A sheep raceway

The sheep penning device, which utilizes high-precision pressure sensors, radio frequency identification technology, and anti-interference infrared counters, overcomes the shortcomings of traditional devices in terms of weight detection and quantity counting, enabling precise penning management and improving breeding efficiency.

CN224556552UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-28青岛建华食品机械制造有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
青岛建华食品机械制造有限公司
Filing Date
2025-08-18
Publication Date
2026-07-28

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Technical Problem

Traditional sheep penning devices suffer from low accuracy in weight detection and large errors in quantity statistics, making it difficult to achieve scientific penning management and affecting breeding efficiency.

Method used

The system uses a high-precision pressure sensor (±0.1kg) to detect sheep weight, combined with an electronic ear tag reader with radio frequency identification technology and an anti-interference infrared counter, and is equipped with an electric retractable gate and a data processing module to achieve accurate penning.

Benefits of technology

Accurately detect sheep weight, quickly identify sheep, accurately count sheep, improve penning efficiency, reduce human error, provide precise breeding data, and improve breeding efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sheep only divides the device, including top frame, side frame body, fence door and body weight sensor etc. component, through the high accuracy pressure sensor accurate detection sheep only body weight, radio frequency identification electronic ear mark recognizer fast acquisition sheep only identity information, anti -interference infrared counter is not with 1% error rate statistics quantity, and data are integrated and analyzed by the data processing module of 1TB storage capacity. Electric telescopic fence door connects instruction and completes opening and closing within 3 seconds, realizes sheep only automatic division of column. The first, second division of column area baffle height is adjustable at 80cm 120cm, and is suitable for different breeding demand. The discharge nozzle flow 0 500 gram / minute controllable, and cooperate and feed the box automatic feeding function, guarantee accurate feeding. The device realizes the automation of sheep only division of column management, and the precision, improves the breeding efficiency and the benefit, possesses good practicality and innovativeness.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding equipment technology, specifically a sheep penning device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern animal husbandry, the scientific management of sheep by separate pen is of paramount importance.

[0003] Traditional sheep penning systems have many shortcomings. For example, in terms of weight detection, most traditional systems use equipment with low precision, making it impossible to accurately obtain sheep weight data. This hinders the scientific pensing of sheep based on accurate weight, affecting sheep growth and farming efficiency. Traditional methods of sheep counting, such as manual counting or simple mechanical counting, are easily affected by external interference in complex farming environments, resulting in large counting errors. This fails to provide accurate quantity data for farming management, making it difficult to control the scale of farming and calculate costs.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a sheep penning device to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sheep penning device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A sheep penning device includes a top frame, side frames, gates, and weight sensors. The side frames are connected to the top frame, and the gates are located between the side frames. The weight sensors are located below the gates to detect the weight of the sheep. Multiple feeding boxes are installed inside the top frame, and the bottom of each feeding box is connected to multiple discharge nozzles located at the bottom of the top frame. Multiple infrared counters are also installed at the bottom of the top frame. Electronic ear tag readers are installed on the inner sides of the left and right side frames. The device also includes a first penning area and a second penning area, which are separated by a partition in the middle and connected to the gate area.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the weight sensor adopts a high-precision pressure sensor with an accuracy of ±0.1kg, which can accurately detect the weight of sheep.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the gate is an electric telescopic gate structure, with opening and closing times not exceeding 3 seconds, and can be remotely or automatically controlled by a control system.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the electronic ear tag reader adopts radio frequency identification technology, with a recognition distance of 0.1-0.5 meters, and can quickly and accurately identify the electronic ear tag information worn by sheep within 1 second.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the infrared counter has an anti-interference function, which can accurately count the number of sheep passing through the gate in complex environments where the number of sheep passing through per second does not exceed 5, with a counting error rate of no more than 1%.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the discharge nozzle is equipped with a flow control valve, which can adjust the discharge amount, with an adjustment range of 0-500 grams per minute.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the height of the partition between the first and second partitions is adjustable, with an adjustment range of 80cm-120cm.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, it also includes a data processing module with a storage capacity of 1TB. The data processing module can be connected to the weight sensor, electronic ear tag reader, and infrared counter signal to store and analyze data such as sheep weight, identity, and quantity.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model, through the design of a sheep penning device, achieves the following effects: 1. Employing a high-precision pressure sensor with an accuracy of ±0.1kg as a weight sensor, it accurately detects sheep weight, providing a reliable basis for scientific penning and feeding, facilitating rational planning of feeding strategies, promoting healthy sheep growth, and improving breeding efficiency; 2. The pen gate adopts an electric telescopic gate structure, with opening and closing time not exceeding 3 seconds, and can be remotely or automatically controlled by a control system, greatly improving the efficiency of penning operations, reducing human error, and achieving rapid and accurate penning of sheep; 3. The electronic ear tag reader uses radio frequency identification technology, with a recognition distance of 0.1-0.5 meters, and can quickly and accurately identify sheep ear tag information within 1 second, ensuring a smooth penning process even with a large number of sheep, improving overall work efficiency; 4. The infrared counter has anti-interference capabilities, with a counting error rate of no more than 1% even in complex environments where no more than 5 sheep pass through per second, accurately counting the number of sheep, providing precise data for breeding management, facilitating control of breeding scale and cost accounting. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Fig. 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model; Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Fig. 3 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Top frame; 2. Side frame; 3. Gate; 4. Weight sensor; 5. First pen area; 6. Second pen area; 7. Feeding box; 8. Discharge nozzle; 9. Infrared counter; 10. Electronic ear tag reader. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to 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.

[0018] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this utility model are provided. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this utility model will be more thorough and complete.

[0019] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, 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.

[0021] For examples, please refer to Figs. 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: A sheep penning device includes a top frame 1, side frames 2, gates 3, and weight sensors 4. The side frames 2 are connected to the top frame 1, the gates 3 are located between the side frames 2, and the weight sensors 4 are located below the gates 3 for detecting the weight of the sheep. Multiple feeding boxes 7 are installed inside the top frame 1, and the bottom of the feeding boxes 7 is connected to multiple feed outlets 8 located at the bottom of the top frame 1. Multiple infrared counters 9 are also installed at the bottom of the top frame 1. Electronic ear tag readers 10 are also installed on the inner sides of the left and right side frames 2. The device also includes a first penning area 5 and a second penning area 6, which are separated by a partition in the middle and connected to the gate area 3.

[0022] Specifically, the weight sensor 4 uses a high-precision pressure sensor with an accuracy of ±0.1kg, which can accurately detect the weight of sheep.

[0023] Specifically, gate 3 is an electric telescopic gate structure, with opening and closing times not exceeding 3 seconds, and can be remotely or automatically controlled through the control system.

[0024] Specifically, the electronic ear tag reader 10 uses radio frequency identification technology, with a recognition distance of 0.1-0.5 meters, and can quickly and accurately identify the electronic ear tag information worn by sheep within 1 second.

[0025] Specifically, the infrared counter 9 has anti-interference capabilities and can accurately count the number of sheep passing through the gate 3 in complex environments where no more than 5 sheep pass through per second, with a counting error rate of no more than 1%.

[0026] Specifically, the discharge nozzle 8 is equipped with a flow control valve, which can adjust the discharge rate, with an adjustment range of 0-500 grams per minute.

[0027] Specifically, the height of the partitions in the first section 5 and the second section 6 is adjustable, with an adjustment range of 80cm-120cm.

[0028] Specifically, it also includes a data processing module with a storage capacity of 1TB. The data processing module can be connected to the weight sensor 4, the electronic ear tag reader 10, and the infrared counter 9 to store and analyze data such as sheep weight, identity, and number.

[0029] The working process of this utility model is as follows: When using this sheep penning device, the sheep first enter the penning device and pass through the gate 3 area. At this time, the weight sensor 4 installed below the gate 3 starts to work. As a high-precision pressure sensor, its accuracy can reach ±0.1kg, which can accurately detect the sheep's weight data. The electronic ear tag reader 10 located inside the left and right side frames 2 uses radio frequency identification technology. When the sheep approaches, it can quickly and accurately identify the electronic ear tag information worn by the sheep within 1 second at a recognition distance of 0.1-0.5 meters, and obtain the sheep's identity data. At the same time, the infrared counter 9 at the bottom of the top frame 1 counts the number of sheep passing through the gate 3. Thanks to its anti-interference function, even in complex environments where the number of sheep passing through per second does not exceed 5, the counting error rate does not exceed 1%, ensuring the accuracy of the count. The data obtained by the weight sensor 4, the electronic ear tag reader 10, and the infrared counter 9 are all transmitted to the data processing module. The data processing module has a storage capacity of 1TB. It stores and analyzes this data and sends commands to the control system of the gate 3 based on preset pensing rules (such as weight range, ear tag settings, etc.). The gate 3 is an electric telescopic gate structure, which can open and close within 3 seconds after receiving the command. Through remote or automatic control, the sheep are guided to the first pen area 5 or the second pen area 6. The height of the partition between the two pens can be adjusted within the range of 80cm-120cm, which can flexibly adjust the pensing area according to the actual situation such as the growth stage and breed of the sheep. During the sheep pensing process, the feeding box 7 inside the top frame 1 begins to play its role. The discharge nozzle 8 connected to its bottom is equipped with a flow control valve, which can be adjusted from 0-500 grams per minute. It can accurately adjust the discharge amount according to the feeding needs of sheep in different pensing areas. By feeding a certain amount of feed, the sheep are attracted to the pens, which facilitates the pensing operation.

[0030] 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 sheep penning device, characterized in that: The system includes a top frame (1), side frames (2), gates (3), and weight sensors (4). The side frames (2) are connected to the top frame (1). The gates (3) are located between the side frames (2). The weight sensors (4) are located below the gates (3) for detecting the weight of sheep. Multiple feeding boxes (7) are installed inside the top frame (1). The bottom of the feeding boxes (7) is connected to multiple discharge nozzles (8) located at the bottom of the top frame (1). Multiple infrared counters (9) are also installed at the bottom of the top frame (1). Electronic ear tag identifiers (10) are also installed on the inner side of the side frames (2) on the left and right sides. The system also includes a first pen area (5) and a second pen area (6). The first pen area (5) and the second pen area (6) are separated by a partition in the middle and are connected to the gate area (3).

2. The sheep penning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weight sensor (4) is a high-precision pressure sensor with an accuracy of ±0.1kg, which can accurately detect the weight of sheep.

3. The sheep penning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gate (3) is an electric telescopic gate structure, with opening and closing times not exceeding 3 seconds, and can be remotely or automatically controlled by the control system.

4. A sheep penning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic ear tag reader (10) uses radio frequency identification technology and has an identification distance of 0.1-0.5 meters. It can quickly and accurately identify the electronic ear tag information worn by sheep within 1 second.

5. A sheep penning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The infrared counter (9) has anti-interference function and can accurately count the number of sheep passing through the gate (3) in complex environments where the number of sheep passing through per second does not exceed 5, with a counting error rate of no more than 1%.

6. A sheep penning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge nozzle (8) is equipped with a flow control valve, which can adjust the discharge amount, with an adjustment range of 0-500 grams per minute.

7. A sheep penning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the partition between the first column area (5) and the second column area (6) is adjustable, with an adjustment range of 80cm-120cm.

8. A sheep penning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a data processing module with a storage capacity of 1TB. The data processing module can be connected to the weight sensor (4), electronic ear tag reader (10), and infrared counter (9) for storing and analyzing sheep weight, identity, and quantity data.