A foldable, modular piglet incubator

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of piglet breeding technology and discloses a foldable and modular piglet incubator, including a base plate, a front frame, a rear frame, a left frame, and a right frame. The front frame, rear frame, left frame, and right frame are respectively hinged to the top edge of the base plate. The upper part of the front frame has an observation window, and a movable frame is hinged to the observation window. This foldable and modular piglet incubator allows the four frames to be quickly flipped and fixed to form a stable box body through the cooperation of hinges and movable buckles. The snap-fit ​​installation of the insulation board and the snap-fit ​​design of the top cover further enhance the sealing performance. Combined with the design of the temperature control components and control panel, the temperature inside the box can be adjusted to provide a constant temperature environment for piglets. In addition, the snap-fit ​​design of the insulation board allows for flexible installation and removal. It ensures insulation in winter and can be removed in summer to enhance air circulation when combined with a cooling fan and mesh frame, improving its applicability to different seasons and environments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of piglet breeding technology, specifically a foldable and modular piglet insulated box. Background Technology

[0002] During piglet rearing, because piglets have a weak ability to regulate their body temperature, piglet heat boxes play a crucial role in ensuring the healthy growth of piglets. A suitable temperature environment can effectively reduce the morbidity and mortality of piglets and improve breeding efficiency.

[0003] However, most traditional insulated boxes are one-piece structures, which are large and bulky. In farms, where space resources are precious, these one-piece insulated boxes have poor flexibility and occupy a lot of space when not in use, which will cause inconvenience to site planning and management. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a foldable and modular piglet incubator, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A foldable and modular piglet incubator includes a base plate, a front frame, a rear frame, a left frame, and a right frame. The front frame, rear frame, left frame, and right frame are respectively hinged to the top edge of the base plate. The upper half of the front frame has an observation window, and a movable frame is hinged to the observation window. A movable buckle for controlling the opening and closing of the movable frame is provided between the movable frame and the front frame. The base plate, the front frame, the rear frame, the left frame, and the right frame are hinged to form a foldable box body.

[0009] The edges of the front wall frame, the rear wall frame, the left wall frame, and the right wall frame are all connected by movable buckles, and the tops of the front wall frame, the rear wall frame, the left wall frame, and the right wall frame are all detachably fitted with a top cover. The surface of the top cover is equipped with a control panel, and the interior of the top cover is equipped with a temperature control component for controlling the temperature inside the insulation box. Insulation boards are snapped onto the surfaces of the front wall frame, the rear wall frame, the left wall frame, the right wall frame, and the movable frame.

[0010] Optionally, the base plate, the front wall frame, the rear wall frame, the left wall frame, the right wall frame, and the movable frame are all composed of a square frame and an isolation grid, and the base plate, the front wall frame, the rear wall frame, the left wall frame, the right wall frame, and the movable frame are all made of wear-resistant and heat-resistant materials.

[0011] Optionally, each of the insulation boards has a handle on its surface, and the insulation boards are made of flame-retardant and heat-insulating material.

[0012] Optionally, the temperature control component includes a heating tube fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the top cover, and a mounting bracket fixedly installed on the bottom of the top cover near the heating tube, with multiple cooling fans fixedly installed on the mounting bracket.

[0013] Optionally, both the cooling fan and the heating element are electrically connected to the control panel.

[0014] Optionally, an isolation plate may be detachably installed on the inner wall of the top cover near the cooling fan.

[0015] This utility model provides a foldable and modular piglet incubator, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0016] This foldable, modular piglet incubator features a sturdy enclosure formed by the quick flipping and securing of its four side frames using hinges and snap-fit ​​fasteners. The snap-fit ​​design of the insulation panels and top cover further enhances its airtightness. Combined with the design of the temperature control components and control panel, the internal temperature can be adjusted to provide a constant temperature environment for piglets. In addition, the snap-fit ​​design of the insulation panels allows for flexible installation and removal. It can be installed in winter to ensure warmth, and removed in summer to enhance air circulation when used with a cooling fan and mesh frame, improving its applicability to different seasons and environments. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the top cover of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the temperature control component of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Front wall frame; 3. Rear wall frame; 4. Left wall frame; 5. Right wall frame; 6. Movable frame; 7. Top cover; 8. Control panel; 9. Insulation board; 10. Heating element; 11. Mounting bracket; 12. Cooling fan; 13. Isolation plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a foldable and modular piglet insulated box, including a base plate 1, a front wall frame 2, a rear wall frame 3, a left side wall frame 4, and a right side wall frame 5. The front wall frame 2, rear wall frame 3, left side wall frame 4, and right side wall frame 5 are respectively hinged to the top edge of the base plate 1. The upper part of the front wall frame 2 has an observation window, and a movable frame 6 is hinged to the observation window. There is a movable buckle between the movable frame 6 and the front wall frame 2 for controlling the opening and closing of the movable frame 6. The base plate 1, front wall frame 2, rear wall frame 3, left side wall frame 4, and right side wall frame 5 are hinged to form a foldable box body. The base plate 1, front wall frame 2, rear wall frame 3, left side wall frame 4, and right side wall frame 5 are hinged to form a foldable box body. With the help of the movable buckle on the edge, quick assembly and fixation can be achieved, which not only ensures the stability of the box body when in use, but also allows it to be folded and stored when not in use, greatly saving storage and transportation space.

[0024] The edges of the front wall frame 2, rear wall frame 3, left wall frame 4, and right wall frame 5 are all connected by movable buckles, and the tops of the front wall frame 2, rear wall frame 3, left wall frame 4, and right wall frame 5 are all detachably fitted with a top cover 7. The surface of the top cover 7 is equipped with a control panel 8, and the interior of the top cover 7 is equipped with a temperature control component for controlling the temperature inside the insulation box. The surfaces of the front wall frame 2, rear wall frame 3, left wall frame 4, right wall frame 5, and movable frame 6 are all fitted with insulation boards 9. The detachable design of the top cover 7 facilitates cleaning of the inside of the box and maintenance of components. The control panel 8 integrates temperature control functions and is easy to operate. The insulation boards 9 fitted to the surfaces of each wall frame can be flexibly installed and removed, providing a basis for temperature adjustment.

[0025] Furthermore, the base plate 1, front wall frame 2, rear wall frame 3, left side wall frame 4, right side wall frame 5, and movable frame 6 are all composed of square frames and isolation grids. The base plate 1, front wall frame 2, rear wall frame 3, left side wall frame 4, right side wall frame 5, and movable frame 6 are all made of wear-resistant and heat-resistant materials. The base plate 1, each wall frame, and movable frame 6 adopt a "square frame + isolation grid" structure, which balances support strength and lightness. The grid design facilitates air circulation, while the wear-resistant and heat-resistant materials enhance the durability of the equipment, adapt to the needs of frequent use and temperature changes in the breeding environment, and extend its service life.

[0026] Furthermore, each of the multiple insulation panels 9 has a handle on its surface. The insulation panels 9 are made of flame-retardant and heat-insulating material. The flame-retardant and heat-insulating material used in the insulation panels 9 can effectively lock in the heat inside the box in winter, ensuring the constant temperature environment required by piglets. The flame-retardant properties also improve the safety of use. The surface handles and snap-fit ​​installation design make it easy to install and remove. The detachable design of the insulation panels 9 allows them to be removed in summer. Combined with the mesh frame to enhance air circulation, and with the cooling fan 12, the temperature inside the box can be quickly reduced, solving the heat dissipation problem of traditional insulated boxes in summer. This achieves seasonal adaptability, keeping the boxes warm in winter and dissipating heat in summer, meeting the environmental needs of piglets at different growth stages in different seasons.

[0027] Furthermore, the temperature control component includes a heating tube 10 fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the top cover 7. A mounting bracket 11 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the top cover 7 near the heating tube 10. Multiple cooling fans 12 are fixedly installed on the mounting bracket 11. The heating tube 10 inside the top cover 7 can provide heat at low temperatures, and the cooling fans 12 can accelerate air circulation at high temperatures. The two work together to form a dual-mode temperature control, which can adapt to the different temperature needs of piglets and avoid the limitations of a single heat preservation function.

[0028] Furthermore, both the cooling fan 12 and the heating tube 10 are electrically connected to the control panel 8. The cooling fan 12 and the control panel 8 are electrically connected, and the fan start / stop and speed can be precisely adjusted through the control panel 8. With the use of the heating tube 10, the temperature inside the chamber can be automatically controlled, reducing manual intervention and improving temperature control efficiency and accuracy.

[0029] Furthermore, an isolation plate 13 is detachably installed on the inner wall of the top cover 7 near the cooling fan 12. The detachable isolation plate 13 inside the top cover 7 can prevent piglets from directly contacting the heating tube 10 and the cooling fan 12, avoiding piglets being burned or biting the equipment, improving the safety of use, and the detachable design makes it easy to clean the isolation plate 13 and repair the internal temperature control components, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0030] Working Principle: When using this foldable and modular piglet incubator, the base plate 1 can be laid flat on the ground. The front frame 2, rear frame 3, left frame 4, and right frame 5 can be flipped upwards to a vertical position using hinges. The four frames are then secured with edge fasteners to ensure the stability of the box. Next, the insulation board 9 is snapped onto the surface of each frame, and the top cover 7 is fastened to the top of the four frames. After connecting the power supply and setting the target temperature through the control panel 8, the movable frame 6 is opened to place the piglets into the box. The movable frame 6 is then closed and the fasteners are tightened. The piglets' condition can be monitored through the observation window, thus providing them with a temperature-controlled, closed, and safe growth environment, meeting their need for a constant temperature environment, and reducing the risk of diseases caused by low temperatures. This method is easy to assemble, with quick fixation achieved through the snap-fit ​​and snap-fit ​​structure. The insulation board 9 and the temperature control system work together to ensure the insulation effect, and the observation window facilitates real-time monitoring, balancing practicality and safety.

[0031] Conversely, when not in use, the piglets can be removed, the power can be disconnected, and the top cover 7 and insulation board 9 can be removed to rinse the box. Then, the movable buckles on the edges of the four wall frames can be unfastened, and the front wall frame 2, rear wall frame 3, left wall frame 4, and right wall frame 5 can be flipped inward to fit against the bottom plate 1. After folding, the box can be stored in the warehouse, thus greatly reducing the storage volume of the box and saving storage space. This method of disassembly and folding is simple and does not require complicated tools. The folded structure is compact, making it easy to transport and store for a long time. At the same time, the detachable design makes it easy to clean and disinfect the parts individually, keeping the box hygienic and improving the reusability and service life of the equipment.

[0032] The standard parts used in this embodiment can be purchased directly from the market, while the non-standard structural parts described in the specification and drawings can be processed without any doubt based on existing technical common sense. At the same time, the connection methods of each component adopt mature conventional methods in the existing technology, and the machinery, parts and equipment all adopt conventional models in the existing technology, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A foldable combination incubator for piglets, characterized in that: The device includes a base plate (1), a front wall frame (2), a rear wall frame (3), a left wall frame (4), and a right wall frame (5). The front wall frame (2), the rear wall frame (3), the left wall frame (4), and the right wall frame (5) are respectively hinged at the top edge of the base plate (1). The upper part of the front wall frame (2) has an observation window. A movable frame (6) is hinged in the observation window. A movable buckle for controlling the opening and closing of the movable frame (6) is provided between the movable frame (6) and the front wall frame (2). The base plate (1), the front wall frame (2), the rear wall frame (3), the left wall frame (4), and the right wall frame (5) are hinged together to form a foldable box. Movable buckles are installed between the edges of the front wall frame (2), the rear wall frame (3), the left wall frame (4), and the right wall frame (5). A top cover (7) is detachably installed on the top of the front wall frame (2), the rear wall frame (3), the left wall frame (4), and the right wall frame (5). A control panel (8) is provided on the surface of the top cover (7). A temperature control component is provided inside the top cover (7) to control the temperature inside the insulation box. Insulation boards (9) are snapped onto the surfaces of the front wall frame (2), the rear wall frame (3), the left wall frame (4), the right wall frame (5), and the movable frame (6).

2. The collapsible combination incubator of claim 1, wherein: The base plate (1), the front wall frame (2), the rear wall frame (3), the left wall frame (4), the right wall frame (5), and the movable frame (6) are all composed of a square frame and an isolation grid, and the base plate (1), the front wall frame (2), the rear wall frame (3), the left wall frame (4), the right wall frame (5), and the movable frame (6) are all made of wear-resistant and heat-resistant materials.

3. The collapsible combination incubator of claim 1, wherein: Each of the insulation boards (9) has a handle on its surface, and the insulation board (9) is made of flame-retardant and heat-insulating material.

4. The collapsible combination incubator of claim 1, wherein: The temperature control component includes a heating tube (10) fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the top cover (7). A mounting bracket (11) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the top cover (7) near the heating tube (10). Multiple cooling fans (12) are fixedly installed on the mounting bracket (11).

5. The collapsible combination incubator of claim 4, wherein: The cooling fan (12) and the heating tube (10) are both electrically connected to the control panel (8).

6. The collapsible combination incubator of claim 4, wherein: An isolation plate (13) is detachably installed on the inner wall of the top cover (7) near the cooling fan (12).

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