An automatic feeding device for astragalus feed in sheep farming

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry and feeding technology, and discloses an automatic feeding device for astragalus feed for sheep farming. It includes a feed bin and a quantitative component comprising two frames installed inside a mounting frame. Each frame has a fixing ring at one end, and a protrusion on the outer wall of the fixing ring. Inside the mounting frame are two limiting grooves, each with a rotating groove on its inner wall. A support rod is installed inside the rotating groove, and an air chamber is located at the other end of the support rod. Multiple cavities are located on the inner wall of the air chamber, and signal blocks and springs are installed on the inner walls of each cavity. A top block is located at the other end of each spring. This utility model, by installing a frame outside the feeder, allows the frame to rotate and unfold when a sheep approaches the feeder, thus restricting the sheep and ensuring feeding accuracy. The opening angle of the unfolded frame controls the opening of the discharge valve and adjusts the feed quantity, ensuring precise feed supply and improving the feeding effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry and feeding technology, specifically to an automatic feeding device for astragalus feed used in sheep farming. Background Technology

[0002] Sheep farming is a livestock production method that uses sheep as its primary focus. Through scientific feeding management, disease control, and breeding techniques, it achieves efficient growth, reproduction, and livestock product production. As an important livestock production activity, sheep farming not only provides humans with abundant livestock products but also plays a significant role in promoting rural economic development and improving the ecological environment. Astragalus is often used as a feed for sheep to promote growth, improve the health of the flock, and enhance the quality of mutton.

[0003] When feeding sheep with feeders, the differences between individual sheep and the different sizes of sheep make it difficult to feed them precisely according to their size. This can lead to underfeeding or overfeeding, affecting the distribution of feed to the flock and impacting the sheep's feeding and growth, thus reducing the quality of the breeding. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding device for Astragalus feed for sheep farming, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that, due to the differences in growth and size of different individuals in the flock, the required feed amount varies, making it difficult to feed according to the size of the sheep, resulting in overfeeding or underfeeding, which affects the growth of the flock and reduces the quality of breeding.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic feeding device for Astragalus feed for sheep farming, comprising a feed bin, a control valve and a discharge pipe at the bottom of the feed bin, an installation frame on one side of the control valve, a metering component for controlling the amount of feed inside the installation frame, the metering component comprising two frames inside the installation frame, a fixing ring at one end of each of the two frames, and a protrusion on the outer wall of the fixing ring; The mounting frame has two limiting grooves inside, and each limiting groove has a rotating groove on its inner wall. A support rod is installed inside the rotating groove, and an air chamber is installed at the other end of the support rod. The inner wall of the air chamber has multiple cavities, and each cavity has a signal block and a spring on its inner wall. A top block is installed at the other end of the spring.

[0006] Preferably, the control valve is connected to the bottom of the feed silo and communicates with the feed silo, the other end of the control valve is connected to the discharge pipe, and the mounting frame is connected to the outer wall of the control valve by bolts.

[0007] Preferably, both frames are inclined structures, with one end integrally formed with the fixing ring, the protrusion being connected to the outer wall of the fixing ring by bolts, and one end of the frame extending through into the limiting groove.

[0008] Preferably, the fixed ring is located in the rotating groove and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating groove via a spring shaft. One end of the support rod is located in the rotating groove and abuts against the protrusion outside the fixed ring, while the other end extends into the air chamber and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the air chamber.

[0009] Preferably, the air chamber is filled with high-pressure gas, which acts on one end of the support rod, pushing the support rod to slide outward within the air chamber. When the frame rotates, it retracts into the air chamber by abutting the support rod through a protrusion.

[0010] Preferably, the plurality of cavities are distributed in a ring on the inner wall of the air chamber, the signal block is connected to the inner wall of the cavity, the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the inner wall of the cavity and the top block, one end of the top block is located in the cavity and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cavity, and the other end extends into the air chamber.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. By setting an installation frame on the outside of the feeder, and installing two frames in the installation frame, the frames unfold outward at a V-shaped angle. When a sheep approaches the feed inlet, it will enter the frame and push the frame to rotate and unfold outward. Since the frame unfolds to a limited extent, only one sheep can enter at a time during feeding, thus restricting the flock and preventing the flock from competing for food, ensuring the accuracy of feeding.

[0012] 2. When the frame expands outward due to the sheep approaching, it will cause the fixing ring at the other end to rotate within the rotating groove of the mounting frame. At the same time, the external protrusion will push the support rod to extend and retract into the air chamber. When the support rod retracts, it can abut against the top block inside the air chamber, pushing the top block to retract into the cavity and press the internal signal block. By detecting the number and position of the activated signal blocks in the cavities of the two air chambers in the mounting frame, the expansion angle of the frame can be detected. The expansion angle is used to electrically control the control valve, thereby adjusting the opening angle of the control valve. This allows for the appropriate feed distribution according to the sheep's body size, ensuring feeding the sheep while preventing feed waste, guaranteeing feed supply for sheep farming, and improving farming efficiency.

[0013] This invention involves installing a frame on the outside of the feeder. When a sheep approaches the feeder, its body shape pushes the frame to rotate and unfold. The frame restricts the flock of sheep, ensuring the accuracy of feeding. The opening angle of the frame controls the opening range of the discharge valve and adjusts the amount of feed dispensed, ensuring precise feed supply and improving the feeding effect of livestock farming. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an overall isometric view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the framework of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a top sectional view of the mounting frame of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of part A of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Feed bin; 2. Control valve; 3. Discharge pipe; 4. Mounting frame; 5. Frame; 501. Fixing ring; 502. Protrusion; 6. Limiting groove; 601. Rotating groove; 7. Support rod; 8. Air chamber; 9. Cavity; 901. Signal block; 902. Spring; 903. Top block. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] All devices in this application adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the control method is through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by simple programming by those skilled in the art, which is common knowledge in the field, so this application will not explain it in detail.

[0018] Please see the appendix Figure 1-3 As shown, an automatic feeding device for Astragalus membranaceus feed for sheep farming includes a feed bin 1 for storing feed. A control valve 2 and a discharge pipe 3 are located at the bottom of the feed bin 1. The control valve 2 regulates the amount of feed fed. The discharge pipe 3 is connected to the feed bin 1 via the control valve 2, thereby guiding the feed feeding. A mounting frame 4 is located on one side of the control valve 2. A metering component for controlling the feed quantity is located inside the mounting frame 4. The metering component includes two frames 5 located inside the mounting frame 4. One end of each frame 5 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 4, and the other end is at an inclined angle. A fixing ring 501 is located at one end of each frame 5. The fixing ring 501 is located within a rotating groove 601 of the mounting frame 4 and, under normal conditions, drives the frame 5 to rotate within the mounting frame 4 via the driving force of a spring shaft. A protrusion 502 is located on the outer wall of the fixing ring 501. The protrusion 502 abuts against a support rod 7 within the rotating groove 601, and, when the frame 5 rotates, the protrusion 502 drives the support rod 7 to extend and retract into the air chamber 8.

[0019] The control valve 2 is connected to the bottom of the feed bin 1 and communicates with the feed bin 1. The other end of the control valve 2 is connected to the discharge pipe 3. The mounting frame 4 is connected to the outer wall of the control valve 2 by bolts. Both frames 5 are inclined structures, and one end is integrally formed with the fixing ring 501. The protrusion 502 is connected to the outer wall of the fixing ring 501 by bolts. One end of the frame 5 extends through into the limiting groove 6.

[0020] In this embodiment: by setting an installation frame 4 and a frame 5 outside the feeder, the frame 5 can support only one sheep to enter the frame 5 when the flock approaches, thereby restricting the flock and preventing the flock from fighting for food. When the sheep enters the frame 5, the sheep's body shape squeezes the frame 5, causing one end of the frame 5 to rotate and unfold within the installation frame 4.

[0021] Example 2: This example is an improvement on Example 1. For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 2-4 The mounting frame 4 has two limiting grooves 6 inside to limit the range of rotation of the frame 5 within the mounting frame 4. Each limiting groove 6 has a rotation groove 601 on its inner wall to position the rotation angle of the frame 5. A support rod 7 is installed inside the rotation groove 601. One end of the support rod 7 is located inside the air chamber 8, and the other end extends into the rotation groove 601 and abuts against the protrusion 502 on the outside of the fixing ring 501. The other end of the support rod 7 is connected to the air chamber 8, where high-pressure gas supports the support rod 7 and pushes it out of the air chamber 8. The air chamber 8 extends in a sliding manner, but the pressure inside the air chamber 8 is lower than the supporting force of the spring 902 inside the cavity 9. The inner wall of the air chamber 8 is provided with multiple cavities 9, which can accommodate the top block 903 and position the angle of the top block 903 when it slides. The inner walls of the multiple cavities 9 are provided with signal blocks 901 and springs 902. The spring 902 is used to support the top block 903. The other end of the spring 902 is provided with the top block 903. One end of the top block 903 extends into the air chamber 8. When the support rod 7 retracts into the air chamber 8, it can abut against the top block 903 and push it to retract into the cavity 9.

[0022] The fixed ring 501 is located in the rotating groove 601 and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating groove 601 through the spring shaft. One end of the support rod 7 is located in the rotating groove 601 and abuts against the protrusion 502 on the outside of the fixed ring 501. The other end extends into the air chamber 8 and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the air chamber 8. The air chamber 8 is filled with high-pressure gas, which acts on one end of the support rod 7, pushing the support rod 7 to slide outward in the air chamber 8. When the frame 5 rotates, it abuts against the support rod 7 through the protrusion 502 and retracts into the air chamber 8. Multiple cavities 9 are distributed in a ring on the inner wall of the air chamber 8. The signal block 901 is connected to the inner wall of the cavity 9. The two ends of the spring 902 are connected to the inner wall of the cavity 9 and the top block 903, respectively. One end of the top block 903 is located in the cavity 9 and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cavity 9. The other end extends into the air chamber 8.

[0023] In this embodiment: when the frame 5 rotates and unfolds due to the sheep approaching, the fixing ring 501 at one end of the frame 5 rotates within the rotating groove 601. Simultaneously, the protrusion 502 on the outside of the fixing ring 501 rotates along with it and abuts against the support rod 7 on the inner wall of the rotating groove 601, pushing the support rod 7 to retract into the air chamber 8. At the same time, the support rod 7 abuts against the top block 903 inside the air chamber 8 during retraction, pushing it to retract into the cavity 9 and pressing the signal block 901 inside the cavity 9, thus activating the signal block 901. The angle of rotation of the frame 5 can be detected by measuring the number and position of the activated signal blocks 901 in multiple cavities 9, and the rotation amplitude of the two frames 5 can be used to measure the sheep's body size. Based on the sheep's body size, the control valve 2 opens the corresponding valve hole, thereby quantitatively delivering feed according to the body size, thus realizing quantitative feeding of sheep, ensuring that feed is supplied for breeding, and preventing feed waste.

[0024] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0025] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for Astragalus membranaceus feed for sheep farming, comprising a feed bin (1), wherein a control valve (2) and a discharge pipe (3) are provided at the bottom of the feed bin (1), and a mounting frame (4) is provided on one side of the control valve (2), wherein a metering component for controlling the metering of feed is provided inside the mounting frame (4), characterized in that: The quantitative component includes two frames (5) disposed inside the mounting frame (4), and each of the two frames (5) is provided with a fixing ring (501) at one end, and a protrusion (502) is provided on the outer wall of the fixing ring (501). The mounting frame (4) is provided with two limiting grooves (6), and the inner walls of the two limiting grooves (6) are provided with rotating grooves (601). The rotating grooves (601) are provided with support rods (7), and the other end of the support rods (7) is provided with air chambers (8). The inner walls of the air chambers (8) are provided with multiple cavities (9), and the inner walls of the multiple cavities (9) are provided with signal blocks (901) and springs (902). The other end of the springs (902) is provided with top blocks (903).

2. The automatic feed equipment for Astragalus feed of sheep breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control valve (2) is connected to the bottom of the feed bin (1) and communicates with the feed bin (1). The other end of the control valve (2) is connected to the discharge pipe (3). The mounting frame (4) is connected to the outer wall of the control valve (2) by bolts.

3. The automatic feeding device for Astragalus feed for sheep breeding according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both frames (5) are inclined structures, and one end is integrally formed with the fixing ring (501). The protrusion (502) is connected to the outer wall of the fixing ring (501) by bolts. One end of the frame (5) extends through into the limiting groove (6).

4. The automatic feeding device for Astragalus feed for sheep breeding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed ring (501) is located in the rotating groove (601) and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating groove (601) through a spring shaft. One end of the support rod (7) is located in the rotating groove (601) and abuts against the protrusion (502) outside the fixed ring (501), while the other end extends into the air chamber (8) and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the air chamber (8).

5. An automatic feeding device for astragalus feed for sheep farming according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gas chamber (8) is filled with high-pressure gas, which acts on one end of the support rod (7) to push the support rod (7) to slide outward in the gas chamber (8). When the frame (5) rotates, it abuts against the support rod (7) through the protrusion (502) and retracts into the gas chamber (8).

6. The automatic feeding device for Astragalus feed of sheep breeding according to claim 4, characterized in that: Multiple cavities (9) are distributed in a ring on the inner wall of the air chamber (8). The signal block (901) is connected to the inner wall of the cavity (9). The two ends of the spring (902) are connected to the inner wall of the cavity (9) and the top block (903) respectively. One end of the top block (903) is located in the cavity (9) and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cavity (9), while the other end extends into the air chamber (8).

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