Multi-layered hen breeding frame
By introducing drainage ramps, screw conveyors, and high-temperature fermentation chambers into multi-layer egg-laying hen racks, combined with scrapers and intelligent ventilation and purification systems, the problems of toxic gas release and equipment corrosion caused by manure retention have been solved, improving production performance and equipment stability, and improving the breeding environment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SICHUAN BASHAN FENGMING AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of egg-laying hen breeding technology, and in particular to a multi-layer egg-laying hen breeding rack. Background Technology
[0002] Multi-layer egg-laying hen racks are a very important facility and equipment in large-scale farming models. They are mainly used for centralized and efficient raising of egg-laying hens and facilitate management and egg collection.
[0003] In existing technologies, the retention of manure in multi-layer breeding racks can trigger a chain of negative effects: on the one hand, the putrefaction and fermentation releases high concentrations of toxic gases such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, leading to a deterioration of air quality inside the shed, directly irritating the respiratory tract of livestock and poultry and breeding pathogens (such as E. coli and coccidia eggs), significantly increasing the risk of disease transmission; on the other hand, damp manure accelerates equipment corrosion, damages the structural stability of the breeding rack, and the high temperature and humidity environment reduces animal feed intake and egg production rate, resulting in a decline in production performance. Therefore, this application provides a multi-layer egg-laying hen breeding rack to meet the needs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a multi-layer egg-laying hen breeding rack to solve the existing problems.
[0005] To solve the problems mentioned above, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution.
[0006] A multi-layer laying hen breeding rack includes: multiple breeding racks, with adjacent racks detachably mounted together via connecting frames; multiple drainage ramps, each detachably mounted within one of the connecting frames, with drainage openings on the connecting frames for use with the drainage ramps; multiple mounting frames, each mounted on one of the connecting frames, with openings on the mounting frames for use with the drainage openings; multiple screw conveyors, each mounted within one of the mounting frames, with the mounting frames located at the discharge end of the screw conveyors and being open; and a high-temperature fermentation chamber, connected to the multiple mounting frames via drainage pipes.
[0007] The screw conveyor includes a rotating shaft, screw blades, and a housing. It is driven by a motor to convey feces horizontally or at an incline. The motor is electrically connected to an external controller.
[0008] The scraper is slidably connected to the track on the drive unit via a slider. When the drive unit is running, it drives the slider to move along the track, thereby causing the scraper to make periodic reciprocating motions on the surface of the discharge ramp. The scraper is made of flexible rubber material, which can closely fit the surface of the discharge ramp, improve cleaning efficiency and prevent scratching the ramp.
[0009] The breeding rack includes: a cage body; and uprights installed on the cage body. The uprights are vertically arranged, and there are four or more uprights used to support the entire breeding rack.
[0010] The cage is the actual living space for laying hens, providing them with a relatively independent and safe living environment. The design of the cage usually takes into account factors such as ease of cleaning, good ventilation, and effective prevention of disease transmission.
[0011] The uprights are installed vertically on the cage, with four or more pillars, primarily used to support the structural stability and load-bearing capacity of the entire breeding rack. The multiple pillar design ensures sufficient stability even when multiple layers are stacked, avoiding the risk of tipping or deformation due to uneven weight distribution. Furthermore, sturdy pillars also help extend the lifespan of the equipment.
[0012] The breeding rack also includes a cage door, which is installed on the cage body and opens inward.
[0013] Inward-opening cage doors prevent the risk of accidental opening, especially during external operations (such as feeding and inspection), reducing the possibility of hens escaping due to accidental opening. For farmers, inward-opening cage doors facilitate daily management and maintenance, such as adding feed, collecting eggs, or conducting health checks on individual hens. In confined spaces, outward-opening cage doors may occupy aisle space, affecting passage or other operations; the inward-opening design effectively avoids this problem, making the farm layout more compact and efficient.
[0014] A drive unit is installed inside the connecting frame. The drive unit is electrically connected to the peripheral controller. The drive unit is in the shape of an inclined ring. The inclination angle of the drive unit is the same as the inclination angle of the drain slope. The connecting frame is provided with a mounting groove for use with the drive unit.
[0015] A scraper is mounted on the drive unit, and the scraper moves under the drive of the drive unit, and the scraper contacts the discharge ramp.
[0016] An intelligent ventilation and purification system is installed on the breeding rack. The intelligent ventilation and purification system is electrically connected to an external controller. The intelligent ventilation and purification system includes a gas concentration sensor, a variable frequency fan, an air purification module, and a ventilation duct network.
[0017] Gas concentration sensors are installed at key locations on the breeding racks and connected to external controllers via wired or wireless means; variable frequency fans are rationally arranged according to the scale and layout of the breeding farm, usually located at key nodes of the ventilation duct network, making it easy to adjust the ventilation efficiency of the entire system; air purification modules can be directly integrated inside the ventilation ducts or installed as independent units near the air outlet.
[0018] The design of ventilation duct networks should consider the principles of airflow uniformity and resistance minimization, and should be made of low-noise materials to reduce the impact on laying hens.
[0019] The feeding trough is detachably installed on the breeding rack and can be designed with compartments to prevent chickens from competing for food.
[0020] This utility model provides a multi-layer laying hen rack. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:
[0021] In the above scheme, by setting up a drainage ramp, a screw conveyor, and a high-temperature fermentation tank, the drainage ramp allows the manure produced by the laying hens to slide quickly down the ramp to the discharge outlet under the action of gravity. The screw conveyor automatically transports the manure along a set path, ensuring that the manure is delivered in a timely manner and avoiding the generation of odors and bacteria due to prolonged manure retention. The high-temperature fermentation tank is connected to multiple installation frames through a discharge pipe, which can receive the manure transported by each screw conveyor and carry out centralized high-temperature fermentation treatment, reducing the pollution of the environment caused by manure. The three components work together to form a continuous process from manure generation to treatment, which greatly reduces the manure residue in the breeding area, effectively reduces the generation of harmful gases such as ammonia, improves the air quality of the breeding environment, provides a healthy growth environment for laying hens, and thus improves the production performance and breeding efficiency of laying hens. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cage structure of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the high-temperature fermentation box of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the screw conveyor structure of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drainage inclined plate structure of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the scraper structure of this utility model.
[0028] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0029] 1. Breeding rack; 101. Column; 102. Cage body; 103. Cage door; 2. High-temperature fermentation box; 3. Screw conveyor; 4. Intelligent ventilation and purification system; 5. Feed trough; 6. Connecting frame; 7. Drainage slope; 8. Drainage pipe; 9. Mounting frame; 10. Scraper; 11. Drive component. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0031] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.
[0032] Example 1:
[0033] Reference Figures 1-6 A multi-layer egg-laying hen breeding rack includes: multiple breeding racks 1, with adjacent breeding racks 1 detachably installed together via connecting frames 6; multiple drainage ramps 7, each detachably installed within the multiple connecting frames 6, with drainage openings on the connecting frames 6 for use with the drainage ramps 7; multiple mounting frames 9, each installed on the multiple connecting frames 6, with openings on the mounting frames 9 for use with the drainage openings; multiple screw conveyors 3, each installed within the mounting frames 9, with the mounting frames 9 having an opening at the discharge end of the screw conveyors 3; and a high-temperature fermentation tank 2, connected to the multiple mounting frames 9 via drainage pipes 8.
[0034] The drive component 11 is installed inside the connecting frame 6. The drive component 11 is electrically connected to the peripheral controller. The drive component 11 is in the shape of an inclined ring. The inclination angle of the drive component 11 is the same as the inclination angle of the drain inclined plate 7. The connecting frame 6 is provided with a mounting groove for use with the drive component 11.
[0035] The driving component 11 can be a ring synchronous belt drive mechanism driven by a servo motor, etc.
[0036] The scraper 10 is mounted on the drive unit 11. The scraper 10 moves under the drive of the drive unit 11 and comes into contact with the discharge inclined plate 7.
[0037] The inclined drain plate 7 utilizes gravity to automatically slide the hen manure to the drain outlet, achieving initial collection and transportation of manure, preventing manure accumulation on the breeding rack 1, and maintaining a clean breeding environment. The screw conveyor 3 further transports the manure falling from the drain outlet, concentrating and transporting it to a designated location. Compared to manual cleaning, this improves the efficiency and automation of manure collection, reducing labor intensity and the risk of pathogen transmission. The drain pipe 8 connects to the mounting frame 9, receiving the manure from the screw conveyor 3 and subjecting it to high-temperature fermentation in the high-temperature fermentation chamber 2. Under high-temperature conditions, harmful microorganisms in the manure are killed. The drive component 11, under the control of the controller, moves the scraper 10, which scrapes off the manure adhering to the inclined drain plate 7, preventing manure residue from clogging the drain outlet or drying on the inclined drain plate 7, ensuring smooth use of the inclined drain plate 7 and efficient manure collection, further protecting the hygiene of the breeding environment.
[0038] The drive unit 11 can be a ring-shaped electric push rod, driven by a gear and rack, with a stroke covering the entire length of the inclined plate, and the intermittent operation mode is set by the controller.
[0039] The high-temperature fermentation chamber 2 consists of a temperature control mechanism and a processing cycle. Inside the high-temperature fermentation chamber 2, there is a heating device and a stirring mechanism. The heating device heats the manure to 60-80℃ and ferments it continuously for 24-48 hours, killing pathogenic microorganisms. The high-temperature fermentation chamber 2 is also equipped with an exhaust port and a deodorizing filter to discharge gas and remove odors, avoiding secondary pollution. After fermentation, the manure can be output as organic fertilizer, realizing resource utilization.
[0040] Example 2:
[0041] Reference Figures 1-3 The intelligent ventilation and purification system 4 is installed on the breeding rack 1. The intelligent ventilation and purification system 4 is electrically connected to the external controller. The intelligent ventilation and purification system 4 includes a gas concentration sensor, a variable frequency fan, an air purification module, and a ventilation duct network.
[0042] Gas concentration sensor: Used to monitor the concentration of harmful gases such as ammonia, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide in the breeding environment in real time, and feed the data back to the peripheral controller.
[0043] Variable frequency fans: Based on data from gas concentration sensors and preset parameters, the speed is automatically adjusted to achieve effective air circulation and renewal, avoiding the energy waste or insufficient ventilation problems caused by traditional fixed-speed fans.
[0044] Air purification module: Includes multi-stage purification components such as filter, activated carbon layer and photocatalytic oxidation device, effectively removing particulate matter, odors and harmful microorganisms from the air.
[0045] Ventilation duct network: It consists of a series of rationally distributed air intake and exhaust ducts to ensure that fresh air is evenly distributed to each breeding area and that polluted air is efficiently discharged.
[0046] During use, laying hens are placed in cages 102 of the breeding rack 1, cage doors 103 are closed, and normal feeding begins. The manure produced by the laying hens falls onto the drain ramp 7 and slides towards the drain outlet by gravity. The controller starts the drive unit 11 at the set time, driving the scraper 10 to move back and forth to remove residual manure. The manure falls from the drain outlet into the screw conveyor 3 below and is transported to the high-temperature fermentation chamber 2. The high-temperature fermentation chamber 2 undergoes 24-48 hours of high-temperature sterilization and fermentation under the action of the heating device, and is finally converted into organic fertilizer and discharged. The gas concentration sensor monitors the concentration of gases such as ammonia, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide in real time. When the concentration exceeds the standard, the controller automatically adjusts the speed of the variable frequency fan to enhance ventilation. The air purification module works simultaneously to remove odors and harmful particles. The ventilation duct network evenly delivers fresh air to each layer of the breeding space, and polluted air is discharged uniformly. The drain ramp 7 and the mounting frame 9 are disassembled regularly for cleaning, and the filters in the air purification module, such as activated carbon and photocatalyst, are replaced.
[0047] Therefore, although the present invention has been described herein with reference to specific embodiments thereof, freedom of modification, various changes and substitutions are also within the scope of the above disclosure, and it should be understood that in some cases, certain features of the present invention may be adopted without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention and without corresponding use of other features. Thus, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular environment or material to the essential scope and spirit of the present invention. The present invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms used in the following claims and / or the specific embodiments disclosed as the best mode of carrying out the present invention, but the present invention will include any and all embodiments and equivalents falling within the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the present invention will be determined only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A multi-layer egg-laying hen breeding rack, characterized in that, include: Multiple breeding racks (1), two adjacent breeding racks (1) are detachably installed together by a connecting frame (6); Multiple drain ramps (7) are detachably installed in multiple connecting frames (6), and the connecting frames (6) are provided with drain ports for use with the drain ramps (7); Multiple mounting frames (9) are respectively mounted on multiple connecting frames (6), and the mounting frames (9) are provided with openings for use with the discharge port; Multiple screw conveyors (3) are installed in the mounting frame (9), and the mounting frame (9) is open at the discharge end of the screw conveyor (3); The high-temperature fermentation chamber (2) is connected to multiple installed frames (9) through the drain pipe (8).
2. The multi-layer layer hen breeding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The breeding rack (1) includes: Cage body (102); The uprights (101) are installed on the cage (102). The uprights (101) are vertically arranged, and there are four or more uprights (101) used to support the entire breeding rack.
3. The multi-layer layer hen breeding rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The breeding rack (1) also includes: A cage door (103) is provided on the cage body (102), and the cage door (103) opens inward.
4. The multi-layer layer hen breeding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The drive unit (11) is installed in the connecting frame (6). The drive unit (11) is electrically connected to the peripheral controller. The drive unit (11) is in the shape of an inclined ring. The inclination angle of the drive unit (11) is the same as the inclination angle of the drain plate (7). The connecting frame (6) is provided with a mounting groove for use with the drive unit (11).
5. The multi-layer layer hen breeding rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A scraper (10) is mounted on the drive member (11). The scraper (10) moves under the drive of the drive member (11) and contacts the discharge ramp (7).
6. The multi-layer layer hen breeding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The intelligent ventilation and purification system (4) is installed on the breeding rack (1). The intelligent ventilation and purification system (4) is electrically connected to the external controller. The intelligent ventilation and purification system (4) includes a gas concentration sensor, a variable frequency fan, an air purification module, and a ventilation duct network.
7. The multi-layer layer hen breeding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The feeding trough (5) is detachably mounted on the breeding rack (1).