Sheep holding stand

Abstract

This utility model discloses a sheep restraint frame, relating to the technical field of sheep farming equipment. It includes a restraint frame body and a head-fixing mechanism. The restraint frame body has a front door with a restraining opening on its front side, and a rear door on its rear side for the sheep to enter the restraint frame body. The head-fixing mechanism includes an arc-shaped fixing rod and a traction rope. One end of the arc-shaped fixing rod is rotatably connected to the front door near the restraining opening, and the other end is fixedly connected to the front door via the traction rope, forming a neck clamp between the arc-shaped fixing rod and the bottom edge of the restraining opening, thereby securing the sheep's head. This utility model facilitates the fixation of the sheep's head, prevents injury, and provides good restraint effectiveness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of sheep breeding equipment, and in particular to a sheep restraint frame. Background Technology

[0002] In current large-scale sheep farms, sheep need to be restrained for processes such as ultrasound examinations, disease treatment, weighing, and connection to intelligent monitoring equipment. Common manual restraint methods, such as manually surrounding and holding the sheep in place, cannot guarantee complete restraint. The sheep's vigorous movement can affect the accuracy of data collection, and workers are prone to injury. Furthermore, large-scale sheep farms have a large number of sheep, making manual restraint inefficient and labor-intensive.

[0003] To improve sheep restraint efficiency, specialized sheep restraint frames have appeared on the market. For example, Chinese patent document CN219021684U discloses an integrated box-frame type foldable sheep restraint frame. It features a sliding door on the rear door frame, allowing the sheep to enter through the rear door when the door moves upwards. A movable gate is installed on the front door frame, with a large gap between the right column of the movable gate and the right column of the front door frame. This gap guides the sheep through. In use, the opening angle of the movable gate is increased, and when the sheep's head passes through the gap, the opening angle is quickly decreased and the frame is fixed, securing the sheep's head with the movable gate and the right column of the front door frame. This allows for restraint during procedures such as blood collection, examination, treatment, and testing.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned technical solution, which uses a movable gantry and the right column of the front door frame to hold the sheep's head in place, is problematic because the opening and closing force of the movable gantry is difficult to control. Too little force will not be enough to secure the sheep, while too much force will easily cause injury. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a sheep restraint frame to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned related technologies, so as to facilitate the fixation of the sheep's head, avoid sheep injury, and achieve good restraint effect.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0007] This utility model provides a sheep restraint frame, including a restraint frame body and a head fixing mechanism. The front side of the restraint frame body is provided with a front door, and the front door is provided with a restraint opening. The rear side of the restraint frame body is provided with a rear door, which is used to allow the sheep to enter the restraint frame body. The head fixing mechanism includes an arc-shaped fixing rod and a traction rope. One end of the arc-shaped fixing rod is rotatably connected to the front door near the restraint opening, and the other end can be fixedly connected to the front door through the traction rope, so that a sheep neck clamp is formed between the arc-shaped fixing rod and the bottom edge of the restraint opening, thereby fixing the sheep's head.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom edge of the Baoding port is a downward-curving arc edge.

[0009] Preferably, the Baoding port is an inverted trapezoidal port.

[0010] Preferably, the arc-shaped fixing rod is wrapped with a flexible buffer layer.

[0011] Preferably, the restraint frame body includes a base plate, a left guardrail, and a right guardrail. The base plate is a rectangular plate, and the left guardrail and the right guardrail are respectively fixed to the left and right sides of the base plate. The front door and the rear door are arranged sequentially from front to back between the left guardrail and the right guardrail.

[0012] Preferably, the rear door includes a door frame and a sliding door. The door frame is fixed between the rear side of the left guardrail and the rear side of the right guardrail. The left side of the door frame is provided with a left sliding groove in the vertical direction, and the right side of the door frame is provided with a right sliding groove in the vertical direction. The left and right sides of the sliding door are slidably connected in the left and right sliding grooves, respectively.

[0013] Preferably, the left side of the front door is rotatably connected to the front side of the left guardrail via a hinge, and the right side of the front door is connected to the front side of the right guardrail via a door lock assembly.

[0014] Preferably, the door lock assembly includes an upper socket, a lower socket, and a bolt. Both the upper socket and the lower socket are tubular structures. The upper socket is vertically fixed to the front side of the right guardrail, and the lower socket is vertically fixed to the right side of the front door. When the front door is closed, the upper socket and the lower socket are coaxially arranged, and the bolt can be inserted into the upper socket and the lower socket.

[0015] Preferably, the pin is an L-shaped rod structure.

[0016] Preferably, the top edge of both the left guardrail and the top edge of the right guardrail are inclined downwards from front to back.

[0017] This utility model achieves the following technical advantages compared to related technologies:

[0018] The sheep restraint frame provided by this utility model includes a restraint frame body and a head fixing mechanism. The head fixing mechanism includes an arc-shaped fixing rod and a traction rope. In use, the sheep is first introduced into the restraint frame body through the rear door, and the sheep's head is inserted into the restraint opening on the front door. Then, the arc-shaped fixing rod is rotated so that it fits around the sheep's neck. The traction rope is then pulled and fixedly connected to the front door, so that a neck clamp is formed between the arc-shaped fixing rod and the bottom edge of the restraint opening, thereby fixing the sheep's head and avoiding damage to the sheep during the restraint process. The restraint effect is good. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or related technologies, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A side view of the sheep restraint frame provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Diagram of direction A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of direction B in the middle.

[0023] In the diagram: 1-Front door, 2-Baoding entrance, 3-Rear door, 301-Door frame, 302-Lifting door, 4-Arc-shaped fixing rod, 5-Traction rope, 6-Flexible buffer layer, 7-Base plate, 8-Left guardrail, 9-Right guardrail, 10-Hinge, 11-Upper socket, 12-Lower socket, 13-Pin. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a sheep restraint frame to solve the problems existing in related technologies, making it easier to fix the sheep's head, avoid sheep injury, and achieve good restraint effect.

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a sheep restraint frame, including a restraint frame body and a head fixing mechanism. A front door 1 is provided on the front side of the restraint frame body, and a restraint opening 2 in the shape of an inverted trapezoid is provided on the front door 1. A rear door 3 is provided on the rear side of the restraint frame body, and the rear door 3 is used for the sheep to enter the restraint frame body. The head fixing mechanism includes an arc-shaped fixing rod 4 and a traction rope 5. One end of the arc-shaped fixing rod 4 is rotatably connected to the front door 1 near the restraint opening 2, and the other end can be fixedly connected to the front door 1 through the traction rope 5, so that a sheep neck clamp is formed between the arc-shaped fixing rod 4 and the bottom edge of the restraint opening 2, thereby fixing the sheep's head.

[0028] In this embodiment, the bottom edge of the fixing opening 2 is a downward curved arc, which makes it easier to fit the sheep's neck when combined with the arc-shaped fixing rod 4.

[0029] In this embodiment, a flexible buffer layer 6 is wrapped around the arc-shaped fixing rod 4 to further improve the comfort of the sheep during the restraint process.

[0030] In this embodiment, the restraint frame body includes a base plate 7, a left guardrail 8, and a right guardrail 9. The base plate 7 is a rectangular plate, and the left guardrail 8 and right guardrail 9 are respectively fixed to the left and right sides of the base plate 7 (the left side of the base plate 7 is...). Figure 2 The left side of the middle base plate 7, and the right side of the base plate 7, that is... Figure 2 (Right side of the middle base plate 7); the front door 1 and the rear door 3 are set from front to back between the left guardrail 8 and the right guardrail 9.

[0031] In this embodiment, the rear door 3 includes a door frame 301 and a sliding door 302. The door frame 301 is fixed between the rear side of the left guardrail 8 and the rear side of the right guardrail 9. The left side of the door frame 301 is provided with a left sliding groove along the vertical direction, and the right side of the door frame 301 is provided with a right sliding groove along the vertical direction. The left and right sides of the sliding door 302 are slidably connected in the left and right sliding grooves, respectively.

[0032] In this embodiment, the left side of the front door 1 is rotatably connected to the front side of the left guardrail 8 via a hinge 10, and the right side of the front door 1 is connected to the front side of the right guardrail 9 via a door lock assembly.

[0033] Furthermore, the door lock assembly includes an upper socket 11, a lower socket 12, and a bolt 13. Both the upper socket 11 and the lower socket 12 are tubular structures. The upper socket 11 is vertically fixed to the front side of the right guardrail 9, and the lower socket 12 is vertically fixed to the right side of the front door 1. When the front door 1 is closed, the upper socket 11 and the lower socket 12 are coaxially arranged, and the bolt 13 with the L-shaped rod structure can be inserted into the upper socket 11 and the lower socket 12.

[0034] In this embodiment, the top edges of the left guardrail 8 and the right guardrail 9 are both inclined downwards from front to back, so that the restraint frame body has a trapezoidal structure with the front higher than the back (except for the door frame 301 which is higher). This makes it easier for the staff to place their arms and operate when performing B-ultrasound measurements on the sheep's back to measure the area of ​​the eye muscles and the thickness of the back fat.

[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment, the width of the restraint frame body is 48cm, that is, the distance between the left guardrail 8 and the right guardrail 9 is 48cm. This size can be set according to the width of different breeds of sheep; the front door 1 is 90cm high, of which the top edge of the restraint opening 2 is 30cm and the bottom edge is 10cm; the door frame 301 of the rear door 3 is 115cm high; the left guardrail 8 and the right guardrail 9 are both structures composed of multiple vertical rails arranged side by side, and the two are the same size. Taking the size of the left guardrail 8 as an example, the top edge of the left guardrail 8 is 100cm (the angle between the top edge and the horizontal plane is about 10°), the front side is 90cm, the rear side is 75cm, and the distance between each rail of the left guardrail 8 is 14.5cm.

[0036] The usage process of the sheep restraint frame provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0037] First, close the front door 1, pull the lifting door 302 upward to open the back door 3. After the sheep enters through the back door 3, lower the lifting door 302 to close the back door 3. Then, let the sheep's head extend into the restraint opening 2 on the front door 1, rotate the arc-shaped fixing rod 4 so that it is placed around the sheep's neck, and then pull the traction rope 5 and tie the traction rope 5 to the front door 1, so that the arc-shaped fixing rod 4 and the bottom edge of the restraint opening 2 form a neck clamp for the sheep, thereby fixing the sheep's head. Then, relevant measurement work can be carried out. After the measurement is completed, the sheep is released through the front door 1.

[0038] The sheep restraint frame provided in this embodiment has the following advantages:

[0039] First, it saves time and labor: Compared with manual restraint, this device can fix sheep more quickly, reducing the workload of operators.

[0040] Second, improve the comfort of sheep: The restraint port 2 is designed with an arc shape, which, together with the arc-shaped fixing rod 4 wrapped with a flexible buffer layer 6, can improve the comfort of sheep during the restraint process.

[0041] Third, it increases practicality: the length, width and other parameters of this device can be adjusted according to the specific situation of the sheep, making it suitable for sheep of different breeds and sizes, thus increasing the practicality of the restraint frame.

[0042] Fourth, it has stability: The device has a reasonable structural design, which can ensure the stability of the restraint frame during use, providing a reliable guarantee for data acquisition and other operations.

[0043] Fifth, the device is trapezoidal in shape, with a higher front and lower back, which makes it easier for staff to position and operate their arms when performing ultrasound measurements on the backs of sheep to determine the area of ​​the eye muscles and the thickness of the back fat.

[0044] This utility model uses specific examples to illustrate its principles and implementation methods. The above description of the embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sheep holding crate characterised by: The device includes a restraint frame body and a head fixing mechanism. The restraint frame body has a front door with a restraint opening on its front side, and a rear door on its rear side for the sheep to enter the restraint frame body. The head fixing mechanism includes an arc-shaped fixing rod and a traction rope. One end of the arc-shaped fixing rod is rotatably connected to the front door near the restraint opening, and the other end can be fixedly connected to the front door through the traction rope, so that a neck clamp is formed between the arc-shaped fixing rod and the bottom edge of the restraint opening, thereby fixing the sheep's head.

2. The sheep holding crate of claim 1, wherein: The bottom edge of the Baoding port is a downward-curving arc.

3. The sheep holding crate of claim 1, wherein: The Baoding entrance is an inverted trapezoidal entrance.

4. The sheep holding crate of claim 1, wherein: The arc-shaped fixing rod is wrapped with a flexible buffer layer.

5. The sheep restraint cradle of claim 1, wherein: The restraint frame body includes a base plate, a left guardrail, and a right guardrail. The base plate is a rectangular plate, and the left and right guardrails are fixed to the left and right sides of the base plate, respectively. The front door and the rear door are arranged sequentially between the left and right guardrails from front to back.

6. The sheep holding crate of claim 5, wherein: The rear door includes a door frame and a sliding door. The door frame is fixed between the rear side of the left guardrail and the rear side of the right guardrail. The left side of the door frame is provided with a left sliding groove in the vertical direction, and the right side of the door frame is provided with a right sliding groove in the vertical direction. The left and right sides of the sliding door are slidably connected in the left and right sliding grooves, respectively.

7. The sheep holding crate of claim 5, wherein: The left side of the front door is rotatably connected to the front side of the left guardrail via a hinge, and the right side of the front door is connected to the front side of the right guardrail via a door lock assembly.

8. The sheep holding crate of claim 7, wherein: The door lock assembly includes an upper socket, a lower socket, and a bolt. Both the upper socket and the lower socket are tubular structures. The upper socket is vertically fixed to the front side of the right guardrail, and the lower socket is vertically fixed to the right side of the front door. When the front door is closed, the upper socket and the lower socket are coaxially arranged, and the bolt can be inserted into the upper socket and the lower socket.

9. The sheep holding crate of claim 8, wherein: The pin has an L-shaped rod structure.

10. The sheep holding crate of claim 5, wherein: The top edges of both the left and right guardrails are inclined downwards from front to back.

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