An automatic feeding device for sheep farming

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for sheep farming. It includes a base plate, with a feeding box and a feed trough fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate. The feeding box contains a feed rack, and the outlet end of the feed rack is connected to a corrugated hose. One end of the corrugated hose is connected to a discharge head, and one end of the discharge head is fixedly connected to an elastic mechanism. A driving mechanism can drive the discharge head to perform reciprocating linear motion, thereby allowing feed to be evenly distributed inside the feed trough. Through the cooperation of the elastic mechanism and the top plate, the discharge head synchronously generates high-frequency micro-amplitude vibrations during its horizontal movement. This composite motion mode not only expands the feed distribution range but also effectively disrupts the electrostatic adsorption and bridging phenomenon between material particles through mechanical vibration, ensuring that the discharge port remains unobstructed, ultimately achieving a uniform distribution of feed within the feed trough.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for sheep farming. Background Technology

[0002] As the proportion of my country's total livestock output value exceeds 30%, the sheep farming model is accelerating its transformation towards standardization and intensification. Indoor feeding has become the mainstream due to its characteristics of "small area, large output, and small environmental impact." However, traditional extensive management has led to low feed utilization and serious waste, which urgently requires technological upgrading.

[0003] For example, the utility model patent with authorization announcement number CN220557149U discloses an automatic feeding device for sheep farming. In use, "firstly, a large amount of feed is manually poured into a second mounting frame through a hopper for storage. Then, when feeding the goats, the first motor is started. The output end of the first motor drives the first threaded rod to rotate, causing the threaded rotating connected moving block to drive the moving plate to slide in the groove. When the moving block and moving plate move to the left from the initial sealing position, multiple leak holes will change due to the positional relationship of the moving plate, causing the leak holes to lack a blocking effect and become connected to the first mounting frame." The feed is automatically fed to goats through multiple holes into the first mounting frame and onto the inclined surface of the fixed block. At the angle of the fixed block, the feed slides into the receiving box through the combined action of the first and second discharge ports, thus improving the feeding efficiency of the automatic goat feeder and eliminating the need for manual feeding at specific times and locations. However, because the holes at the bottom of the second mounting frame are densely distributed in a localized area (i.e., all holes are concentrated in the same area), feed tends to accumulate in certain areas of the receiving box when it falls through. This uneven distribution leads to excessive concentration of feed in some areas of the receiving box, while other areas are insufficiently covered. This results in uneven feed intake among the goats—some goats may overeat due to feed accumulation, while others may suffer from insufficient nutrient intake due to feed scarcity, ultimately affecting overall breeding efficiency and goat health. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing the following technical solution: an automatic feeding device for sheep farming, comprising a base plate, a feeding box and a feed trough fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate, a feed rack inside the feeding box, a corrugated hose connected to the outlet end of the feed rack, a discharge head connected to one end of the corrugated hose, an elastic mechanism fixedly connected to one end of the discharge head, a driving mechanism inside the feeding box, a moving end of the driving mechanism fixedly connected to the movable end of the elastic mechanism, a top plate fixedly connected inside the feeding box, a protruding part at the upper end of the elastic mechanism slidingly engaging with a protruding part at the lower end of the top plate, and an inclined plate fixedly connected inside the feeding box, the inclined plate being located directly below the discharge head.

[0005] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the elastic mechanism includes a fixed block, a sliding rod, a top block, a connecting block, and a spring. The fixed block is fixedly connected to the surface of the discharge head. Two sliding rods are fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed block. The top block is fixedly connected to the upper end of the sliding rod. The connecting block is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod. The connecting block is fixedly connected to the moving end of the drive mechanism. The top block slidably engages with the semi-cylinder at the lower end of the top plate through a semi-cylinder at its upper end.

[0006] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the driving mechanism includes a motor, a lead screw, a moving block, and a guide rod. The motor is mounted on the surface of the feeding box. The output end of the motor passes through the inner wall of the feeding box and is fixedly connected to the lead screw. The moving block is threadedly connected to the surface of the lead screw. One end of the moving block is fixedly connected to a connecting block. The guide rod is fixedly connected inside the feeding box. The guide rod passes through the moving block and is slidably connected to the moving block.

[0007] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the feeding rack includes a V-shaped plate, a feeding trough, and a solenoid valve. The V-shaped plate is fixedly connected inside the feeding box, and the feeding trough is fixedly connected to the lower end of the V-shaped plate. A solenoid valve is installed at the outlet of the feeding trough.

[0008] As an improvement to the above technical solution, a water outlet is provided at one end of the material trough, and a rubber plug is inserted into the water outlet at one end of the material trough.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0010] The drive mechanism can drive the discharge head to perform reciprocating linear motion, which allows the feed to be evenly spread inside the feed trough. Through the cooperation of the elastic mechanism and the top plate, the discharge head can generate high-frequency micro-amplitude vibrations synchronously during its horizontal movement. This composite motion mode not only expands the range of feed spreading, but also effectively destroys the electrostatic adsorption and bridging phenomenon between material particles through mechanical vibration, ensuring that the discharge port remains unobstructed, and ultimately achieving a uniform distribution of feed in the feed trough. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the feeding box of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the top moving plate of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the drive mechanism of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the elastic mechanism of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the material container rack of this utility model.

[0017] Reference numerals: 1. Base plate; 2. Feeding box; 3. Feed trough; 4. Feed rack; 41. V-shaped plate; 42. Feed trough; 43. Solenoid valve; 5. Corrugated hose; 6. Top plate; 7. Drive mechanism; 71. Motor; 72. Lead screw; 73. Moving block; 74. Guide rod; 8. Elastic mechanism; 81. Fixed block; 82. Sliding rod; 83. Top block; 84. Connecting block; 85. Spring; 9. Inclined plate; 10. Rubber plug; 11. Discharge head. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following provides a more detailed description of the utility model. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-6This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic feeding device for sheep farming, including a base plate 1, a feeding box 2 and a feed trough 3 fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate 1, a feed rack 4 inside the feeding box 2, a corrugated hose 5 connected to the outlet end of the feed rack 4, a discharge head 11 connected to one end of the corrugated hose 5, an elastic mechanism 8 fixedly connected to one end of the discharge head 11, a drive mechanism 7 inside the feeding box 2, a moving end of the drive mechanism 7 fixedly connected to the moving end of the elastic mechanism 8, a top plate 6 fixedly connected inside the feeding box 2, a protruding part at the upper end of the elastic mechanism 8 slidingly engaging with a protruding part at the lower end of the top plate 6, and an inclined plate 9 fixedly connected inside the feeding box 2, the inclined plate 9 being located directly below the discharge head 11.

[0020] In this implementation plan, feed is first poured into the feed box 2 through the funnel at the top of the feed box 2. The feed then enters the feed rack 4, where it is temporarily stored. When feeding the sheep, the user opens the discharge port of the feed rack 4, allowing the feed inside to fall into the corrugated hose 5. Under the influence of gravity, the feed is discharged from the discharge head 11 through the corrugated hose 5, falling onto the surface of the inclined plate 9 and into the feed trough 3. Simultaneously, the user activates the drive mechanism 7, causing the moving end of the drive mechanism 7 to move. The elastic mechanism 8 drives the discharge head 11 to move, and the discharge head 11 moves linearly along the feed trough 3, so that the feed can fall evenly into the interior of the feed trough 3. At the same time, since the protruding part at the upper end of the elastic mechanism 8 slides and engages with the protruding part at the lower end of the top plate 6, when the elastic mechanism 8 moves, the moving part of the elastic mechanism 8 will bounce up and down under the action of its elastic force, thereby driving the discharge head 11 to bounce up and down, and the corrugated hose 5 to vibrate, which facilitates the discharge of feed from the discharge head 11, improves the discharge efficiency, and prevents blockage.

[0021] like Figure 5 As shown, the elastic mechanism 8 includes a fixed block 81, a sliding rod 82, a top block 83, a connecting block 84, and a spring 85. The fixed block 81 is fixedly connected to the surface of the discharge head 11. Two sliding rods 82 are fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed block 81. The top block 83 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the sliding rod 82. The connecting block 84 is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod 82. The connecting block 84 is fixedly connected to the moving end of the drive mechanism 7. The top block 83 slidably engages with the semi-cylinder at the lower end of the top plate 6 through the semi-cylinder at its upper end.

[0022] In this embodiment, when the moving end of the drive mechanism 7 initiates linear displacement, it synchronously drives the fixed block 81 to perform directional translation. During this process, the semi-cylindrical cam at the upper end of the top block 83 and the semi-cylindrical guide rail corresponding to the lower end of the top plate 6 form a dynamic meshing relationship. When the drive mechanism 7 drives the top block 83 to move horizontally, the two sets of semi-cylindrical structures periodically and alternately contact each other. Under the synergistic effect of the spring force 85, the horizontal displacement is converted into vertical oscillation of the sliding rod 82 in the guide groove of the connecting block 84.

[0023] This motion conversion mechanism, through the release of the elastic potential energy of spring 85 and the geometric constraint of the semi-cylindrical cam, enables the sliding rod 82 to produce a controllable reciprocating lifting motion. This vibrational energy is transmitted to the discharge head 11 via the fixed block 81, causing it to synchronously generate high-frequency micro-amplitude vibrations during horizontal movement. This composite motion mode not only expands the feed spreading range but also effectively disrupts the electrostatic adsorption and bridging phenomenon between material particles through mechanical vibration, ensuring that the discharge port remains unobstructed and ultimately achieving a uniform distribution of feed within the feed trough 3.

[0024] like Figure 3 As shown, the drive mechanism 7 includes a motor 71, a lead screw 72, a moving block 73, and a guide rod 74. The motor 71 is mounted on the surface of the feeding box 2. The output end of the motor 71 passes through the inner wall of the feeding box 2 and is fixedly connected to the lead screw 72. The moving block 73 is threadedly connected to the surface of the lead screw 72. One end of the moving block 73 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 84. The guide rod 74 is fixedly connected inside the feeding box 2. The guide rod 74 passes through the moving block 73 and is slidably connected to the moving block 73.

[0025] In this embodiment, the user starts the motor 71, which drives the lead screw 72 to rotate. The rotation of the lead screw 72 causes the moving block 73 to move, allowing it to slide on the surface of the guide rod 74. This movement of the moving block 73, through the elastic mechanism 8, causes the discharge head 11 to move, ensuring that the feed falls evenly into the trough 3.

[0026] like Figure 6 As shown, the feed rack 4 includes a V-shaped plate 41, a feed trough 42, and a solenoid valve 43. The feed box 2 is fixedly connected to the inside of the V-shaped plate 41. The lower end of the V-shaped plate 41 is fixedly connected to the feed trough 42. The solenoid valve 43 is installed at the outlet of the feed trough 42.

[0027] In this embodiment, the V-shaped plate 41 and the feed trough 42 can temporarily store the feed, while the solenoid valve 43 can control the release of the feed.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, a water outlet is provided at one end of the material trough 3, and a rubber plug 10 is inserted into the water outlet at one end of the material trough 3.

[0029] In this embodiment, when the user cleans the inside of the material tank 3, the rubber plug 10 blocks the water outlet at one end of the material tank 3. After cleaning, the user pulls out the rubber plug 10, so that the water outlet is open, which facilitates the discharge of the cleaned water.

[0030] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it.

Claims

1. A sheep breeding automatic feeding device comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: The upper end of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to a feeding box (2) and a feed trough (3). The feeding box (2) is equipped with a feed rack (4). The outlet end of the feed rack (4) is connected to a corrugated hose (5). One end of the corrugated hose (5) is connected to a discharge head (11). One end of the discharge head (11) is fixedly connected to an elastic mechanism (8). The feeding box (2) is equipped with a drive mechanism (7). The moving end of the drive mechanism (7) is fixedly connected to the moving end of the elastic mechanism (8). The feeding box (2) is fixedly connected to a top plate (6). The protruding part at the upper end of the elastic mechanism (8) slides and engages with the protruding part at the lower end of the top plate (6). The feeding box (2) is fixedly connected to an inclined plate (9). The inclined plate (9) is located directly below the discharge head (11).

2. The automatic feeding device for sheep breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic mechanism (8) includes a fixed block (81), a sliding rod (82), a top block (83), a connecting block (84), and a spring (85). The surface of the discharge head (11) is fixedly connected to the fixed block (81). The upper end of the fixed block (81) is fixedly connected to two sliding rods (82). The upper end of the sliding rod (82) is fixedly connected to the top block (83). The surface of the sliding rod (82) is slidably connected to the connecting block (84). The connecting block (84) is fixedly connected to the moving end of the drive mechanism (7). The top block (83) is slidably engaged with the semi-cylinder at the lower end of the top plate (6) through the semi-cylinder at its upper end.

3. The automatic feeding device for sheep farming according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive mechanism (7) includes a motor (71), a lead screw (72), a moving block (73), and a guide rod (74). The motor (71) is mounted on the surface of the feeding box (2). The output end of the motor (71) passes through the inner wall of the feeding box (2) and is fixedly connected to the lead screw (72). The moving block (73) is threadedly connected to the surface of the lead screw (72). One end of the moving block (73) is fixedly connected to the connecting block (84). The guide rod (74) is fixedly connected inside the feeding box (2). The guide rod (74) passes through the moving block (73) and is slidably connected to the moving block (73).

4. The automatic feeding device for sheep breeding according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feed rack (4) includes a V-shaped plate (41), a feed trough (42), and a solenoid valve (43). The feed box (2) is fixedly connected to the inside of the V-shaped plate (41). The lower end of the V-shaped plate (41) is fixedly connected to the feed trough (42). The solenoid valve (43) is installed at the outlet of the feed trough (42).

5. The automatic feeding device for sheep breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material trough (3) has a water outlet at one end, and a rubber plug (10) is inserted through the water outlet at one end of the material trough (3).

Images