A cubbing pen with an anti-trampling structure
By installing noise sensors and a hydraulic system in the nursery pen, the problem of piglets being crushed can be solved in a timely manner, thus improving the survival rate of piglets and the efficiency of inspection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUZHOU AGRI SCI & TECH DEV CENT
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
In large-scale farming, existing nursery pens cannot promptly detect cases of piglets being crushed, leading to increased mortality rates and low inspection efficiency.
Design a piglet nursery pen with an anti-trampling structure. Use a noise sensor to detect the piglets' cries, trigger a hydraulic system to raise and lower the grid plates and support blocks, separate the sow from the piglets, and trigger an audible and visual alarm to achieve rapid rescue.
It improved the survival rate of piglets, reduced deaths caused by being crushed, increased patrol efficiency, and reduced property damage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nursery pen technology, specifically a cub nursery pen with an anti-trampling structure. Background Technology
[0002] Nursery pens, also known as nursery beds, are a type of modern pig farming equipment primarily used for the centralized feeding and management of weaned piglets. Nursery pens typically consist of components such as fences, slatted floors, automatic feeders, and waterers. Common materials include PVC fence panels, all-cast iron slatted floors, and hot-dip galvanized steel pipe supports, which are characterized by corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning.
[0003] Currently, protective fences are needed during farrowing in sows. Although the existing protective fence technology is quite mature, it is still impossible to completely avoid piglets being crushed. Therefore, frequent inspections by staff are required to reduce the chances of piglets being crushed. However, relying solely on staff inspections in large-scale farming is inefficient because inspections take time, and crushed piglets can die within minutes. This increases the mortality rate of piglets and necessitates improvements. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a piglet nursery pen with an anti-trampling structure to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that existing nursery pens cannot detect piglets being trampled in time, thus increasing the mortality rate of piglets being trampled.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cub caretaker with an anti-trampling structure, comprising a base, wherein a groove and a second sludge hopper are provided inside the base, a second hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected inside the groove, a first sludge hopper is connected to the top of the second hydraulic cylinder, a first hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first sludge hopper, a connecting rod is connected to one end of the first hydraulic cylinder, a second grid plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the first sludge hopper, an opening is provided on the second grid plate, a support pad is inserted inside the opening, the bottom of the support pad is connected to the top of the connecting rod, a guardrail frame and an isolation plate are fixedly connected to the top of the base, a noise sensor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the isolation plate, an audible and visual alarm is installed on the top of the guardrail frame, and the audible and visual alarm and the noise sensor are electrically connected.
[0006] Preferably, a first grid plate is fixedly connected to the top of the second sewage hopper, the second sewage hopper is symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the first sewage hopper, and a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first sewage hopper, with the outer side of the rubber pad adhering to the inner wall of the groove inside the base.
[0007] Preferably, the first hydraulic cylinders are symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the first sewage hopper, the first sewage hopper and the base form a lifting structure, and the second hydraulic cylinders are symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the base.
[0008] Preferably, the first hydraulic cylinder, connecting rod, and support pad are all provided in multiple sets on the first sewage hopper, with at least two in each set.
[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the first sewage hopper is provided with a sewage outlet, and the bottom of the sewage outlet is threaded with a corrugated expansion tube.
[0010] Preferably, the guardrail frame has openings at both the front and rear ends, and door panels are hinged to the inner sides of each opening.
[0011] Preferably, the isolation barrier is located inside the guardrail frame, and the isolation barrier is symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the base. An opening is provided on the inner side of the isolation barrier, and a limit bar is rotatably connected to the inner side of the opening. A drive motor is fixedly connected to one end of the isolation barrier, and the shaft of the drive motor is connected to one end of the limit bar.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] (1) This device can detect the situation of piglets being crushed in time and rescue the piglets, thereby improving the survival rate of piglets and reducing property loss.
[0014] (2) This device installs a noise sensor on the inner wall of the isolation fence. The noise sensor can detect the squeals when the piglets are crushed. After the squeals exceed the set value, the first hydraulic cylinder can be driven to push the support pad to lift the sow on the second grid plate. This can quickly rescue the piglets and greatly reduce the occurrence of piglets being crushed to death.
[0015] (3) This device is equipped with an audible and visual alarm at the top of the guardrail frame. The audible and visual alarm is electrically connected to the noise sensor. This allows the audible and visual alarm to be triggered in time when the noise sensor detects that the sound exceeds the set value, so that staff can check in time and avoid losses. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cub nursery structure with an anti-trampling feature according to the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 This utility model relates to a cub nursery with an anti-trampling structure. Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view of a cub nursery with an anti-trampling structure according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a side view of the connection between the isolation panel and the limiting panel of a cub nursery with an anti-trampling structure according to this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Audible and visual alarm; 2. Noise sensor; 3. Guardrail frame; 4. Limiting barrier; 5. Isolation barrier; 6. Base; 7. Rubber pad; 8. First hydraulic cylinder; 9. Corrugated telescopic pipe; 10. First sewage hopper; 11. Second hydraulic cylinder; 12. First grid plate; 13. Second sewage hopper; 14. Gate; 15. Connecting rod; 16. Support pad; 17. Second grid plate; 18. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation
[0021] 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.
[0022] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a cub caretaker with an anti-trampling structure, including a base 6, a groove and a second hopper 13 inside the base 6, a first grid plate 12 fixedly connected to the top of the second hopper 13, the second hopper 13 being symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the first hopper 10, a rubber pad 7 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first hopper 10, the outer side of the rubber pad 7 being attached to the inner wall of the groove inside the base 6, this structure of the rubber pad 7, without affecting the raising and lowering of the first hopper 10, avoids a large gap between the first hopper 10 and the groove inside the base 6, a second hydraulic cylinder 11 fixedly connected inside the groove, the top of the second hydraulic cylinder 11 being connected to the first hopper 10, and the bottom of the first hopper 10 being fixedly connected to... The first hydraulic cylinder 8 is symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the first sludge hopper 10. The first sludge hopper 10 and the base 6 form a lifting structure. The second hydraulic cylinder 11 is also symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the base 6. The second hydraulic cylinder 11 can automatically lift and lower the first sludge hopper 10. When the first sludge hopper 10 is raised, its height can be offset from that of the second sludge hopper 13, preventing piglets on the second sludge hopper 13 from entering the first sludge hopper 10 and reducing the chance of piglets being trampled by the sow. Multiple sets of the first hydraulic cylinder 8, connecting rod 15, and support pad 16 are provided on the first sludge hopper 10, with at least two in each set. The first hydraulic cylinder 8 can push the support pad 16 to lift and lower. When the support pad 16 is raised... The first sewage hopper 10 has a sewage outlet at its bottom, with a corrugated telescopic tube 9 threadedly connected to the bottom of the outlet. This structure of the corrugated telescopic tube 9 does not affect the sewage discharge or the raising and lowering of the first sewage hopper 10. One end of the first hydraulic cylinder 8 is connected to a connecting rod 15. The second grid plate 17 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the first sewage hopper 10. The second grid plate 17 has an opening, and a support pad 16 is inserted inside the opening. The bottom of the support pad 16 is connected to the top of the connecting rod 15. The top of the base 6 is fixedly connected to a guardrail frame 3 and an isolation fence plate 5. Both the front and rear ends of the guardrail frame 3 have openings, and the inner sides of the openings are hinged with... The gate 14 can be opened to allow the sow to enter the top of the base 6 for farrowing. A noise sensor 2 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the isolation fence 5, which is located inside the guardrail frame 3. The isolation fence 5 separates the sow and piglets. The isolation fence 5 is symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the base 6. An opening is provided on the inner side of the isolation fence 5, and a limit bar 4 is rotatably connected inside the opening. A drive motor 18 is fixedly connected to one end of the isolation fence 5, and the shaft of the drive motor 18 is connected to one end of the limit bar 4. The drive motor 18 can automatically raise or lower the limit bar 4. When the limit bar 4 is raised, it can limit the sow's movement while nursing, preventing her from standing up. When the limit bar 4 is lowered, the sow can stand up smoothly.A sound and light alarm 1 is installed at the top of the guardrail frame 3. The sound and light alarm 1 is electrically connected to the noise sensor 2. The noise sensor 2, the sound and light alarm 1, and the first hydraulic cylinder 8 of this device are controlled by a PLC to achieve intelligent control.
[0023] Working principle: When using this nursery pen with anti-trampling structure, the sow nurses on the second grid plate 17 at the top of the first sewage hopper 10, while the piglets eat on the first grid plates 12 on both sides of the first sewage hopper 10. When a piglet is trampled by the sow, it will scream. At this time, the noise sensor 2 will detect the noise level in decibels. If the noise level exceeds the set value, the audible and visual alarm 1 will sound an alarm. At the same time, the first hydraulic cylinder 8 will push the connecting rod 15 and the support pad 16 to rise and fall. When the support pad 16 rises, it will push the sow on the top of the second grid plate 17 to rise, separating the sow from the piglet and rescuing the piglet in time.
[0024] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A cub nursery with an anti-trampling structure, comprising a base (6), characterized in that: The base (6) has a groove and a second sewage hopper (13) inside. A second hydraulic cylinder (11) is fixedly connected inside the groove. The top of the second hydraulic cylinder (11) is connected to the first sewage hopper (10). The bottom of the first sewage hopper (10) is fixedly connected to the first hydraulic cylinder (8). One end of the first hydraulic cylinder (8) is connected to a connecting rod (15). A second grid plate (17) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the first sewage hopper (10). An opening is provided on the second grid plate (17). A support pad (16) is inserted inside the opening. The bottom of the support pad (16) is connected to the top of the connecting rod (15). A guardrail frame (3) and an isolation plate (5) are fixedly connected to the top of the base (6). A noise sensor (2) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the isolation plate (5). A sound and light alarm (1) is installed on the top of the guardrail frame (3). The sound and light alarm (1) and the noise sensor (2) are electrically connected.
2. The cub nursery with an anti-trampling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the second sewage hopper (13) is fixedly connected to the first grid plate (12). The second sewage hopper (13) is symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the first sewage hopper (10). The outer wall of the first sewage hopper (10) is fixedly connected to a rubber pad (7). The outer side of the rubber pad (7) is attached to the inner wall of the groove inside the base (6).
3. The cub nursery with an anti-trampling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first hydraulic cylinder (8) is symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the first sewage hopper (10), and the first sewage hopper (10) and the base (6) form a lifting structure. The second hydraulic cylinder (11) is symmetrically distributed about the bisector of the base (6).
4. The cub nursery with an anti-trampling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first hydraulic cylinder (8), connecting rod (15) and support pad (16) are all provided in multiple sets on the first sewage hopper (10), with each set having at least two parts.
5. A cub nursery with an anti-trampling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sewage hopper (10) has a sewage outlet at the bottom, and a corrugated expansion tube (9) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the sewage outlet.
6. A cub nursery with an anti-trampling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guardrail frame (3) has openings at both the front and rear ends, and door panels (14) are hinged to the inside of each opening.
7. A cub nursery with an anti-trampling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The isolation barrier (5) is located inside the guardrail frame (3). The isolation barrier (5) is symmetrically distributed about the bisecting line of the base (6). An opening is provided inside the isolation barrier (5). A limit bar (4) is rotatably connected inside the opening. A drive motor (18) is fixedly connected to one end of the isolation barrier (5). The shaft of the drive motor (18) is connected to one end of the limit bar (4).