Quantitative control ruminant discharging mechanism
By combining the rotary metering disc with the time control module, along with an adjustable gate and an anti-caking stirring device, the inaccuracy and clogging problems of traditional ruminant feed feeding mechanisms are solved, enabling quantitative and automated feed feeding, which is suitable for small and medium-sized ranches.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING HUADIAN FEED CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional ruminant feed dispensing mechanisms suffer from inaccurate dispensing, clogging, and inability to provide timely and quantitative feeding. Furthermore, existing quantitative control schemes are complex and costly, making them difficult to promote in small and medium-sized ranches.
It employs a rotary metering disc in conjunction with a time control module, monitors the material quantity via a PLC controller, and combines an adjustable gate and an anti-caking stirring device to achieve precise quantitative feeding and supports remote control.
It enables precise control of feed dispensing, improves clogging and uneven feeding issues, enhances automation, reduces operating costs, and is highly adaptable to farms of different sizes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to agricultural machinery and automation technology, specifically a ruminant feeding mechanism with quantitative control. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional ruminant feed feeding mechanisms mostly use gravity feeding or simple screw conveyor methods, which have problems such as inaccurate feeding amount, easy to be affected by feed moisture leading to clumping and blockage, and inability to achieve timed and quantitative feeding, resulting in feed waste or uneven animal intake.
[0003] While some quantitative control schemes exist in existing technologies, they are often complex in structure and costly, making them difficult to promote in small and medium-sized ranches. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a ruminant feed quantitative dispensing mechanism that is simple in structure, precise in control, and highly adaptable, in order to improve feeding efficiency and reduce operating costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a ruminant feeding mechanism with quantitative control, including a storage hopper, a feeding port, a driving device and a time control module. The lower end of the storage hopper is mechanically connected to the feeding port, and a guide plate is provided at the outlet of the feeding port. The driving device is installed at the bottom below, and the driving device includes a motor, a control interface and a rotary metering disc. The driving device and the time control module are electrically connected.
[0005] Preferably, the time control module includes a PLC controller and a material shortage alarm, which can monitor the material quantity and set the duration and interval of each feeding.
[0006] Preferably, the rotary metering disc is connected to the motor by a bearing to control the feed feeding speed.
[0007] Preferably, the feed inlet is equipped with an adjustable gate and an anti-caking stirring device. The adjustable gate is used to manually or electrically adjust the size of the feed opening to achieve precise quantitative feeding in conjunction with time control. The anti-caking stirring device is used to prevent the feed from becoming damp and clumping, which would affect the feeding accuracy.
[0008] Preferably, the time control module supports remote control and can adjust the feeding parameters via wireless communication.
[0009] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: precise control of feed dispensing is achieved through the synergistic effect of the rotary metering disc and the time control module; the use of an adjustable gate and an anti-caking stirring device improves the technical problems of easy clogging and uneven dispensing in traditional feeding mechanisms; the application of a PLC control system enhances the automation level of the feeding process; and the addition of remote control functionality enhances operational convenience. This device has a reasonable structural design, high control precision, and strong adaptability, and can meet the actual needs of ranches of different sizes and various feed conditions. Attached Figure Description
[0010] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall right-side cross-sectional structure of this utility model.
[0013] In the diagram: 1. Storage hopper; 2. Discharge port; 201. Guide plate; 3. Drive device; 301. Motor; 302. Control interface; 303. Rotary metering disc; 4. Time control module; 5. PLC controller; 6. Material shortage alarm; 7. Adjustable gate; 8. Anti-caking stirring device. Detailed Implementation
[0014] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0015] like Figure 1 As shown, the ruminant feeding mechanism with quantitative control in this embodiment includes a storage hopper 1, a feeding port 2, a drive device 3, and a time control module 4. The lower end of the storage hopper 1 is mechanically connected to the feeding port 2. A guide plate 201 is provided at the outlet of the feeding port 2. The drive device 3 is installed at the bottom. The drive device 3 includes a motor 301, a control interface 302, and a rotary metering disc 303. The drive device 3 and the time control module 4 are electrically connected.
[0016] The time control module 4 includes a PLC controller 5 and a material shortage alarm 6, which can monitor the material quantity and set the duration and interval of a single feeding.
[0017] The rotary metering disc 303 is connected to the motor 301 by a bearing and is used to control the feed feeding speed.
[0018] The feed inlet 2 is equipped with an adjustable gate 7 and an anti-caking stirring device 8. The adjustable gate 7 is used to manually or electrically adjust the size of the feed opening to achieve precise quantitative feeding in conjunction with time control. The anti-caking stirring device 8 is used to prevent the feed from becoming damp and clumping, which would affect the feeding accuracy.
[0019] The time control module 4 supports remote control and can adjust the feeding parameters via wireless communication.
[0020] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: the feed in the storage hopper 1 enters the feed inlet 2 under the action of gravity, slides out through the guide plate 201, and is accurately measured through the quantitative trough of the rotary metering disc 303. The time control module 4 sets the feeding time and interval through the PLC controller 5, and controls the motor to drive the rotary metering disc 303 to rotate, so as to realize timed and quantitative feeding. The adjustable gate 7 can further adjust the feeding flow rate. The anti-caking stirring device prevents the feed from clumping. When the feed is insufficient, the feed shortage alarm 6 issues a warning. At the same time, the system supports remote wireless control of feeding parameters, thereby realizing automated and precise ruminant feed feeding.
[0021] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0022] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A ruminant feeding mechanism with quantitative control, comprising a storage hopper (1), a feeding port (2), a drive device (3), and a time control module (4), characterized in that, The lower end of the storage hopper (1) is mechanically connected to the discharge port (2). The discharge port (2) is provided with a guide plate (201) at the outlet and a drive device (3) is installed at the bottom. The drive device (3) includes a motor (301), a control interface (302), and a rotary metering disc (303). The drive device (3) is electrically connected to the time control module (4).
2. The ruminant feeding mechanism with quantitative control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The time control module (4) includes a PLC controller (5) and a material shortage alarm (6), which can monitor the material quantity and set the duration and interval of a single feeding.
3. The ruminant feeding mechanism with quantitative control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary metering disc (303) is connected to the motor (301) by a bearing and is used to control the feed feeding speed.
4. The ruminant feeding mechanism with quantitative control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed inlet (2) is equipped with an adjustable gate (7) and an anti-caking stirring device (8). The adjustable gate (7) is used to manually or electrically adjust the size of the feed opening in order to achieve precise quantitative feeding in conjunction with time control. The anti-caking stirring device (8) is used to prevent the feed from becoming damp and clumping, which would affect the feeding accuracy.
5. The ruminant feeding mechanism with quantitative control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The time control module (4) supports remote control and can adjust the feeding parameters via wireless communication.