Feed pre-storing device for poultry farms
By designing a feeding cup, mounting frame, and rotating ball drive assembly in poultry farms, automatic control of feed storage and discharge has been achieved, solving the problems of long processing time and inaccurate feeding amounts in existing technologies, reducing labor intensity and ensuring feeding accuracy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI BENCHENG AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, quantitative feeding methods in poultry farms are time-consuming, increase the labor intensity of workers, and may result in residual feed in the conveying auger exceeding the preset standard.
A feed pre-storage device for poultry farms has been designed, including a measuring cup, a mounting frame, a rotating ball, and a drive assembly. By setting up the mounting frame, baffle, rotating ball, and drive assembly, the storage and discharge of feed can be automatically controlled, avoiding manual feeding and ensuring accurate feeding.
It reduced the labor intensity of staff, prevented the amount of feed from exceeding the preset standard, and achieved a fast and accurate feed feeding process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture technology, and in particular to a feed pre-storage device for poultry farms. Background Technology
[0002] A livestock farm is a place where a certain number of domesticated animals such as livestock and poultry, or wild animals such as deer, musk deer, foxes, minks, otters, and quails, are concentrated in a specific area for unified breeding and rearing. In a livestock farm, animals are typically fed in fixed quantities. This is usually achieved using a conveyor auger in conjunction with multiple measuring cups. The conveyor auger has multiple discharge ports along its axis, and the feed inlets of the measuring cups are matched with their corresponding discharge ports, allowing the feed to be pre-stored after entering the measuring cups. When the conveyor auger rotates and conveys feed, once the first measuring cup is full, the feed cannot continue to flow out through that discharge port, so it is conveyed to the subsequent measuring cups until all measuring cups are full. Then, workers open the measuring cups one by one, allowing the feed to fall through the discharge pipes at the bottom into the feeding trough for the animals to consume.
[0003] However, waiting until all the measuring cups are full before having staff open them one by one takes a long time, increases the labor intensity of workers, and the residual feed inside the conveying auger can still pass through the discharge port and feed port into the measuring cups, causing the actual feeding amount to exceed the preset standard. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a feed pre-storage device for poultry farms.
[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a feed pre-storage device for poultry farms, comprising a measuring cup, wherein a feed inlet pipe is provided on one side of the measuring cup and a discharge pipe is provided at the bottom, and a feed inlet is provided at the top of the feed inlet, which cooperates with the discharge outlet of a conveying auger. The device is characterized in that: a mounting frame is provided at the upper part of the feed inlet pipe, a strip-shaped hole is opened on one side of the mounting frame, a baffle is slidably arranged in the strip-shaped hole, a rotating ball is rotatably arranged in the discharge pipe, a through hole is opened through the rotating ball, and a drive assembly is provided on the measuring cup to synchronously drive the baffle to move and the rotating ball to rotate.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, an installation frame, baffle, rotating ball, and drive assembly are set up. In the initial state, the axis of the hole is horizontal, preventing the feed in the measuring cup from passing through the discharge pipe. The baffle does not completely seal the installation frame, allowing the feed conveyed by the auger to pass through the discharge port, inlet, and installation frame into the feed pipe and measuring cup for pre-storage. When feeding is required, the drive assembly drives the baffle to move and the rotating ball to rotate. The baffle seals the inside of the installation frame, preventing the feed from passing through the frame into the feed pipe. The rotating ball rotates, making the axis of the hole vertical, allowing the feed in the measuring cup to be discharged through the discharge pipe. No manual opening is required for feeding, reducing the labor intensity of workers. Simultaneously, the installation frame is closed, preventing feed from the auger from continuing to enter the feed pipe and measuring cup, avoiding exceeding the preset feeding amount, making it convenient and quick.
[0007] Furthermore, an installation column is provided inside the discharge pipe, and a spherical cavity is opened inside the installation column. The upper and lower sides of the spherical cavity pass through the installation column, and the rotating ball is rotatably disposed inside the spherical cavity. A trunnion is horizontally provided on both sides of the rotating ball. The trunnion is rotatably connected to the installation column, and the axis of the trunnion is perpendicular to the axis of the through hole.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, trunnions are horizontally installed on both sides of the rotating ball to ensure the stability of the rotating ball's rotation.
[0009] Furthermore, a rack is provided on the bottom surface of the baffle outside the mounting frame along its length, and a first rotating shaft is provided on the outer wall of the portioning cup for horizontal rotation. A gear is fixedly sleeved on the first rotating shaft, and the gear meshes with the rack.
[0010] Furthermore, a fixing seat is provided on the outer wall of the mounting frame at the slotted hole, and an installation groove is provided inside the fixing seat corresponding to the slotted hole. The baffle is slidably connected to the installation groove, and a sliding groove is provided on the bottom surface of the fixing seat. The rack is slidably connected to the sliding groove.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, a fixed seat, a mounting groove, and a sliding groove are set. The baffle is slidably connected to the mounting groove, and the mounting groove provides support for the baffle, ensuring the stability of the baffle sliding and the stability when sealing the inside of the mounting frame.
[0012] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a second rotating shaft that is horizontally rotatably disposed on the outer wall of the portioning cup. A first active synchronous pulley and a second active synchronous pulley are fixedly sleeved on the second rotating shaft. A first driven synchronous pulley is fixedly sleeved on the first rotating shaft. The first active synchronous pulley and the first driven synchronous pulley are connected by a first synchronous belt. One of the trunnions extends outward through the mounting post and the discharge pipe and is fixedly sleeved with a second driven synchronous pulley. The second active synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley are connected by a second synchronous belt.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, a second rotating shaft, a first driving synchronous pulley, a second driving synchronous pulley, a first driven synchronous pulley, and a second driven synchronous pulley are provided. The rotation of the second rotating shaft drives the first driving synchronous pulley and the second driving synchronous pulley to rotate. The rotation of the first driving synchronous pulley drives the first driven synchronous pulley, the first rotating shaft, and the gear to rotate via the first synchronous belt. The rotation of the second driving synchronous pulley drives the second driven synchronous pulley, the trunnion, and the rotating ball to rotate via the second synchronous belt.
[0014] Furthermore, a mounting bracket is provided on the outer wall of the portioning cup, and a drive motor is horizontally mounted on the mounting bracket. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the second rotating shaft.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, a mounting bracket and a drive motor are set up, and the drive motor drives the second rotating shaft to rotate.
[0016] Furthermore, rubber strips are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the mounting frame located at the strip hole, and the two rubber strips are in contact with the top and bottom surfaces of the baffle, respectively.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, rubber strips are installed on both the upper and lower sides of the strip hole on the inner wall of the mounting frame. When the baffle slides, the powder of feed that falls off the surface of the baffle is scraped off, reducing the amount of powder entering the strip hole and the mounting groove, and ensuring the smooth sliding of the baffle.
[0018] Furthermore, a triangular plate is provided on the side of the baffle away from the fixed base.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, a triangular plate is set so that the side of the baffle away from the fixed seat is relatively sharp, which makes it easier to push the feed away when the baffle slides, thus separating the feed into upper and lower parts.
[0020] Furthermore, the outer wall of the portioning cup is provided with a protective shell, and the drive motor, the first rotating shaft, and the second rotating shaft are all located inside the protective shell. The protective shell has several heat dissipation holes at the drive motor location.
[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] In the initial state, the axis of the hole is horizontal, which prevents the feed in the portioning cup from passing through the discharge pipe. The baffle does not close the installation frame, allowing the feed conveyed by the conveying auger to pass through the discharge port, the inlet, and the installation frame into the feed pipe and the portioning cup for pre-storage.
[0023] When feeding is required, the drive component drives the baffle to move and the rotating ball to rotate. The baffle closes the inside of the mounting frame, preventing feed from passing through the mounting frame and entering the feed pipe. The rotating ball rotates, making the axis of the through hole vertical, and the feed in the measuring cup is discharged through the discharge pipe. No manual opening is required for feeding, reducing the labor intensity of the staff. At the same time, the mounting frame is closed, preventing feed in the conveying auger from continuing to enter the feed pipe and measuring cup, avoiding the feeding amount from exceeding the preset standard, which is convenient and quick. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the serving cup and driving assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the serving cup, the first rotating shaft, and the second rotating shaft according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A;
[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of part B;
[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting column according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the mounting frame and fixing base in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0031] In the diagram: 10. Serving cup; 101. Discharge pipe; 11. Feed pipe; 12. Feed inlet; 13. First rotating shaft; 14. Gear; 15. Protective shell; 16. Heat dissipation hole; 20. Mounting frame; 21. Baffle; 211. Triangular plate; 22. Rack; 23. Fixing seat; 24. Mounting groove; 25. Slide groove; 26. Rubber strip; 30. Mounting column; 31. Spherical cavity; 32. Rotating ball; 33. Through hole; 34. Trunnion; 40. Drive assembly; 41. Second rotating shaft; 42. First driving synchronous pulley; 43. Second driving synchronous pulley; 44. First driven synchronous pulley; 45. First synchronous belt; 46. Second driven synchronous pulley; 47. Second synchronous belt; 48. Mounting bracket; 49. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0033] like Figure 1-7 As shown in the embodiment of this application, a feed pre-storage device for poultry farms is disclosed, including a measuring cup 10, a mounting frame 20, a baffle 21, a rotating ball 32, and a drive assembly 40. A feed pipe 11 is provided on one side of the measuring cup 10, and a feed inlet 12 is provided at the top of the feed pipe 11. The feed inlet 12 cooperates with the discharge outlet of the conveying auger. The measuring cup 10 includes a cup body, a discharge pipe 101 is provided at the bottom of the cup body, and an arc-shaped plate is provided at the top of the cup body. The inner wall of the arc-shaped plate cooperates with the outer wall of the conveying auger. The arc-shaped plate is fixed to the conveying auger by steel band clamps. The measuring cup 10 and the feed pipe 11 are both made of transparent plastic.
[0034] The mounting frame 20 is located on the upper part of the feed pipe 11. A strip-shaped hole is opened on one side of the mounting frame 20, the length of which is the same as the inner width of the mounting frame 20. The baffle 21 is slidably disposed in the strip-shaped hole, and the inner width of the mounting frame 20 is the same as the width of the baffle 21. The rotating ball 32 is horizontally rotatably disposed in the discharge pipe 101. A through hole 33 is opened through the rotating ball 32. The drive assembly 40 is disposed on the dispensing cup 10 and is used to synchronously drive the movement of the baffle 21 and the rotation of the rotating ball 32. In the initial state, the axis of the through hole 33 is horizontal, so that the feed in the dispensing cup 10 cannot pass through the discharge pipe 101. The baffle 21 does not close the mounting frame 20, so that the feed conveyed by the conveying auger passes through the discharge port, the feed inlet 12, and the mounting frame 20 into the feed pipe 11 and the dispensing cup 10 for pre-storage. When feeding is required, the drive assembly 40 drives the baffle 21 to move and the rotating ball 32 to rotate. The baffle 21 seals the inside of the mounting frame 20, preventing feed from passing through the mounting frame 20 and entering the feed pipe 11. The rotating ball 32 rotates, making the axis of the through hole 33 vertical, allowing the feed in the measuring cup 10 to be discharged through the discharge pipe 101. No manual opening or feeding is required, reducing the labor intensity of workers. Furthermore, while opening, the mounting frame 20 is closed, preventing feed from continuing to enter the feed pipe 11 and the measuring cup from the conveying auger, thus avoiding exceeding the preset feeding amount, making it convenient and quick.
[0035] A rack 22 is provided along the length of the bottom surface of the baffle 21 located outside the mounting frame 20. The rack 22 and the baffle 21 move synchronously. A first rotating shaft 13 is horizontally rotatably provided on the outer wall of the portioning cup 10. A gear 14 is fixedly sleeved on the first rotating shaft 13. The gear 14 meshes with the rack 22, and the rotation of the gear 14 drives the rack 22 to move. A mounting post 30 is provided inside the discharge pipe 101. A spherical cavity 31 is opened inside the mounting post 30. The upper and lower sides of the spherical cavity 31 pass through the mounting post 30, and a rotating ball 32 is rotatably disposed inside the spherical cavity 31.
[0036] Specifically, trunnions 34 are horizontally arranged on both sides of the rotating ball 32. The trunnions 34 are rotatably connected to the mounting post 30. The axis of the trunnions 34 is perpendicular to the axis of the through hole 33, ensuring the stability of the rotation of the rotating ball 32. A fixing seat 23 is provided on the outer wall of the mounting frame 20 at the slot. The fixing seat 23 has a mounting groove 24 corresponding to the slot. The baffle 21 is slidably connected to the mounting groove 24. A sliding groove 25 is provided on the bottom surface of the fixing seat 23. The rack 22 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 25. The baffle 21 is slidably connected to the mounting groove 24. The mounting groove 24 provides support for the baffle 21, ensuring the stability of the sliding of the baffle 21 and the stability when sealing the inside of the mounting frame 20. A guide ring is provided on the top of the mounting post 30. The upper edge of the inner side of the guide ring is chamfered, so that the cross-section of the guide ring is triangular, preventing residual feed from remaining on the top surface of the mounting post 30 during unloading.
[0037] In configuration, the drive assembly 40 includes a second rotating shaft 41 horizontally rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the portioning cup 10. A first driving synchronous pulley 42 is fixedly mounted on the second rotating shaft 41, and a first driven synchronous pulley 44 is fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft 13. The first driving synchronous pulley 42 and the first driven synchronous pulley 44 are connected by a first synchronous belt 45. When the second rotating shaft 41 rotates, it drives the first driving synchronous pulley 42 and the second driving synchronous pulley 43 to rotate. The rotation of the first driving synchronous pulley 42 drives the first driven synchronous pulley 44, the first rotating shaft 13, and the gear 14 to rotate via the first synchronous belt 45. A second driving synchronous pulley 43 is also fixedly mounted on the second rotating shaft 41. One end of a trunnion 34 extends outward through the mounting post 30 and the discharge pipe 101 and is fixedly mounted on a second driven synchronous pulley 46. The second driving synchronous pulley 43 and the second synchronous belt 47 are connected by the second synchronous belt 47. The rotation of the second rotating shaft 41 also drives the second driven synchronous pulley 46 to rotate. The rotation of the second driving synchronous pulley 43 drives the second driven synchronous pulley 46, trunnion 34, and rotating ball 32 to rotate via the second synchronous belt 47. A mounting bracket 48 is provided on the outer wall of the portion cup 10, and a drive motor 49 is horizontally mounted on the mounting bracket 48. The output shaft of the drive motor 49 is connected to the second rotating shaft 41, and the drive motor 49 drives the second rotating shaft 41 to rotate. A protective shell 15 is provided on the outer wall of the portion cup 10. The drive motor 49, the first rotating shaft 13, and the second rotating shaft 41 are all located inside the protective shell 15, which protects the internal components. Several heat dissipation holes 16 are provided on the protective shell 15 at the drive motor 49 to facilitate the dissipation of heat from the drive motor 49. The trunnion 34, on which the second driven synchronous pulley 46 is mounted, passes through one side of the protective shell 15 and is rotatably connected to the protective shell 15. The protective shell 15 provides support for the trunnion 34, ensuring the stability of the trunnion 34's rotation.
[0038] In the specific setup, rubber strips 26 are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the strip-shaped hole on the inner wall of the mounting frame 20. The two rubber strips 26 contact the top and bottom surfaces of the baffle 21, respectively. When the baffle 21 slides, the rubber strips scrape off the powder of the feed that falls off the surface of the baffle 21, reducing the amount of powder entering the strip-shaped hole and the mounting groove 24, and ensuring the smooth sliding of the baffle 21. A triangular plate 211 is provided on the side of the baffle 21 away from the fixed base 23, making the side of the baffle 21 away from the fixed base 23 relatively sharp, which makes it easier to push the feed away when the baffle 21 slides, separating the feed vertically.
[0039] The operating principle of the feed pre-storage device for poultry farms in this embodiment is as follows: Workers observe whether feed continues to enter the measuring cup 10 to determine if it is full. Once full, the drive motor 49 is activated, driving the second rotating shaft 41 to rotate. This, in turn, drives the first active synchronous pulley 42, the second active synchronous pulley 43, the first driven synchronous pulley 44, the second driven synchronous pulley 46, the first rotating shaft 13, the gear 14, the trunnion 34, and the rotating ball 32 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 14 drives the rack 22 and the baffle 21 to move. The baffle 21 seals the interior of the mounting frame 20, preventing feed from passing through the mounting frame 20 into the feed pipe 11. The rotating ball 32 rotates, making the axis of the through hole 33 vertical, allowing the feed in the measuring cup 10 to be discharged through the discharge pipe 101. After all feeding is completed, the drive motor 49 drives the rotating shaft to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the rotating ball 32 and the baffle 21 to reset.
[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A feed pre-storage device for poultry farms, comprising a measuring cup (10), wherein a feed inlet pipe (11) is provided on one side of the measuring cup (10) and a discharge pipe (101) is provided at the bottom, and a feed inlet (12) is provided at the top of the feed inlet pipe (11), the feed inlet (12) cooperating with the discharge outlet of a conveying auger, characterized in that: The feed pipe (11) is provided with an installation frame (20) on the upper part. A strip hole is provided on one side of the installation frame (20). A baffle (21) is slidably provided in the strip hole. A rotating ball (32) is rotatably provided in the discharge pipe (101). A through hole (33) is provided through the rotating ball (32). A drive assembly (40) is provided on the portioning cup (10) to synchronously drive the baffle (21) to move and the rotating ball (32) to rotate.
2. The feed pre-storage device for poultry farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: An installation column (30) is provided inside the discharge pipe (101). A spherical cavity (31) is opened inside the installation column (30). The upper and lower sides of the spherical cavity (31) pass through the installation column (30). The rotating ball (32) is rotatably arranged inside the spherical cavity (31). A trunnion (34) is horizontally arranged on both sides of the rotating ball (32). The trunnion (34) is rotatably connected to the installation column (30). The axis of the trunnion (34) is perpendicular to the axis of the through hole (33).
3. The feed pre-storage device for poultry farms according to claim 2, characterized in that: The baffle (21) is located outside the mounting frame (20) and has a rack (22) along its length on the bottom surface of the plate. The outer wall of the portion cup (10) is provided with a first rotating shaft (13) that rotates horizontally. A gear (14) is fixedly sleeved on the first rotating shaft (13) and the gear (14) meshes with the rack (22).
4. The feed pre-storage device for poultry farms according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting frame (20) has a fixing seat (23) on its outer wall at the slot. The fixing seat (23) has a mounting groove (24) inside corresponding to the slot. The baffle (21) is slidably connected to the mounting groove (24). The bottom surface of the fixing seat (23) has a sliding groove (25). The rack (22) is slidably connected to the sliding groove (25).
5. The feed pre-storage device for poultry farms according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly (40) includes a second rotating shaft (41) that is horizontally rotatably disposed on the outer wall of the portioning cup (10). A first active synchronous pulley (42) and a second active synchronous pulley (43) are fixedly sleeved on the second rotating shaft (41). A first driven synchronous pulley (44) is fixedly sleeved on the first rotating shaft (13). The first active synchronous pulley (42) and the first driven synchronous pulley (44) are connected by a first synchronous belt (45). One end of the trunnion (34) extends outward through the mounting post (30) and the discharge pipe (101) and is fixedly sleeved with a second driven synchronous pulley (46). The second active synchronous pulley (43) and the second synchronous belt (47) are connected by a second synchronous belt (47).
6. The feed pre-storage device for poultry farms according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the portion cup (10) is provided with a mounting bracket (48), and a drive motor (49) is horizontally arranged on the mounting bracket (48). The output shaft of the drive motor (49) is connected to the second rotating shaft (41).
7. The feed pre-storage device for poultry farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the mounting frame (20) is provided with rubber strips (26) on both the upper and lower sides of the strip hole, and the two rubber strips (26) are in contact with the top and bottom surfaces of the baffle (21) respectively.
8. The feed pre-storage device for poultry farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: A triangular plate (211) is provided on the side of the baffle (21) away from the fixed seat (23).
9. The feed pre-storage device for poultry farms according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the portion cup (10) is provided with a protective shell (15). The drive motor (49), the first rotating shaft (13), and the second rotating shaft (41) are all located inside the protective shell (15). The protective shell (15) has several heat dissipation holes (16) at the drive motor (49).