An automated feed gathering device for a pasture

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of automatic feed bunching device for ranch, belong to ranch feed bunching technical field, including moving trolley, rotary disc, bunching mechanism and controller, moving trolley can be moved along fence, and the upper end of moving trolley forms platform, rotary disc is connected with the upper end of platform and its upper end can rotate peripherally, one end of bunching mechanism is connected with the upper end of rotary disc, the other end is located outside moving trolley and can gather the feed far from fence to the direction close to fence, and bunching mechanism can rotate peripherally around rotary disc with the help of rotary disc, to adjust the bunching position of bunching mechanism.The utility model provides a kind of automatic feed bunching device for ranch, and moving trolley can be automatically moved and bunching mechanism can be automatically gathered by controller, so that feed is pushed to close to fence, with the technical effect that feed can be automatically gathered, it is convenient for dairy cow and other livestock to eat, and the waste of feed is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of pasture feed gathering technology, and more specifically, it relates to an automated feed gathering device for pastures. Background Technology

[0002] When dairy cows or other livestock are inside enclosures on a ranch, workers typically place feed or hay on the ground outside the enclosure, near the fence, for them to eat. During feeding, the cows or other livestock repeatedly push the feed with their mouths to select it, causing some feed to be pushed away from the fence or railings and thus uneaten, resulting in feed waste and inadequate feeding. Therefore, farm workers need to constantly observe and push the pushed feed closer to the enclosure for them to eat. Because the cows or other livestock root and push while eating, farm workers need to continuously push the feed or hay closer until it is consumed.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to design a device that can help feeders push feed closer to the fence, so that feed or hay can be brought closer to the fence so that dairy cows or other livestock can eat, thus reducing feed or hay waste. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated feed collection device for ranches, which aims to solve the technical problem that feed that has been pushed away by dairy cows or other livestock is not easily consumed by them.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: to provide an automated feed gathering device for ranches, comprising:

[0006] A mobile cart has the freedom to move along the pasture fence, and a platform is formed at the top of the mobile cart;

[0007] A rotating disk is connected at its lower end to the upper platform of the mobile trolley, and the upper end of the rotating disk has a circumferential rotational degree of freedom around the axis of the rotating disk.

[0008] The material gathering mechanism has one end connected to the upper end of the rotating disk and the other end located outside the moving trolley. It is used to gather feed that is far away from the fence towards the fence. The material gathering mechanism can rotate around the rotating disk to adjust the material gathering position.

[0009] The controller is connected to the mobile trolley and electrically connected to both the mobile trolley and the rotary table. It is used to control the automatic movement of the mobile trolley and the automatic feeding mechanism to feed the material, so that the feed is pushed closer to the fence.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the mobile vehicle includes:

[0011] A mobile vehicle body has a drive unit and a battery. The drive unit is used to drive the mobile vehicle body to move. The battery is located on the upper end of the mobile vehicle body and is electrically connected to the drive unit and is used to supply power to the drive unit. The drive unit is electrically connected to the controller and its operation is controlled by the controller.

[0012] The lifting platform is connected at its bottom end to the upper end and top end of the mobile vehicle body to form the platform. The lifting platform has the freedom to extend and retract along the height direction of the mobile vehicle body and its lifting height can be adjusted.

[0013] The battery is positioned to avoid the lifting platform.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the lifting platform includes four vertically arranged telescopic columns and a top plate connected to the upper ends of the four telescopic columns. The upper end of the top plate forms the platform, and the height of the top plate is adjustable by means of the multiple telescopic columns.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the telescopic column is an electrically telescopic rod that is electrically connected to the controller and whose operation is controlled by the controller.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the rotating disk includes:

[0017] An electric rotary table, with its bottom end connected to the upper end of the platform and its top end having a circumferential rotational degree of freedom, is electrically connected to the controller and its operation is controlled by the controller;

[0018] A fixed column is connected to the center of the upper end of the electric rotary table and rotates synchronously with the top of the electric rotary table. One end of the material gathering mechanism is connected to the fixed column.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the material gathering mechanism includes:

[0020] The support arm has one end fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotary disk and the other end located outside the mobile trolley and is a cantilever end.

[0021] A feed collection plate is connected to the cantilever end of the support arm. The bottom end of the feed collection plate is adapted to be close to or in contact with the ground. The feed collection plate is moved by the moving trolley to push the feed towards the fence.

[0022] The support arm rotates or swings with the aid of the rotating disk to adjust the material gathering position of the material gathering plate.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the support arm includes two spaced-apart support rods, one end of which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating disk, and the two sides of the material gathering plate are respectively connected to the other ends of the two support rods, with the material gathering plate located between the two support rods.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the material gathering plate is rotatably connected to the end of the support arm. The material gathering plate has a degree of freedom of rotation about the end of the support arm. After rotation, the material gathering plate forms a plane in a vertical plane. The support arm is provided with a limiting hole near its end. A set screw passes through the limiting hole. The set screw is used to abut or insert the material gathering plate to lock the position of the material gathering plate after rotation.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the support arm is a telescopic component and its length is adjustable.

[0026] In one possible implementation, a camera is connected to the upper end of the support arm and near the rotating disk. The camera is used to collect image information of the location of the feed around the mobile trolley.

[0027] The beneficial effects of the automated feed gathering device for ranches provided by this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the automated feed gathering device for ranches of this utility model includes a mobile trolley, a rotating disk, a gathering mechanism, and a controller. The mobile trolley can move along the fence, and a platform is formed at the upper end of the mobile trolley. The rotating disk is connected to the upper end of the platform and its upper end can rotate circumferentially. One end of the gathering mechanism is connected to the upper end of the rotating disk, and the other end is located outside the mobile trolley and can gather feed away from the fence towards the fence. The gathering mechanism can rotate circumferentially around the rotating disk to adjust the gathering position of the gathering mechanism. The controller can control the automatic movement of the mobile trolley and the automatic gathering of the gathering mechanism to push the feed closer to the fence. It has the technical effect of automatically gathering feed, making it easier for dairy cows and other livestock to eat, and reducing feed waste. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an automated feed collection device for ranches provided in this embodiment of the present invention ( Figure 1 The double-headed arrow indicates the direction of movement of the moving trolley, and the dashed unidirectional arrow indicates the direction of material gathering.

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of part of the support arm and the gathering plate of an automated feed gathering device for ranches provided in this embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of an automated feed gathering device for ranches, provided as another embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 1. Mobile trolley; 11. Mobile vehicle body; 12. Lifting platform; 121. Telescopic column; 122. Top plate; 13. Drive unit; 14. Battery; 2. Rotary disc; 21. Electric rotary table; 22. Fixed column; 3. Material gathering mechanism; 31. Support arm; 311. Support rod; 32. Material gathering plate; 33. Scraper; 34. Fastener; 35. Limiting hole; 36. Through hole; 37. Bearing; 38. Rotating shaft; 4. Controller; 5. Fence; 6. Camera; 7. Remote control. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0035] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 3 This invention provides an automated feed gathering device for ranches. The automated feed gathering device for ranches includes a mobile trolley 1, a rotating disk 2, a gathering mechanism 3, and a controller 4. The mobile trolley 1 has a degree of freedom to move along a ranch fence 5 (spaced apart from the fence 5), and its upper end forms a platform. The lower end of the rotating disk 2 is connected to the upper platform of the mobile trolley 1, and its upper end has a degree of freedom to rotate circumferentially around its axis. One end of the gathering mechanism 3 is connected to the upper end of the rotating disk 2, and the other end is located outside the mobile trolley 1. It is used to gather feed away from the fence 5 towards the fence 5. The gathering mechanism 3 can rotate circumferentially around the rotating disk 2 to adjust its gathering position. The controller 4 is connected to the mobile trolley 1 and electrically connected to both the mobile trolley 1 and the rotating disk 2. It is used to control the automatic movement of the mobile trolley 1 and the automatic gathering of feed by the gathering mechanism 3, so that the feed is pushed towards the fence 5.

[0036] This utility model provides an automated feed gathering device for ranches. Compared with the prior art, the mobile trolley 1 can move along the fence 5. The upper end of the mobile trolley 1 forms a platform. The rotating disk 2 is connected to the upper end of the platform and its upper end can rotate circumferentially. One end of the gathering mechanism 3 is connected to the upper end of the rotating disk 2, and the other end is located outside the mobile trolley 1. It can gather feed away from the fence 5 towards the fence 5. The gathering mechanism 3 can rotate circumferentially around the rotating disk 2 to adjust the gathering position of the gathering mechanism 3. The controller 4 can control the automatic movement of the mobile trolley 1 and the automatic gathering of the gathering mechanism 3 to push the feed closer to the fence 5. It has the technical effect of automatically gathering feed, making it easier for dairy cows and other livestock to eat, and reducing feed waste.

[0037] The controller 4 in this embodiment is existing technology. It is equipped with multiple control buttons and internally contains a control chip, control circuit, etc. After being electrically connected to the moving trolley 1 and the rotating disk 2, it can control their operation respectively, thereby realizing the automatic movement of the moving trolley 1 and the automatic rotation of the rotating disk 2. This allows for adjustment of the feed gathering angle or position, facilitating feed gathering, improving gathering efficiency, reducing manual labor, and realizing automated feeding operation.

[0038] Normally, the moving trolley 1 moves along the length or width of the fence 5, that is, the direction of movement is parallel to the length or width of the fence 5, so as to gather the feed outside the fence 5. The bottom end of the gathering mechanism 3 contacts or is close to the ground, which can push the feed on the ground towards the fence 5, thereby achieving the gathering of feed. This gathering mechanism 3 is equivalent to a scraper, which can scrape the feed on the ground and push the feed to move.

[0039] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1The mobile trolley 1 includes a mobile body 11 and a lifting platform 12. The mobile body 11 has a drive unit 13 and a battery 14. The drive unit 13 is used to drive the mobile body 11 to move. The battery 14 is located at the upper end of the mobile body 11 and is electrically connected to the drive unit 13 to supply power to the drive unit 13. The drive unit 13 is electrically connected to a controller 4 and its operation is controlled by the controller 4. The lifting platform 12 is connected at its bottom end to the upper end and top end of the mobile body 11 to form a platform. The lifting platform 12 has a degree of freedom to extend and retract along the height direction of the mobile body 11 and its lifting height is adjustable. The battery 14 is positioned to avoid the lifting platform 12. The mobile body 11 can move in a straight line. It adopts existing technology and has four wheels at the bottom. The built-in drive unit 13 (including a drive motor, reducer, etc.) can drive the wheels to rotate, thereby enabling the mobile body 11 to move. By reasonably controlling the opening and stopping of the drive unit 13, the movement and stopping of the mobile body 11 can be achieved. The controller 4 is installed on the side wall of the mobile vehicle 11. By operating the controller 4, the operator can realize the automatic movement of the mobile vehicle 11, which in turn drives the material gathering mechanism 3 to move, thus realizing the gathering of feed. The lifting platform 12 can be raised and lowered vertically, thereby adjusting the height of the rotating disc 2 and the height of the material gathering mechanism 3, which facilitates the pushing and gathering of feed on the ground.

[0040] The battery 14 is a prior art technology that can be charged and discharged, is electrically connected to the drive unit 13 and can provide power. The battery 14 is located inside the lifting platform 12 and does not affect the lifting and lowering of the lifting platform 12.

[0041] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The lifting platform 12 includes four vertically arranged telescopic columns 121 and a top plate 122 connected to the upper ends of the four telescopic columns 121. The upper end of the top plate 122 forms a platform, and the height of the top plate 122 is adjustable by means of the multiple telescopic columns 121. The telescopic columns 121 are electrically telescopic rods, electrically connected to the controller 4, and their operation is controlled by the controller 4. By operating the controller 4, the extension and retraction of the telescopic columns 121 can be controlled, thereby adjusting the extension and retraction height of the telescopic columns 121. The battery 14 is located inside the space enclosed by the four telescopic columns 121, and the lowest height of the top plate 122 after it is lowered is greater than the upper height of the battery 14. That is, the battery 14 is located below the top plate 122, which will not affect the use and heat dissipation of the battery 14.

[0042] Specifically, the telescopic column 121 is an electric telescopic column, which is electrically connected to the battery 14 and the controller 4. The battery 14 can supply power to the telescopic column 121, and the controller 4 can control the telescopic column to extend and retract, thereby realizing the automatic adjustment of the height of the material gathering mechanism 3.

[0043] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3The rotating disk 2 includes an electric rotating platform 21 and a fixed column 22. The bottom end of the electric rotating platform 21 is connected to the upper end of the platform, and the top end has a circumferential rotational degree of freedom. The electric rotating platform 21 is electrically connected to the controller 4 and its operation is controlled by the controller 4. The fixed column 22 is connected to the center of the upper end of the electric rotating platform 21 and rotates synchronously with the top end of the electric rotating platform 21. One end of the material gathering mechanism 3 is connected to the fixed column 22. This electric rotating platform 21 is existing technology. Its upper end can rotate circumferentially, thereby driving the fixed column 22 to rotate circumferentially, thereby adjusting the position and tilt angle of the material gathering mechanism 3 (referring to the angle formed by the material gathering plane and the side of the moving trolley 1). The fixed column 22 has a cylindrical structure and is coaxially arranged with the center of the upper end of the electric rotating platform 21. The lower end of the fixed column 22 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the electric rotating platform 21, and the fixed column 22 plays a role in fixing and supporting the material gathering mechanism 3.

[0044] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The material gathering mechanism 3 includes a support arm 31 and a material gathering plate 32. One end of the support arm 31 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating disk 2, and the other end is located outside the moving trolley 1 and is a cantilever end. The material gathering plate 32 is connected to the cantilever end of the support arm 31, and the bottom end of the material gathering plate 32 is suitable to approach or contact the ground. The material gathering plate 32 moves with the help of the moving trolley 1 to push the feed towards the fence 5. The support arm 31 rotates or swings with the help of the rotating disk 2 to adjust the material gathering position of the material gathering plate 32. One end of the support arm 31 is fixedly connected to the fixed column 22. Normally, the support arm 31 is set horizontally, and the material gathering plate 32 is located on the side of the moving trolley 1. By adjusting the height and rotation angle of the rotating disk 2, the height and tilt angle of the material gathering plate 32 can be adjusted to push the feed on the ground towards the fence 5, thereby achieving material gathering.

[0045] The tilt angle of the feed gathering plate 32 is adjusted by rotating the rotating disk 2, ensuring that the feed gathering plate 32 does not contact the fence 5 during adjustment. The position of the rotating disk 2 after rotation can be locked, thereby locking the position of the feed gathering plate 32. The support arm 31 supports the feed gathering plate 32, which is vertically arranged with its bottom wall in contact with or close to the ground, enabling the collection of feed.

[0046] Preferably, scraper strips 33 are provided on the side and bottom walls of the feed collection plate 32. The scraper strips 33 have a triangular cross-section and serve to scrape the feed or forage, preventing some feed from sticking to the ground. When using the scraper strips 33, they should be in contact with the ground. When not in use, the scraper strips 33 can be removed.

[0047] Preferably, the material gathering plate 32 is a rectangular plate. When the area of ​​a single material gathering plate 32 is small or the material gathering area is limited, two or more material gathering plates 32 can be spliced ​​together to form a larger plate, which can meet the material gathering needs. The splicing and combination of the material gathering plates 32 can be achieved using fasteners 34 in the prior art. That is, fasteners 34 are provided on the side of the material gathering plate 32. These fasteners 34 are used to connect adjacent material gathering plates 32, but the setting of fasteners 34 does not affect the material gathering operation.

[0048] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The support arm 31 includes two spaced-apart support rods 311. One end of each support rod 311 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating disk 2. The two sides of the material gathering plate 32 are respectively connected to the other ends of the two support rods 311, and the material gathering plate 32 is located between the two support rods 311. The support rods 311 are horizontally arranged and serve to clamp and fix the material gathering plate 32. The length of the support rods 311 can be reasonably selected according to the position of the material gathering plate 32 so that the position of the material gathering plate 32 meets the material gathering requirements.

[0049] To enable the material gathering plate 32 to rotate around the end of the support rod 311, and to ensure that each side of the material gathering plate 32 can contact the ground or gather materials, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figures 1 to 3 The feed gathering plate 32 is rotatably connected to the end of the support arm 31. The feed gathering plate 32 has a degree of freedom of rotation around the end of the support arm 31. After rotation, the feed gathering plate 32 forms a plane in the vertical plane. The support arm 31 has a limiting hole 35 near its end, and a set screw passes through the limiting hole 35. The set screw is used to abut or insert the feed gathering plate 32 to lock the position of the feed gathering plate 32 after rotation. Multiple through holes 36 arranged in a ring are provided on the feed gathering plate 32 connected to the support rod 311. When the limiting hole 35 is aligned with the through hole 36, the set screw can be inserted into the limiting hole 35 and the through hole 36 to lock the position of the feed gathering plate 32 after rotation. This allows the feed gathering plate 32 to gather feed in different postures, thus enabling the gathering of feed placed in different postures.

[0050] Preferably, the support rod 311 has two limiting holes 35, and two through holes 36 are provided aligned on the material gathering plate 32. Set screws are provided in the two limiting holes 35 respectively, and the angle of the material gathering plate 32 after rotation can be limited or locked by the two set screws.

[0051] A bearing is embedded in the material gathering plate 32, and a rotating shaft 38 is connected between the ends of the two support rods 311. The rotating shaft 38 passes through the bearing 37 to realize the rotation of the material gathering plate 32.

[0052] In order to adjust the position of the material gathering plate 32 in the horizontal direction, in some embodiments, please refer toFigures 1 to 3 The support arm 31 (i.e. support rod 311) is a telescopic component and its length can be adjusted. By adjusting the length of the telescopic rod, the position of the material gathering plate 32 can be adjusted. This telescopic rod is existing technology and can be telescopically adjusted. The adjusted length can be limited. Its adjustment method can be found in existing technology.

[0053] To monitor the location of the feed and facilitate its collection, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figures 1 to 3 A camera 6 is connected to the upper end of the support arm 31, near the rotating disk 2. The camera 6 is used to collect image information about the position of the feed around the mobile trolley 1. The camera 6 is positioned between and connected to the two support rods 311, without affecting the extension and retraction adjustment of the support rods 311. When the support rods 311 rotate, the camera 6 rotates with them, thus allowing for position adjustment. The camera 6 is electrically connected to a display screen (which can be mounted on the mobile trolley 1 or on the fence 5), enabling it to capture and record images, facilitating the viewing and recording of the feed gathering process by staff.

[0054] The controller 4 includes a wireless communication module, and the automated feed gathering device for ranches also includes a remote controller 7 that is wirelessly connected to the wireless communication module. The remote controller 7 is suitable for remotely controlling the operation of the mobile trolley 1 and the rotary table 2 to achieve remote control of the feed gathering.

[0055] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automated feed collection device for ranches, characterized in that, include: A mobile cart has the freedom to move along the pasture fence, and a platform is formed at the top of the mobile cart; A rotating disk is connected at its lower end to the upper platform of the mobile trolley, and the upper end of the rotating disk has a circumferential rotational degree of freedom around the axis of the rotating disk. The material gathering mechanism has one end connected to the upper end of the rotating disk and the other end located outside the moving trolley. It is used to gather feed that is far away from the fence towards the fence. The material gathering mechanism can rotate around the rotating disk to adjust the material gathering position. The controller is connected to the mobile trolley and electrically connected to both the mobile trolley and the rotary table. It is used to control the automatic movement of the mobile trolley and the automatic feeding mechanism to feed the material, so that the feed is pushed closer to the fence.

2. The automated feed collection device for ranches as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile vehicle includes: A mobile vehicle body has a drive unit and a battery. The drive unit is used to drive the mobile vehicle body to move. The battery is located on the upper end of the mobile vehicle body and is electrically connected to the drive unit and is used to supply power to the drive unit. The drive unit is electrically connected to the controller and its operation is controlled by the controller. The lifting platform is connected at its bottom end to the upper end and top end of the mobile vehicle body to form the platform. The lifting platform has the freedom to extend and retract along the height direction of the mobile vehicle body and its lifting height can be adjusted. The battery is positioned to avoid the lifting platform.

3. The automated feed collection device for ranches as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting platform includes four vertically arranged telescopic columns and a top plate connected to the upper ends of the four telescopic columns. The upper end of the top plate forms the platform, and the height of the top plate is adjustable by means of the multiple telescopic columns.

4. The automated feed collection device for ranches as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The telescopic column is an electrically telescopic pole, which is electrically connected to the controller and its operation is controlled by the controller.

5. The automated feed collection device for ranches as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating disk includes: An electric rotary table, with its bottom end connected to the upper end of the platform and its top end having a circumferential rotational degree of freedom, is electrically connected to the controller and its operation is controlled by the controller; A fixed column is connected to the center of the upper end of the electric rotary table and rotates synchronously with the top of the electric rotary table. One end of the material gathering mechanism is connected to the fixed column.

6. The automated feed collection device for ranches as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The material gathering mechanism includes: The support arm has one end fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotary disk and the other end located outside the mobile trolley and is a cantilever end. A feed collection plate is connected to the cantilever end of the support arm. The bottom end of the feed collection plate is adapted to be close to or in contact with the ground. The feed collection plate is moved by the moving trolley to push the feed towards the fence. The support arm rotates or swings with the aid of the rotating disk to adjust the material gathering position of the material gathering plate.

7. An automated feed collection device for ranches as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The support arm includes two spaced-apart support rods. One end of each support rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating disk. The two sides of the material gathering plate are respectively connected to the other ends of the two support rods. The material gathering plate is located between the two support rods.

8. An automated feed collection device for ranches as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The material gathering plate is rotatably connected to the end of the support arm. The material gathering plate has a degree of freedom to rotate around the end of the support arm. After rotation, the material gathering plate forms a plane in the vertical plane. The support arm is provided with a limiting hole near its end. A set screw is inserted into the limiting hole. The set screw is used to abut or insert the material gathering plate to lock the position of the material gathering plate after rotation.

9. An automated feed collection device for ranches as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The support arm is a telescopic component and its length is adjustable.

10. An automated feed collection device for ranches as described in claim 6, characterized in that, A camera is connected to the upper end of the support arm and near the rotating disk. The camera is used to collect image information of the location of the feed around the mobile cart.

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