A sheep calming device for livestock farming

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding, especially a sheep calming appliance for livestock breeding, which comprises a fixing belt, guide frames, clamping rods, return springs and a shell, two guide frames are fixedly connected to the lower part of the shell in parallel, two clamping rods are arranged in parallel on the rod-shaped part of each guide frame, a return spring is sleeved on the rod-shaped part of each guide frame, the two ends of the return spring are fixedly connected to the corresponding two clamping rods, and one fixing belt is inserted between every two clamping rods that are horizontally aligned. The calming appliance is stably worn on the back of the sheep through the two fixing belts, the driving assembly is used to drive the multiple massagers to rotate, the back of the sheep is continuously massaged by the ball bearings, the existing artificial calming mode is effectively replaced, the automatic and continuous calming effect is realized, the breeding efficiency and animal welfare are improved, the safety hazards caused by artificial contact are avoided, and the safety of the sheep and the staff is protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry, and in particular to a sheep-soothing device for animal husbandry. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of animal husbandry, sheep often become agitated and restless due to fright, discomfort, or stress during feeding, transportation, disease prevention, or environmental changes. This can easily lead to group disturbances and affect the smooth progress of feeding and management. In such situations, timely and effective reassurance of sheep is particularly important, as it helps alleviate their tension, reduce stress responses, and ensure their physiological health and growth performance.

[0003] Currently, calming sheep mainly relies on manual methods, such as gentle patting, stroking, or soothing with soft voices. However, in practice, sheep may exhibit resistance due to alertness or discomfort, such as kicking or charging, which can easily cause personal injury to staff. Furthermore, sheep are prone to abrasions and falls during their struggles, posing significant safety risks and hindering the efficient and safe implementation of livestock management.

[0004] Therefore, there is a particular need for a sheep-soothing device for livestock farming to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the disadvantages of artificially calming sheep, which can easily cause resistance from sheep, resulting in injuries to personnel and sheep, posing safety risks and affecting breeding management, this utility model provides a sheep calming device for livestock breeding.

[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical means: a sheep comforting device for livestock breeding, comprising a fixing strap, a Velcro closure, a Velcro closure, a guide frame, snap-fit ​​rods, a return spring, a shell, a bracket, a telescopic spring, a lifting frame, a massager, ball bearings, and a drive assembly. Two guide frames are arranged side by side and fixed to the lower part of the shell. Two snap-fit ​​rods are slidably arranged side by side on the rod-shaped part inside each guide frame. A return spring is sleeved on the rod-shaped part of each guide frame, and the two ends of the return spring are respectively fixedly connected to the two corresponding snap-fit ​​rods. Each pair of horizontally aligned snap-fit ​​rods... A fixing strap is inserted between the rods. One end of the fixing strap has a Velcro closure on its outer surface, and the other end has a Velcro closure on its inner surface. Two brackets are arranged side by side and fixed inside the outer shell. A lifting frame is slidably arranged between the two brackets. A telescopic spring is fitted on multiple rod-shaped parts of each bracket. The two ends of the telescopic spring are fixedly connected to the corresponding bracket and the lifting frame, respectively. Multiple massagers are equidistantly arranged inside the lifting frame. Multiple ball bearings are rotatably arranged on each massager. The drive component is located between the lifting frame and the multiple massagers.

[0007] In one embodiment, the drive assembly includes a turntable, a connecting rod, a motor, a connecting plate, a hexagonal lever, a fixing frame, fixing bolts, a battery, a mounting block, a pulley assembly, a mounting bracket, and a connecting shaft. Each massager has a turntable fixed to one end. A connecting rod is rotatably connected between multiple turntables. The mounting bracket is placed on the top side of the lifting frame. The motor is mounted on the mounting bracket, with its output shaft extending rearward. The hexagonal lever is fixed to the motor's output shaft via a coupling. The connecting plate is fixed to one side of the motor. The fixing frame is mounted on the top side of the lifting frame. Fixing bolts are threaded between the connecting plate and the fixing frame. The battery is also mounted on the mounting bracket and electrically connected to the motor. The mounting block is also fixed to the top side of the lifting frame and located behind the motor. The connecting shaft is rotatably mounted on the mounting block. The hexagonal lever is inserted into the connecting shaft. The pulley assembly is located between one end of one of the massagers and one end of the connecting shaft.

[0008] In one embodiment, a cotton pad is also included, with the inner surface of each fixing strap covered with a layer of cotton pad.

[0009] In one embodiment, a cover plate is also included, which is slidably disposed on the upper side of the housing, and a lever is provided on the top side of the cover plate.

[0010] In one embodiment, a player is also included, which is also mounted on the mounting bracket, and the battery is electrically connected to the player.

[0011] In one embodiment, both the return spring and the extension spring are high-strength springs.

[0012] Beneficial effects: 1. The soothing device is stably worn on the sheep's back by two fixed straps. With the help of the drive component, multiple massagers rotate and use ball bearings to continuously massage the sheep's back. This effectively replaces the existing manual soothing method, achieves automated and continuous soothing effect, improves breeding efficiency and animal welfare, and avoids the safety hazards caused by human contact, protecting the safety of sheep and staff.

[0013] 2. The design of the guide frame, snap-fit ​​rod and return spring enables quick assembly and disassembly of the fixing belt, which facilitates daily cleaning and replacement, improves the hygiene and maintainability of the equipment, and meets the needs of large-scale breeding.

[0014] 3. The combination structure of connecting plate, fixing bracket and fixing bolts enables quick disassembly of the mounting bracket that carries the motor, battery and player, which facilitates equipment inspection, replacement of parts and cleaning, and improves the overall ease of use and maintenance efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a partial sectional view of the fixing belt and guide frame components of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the outer shell component of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lifting frame, massager, and ball bearings of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of this utility model, including the motor, fixing bolts, and battery.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting block, pulley assembly, and mounting frame of this utility model.

[0021] In the attached diagram, the following are the reference numerals: 1. Fixing strap; 2. Cotton pad; 3. Velcro closure; 31. Velcro closure; 40. Guide frame; 41. Clip rod; 42. Return spring; 50. Housing; 51. Cover plate; 52. Bracket; 53. Telescopic spring; 54. Lifting frame; 55. Massager; 56. Ball bearing; 57. Turntable; 58. Connecting rod; 60. Motor; 601. Connecting plate; 61. Hexagonal clip rod; 611. Fixing bracket; 62. Fixing bolt; 63. Battery; 64. Player; 65. Mounting block; 66. Pulley assembly; 67. Mounting bracket; 68. Connecting shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Example: A sheep-soothing device for livestock farming, such as... Figures 1-6As shown, the device includes a fixing strap 1, a cotton pad 2, a Velcro 3, a Velcro 31, a guide frame 40, a snap-fit ​​rod 41, a return spring 42, a housing 50, a cover plate 51, a bracket 52, a telescopic spring 53, a lifting frame 54, a massager 55, a ball bearing 56, and a drive assembly. The cover plate 51 is slidably disposed on the upper left side of the housing 50, and a lever is provided on the top left side of the cover plate 51. Two guide frames 40 are arranged side by side and fixedly connected to the lower part of the housing 50. Two snap-fit ​​rods 41 are slidably disposed on the rod-shaped part inside each guide frame 40. A return spring 42 is sleeved on the rod-shaped part of each guide frame 40. The left and right ends of the return spring 42 are fixedly connected to the corresponding two snap-fit ​​rods 41, providing a return force for the two snap-fit ​​rods 41. The return spring 42 is a strong spring with fatigue resistance, which can maintain good elasticity during long-term use. A fixing strap 1 is inserted between every two horizontally aligned snap-fit ​​rods 41. The lower outer surface of the fixing strap 1 is fixedly connected with a Velcro 3, and the lower inner surface of the rear fixing strap 1 is fixedly connected with a Velcro tab 31. By pulling the lower ends of the two fixing straps 1, the Velcro tab 31 can be pasted onto the Velcro 3, thereby connecting and fixing the two fixing straps 1. The inner surface of each fixing strap 1 is covered with a layer of cotton pad 2. Two brackets 52 are arranged side by side and fixedly connected inside the outer shell 50. A lifting frame 54 is slidably arranged between the two brackets 52. A telescopic spring 53 is sleeved on the three rod-shaped parts of each bracket 52. The upper and lower ends of the telescopic spring 53 are fixedly connected to the corresponding bracket 52 and the lifting frame 54, respectively, to provide a restoring force for the lifting frame 54. The telescopic spring 53 is also a strong spring. Eleven massagers 55 are rotatably arranged inside the lifting frame 54. Multiple ball bearings 56 are rotatably arranged on the cylindrical surface of each massager 55 with its center as the reference. The drive component is arranged between the lifting frame 54 and the eleven massagers 55.

[0023] like Figures 3-6As shown, the drive assembly includes a turntable 57, a connecting rod 58, a motor 60, a connecting plate 601, a hexagonal lever 61, a fixing bracket 611, fixing bolts 62, a battery 63, a mounting block 65, a pulley assembly 66, a mounting frame 67, and a connecting shaft 68. Each massager 55 has a turntable 57 fixedly connected to its front end. Connecting rods 58 are rotatably arranged between the eleven turntables 57. The mounting frame 67 is placed on the top left side of the lifting frame 54. The motor 60 is bolted to the mounting frame 67, with its output shaft extending rearward. The hexagonal lever 61 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 60 via a coupling. The connecting plate 601 is fixedly connected to the left side of the motor 60. The fixing bracket 611 is bolted to the top left side of the lifting frame 54. The fixing bolts 62 are threaded onto the connecting plate 601. Between the mounting bracket 611 and the fixed bracket 611, the mounting bracket 67 is indirectly fixed to the top of the lifting frame 54 via the fixed motor 60. The battery 63 is also bolted to the mounting bracket 67 and electrically connected to the motor 60. The mounting block 65 is also fixedly connected to the top left side of the lifting frame 54 and is located behind the motor 60. The connecting shaft 68 is rotatably mounted on the mounting block 65. The hexagonal locking rod 61 is inserted into the connecting shaft 68. Based on the hexagonal plug-in fit between the hexagonal locking rod 61 and the connecting shaft 68, the hexagonal locking rod 61 can drive the connecting shaft 68 to rotate together when rotating, while allowing the hexagonal locking rod 61 to slide away from the connecting shaft 68. The pulley assembly 66 is located between the rear end of one of the massagers 55 (i.e., the first massager 55 from left to right) and the rear end of the connecting shaft 68.

[0024] like Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a player 64, which is also bolted to the mounting bracket 67, and the battery 63 is electrically connected to the player 64.

[0025] When using the soothing device, the staff first places the outer shell 50 on the sheep's back, so that the massager 55 fits against the surface of the sheep's back. Then, they pull the lower ends of the two fixing straps 1 and stick the Velcro 31 onto the Velcro 3, so that the two fixing straps 1 form a closed structure, which stably fixes the outer shell 50 to the sheep's back. The inner surface of the fixing straps 1 is provided with a soft cotton pad 2, which can effectively fit the sheep's skin and improve the comfort and safety of wearing it.

[0026] As the fixing strap 1 tightens, the massager 55 presses even closer to the sheep's back, applying moderate pressure. At this time, the massager 55, under the pressure, drives the lifting frame 54 to move upward, compressing the telescopic spring 53. Under the elastic force of the telescopic spring 53, it applies a downward restoring force to the lifting frame 54, ensuring that the massager 55 always fits tightly against the sheep's back, adapting to the usage needs of sheep of different sizes.

[0027] Subsequently, the motor 60 is started, and its output shaft engages with the connecting shaft 68 via the hexagonal lever 61, driving the pulley assembly 66 to rotate. The power is transmitted through the pulley assembly 66 to the first massager 55 from left to right. This massager 55 drives the other ten massagers 55 to rotate synchronously via the turntable 57 at its front end and the connecting rod 58. During the rotation of the massager 55, multiple balls 56 distributed on its cylindrical surface roll along with it, providing a gentle rolling massage to the sheep's back, simulating the effect of artificial massage, and playing a role in soothing nerves, relieving stress, and improving the comfort of the sheep.

[0028] At the same time, playing soft music or natural sound effects through Player 64 can help soothe the sheep's emotions, reduce their anxiety and stress response, and improve the overall calming effect.

[0029] When the fixing strap 1 needs to be cleaned, the worker presses the locking rod 41 inward to disengage it from the locking groove at the upper end of the fixing strap 1. At the same time, the return spring 42 is compressed. At this time, the fixing strap 1 can be easily removed for cleaning or replacement. When the fixing strap 1 needs to be reinstalled, the locking groove of the fixing strap 1 is aligned with the locking rod 41. After releasing the locking rod 41, it moves outward under the action of the return spring 42 and inserts into the locking groove on the fixing strap 1, achieving quick and stable installation.

[0030] When it is necessary to clean the massager 55 or replace or maintain the motor 60, battery 63, and player 64, the operator pulls the cover 51 to the right to open the outer casing 50, revealing the location of the mounting bracket 67. Then, by unscrewing the fixing bolts 62 between the connecting plate 601 and the fixing bracket 611, the mounting bracket 67, which carries the motor 60, battery 63, and player 64, is released from its fixed constraint with the lifting frame 54. Then, the mounting bracket 67 is moved forward, causing the hexagonal lever 61 to slide out of the connecting shaft 68, thus disconnecting the power connection. At this point, the mounting bracket 67 can be removed from inside the outer casing 50, thereby achieving quick disassembly of the electrical components for subsequent cleaning or maintenance replacement operations.

Claims

1. A sheep-soothing device for livestock farming, characterized in that, The device includes a fixing strap (1), Velcro (3), Velcro (31), guide frame (40), snap-fit ​​rods (41), return spring (42), outer shell (50), bracket (52), telescopic spring (53), lifting frame (54), massager (55), ball bearing (56), and drive assembly. Two guide frames (40) are arranged side by side and fixed to the lower part of the outer shell (50). Two snap-fit ​​rods (41) are slidably arranged side by side on the rod-shaped part inside each guide frame (40). A return spring (42) is sleeved on the rod-shaped part of each guide frame (40). The two ends of the return spring (42) are fixedly connected to the two corresponding snap-fit ​​rods (41) respectively. A fixing strap is inserted between each pair of horizontally aligned snap-fit ​​rods (41). 1) One end of a fixing strap (1) is fixed with a Velcro 3 on its outer surface, and the other end of a fixing strap (1) is fixed with a Velcro 31 on its inner surface. Two brackets (52) are arranged side by side and fixed inside the outer shell (50). A lifting frame (54) is slidably arranged between the two brackets (52). A telescopic spring (53) is sleeved on multiple rod-shaped parts of each bracket (52). The two ends of the telescopic spring (53) are fixedly connected to the corresponding bracket (52) and the lifting frame (54) respectively. Multiple massagers (55) are equidistantly arranged inside the lifting frame (54). Multiple ball bearings (56) are rotatably arranged on each massager (55). A drive assembly is arranged between the lifting frame (54) and the multiple massagers (55).

2. The sheep-soothing device for livestock breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a turntable (57), a connecting rod (58), a motor (60), a connecting plate (601), a hexagonal lever (61), a fixing bracket (611), fixing bolts (62), a battery (63), a mounting block (65), a pulley assembly (66), a mounting frame (67), and a connecting shaft (68). Each massager (55) has a turntable (57) fixed to one end. The multiple turntables (57) are rotatably connected to each other via connecting rods (58). The mounting frame (67) is placed on the top side of the lifting frame (54). The motor (60) is mounted on the mounting frame (67), with its output shaft extending rearward. The hexagonal lever (61) is fixed to the output shaft of the motor (60) via a coupling. The connecting plate (601) is fixed to one side of the motor (60), the fixing bracket (611) is installed on the top side of the lifting frame (54), the fixing bolt (62) is threaded between the connecting plate (601) and the fixing bracket (611), the battery (63) is also installed on the mounting bracket (67) and electrically connected to the motor (60), the mounting block (65) is also fixed to the top side of the lifting frame (54) and located behind the motor (60), the connecting shaft (68) is rotatably mounted on the mounting block (65), the hexagonal lever (61) is inserted into the connecting shaft (68), and the pulley assembly (66) is located between one end of one of the massagers (55) and one end of the connecting shaft (68).

3. The sheep-soothing device for livestock breeding according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a cotton pad (2), with a layer of cotton pad (2) covering the inner surface of each fixing strap (1).

4. A sheep-soothing device for livestock breeding according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a cover plate (51), which is slidably disposed on the upper side of the housing (50), and a lever is provided on the top side of the cover plate (51).

5. A sheep-soothing device for livestock breeding according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a player (64), which is also mounted on a mounting bracket (67), and the battery (63) is electrically connected to the player (64).

6. A sheep-soothing device for livestock breeding according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the return spring (42) and the extension spring (53) are high-strength springs.

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