Water drinking device for pig breeding
By introducing a water level monitoring and anti-fluctuation mechanism into the pig drinking device, and using floats, float rods, springs and stainless steel mesh covers to absorb water flow fluctuations, the problem of water level monitoring errors caused by the easy shaking and biting of floats is solved, and accurate water level monitoring and automatic water replenishment are achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUWEI XINYUEHU LIVESTOCK BREEDING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
In existing pig drinking devices, the design of the float and pressure sensor is susceptible to interference from water flow fluctuations, leading to water level monitoring failure, and pigs biting the float can cause erroneous signals.
It employs a water level monitoring mechanism and an anti-wave mechanism, including a float, float rod, movable plate, spring, pressure sensor, and stainless steel mesh cover. The float and mesh cover absorb water flow fluctuations, and the spring absorbs high-frequency vibrations, ensuring that the pressure sensor accurately monitors the water level. Automatic water replenishment is achieved through a solenoid valve.
It improved the accuracy of water level monitoring, reduced water level monitoring errors, enabled automatic water replenishment, and reduced overflow waste.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drinking water for pig farming, and more specifically, to a drinking water device for pig farming. Background Technology
[0002] Pig farming is a widely developed part of agriculture and animal husbandry, and it plays a positive role in ensuring the material life of the people. In the process of pig farming, pig drinking water devices are needed to provide drinking water for pigs.
[0003] Current pig farming requires the use of multiple drinking water devices on the farm, necessitating regular monitoring of water levels and replenishment, which is time-consuming. To address this issue, existing technologies utilize floats and pressure sensors to monitor water levels in real time and replenish water accordingly (as described in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN221812946U, "A Drinking Device for Pig Farming"). However, water flow fluctuations during pig drinking cause the floats to shake violently, triggering incorrect water level signals and leading to monitoring failure. Furthermore, pigs may bite or collide with the floats, causing further errors in water level monitoring. Therefore, inventing a drinking device for pig farming to improve these problems has become a pressing issue for those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a drinking water device for pig farming, which aims to improve the existing technology that uses a float and pressure sensor to monitor the water level in real time and replenish water. However, when pigs drink water, the fluctuation of water flow causes the float to shake violently, triggering an incorrect water level signal and causing the water level monitoring to fail.
[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows:
[0006] This utility model provides a drinking water device for pig farming, including a drinking trough and a cover plate installed on the drinking trough. A water inlet pipe is provided through the top of the cover plate, and a flexible hose is provided at one end of the water inlet pipe. The flexible hose is connected to an external water tap and is equipped with a solenoid valve. The device also includes: a water level monitoring mechanism: the water level monitoring mechanism is installed in the drinking trough and can monitor the water level in the drinking trough; and an anti-wave mechanism: the anti-wave mechanism is installed in the drinking trough and can absorb the wave energy of the water in the drinking trough, reducing the interference of the wave on the water level monitoring mechanism.
[0007] Preferably, the water level monitoring mechanism includes a float ball disposed inside the drinking water tank, a float rod disposed on the outer wall of the float ball, a sleeve disposed on the top of the cover plate, a movable plate slidably connected inside the sleeve, a pressing block disposed at the bottom of the movable plate, a pressure sensor disposed at the bottom of the sleeve, one end of the float rod movably passing through the top of the sleeve and connecting to the top of the movable plate, a spring sleeved on the outer wall of the float rod, one end of the spring connecting to the top of the movable plate, and the other end of the spring connecting to the top of the sleeve.
[0008] Preferably, the float is U-shaped, and a limiting ring is sleeved on the outer wall of the float. A support rod is provided on the outer wall of the limiting ring, and one end of the support rod is connected to the top of the cover plate.
[0009] Preferably, the anti-wave mechanism includes a float with a mesh cover fitted around it, the bottom of the mesh cover being connected to the bottom of the drinking trough, the top of the mesh cover being connected to the top of the cover plate, and a buffer plate being provided on the front side of the mesh cover, the bottom of the buffer plate being connected to the bottom of the drinking trough.
[0010] Preferably, the buffer plate is V-shaped, and multiple sets of buffer sheets are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the buffer plate, with the buffer sheets arranged at an angle on the outer wall of the buffer plate.
[0011] Preferably, the inner sidewall of the sleeve is provided with two sets of guide grooves, and the sidewall of the movable plate is provided with two sets of guide blocks that match the guide grooves.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] 1. This utility model isolates external water flow disturbances by setting a stainless steel mesh cover, while preventing pigs from gnawing on it. With the action of the buffer plate, it can decompose the water flow shock wave. With the cooperation of the buffer sheet, it can convert the shock wave into laminar flow. The attenuated water flow is further homogenized through the fine holes of the mesh cover, which can prevent water flow fluctuations from causing the float to shake violently and triggering erroneous water level signals, thereby improving the accuracy of water level monitoring.
[0014] 2. This utility model, by setting up a water level monitoring mechanism, can absorb high-frequency vibrations under the action of a spring, ensuring that the pressure sensor only responds to the actual water level change. The pressure sensor provides real-time feedback on the water level, and automatic water replenishment is achieved by opening and closing the solenoid valve, reducing overflow waste. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the float and mesh structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water level monitoring mechanism of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buffer plate and buffer sheet of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Water tank body; 2. Cover plate; 3. Water level monitoring mechanism; 300. Float rod; 301. Float ball; 302. Limiting ring; 303. Support rod; 304. Sleeve; 305. Pressure sensor; 306. Squeezing block; 307. Movable plate; 308. Spring; 4. Anti-wave mechanism; 400. Mesh cover; 401. Buffer plate; 402. Buffer sheet; 5. Water inlet pipe; 6. Flexible hose. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0022] Example, refer to Figures 1-4 A drinking water device for pig farming includes a drinking trough 1 and a cover 2 installed on the drinking trough 1. The cover 2 prevents external debris from falling into the drinking trough 1, ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the drinking water and reducing the risk of pigs getting sick from drinking unclean water. A water inlet pipe 5 is provided through the top of the cover 2, and a flexible hose 6 is provided at one end of the water inlet pipe 5. The flexible hose 6 is connected to an external faucet and is equipped with a solenoid valve. The device also includes: a water level monitoring mechanism 3: the water level monitoring mechanism 3 is installed in the drinking trough 1 and can monitor the water level in the drinking trough 1; and an anti-fluctuation mechanism 4: the anti-fluctuation mechanism 4 is installed in the drinking trough 1 and can absorb the fluctuation energy of the water in the drinking trough 1, reducing the interference of fluctuations on the water level monitoring mechanism 3.
[0023] The water level monitoring mechanism 3 includes a float 301 installed inside the drinking water tank 1, a float rod 300 installed on the outer wall of the float 301, a sleeve 304 installed on the top of the cover plate 2, a movable plate 307 slidably connected inside the sleeve 304, two sets of guide grooves opened on the inner side wall of the sleeve 304, and two sets of guide blocks matching the guide grooves on the side wall of the movable plate 307. With the cooperation of the guide grooves and guide blocks, the movable plate 307 moves more stably up and down inside the sleeve 304, limiting it to only vertical movement. A squeezing block 306 is installed at the bottom of the movable plate 307, and a pressure sensor 305 is installed at the bottom inside the sleeve 304. One end of the float rod 300 is movably inserted through the top of the sleeve 304 and connected to the top of the movable plate 307. A spring 308 is sleeved on the outer wall of the float rod 300. One end of the spring 308 is connected to the top of the movable plate 307, and the other end of the spring 308 is connected to the top inside the sleeve 304.
[0024] It should be noted that the position of the float ball 301 within the water tank 1 drives the float rod 300 to rise and fall, thereby the float rod 300 can squeeze the movable plate 307, and the movable plate 307 drives the squeezing block 306 to squeeze the pressure sensor 305, thereby triggering the water replenishment signal.
[0025] The float 300 is U-shaped, and a limiting ring 302 is sleeved on the outer wall of the float 300. A support rod 303 is provided on the outer wall of the limiting ring 302, and one end of the support rod 303 is connected to the top of the cover plate 2.
[0026] It should be noted that the anti-torsion design of the U-shaped float 300 can prevent structural deformation, and with the cooperation of the limit ring 302, it can ensure that the float 300 floats up and down more stably.
[0027] The anti-wave mechanism 4 includes a float 301 with a mesh cover 400 sleeved on the outside. The bottom of the mesh cover 400 is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the drinking tank 1, and the top of the mesh cover 400 is connected to the top of the inner wall of the cover plate 2. A buffer plate 401 is provided on the front side of the mesh cover 400. The bottom of the buffer plate 401 is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the drinking tank 1. The buffer plate 401 is V-shaped. Multiple sets of buffer plates 402 are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the buffer plate 401. The buffer plates 402 are inclined on the outer wall of the buffer plate 401.
[0028] It should be noted that the mesh cover 400 is made of stainless steel. The water waves generated by the pigs drinking water impact the V-shaped buffer plate 401, and the inclined buffer plate 402 decomposes the longitudinal impact force into horizontal eddies. The attenuated water flow is further homogenized through the fine holes of the mesh cover 400, greatly reducing the amplitude of water flow fluctuations in the area of the float 301.
[0029] Working principle: At normal water level, the buoyancy of float 301 is transmitted to movable plate 307 via float rod 300. Squeezing block 306 applies constant pressure to pressure sensor 305. When the water level drops, float 301 sinks, float rod 300 drives movable plate 207 to move upward and squeezes spring 308. Pressure sensor 305 pressure decreases, pressure sensor 305 triggers water replenishment signal. Water waves generated by pigs drinking water impact V-shaped buffer plate 401. Inclined buffer plate 402 decomposes longitudinal impact force into horizontal vortex. The attenuated water flow is further homogenized through fine holes of mesh cover 400, and water flow fluctuation in the area of float 301 is greatly reduced.
[0030] It should be noted that the specific model and specifications of the motor need to be selected and determined based on the actual specifications of the device. The specific selection and calculation method adopts the existing technology in this field, so it will not be described in detail here.
[0031] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A drinking water device for pig farming, comprising a drinking trough (1) and a cover plate (2) disposed on the drinking trough (1), wherein a water inlet pipe (5) is provided through the top of the cover plate (2), a flexible hose (6) is provided at one end of the water inlet pipe (5), the flexible hose (6) is connected to an external faucet, and a solenoid valve is provided on the flexible hose (6), characterized in that, Also includes: Water level monitoring mechanism (3): The water level monitoring mechanism (3) is installed inside the drinking water tank (1), and the water level monitoring mechanism (3) can monitor the water level inside the drinking water tank (1); Anti-wave mechanism (4): The anti-wave mechanism (4) is installed inside the drinking water tank (1). The anti-wave mechanism (4) can absorb the wave energy of the water in the drinking water tank (1) and reduce the interference of the wave on the water level monitoring mechanism (3).
2. The drinking water device for pig farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water level monitoring mechanism (3) includes a float (301) installed inside the drinking water tank (1), a float rod (300) installed on the outer wall of the float (301), a sleeve (304) installed on the top of the cover plate (2), a movable plate (307) slidably connected inside the sleeve (304), a squeezing block (306) installed at the bottom of the movable plate (307), a pressure sensor (305) installed at the bottom inside the sleeve (304), one end of the float rod (300) movably passes through the top of the sleeve (304) and connects to the top of the movable plate (307), a spring (308) is sleeved on the outer wall of the float rod (300), one end of the spring (308) is connected to the top of the movable plate (307), and the other end of the spring (308) is connected to the top inside the sleeve (304).
3. A drinking water device for pig farming according to claim 2, characterized in that, The float (300) is U-shaped. A limiting ring (302) is sleeved on the outer wall of the float (300). A support rod (303) is provided on the outer wall of the limiting ring (302). One end of the support rod (303) is connected to the top of the cover plate (2).
4. A drinking water device for pig farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-wave mechanism (4) includes a float (301) with a mesh cover (400) sleeved on the outside. The bottom of the mesh cover (400) is connected to the bottom of the drinking water tank (1), the top of the mesh cover (400) is connected to the top of the cover plate (2), and a buffer plate (401) is provided on the front side of the mesh cover (400). The bottom of the buffer plate (401) is connected to the bottom of the drinking water tank (1).
5. A drinking water device for pig farming according to claim 4, characterized in that, The buffer plate (401) is V-shaped, and multiple sets of buffer sheets (402) are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the buffer plate (401). The buffer sheets (402) are inclined on the outer wall of the buffer plate (401).
6. A drinking water device for pig farming according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the sleeve (304) is provided with two sets of guide grooves, and the side wall of the movable plate (307) is provided with two sets of guide blocks that match the guide grooves.