A sheepfold with a main body made of steel with interlocking panels

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of sheepfold technology, and in particular to a sheepfold with a disc-lock steel structure main body. It includes a sheepfold main body composed of a disc-lock steel frame and an outer panel. The side wall of the sheepfold main body has a first heat dissipation vent. It also includes a controller, a temperature sensor installed inside the sheepfold main body for monitoring the internal temperature, a second heat dissipation vent on the top of the sheepfold main body, and an auxiliary exhaust assembly on the top of the sheepfold main body. A gate assembly is provided on the sheepfold main body to control the opening and closing of the first and second heat dissipation vents. The signal output terminal of the controller outputs a control signal, which controls the operation of the auxiliary exhaust assembly and the gate assembly. By adding a second heat dissipation vent to the top of the sheepfold, based on the existing side wall air inlet, and combining it with an intelligent temperature control system, an electric gate assembly, and an auxiliary exhaust assembly, more precise and efficient ventilation and heat dissipation management is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sheepfold technology, specifically relating to a sheepfold with a main body of a disc-lock steel structure. Background Technology

[0002] In modern animal husbandry, environmental control in sheep pens is crucial for the healthy growth of sheep flocks. Especially in hot regions or during high summer temperatures, the ventilation and heat dissipation efficiency inside the sheep pen directly affects the heat stress level of the flock, thus impacting their growth, development, and productivity. Traditional sheep pen ventilation primarily relies on natural ventilation, such as opening air inlets in the side walls to utilize air convection for heat dissipation. However, this method is ineffective in hot, windless, or humid weather, easily leading to the accumulation of large amounts of heat inside the sheep pen. This creates a hot and humid environment for the sheep, increasing the risk of heat stress and even triggering disease.

[0003] To improve ventilation and heat dissipation efficiency in sheep pens, some pens employ a design with top-mounted vents. This utilizes the principle of rising hot air to allow the upper layers of hot air to escape naturally, creating a vertical ventilation circulation with the side wall air inlets. While this design improves ventilation to some extent, the following problems still exist:

[0004] Inaccurate control of heat dissipation vents: Traditional sheep sheds typically use manual or simple mechanical opening and closing methods for heat dissipation vents, which makes it difficult to accurately adjust the opening degree according to real-time temperature changes, resulting in insufficient ventilation efficiency or over-ventilation.

[0005] Poor adaptability to extreme weather: In rainy or snowy weather, if the top heat dissipation vents are fully open, rainwater or cold air may directly enter the sheepfold, affecting the health of the sheep; if they are completely closed, it will affect ventilation and heat dissipation.

[0006] Insufficient ventilation in hot, windless environments: In the hot, windless summer, relying solely on natural ventilation is insufficient to meet the heat dissipation needs of sheep sheds, which may cause the internal temperature of sheep sheds to rise continuously, exceeding the suitable living range for sheep. Utility Model Content

[0007] To address the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a sheepfold with a main body of disc-lock steel structure, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] This utility model provides a sheepfold with a disc-lock steel structure main body, including a sheepfold main body composed of a disc-lock steel structure frame and an outer panel. The interior of the sheepfold main body is divided into multiple sheepfold units by partitions. A first heat dissipation vent is provided on the side wall of the sheepfold main body. It also includes a controller, a temperature sensor installed inside the sheepfold main body for monitoring the internal temperature of the sheepfold main body, a second heat dissipation vent on the top of the sheepfold main body, and an auxiliary exhaust assembly installed on the top of the sheepfold main body. The auxiliary exhaust assembly is used to assist the first and second heat dissipation vents in expelling hot air from inside the sheepfold. A gate assembly is provided on the sheepfold main body for controlling the opening and closing of the first and second heat dissipation vents. The output end of the temperature sensor is connected to the signal input end of the controller to provide the controller with a signal of the internal temperature of the sheepfold main body. The signal output end of the controller is used to output a control signal, which is used to control the operating status of the auxiliary exhaust assembly and the gate assembly.

[0009] Preferably, the gate assembly includes a first gate assembly for controlling the opening and closing of the first heat dissipation port and a second gate assembly for controlling the opening and closing of the second heat dissipation port. Both the first gate assembly and the second gate assembly include a guide rail installed on the outside of the first heat dissipation port or the second heat dissipation port, a baffle that is slidably connected to the guide rail, and an electric telescopic rod for driving the baffle to slide along the guide rail.

[0010] Preferably, the auxiliary exhaust components are configured as multiple, and the multiple auxiliary exhaust components are evenly distributed on the main body of the sheepfold. Each auxiliary exhaust component includes multiple exhaust pipes evenly distributed on the top of the main body of the sheepfold, a fan connected to the tail end of the exhaust pipe, and an electric valve installed on the exhaust pipe.

[0011] Preferably, a rain and snow sensor is also installed on the outer wall of the sheepfold body, and the controller controls the operation of the gate assembly and the auxiliary exhaust assembly by means of the real-time weather information detected by the rain and snow sensor.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a distance sensor installed at the end of the baffle away from the electric telescopic pole. The distance sensor is used to monitor the distance from the baffle to the guide rail frame. The controller controls the operation of the electric telescopic pole according to the distance signal detected by the distance sensor.

[0013] Preferably, when the rain and snow sensor detects rain and / or snow signals, the controller controls the second gate assembly to operate to close the second heat dissipation vent.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by monitoring the temperature inside the sheepfold in real time through a temperature sensor, the controller dynamically adjusts the operating status of the gate assembly and the auxiliary exhaust assembly to achieve precise temperature control (such as rapid cooling in summer and heat preservation in winter), maintain a suitable temperature environment inside the sheepfold (such as 15-25℃), and significantly improve the growth efficiency and health level of the sheep flock.

[0015] The first heat dissipation vent on the side wall and the second heat dissipation vent on the top of the sheepfold, combined with auxiliary exhaust components, form a multi-channel ventilation system that quickly removes hot and polluting gases (such as ammonia and carbon dioxide) from the sheepfold, improving air quality and reducing the incidence of respiratory diseases. Intelligent control reduces unnecessary ventilation (e.g., automatically closing the vents during rain or snow).

[0016] The modular steel frame structure facilitates quick assembly and disassembly, adapting to the needs of different sizes and sites of aquaculture (such as small family farms or large-scale farms), while reducing transportation and installation costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first side cross-sectional structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second side cross-sectional structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the third side cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Disc-lock steel frame; 2. Outer panel; 3. Sheep pen main body; 4. Partition; 5. Sheep pen unit; 6. First heat dissipation vent; 7. Temperature sensor; 8. Second heat dissipation vent; 9. Auxiliary exhaust assembly; 10. First gate assembly; 11. Second gate assembly; 12. Guide rail; 13. Baffle; 14. Electric telescopic rod; 15. Exhaust pipe; 16. Fan; 17. Valve; 18. Rain and snow sensor; 19. Distance sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description in this part is only exemplary and explanatory, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model in any way.

[0026] This utility model relates to a sheepfold with a conventional modular steel structure. The sheepfold body 3 mainly comprises a modular steel frame 1 and an outer panel 2. The modular steel frame 1 uses Q345B low-alloy structural steel, with a support pole load-bearing capacity of 200KN, far exceeding that of traditional Q235 steel pipes, ensuring the sheepfold structure is stable and can withstand natural disasters such as wind and snow. The unique modular connection method forms a stable geometric frame structure, preventing screw loosening or member deformation, thus improving overall safety. The outer panel 2 is typically made of color steel plate or PVC plate. This modular design allows for a single worker to assemble up to 150m per day. 3 This design far surpasses traditional scaffolding, shortening the construction period by more than 30%. For the same volume, it reduces steel consumption by 50%, lightens the weight, and lowers transportation and storage costs. The pin-type design prevents the loss of parts, reducing losses and management costs. The interior of the sheep pen main body 3 is divided into multiple sheep pen units 5 by multiple partitions 4. Each sheep pen unit 5 also has a feeding area and a rest area (not shown in the figure). To facilitate heat dissipation, the first heat dissipation vent 6 is opened on the side wall of the sheep pen main body 3. The heat dissipation vents on both sides of the sheep pen main body 3 generate cross ventilation, enhancing airflow and enabling rapid heat dissipation inside the sheep pen. The above is an introduction to the existing disc-lock steel structure sheep pen.

[0027] As can be seen from the above, existing sheep pens with modular steel structures have the following defects in use. Traditional sheep pens typically use ventilation by opening heat dissipation vents on the side walls, relying on natural wind to create lateral ventilation. However, in practical applications, the following prominent problems exist: First, traditional side wall heat dissipation vents mainly rely on wind pressure to drive ventilation. In windless or lightly windy weather, the natural ventilation capacity is significantly reduced, leading to heat accumulation inside the pens. Especially in hot regions or high-temperature seasons, this can easily trigger heat stress in sheep. In addition, single-side wall ventilation cannot effectively utilize the "chimney effect" of rising hot air, and the potential of thermal pressure ventilation is not fully explored. Second, although existing modular steel structure sheep pens have the advantage of structural stability, the heat dissipation vent design is mostly limited to a single location on the side wall, without combining with the top heat dissipation vents to form a three-dimensional ventilation network. For large-span sheep pens, relying solely on side wall heat dissipation vents is insufficient to achieve uniform ventilation, easily creating ventilation dead zones inside the pens, resulting in excessively high temperatures in localized areas. Based on the above problems, this utility model adopts the following improvement methods to solve them.

[0028] like Figure 1-7As shown, a sheepfold with a disc-lock steel structure has a second heat dissipation vent 8 on the top of the sheepfold body 3, in addition to the existing first heat dissipation vent 6. The top heat dissipation vent utilizes the principle of hot air rising to naturally exhaust the upper layer of hot air, forming a vertical ventilation circulation with the side wall air inlets, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency. In hot regions, the top heat dissipation vent can quickly exhaust hot air, forming a highly efficient thermal pressure ventilation in combination with the side wall air inlets. For sheepfolds with a large area, the sheepfold body 3 can be symmetrically divided into two parts, namely the first sheepfold area and the second sheepfold area. The first sheepfold area and the second sheepfold area are connected by a passageway for feeding carts and feeding personnel. First heat dissipation vents 6 are opened on both side walls of the first sheepfold area and the second sheepfold area, and second heat dissipation vents 8 are opened on the top of both the first sheepfold area and the second sheepfold area, which can improve the efficiency of heat dissipation inside the sheepfold. Both the first heat dissipation vent 6 and the second heat dissipation vent 8 are controlled to open and close via a gate assembly. Specifically, the gate assembly includes a first gate assembly 10 for controlling the opening and closing of the first heat dissipation vent 6 and a second gate assembly 11 for controlling the opening and closing of the second heat dissipation vent 8. Both the first gate assembly 10 and the second gate assembly 11 include a guide rail 12 installed on the outside of the first heat dissipation vent 6 or the second heat dissipation vent 8, a baffle 13 slidably connected to the guide rail 12, and an electric telescopic rod 14 for driving the baffle 13 to slide along the guide rail 12. The electric telescopic rod 14 is fixedly installed on one side of the guide rail 12, and its telescopic end is connected to the baffle 13, used to drive the baffle 13 to slide along the guide rail 12 to adjust the opening of the heat dissipation vent. To facilitate precise control of the opening of the first heat dissipation vent 6 and the second heat dissipation vent 8 according to the actual conditions of the sheepfold, a temperature sensor 7 (e.g., an infrared temperature sensor) is also installed inside the sheepfold body 3. Figure 7 As shown, multiple temperature sensors 7 are evenly distributed inside the sheepfold body 3, enabling more accurate temperature detection. A controller is also installed, electrically connecting the temperature sensors 7. When a temperature sensor 7 detects that the temperature inside the sheepfold exceeds a preset temperature threshold, it transmits the temperature signal to the controller. The controller then controls the first gate assembly 10 and the second gate assembly 11 to open the first heat dissipation vent 6 and the second heat dissipation vent 8, allowing for rapid exhaust of hot air from the sheepfold. In hot summers, especially during windless seasons, ventilation inside the sheepfold is poor. Therefore, an auxiliary exhaust assembly 9 is also installed on the top of the sheepfold body 3. Figure 1-2As shown, the number of auxiliary exhaust components 9 is set to multiple. Each auxiliary exhaust component 9 includes multiple exhaust pipes 15 evenly distributed on the top of the sheepfold body 3, a fan 16 connected to the tail end of the exhaust pipe 15, and an electric valve 17 installed on the exhaust pipe 15. In this technical solution, four sets of auxiliary exhaust components 9 are designed (in actual application, the number of auxiliary exhaust components 9 can be increased or decreased according to the size of the sheepfold). Each set of auxiliary exhaust components 9 is designed with four exhaust pipes 15. The four exhaust pipes 15 share one fan 16. The distance between two adjacent exhaust pipes 15 is the same to avoid airflow short circuit or local negative pressure caused by single-point exhaust, ensure that hot air and polluted gas are discharged throughout the entire area, and improve ventilation efficiency. The safe temperature range inside the sheepfold, such as MN degrees, is pre-input into the controller. When the temperature sensor 7 detects that the temperature inside the sheepfold exceeds M, the first gate assembly 10 and the second gate assembly 11 are driven to operate, opening the first heat dissipation vent 6 and the second heat dissipation vent 8. When the temperature sensor 7 detects that the temperature inside the sheepfold exceeds N, the auxiliary exhaust assembly 9 is needed to assist the first heat dissipation vent 6 and the second heat dissipation vent 8 in exhausting air. At this time, the controller controls the electric telescopic rod 14 to drive the baffle 13 to slide away from the heat dissipation vent, so that the first heat dissipation vent 6 and the second heat dissipation vent 8 are fully opened. The mechanical design of the guide rail 12 and the electric telescopic rod 14 ensures that the gate opens and closes smoothly and is accurately positioned (e.g., ±1mm error), and is not prone to jamming or deformation after long-term use. To facilitate controlling the opening of the heat dissipation vents, a distance sensor 19 (e.g., an ultrasonic distance sensor) is installed at the end of the baffle 13 furthest from the electric telescopic rod 14. The distance sensor 19 is used to monitor the distance between the baffle 13 and the edge of the guide rail 12. The controller controls the stroke of the electric telescopic rod 14 based on the distance signal detected by the distance sensor 19. At the same time, the controller controls the fan 16 to run and opens the electric valve 17 to extract hot air from the sheepfold through the exhaust pipe 15. This can force the exhaust of hot air or introduce cold air to improve ventilation efficiency. When the temperature inside the sheepfold returns to the preset safe temperature range, the controller controls the auxiliary exhaust component 9 to close.

[0029] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-2As shown, on rainy or snowy days, to prevent rain and snow from entering the sheepfold, a rain and snow sensor 18 is installed on the main body 3 of the sheepfold. (The rain and snow sensor 18 is a device used to detect whether rain or snow is falling and to measure rain and snow-related parameters. Its working principle is diverse. Common ones include optical principle, which determines whether there is rain or snow by detecting changes in the scattering and refraction of light in rain and snow; and capacitive principle, which uses the change in capacitance caused by rain and snow adhering to the sensor surface to achieve detection.) If the rain and snow sensor 18 detects that it is currently raining or snowing, the controller controls the electric telescopic rod 14 in the first gate assembly 10 to move an appropriate distance away from the first heat dissipation vent 6 (half the length of the first heat dissipation vent 6), so that the first heat dissipation vent 6 is in a semi-closed state, which reduces the entry of moisture or cold air while ensuring heat dissipation. At the same time, the controller controls the second gate to operate and close the second heat dissipation vent 8, preventing rain and snow from directly entering the sheepfold from the second heat dissipation vent 8. In summer, when it is rainy and the weather is hot and humid, and the temperature sensor 7 detects that the temperature inside the sheepfold exceeds the preset safety threshold M, in order to ensure the comfort of the sheep, the fan 16 can be controlled to run, and the hot air inside the sheepfold can be extracted through the exhaust pipe 15 to promote air circulation inside the sheepfold. In addition, in order to prevent the sheepfold from developing negative pressure due to the exhaust pipe 15, which would cause rainwater from the outside to enter the sheepfold through the first heat dissipation vent 6, the controller can reduce the power of the fan 16 or reduce the opening of the electric valve 17.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0031] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The above examples are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that due to the limitations of textual expression, there are objectively infinite specific structures. For those skilled in the art, several improvements, modifications, or changes can be made without departing from the principles of this utility model, and the above technical features can also be combined in an appropriate manner. These improvements, modifications, changes, or combinations, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other situations without modification, should all be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sheepfold with a modular steel structure, comprising a sheepfold body (3) consisting of a modular steel frame (1) and an outer panel (2), wherein the interior of the sheepfold body (3) is divided into multiple sheepfold units (5) by partitions (4), and a first heat dissipation vent (6) is provided on the side wall of the sheepfold body (3), characterized in that: It also includes a controller, a temperature sensor (7) installed inside the sheep pen body (3) for monitoring the internal temperature of the sheep pen body (3), a second heat dissipation vent (8) opened on the top of the sheep pen body (3), and an auxiliary exhaust assembly (9) set on the top of the sheep pen body (3). The auxiliary exhaust assembly (9) is used to assist the first heat dissipation vent (6) and the second heat dissipation vent (8) in expelling the hot air inside the sheep pen. The sheep pen body (3) is provided with a gate assembly for controlling the opening and closing of the first heat dissipation vent (6) and the second heat dissipation vent (8). The output end of the temperature sensor (7) is connected to the signal input end of the controller to provide the controller with a signal of the internal temperature of the sheep pen body (3). The signal output end of the controller is used to output a control signal. The control signal is used to control the operating status of the auxiliary exhaust assembly (9) and the gate assembly.

2. The sheepfold with a main body of a disc-lock steel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gate assembly includes a first gate assembly (10) for controlling the opening and closing of the first heat dissipation port (6) and a second gate assembly (11) for controlling the opening and closing of the second heat dissipation port (8). Both the first gate assembly (10) and the second gate assembly (11) include a guide rail (12) installed on the outside of the first heat dissipation port (6) or the second heat dissipation port (8), a baffle (13) slidably connected to the guide rail (12), and an electric telescopic rod (14) for driving the baffle (13) to slide along the guide rail (12).

3. The sheepfold with a main body of a disc-lock steel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary exhaust assembly (9) is configured as a plurality of such assemblies, which are evenly distributed on the sheep pen body (3). Each auxiliary exhaust assembly (9) includes a plurality of exhaust pipes (15) evenly distributed on the top of the sheep pen body (3), a fan (16) connected to the tail end of the exhaust pipe (15), and an electric valve (17) installed on the exhaust pipe (15).

4. A sheepfold with a main body of a disc-lock steel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the sheepfold body (3) is also equipped with a rain and snow sensor (18), and the controller controls the operation of the gate assembly and the auxiliary exhaust assembly (9) by the real-time weather information detected by the rain and snow sensor (18).

5. A sheepfold with a main body of a disc-lock steel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a distance sensor (19) installed on the end of the baffle (13) away from the electric telescopic rod (14). The distance sensor (19) is used to monitor the distance from the baffle (13) to the edge of the guide rail (12). The controller controls the operation of the electric telescopic rod (14) according to the distance signal detected by the distance sensor (19).

6. A sheepfold with a main body of a disc-lock steel structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the rain and snow sensor (18) detects rain and / or snow signals, the controller controls the second gate assembly (11) to operate to close the second heat dissipation port (8).

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