the walking resistance and reduce the service life of the device.
[0033] Example 2 differs from Example 1 in that;
[0034] The opening of the slide groove 2 faces downward. The walking wheel 701 and the guide wheel 702 are located inside the slide groove 2 and are connected to the mounting plate 7. The mounting plate 7 extends downward through the through hole of the slide groove 2 and is connected to the fixing plate 6. The fixing plate 6 is located below the mounting plate 7 and is fixed to the top of the connecting plate 5. This facilitates the installation of the walking wheel 701 and the guide wheel 702 inside the slide groove 2 and their connection to the support frame 3.
[0035] Example 3 differs from Example 1 in that;
[0036] The opening of the slide groove 2 faces upward. The traveling wheel 701 and the guide wheel 702 are located inside the slide groove 2 and are connected to the mounting plate 7. The mounting plate 7 extends upward through the through hole of the slide groove 2 and is connected to the fixing plate 6. One end of the fixing plate 6 is provided with a vertical plate 601, and the end of the vertical plate 601 away from the fixing plate 6 is connected to the connecting plate 5. This facilitates the installation of the traveling wheel 701 and the guide wheel 702 inside the slide groove 2 and their connection to the support frame 3.
[0037] An automated chute-guided feed gathering machine for dairy farms operates as follows: Hydraulic winches I 803 and II 804 pull a steel wire rope 9, which provides power to drive an "L"-shaped plate 703 through a connecting pipe 7031. The "L"-shaped plate 703 drives the traveling wheel 701 and guide wheel 702 to move along the chute 2 via a fixed plate 6 and a mounting plate 7. The fixed plate 6 drives the support frame 3 and the feed gathering wheel 4 to move via a connecting plate 5, thereby gathering the feed on the feed gathering wheel 4, enabling dairy cows to eat more effectively. The steel wire rope 9 is located on the outside of the chute 2, which reduces the wear of the steel wire rope 9 on the chute 2 and extends the service life of the steel wire rope 9, further extending the service life of the device.
[0038] The above description is merely an example and illustration of the structure of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or use similar methods to replace them, as long as they do not deviate from the structure of the utility model or exceed the scope defined in the claims, they should all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A ranch automated chute-guided material gathering machine, comprising a fence, a chute, a support frame, material gathering wheels, a hydraulic power system, and a steel wire rope; characterized in that... The fence is fixed to the ground, the chute is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fence, one end of the support frame is connected to the chute, and the other end is equipped with a feed gathering wheel. The feed gathering wheel is in contact with the ground, and the side wall of the feed gathering wheel is in contact with the feed. The hydraulic power system is fixed to one side of the fence, and the support frame is connected to the hydraulic power system. A set of chutes, support frames and material gathering wheels are connected to each side of the hydraulic power system, and the two sets of support frames and material gathering wheels are connected to each other by steel wire ropes. The end of the support frame connected to the slide is provided with a connecting plate, a fixing plate, and a mounting plate; the connecting plate is fixed on the support frame, and a pair of fixing plates are provided, symmetrically installed on the side walls of the connecting plate near both ends; a pair of mounting plates are provided, and the mounting plates are respectively fixed on the corresponding fixing plates. The mounting plate is equipped with traveling wheels, guide wheels, an "L"-shaped plate, and connecting pipes. There are two sets of traveling wheels, which are installed at both ends of the mounting plate. Each set of traveling wheels consists of a pair, which are rotatably connected to the mounting plate via a rotating shaft. The pair of traveling wheels are located on both sides of the mounting plate. The guide wheels are rotatably connected to the mounting plate between the two sets of traveling wheels. One end of the "L"-shaped plate is fixed to a fixed plate above the mounting plate, and the connecting pipe is fixed to the end of the "L"-shaped plate away from the fixed plate. The wire rope is located above the chute. The end of the wire rope away from the hydraulic power system is connected to the connecting pipe.
2. The automated chute-guided material collection machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The side wall of the chute has an opening, the traveling wheel and the guide wheel are located inside the chute, and the side walls of the traveling wheel and the guide wheel abut against the inner side wall of the chute; the end of the mounting plate away from the traveling wheel and the guide wheel passes through the opening and is connected to the fixing plate on the outer side of the chute.
3. The automated chute-guided material collection machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The guide wheel and the traveling wheel are installed perpendicular to each other, and the guide wheel abuts against the inner sidewall of the groove on both sides of the traveling wheel.
4. The automated chute-guided material collection machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The chute opening faces downwards, the traveling wheel and guide wheel are located inside the chute and connected to the mounting plate. The mounting plate extends downwards through the chute through-hole and is connected to the fixing plate. The fixing plate is located below the mounting plate and is fixed to the top of the connecting plate.
5. The automated chute-guided material collection machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The opening of the chute faces upward, the traveling wheel and the guide wheel are located inside the chute and connected to the mounting plate. The mounting plate extends upward through the chute through hole and is connected to the fixing plate. One end of the fixing plate is provided with a vertical plate, and the end of the vertical plate away from the fixing plate is connected to the connecting plate.
6. The automated chute-guided material collection machine for ranches according to claim 1, characterized in that... The hydraulic power system includes a casing, a hydraulic station, hydraulic winch I and hydraulic winch II, and pulleys. The wire rope connected to hydraulic winch I passes through several sets of pulleys in sequence, and then passes through and is fixed to a connecting pipe. The wire rope fixed to another connecting pipe is located above the chute and passes through the fence away from the pulleys of the hydraulic power system, and is connected to the connecting pipe on the support frame and the material gathering wheel on the other side of the hydraulic power system. The wire rope connected at the other end of the support frame on the other side of the hydraulic power system is connected to hydraulic winch II, thus forming a closed-loop system.