Horizontal livestock feeding device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of livestock feeding, particularly relates to a horizontal livestock feeding device, which stops feed conveying after livestock leaves, the number of discharge outlets opening matches the number of livestock, and feed waste is reduced, the horizontal livestock feeding device comprises a rack, a feeding trough and a storage box, further comprises a plurality of gate plates, a plurality of springs, a plurality of cross bars and a plurality of pull rods, a plurality of discharge outlets are arranged at the bottom of the side wall of the storage box towards the feeding trough, the upper parts of the plurality of gate plates are respectively slidably inserted into the discharge outlets of the plurality of storage boxes, the lower parts of the plurality of gate plates extend below the storage boxes, the lower ends of the plurality of springs are respectively connected with the lower parts of the plurality of gate plates, the upper ends of the plurality of springs are connected with the storage box, the plurality of springs are lifted upwards by the elastic force, the front ends of the plurality of cross bars are hinged to the front part of the rack, the rear ends of the plurality of cross bars are respectively hinged to the lower ends of the plurality of pull rods, and the upper ends of the plurality of pull rods are respectively hinged to the lower ends of the plurality of gate plates.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of livestock feeding, and in particular to a horizontal livestock feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Horizontal livestock feeding devices are needed for livestock husbandry. Chinese utility model patent CN219069131U discloses a horizontal livestock feeding device, which includes a feed box and a feeding trough connected to one side of the feed box. The feed box has a feed cavity; the feed cavity is divided into several feeding troughs by several partitions, and the feeding troughs and feed cavity are connected by a feeding channel on one side of the bottom of the feed box. A feed trough is equipped with a lever to assist in feeding, and a support member is connected to the bottom of the feed box to support the stable swing of the lever. A water sprayer is installed at the top of the feed box cavity for spraying water onto the inner wall of the feed box. The feed box can store a large amount of feed, which can enter the feeding trough of the feeding box through the feeding channel, reducing the frequency of manual feed addition. When livestock eat, they move the lever with their mouths, which helps the feed flow into the feeding trough, reducing feed blockage. The water sprayer is located at the top of the feed box for easy cleaning of the feed box and feeding trough.

[0003] However, in the aforementioned existing technology, feed is continuously delivered from the feed bin to the feeding trough, even when the livestock are not eating. This results in the feed being exposed and easily contaminated, leading to significant feed waste. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a horizontal livestock feeding device that stops feeding after the livestock leave, and the number of openings of the discharge port matches the number of livestock, thereby reducing feed waste.

[0005] This utility model discloses a horizontal livestock feeding device, comprising a frame, a feeding trough, and a storage box. The feeding trough and storage box are mounted on the frame, with the storage box located above the feeding trough. It also includes multiple gates, multiple springs, multiple crossbars, and multiple pull rods. Multiple discharge ports are provided on the bottom side wall of the storage box facing the feeding trough. The upper parts of the multiple gates are slidably inserted into the discharge ports of the storage box, and the lower parts of the multiple gates extend below the storage box. The lower ends of the multiple springs are connected to the lower parts of the multiple gates, and the upper ends of the multiple springs are connected to the storage box. The elastic force of the multiple springs lifts the multiple gates upwards. The front ends of the multiple crossbars are hinged to the front of the frame, and the rear ends of the multiple crossbars are hinged to the lower ends of the multiple pull rods. The upper end of the pull rod is hinged to the lower end of multiple gates. During operation, feed is stored in the chamber of the storage box. When livestock approach the feeding trough to eat, the livestock step down on the corresponding crossbar, causing the crossbar to pull down the gate through the pull rod, thereby opening the corresponding discharge port on the storage box. This allows the feed stored in the storage box to be continuously transported to the feeding trough through the discharge port. Moreover, the feed entering the feeding trough is directly facing the livestock for easy consumption. After the livestock leave the feeding trough and the frame, the spring force lifts the gate upward, causing the gate to close the discharge port of the storage box, stopping feed delivery and reducing feed waste. Furthermore, the number of discharge ports opened matches the number of livestock eating, further reducing feed waste.

[0006] Preferably, it also includes multiple pedals, which are respectively installed on multiple crossbars and located in front of the feeding trough; by installing multiple pedals, the area that livestock can step on is increased, which is practical.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes multiple vertical rods, the lower ends of which are respectively installed on multiple gate plates, and the upper ends of which all pass through the bottom of the storage box and extend into the interior of the storage box; the multiple vertical rods slide and guide the multiple gate plates, making the multiple gate plates smoother and more stable.

[0008] Preferably, the feed also includes multiple horizontal stirring rods and multiple vertical stirring rods. The horizontal stirring rods are respectively installed on the upper ends of the vertical stirring rods, and multiple vertical stirring rods are installed on each horizontal stirring rod. When livestock are feeding, they will move involuntarily, which will cause the force applied to the horizontal rods to be unstable. Then, under the elastic force of multiple springs, the gate will be slightly raised and lowered. When the gate is slightly raised and lowered, it will cause the multiple vertical stirring rods to be raised and lowered. The multiple vertical stirring rods will drive the multiple horizontal stirring rods and the multiple vertical stirring rods to stir the feed in the storage box, so as to prevent the feed from clogging the outlet of the storage box.

[0009] Preferably, the feed also includes a liquid tank, an infusion pipe, multiple branch pipes, and multiple nozzle assemblies. The liquid tank is installed on the storage tank. The inlet end of the infusion pipe is connected to the inside of the liquid tank. Multiple branch pipes are installed at the outlet end of the infusion pipe. Each of the multiple branch pipes has a nozzle assembly installed at its outlet end. All nozzle assemblies face the feeding trough. The liquid tank is filled with nutrients or medicines. The nutrients or medicines are delivered through the infusion pipe and multiple branch pipes and sprayed into the feeding trough through the multiple nozzle assemblies to achieve timely replenishment of feed and avoid waste.

[0010] Preferably, the nozzle assembly includes a nozzle, a piston, and a guide rod. The nozzle has an internal chamber, with an inlet at its upper end communicating with the chamber. The output end of the branch pipe is connected to the inlet of the nozzle. The lower end of the nozzle chamber has multiple spray holes and a socket. The piston is located in the nozzle chamber and blocks the multiple spray holes. The lower end of the piston has a guide rod that slides into the socket. Nutrients or medicines delivered by the branch pipe enter the nozzle chamber and press the piston to block the multiple spray holes, preventing the output of nutrients or medicines. When the piston rises, it opens the multiple spray holes of the nozzle. The guide rod guides the piston, allowing the nutrients or medicines to be delivered to the feeding trough through the multiple spray holes of the nozzle, resulting in good practicality.

[0011] Preferably, the device further includes multiple baffles, multiple torsion springs, and multiple push rods. The upper ends of the multiple baffles are hinged to the outer wall of the storage box via hinge shafts. The multiple baffles are located in front of multiple discharge ports of the storage box. The two ends of the multiple torsion springs are connected to the hinge shafts of the multiple baffles and the storage box, respectively. The lower ends of the multiple push rods are hinged to the multiple baffles, and the upper ends of the multiple push rods are hinged to the lower ends of multiple guide rods. When the feed in the storage box is conveyed to the feeding trough through the discharge port, the feed flows out and impacts the baffle, causing the baffle to flip forward. This causes the baffle to push the guide rod upward to the piston via the push rod, thereby opening the multiple nozzles of the nozzle. When the feed no longer flows out through the discharge port of the storage box, the elastic force of the torsion spring resets the baffle. The baffle resets the guide rod and piston via the push rod, causing the piston to block the multiple nozzles of the nozzle.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: During operation, the feed is stored in the chamber of the storage box. When livestock approach the feeding trough to eat the feed, the livestock will step down on the corresponding crossbar, causing the crossbar to pull the gate down through the pull rod, thereby opening the corresponding discharge port on the storage box. This allows the feed stored in the storage box to be continuously transported to the feeding trough through the discharge port. Moreover, the feed entering the feeding trough is directly facing the livestock, making it convenient for them to eat. After the livestock leave the feeding trough and the frame, the spring force will lift the gate up, causing the gate to close the discharge port of the storage box, stopping the feed delivery and thus reducing feed waste. Furthermore, the number of discharge ports opened matches the number of livestock eating, further reducing feed waste. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of this utility model from a bottom view; Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the isometric structure of this utility model; Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the gate, spring, crossbar, pull rod, pedal, vertical bar, stirring crossbar and stirring vertical bar, etc. Figure 6 It is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the nozzle assembly and other structures; Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0014] The following are labels in the attached diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Feed trough; 3. Storage bin; 4. Gate; 5. Spring; 6. Horizontal bar; 7. Pull rod; 8. Pedal; 9. Vertical bar; 10. Agitator horizontal bar; 11. Agitator vertical bar; 12. Liquid tank; 13. Infusion pipe; 14. Branch pipe; 15. Spray nozzle; 16. Piston; 17. Guide rod; 18. Baffle; 19. Torsion spring; 20. Push rod. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of this utility model more thorough and complete. Example 1

[0016] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a horizontal livestock feeding device includes a frame 1, a feeding trough 2, and a storage bin 3. The feeding trough 2 and the storage bin 3 are mounted on the frame 1, with the storage bin 3 located above the feeding trough 2. It also includes multiple gates 4, multiple springs 5, multiple crossbars 6, and multiple pull rods 7. Multiple discharge ports are provided on the bottom side wall of the storage bin 3 facing the feeding trough 2. The upper parts of the multiple gates 4 are slidably inserted into the discharge ports of the multiple storage bins 3, and the lower parts of the multiple gates 4 extend below the storage bins 3. The lower ends of the springs 5 ​​are connected to the lower parts of the multiple gates 4, and the upper ends of the multiple springs 5 ​​are connected to the storage box 3. The elastic force of the multiple springs 5 ​​lifts the multiple gates 4 upward. The front ends of the multiple crossbars 6 are hinged to the front of the frame 1, and the rear ends of the multiple crossbars 6 are hinged to the lower ends of the multiple pull rods 7. The upper ends of the multiple pull rods 7 are hinged to the lower ends of the multiple gates 4. The system also includes multiple pedals 8, which are installed on the multiple crossbars 6 and are located in front of the feeding trough 2.

[0017] During operation, feed is stored in the chamber of the storage bin 3. When livestock approach the feeding trough 2 to eat, the livestock will step down on the corresponding pedal 8 and crossbar 6, causing the crossbar 6 to pull down the gate 4 via the pull rod 7, thereby opening the corresponding discharge port on the storage bin 3. This allows the feed stored in the storage bin 3 to be continuously transported to the feeding trough 2 through the discharge port. Moreover, the feed entering the feeding trough 2 is directly facing the livestock for easy consumption. After the livestock leave the feeding trough 2 and the frame 1, the elastic force of the spring 5 will lift the gate 4 upward, causing the gate 4 to close the discharge port of the storage bin 3, stopping the feed delivery and reducing feed waste. Furthermore, the number of discharge ports opened matches the number of livestock eating, further reducing feed waste. Example 2

[0018] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, it also includes multiple vertical rods 9, the lower ends of which are respectively installed on multiple gate plates 4, and the upper ends of which all pass through the bottom of the storage box 3 and extend into the interior of the storage box 3; it also includes multiple stirring horizontal rods 10 and multiple stirring vertical rods 11, the multiple stirring horizontal rods 10 are respectively installed on the upper ends of the multiple vertical rods 9, and multiple stirring vertical rods 11 are installed on the multiple stirring horizontal rods 10.

[0019] Multiple vertical rods 9 guide multiple gate plates 4 to slide smoothly and stably. When livestock are feeding, they will move involuntarily, causing the force applied to the crossbar 6 to become unstable. Under the elastic force of multiple springs 5, the gate plates 4 will move up and down slightly. When the gate plates 4 move up and down slightly, they will drive multiple vertical rods 9 to move up and down. The multiple vertical rods 9 will drive multiple stirring crossbars 10 and multiple stirring vertical rods 11 to stir the feed in the storage box 3, preventing the feed from clogging the outlet of the storage box 3. Example 3

[0020] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, based on Embodiment 1, it further includes a liquid tank 12, a delivery pipe 13, multiple branch pipes 14, and multiple nozzle assemblies. The liquid tank 12 is installed on the storage tank 3. The input end of the delivery pipe 13 is connected to the interior of the liquid tank 12. Multiple branch pipes 14 are installed at the output end of the delivery pipe 13. Each branch pipe 14 has a nozzle assembly installed at its output end, and all nozzle assemblies face the feeding trough 2. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle 15, a piston 16, and a guide rod 17. The nozzle 15 has a chamber inside, and an input port communicating with the chamber is provided at the upper end of the nozzle 15. The output ends of the branch pipes 14 are connected to the input port of the nozzle 15, and multiple nozzle assemblies are provided at the lower end of the chamber of the nozzle 15. The nozzle 15 has one spray hole and one insertion hole. The piston 16 is located in the chamber of the nozzle 15 and blocks the multiple spray holes. The lower end of the piston 16 is provided with a guide rod 17, which is slidably inserted into the insertion hole. The nozzle 15 also includes multiple baffles 18, multiple torsion springs 19, and multiple push rods 20. The upper ends of the multiple baffles 18 are hinged to the outer wall of the storage box 3 through hinge shafts. The multiple baffles 18 are located in front of multiple discharge ports of the storage box 3. The two ends of the multiple torsion springs 19 are respectively connected to the hinge shafts of the multiple baffles 18 and the storage box 3. The lower ends of the multiple push rods 20 are respectively hinged to the multiple baffles 18, and the upper ends of the multiple push rods 20 are respectively hinged to the lower ends of the multiple guide rods 17.

[0021] Nutrients or medicines are filled in the liquid tank 12 and delivered through the infusion pipe 13 and multiple branch pipes 14. The nutrients or medicines delivered by the branch pipes 14 enter the chamber of the nozzle 15 and press the piston 16 to block multiple nozzles. At this time, the nutrients or medicines will not be output. When the feed in the storage tank 3 is delivered to the feeding trough 2 through the discharge port, the feed flows out and impacts the baffle 18, causing the baffle 18 to flip forward. The baffle 18 pushes the guide rod 17 upward through the push rod 20, thereby opening the multiple nozzles of the nozzle 15, so that the nutrients or medicines can be replenished to the feed in time and waste is avoided. When the feed no longer flows out through the discharge port of the storage tank 3, the spring force of the torsion spring 19 resets the baffle 18. The baffle 18 resets the guide rod 17 and the piston 16 through the push rod 20, so that the piston 16 blocks the multiple nozzles of the nozzle 15.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, this utility model discloses a horizontal livestock feeding device. During operation, feed is initially stored in the chamber of the storage bin 3. When livestock approach the feeding trough 2 to eat, they press down on the corresponding pedal 8 and crossbar 6. This causes the crossbar 6 to pull down the gate 4 via the pull rod 7, opening the corresponding discharge port on the storage bin 3. The feed stored in the storage bin 3 is then continuously fed into the feeding trough 2 through the discharge port. The feed entering the feeding trough 2 is directly facing the livestock for easy consumption. Furthermore, the livestock's involuntary movements while eating cause instability in the force applied to the crossbar 6, which, under the elastic force of multiple springs 5, leads to further instability. The lower gate 4 is slightly raised and lowered, which in turn causes multiple vertical rods 9 to rise and fall. These vertical rods 9 then drive multiple stirring horizontal rods 10 and multiple stirring vertical rods 11 to stir the feed in the storage tank 3, preventing the feed from clogging the outlet of the storage tank 3. Then, the liquid tank 12 is filled with nutrients or medicines, which are delivered through the infusion pipe 13 and multiple branch pipes 14, and sprayed onto the feeding trough 2 through multiple nozzle assemblies to replenish the feed in a timely manner. Finally, after the livestock leave the feeding trough 2 and the frame 1, the elastic force of the spring 5 lifts the gate 4 upward, causing the gate 4 to close the outlet of the storage tank 3 and stop the feed delivery.

[0023] The main functions achieved by this utility model are: 1. Feed is automatically delivered while livestock are eating and stops after the livestock leave. The number of feed outlets opened matches the number of livestock, reducing feed waste. 2. It can stir the feed in the storage bin 3 to prevent the feed from clogging the outlet of the storage bin 3; 3. It can automatically add nutrients or medicines, making it highly practical.

[0024] The horizontal livestock feeding device of this utility model uses common mechanical methods for installation, connection, or setting. Any method that can achieve its beneficial effect can be implemented. The feeding trough 2, storage box 3, frame 1, gate 4, spring 5, pedal 8, vertical rod 9, stirring horizontal rod 10, stirring vertical rod 11, liquid tank 12, infusion pipe 13, branch pipe 14, piston 16, guide rod 17, and torsion spring 19 of this horizontal livestock feeding device are commercially available. Technical personnel in this industry only need to install and operate it according to the accompanying instruction manual, without requiring any creative work from those skilled in the art.

[0025] All technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0026] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A horizontal livestock feeding device, comprising a frame (1), a feeding trough (2), and a storage bin (3), wherein the feeding trough (2) and the storage bin (3) are mounted on the frame (1), and the storage bin (3) is located above the feeding trough (2); characterized in that, It also includes multiple gates (4), multiple springs (5), multiple crossbars (6) and multiple pull rods (7). Multiple discharge ports are provided on the bottom side wall of the storage box (3) facing the feeding trough (2). The upper parts of the multiple gates (4) are slidably inserted into the discharge ports of the multiple storage boxes (3). The lower parts of the multiple gates (4) extend out of the storage box (3). The lower ends of the multiple springs (5) are connected to the lower parts of the multiple gates (4) respectively. The upper ends of the multiple springs (5) are connected to the storage box (3). The elastic force of the multiple springs (5) lifts the multiple gates (4) upward. The front end of the multiple crossbars (6) is hinged to the front part of the frame (1). The rear end of the multiple crossbars (6) is hinged to the lower end of the multiple pull rods (7) respectively. The upper end of the multiple pull rods (7) is hinged to the lower end of the multiple gates (4) respectively.

2. A horizontal livestock feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes multiple pedals (8), which are respectively mounted on multiple crossbars (6) and are located in front of the feeding trough (2).

3. A horizontal livestock feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes multiple vertical rods (9), the lower ends of which are respectively installed on multiple gate plates (4), and the upper ends of the multiple vertical rods (9) all pass through the bottom of the storage box (3) and extend into the interior of the storage box (3).

4. A horizontal livestock feeding device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes multiple horizontal stirring rods (10) and multiple vertical stirring rods (11). The multiple horizontal stirring rods (10) are respectively installed on the upper ends of the multiple vertical rods (9), and multiple vertical stirring rods (11) are installed on each of the multiple horizontal stirring rods (10).

5. A horizontal livestock feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a liquid tank (12), a delivery pipe (13), multiple branch pipes (14) and multiple nozzle assemblies. The liquid tank (12) is installed on the storage tank (3). The input end of the delivery pipe (13) is connected to the inside of the liquid tank (12). Multiple branch pipes (14) are installed at the output end of the delivery pipe (13). Each of the multiple branch pipes (14) has a nozzle assembly installed at its output end. All the nozzle assemblies face the feeding trough (2).

6. A horizontal livestock feeding device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle (15), a piston (16), and a guide rod (17). The nozzle (15) has a chamber inside. The upper end of the nozzle (15) has an inlet that communicates with the chamber. The output end of the branch pipe (14) is connected to the inlet of the nozzle (15). The lower end of the chamber of the nozzle (15) has multiple nozzle holes and a socket. The piston (16) is located in the chamber of the nozzle (15). The piston (16) blocks the multiple nozzle holes. The lower end of the piston (16) has a guide rod (17) that slides into the socket.

7. A horizontal livestock feeding device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes multiple baffles (18), multiple torsion springs (19) and multiple push rods (20). The upper ends of the multiple baffles (18) are hinged to the outer wall of the storage box (3) through hinge shafts. The multiple baffles (18) are located in front of multiple discharge ports of the storage box (3). The two ends of the multiple torsion springs (19) are respectively connected to the hinge shafts of the multiple baffles (18) and the storage box (3). The lower ends of the multiple push rods (20) are respectively hinged to the multiple baffles (18), and the upper ends of the multiple push rods (20) are respectively hinged to the lower ends of the multiple guide rods (17).

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