Bionic multifunctional calf feeder

Abstract

This invention provides a biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder. The feeder includes an insulated box containing multiple ring-shaped partitions. A common base plate is fixedly mounted on the bottom of each partition, and this base plate is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the insulated box. Multiple ring-shaped magnetic stirrers are fixedly mounted on the base plate, with a magnetic stir bar positioned between every other adjacent partition. One end of multiple first connecting pipes is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the insulated box, and a drain pipe is fixedly mounted on each of these first connecting pipes. Water valves are fixedly mounted on both the drain pipe and the first connecting pipes. This biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder offers advantages such as ease of use, simultaneous feeding of multiple calves, improved feeding efficiency, adjustable height and position of the biomimetic teats, and prevention of milk stratification.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry technology, and in particular to a biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder. Background Technology

[0002] In livestock farming, calf feeding is a crucial step affecting their growth and development. Traditional calf feeding methods often employ manual feeding or simple feeding devices, which suffer from low efficiency, poor hygiene, and inconsistent feeding results. Specifically, existing feeding equipment typically uses a single container for centralized milk supply, making it impossible to feed multiple calves independently at the same time. This easily leads to uneven milk intake among individuals and makes it difficult to monitor each calf's milk consumption in real time. Furthermore, the fixed height of traditional devices cannot adapt to the body size of calves at different growth stages, causing discomfort during feeding and affecting digestion and absorption.

[0003] Meanwhile, milk is prone to separation after being left to stand for a long time, resulting in uneven distribution of nutrients. Conventional equipment lacks stirring function, making it difficult to maintain the uniformity of the milk.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a bionic multifunctional calf feeder that is easy to use, can feed multiple calves at the same time, can adjust the height and position of the bionic nipple, and can prevent milk stratification.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder provided by this utility model includes: a heat preservation box, in which multiple partitions arranged in a ring are fixedly installed, and the bottom of the multiple partitions is fixedly installed with the same base plate. The base plate is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the heat preservation box, and multiple magnetic stirrers arranged in a ring are fixedly installed on the base plate. A magnetic stirrer is provided between every two adjacent partitions. One end of multiple first connecting pipes is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the heat preservation box. One end of a drain pipe is fixedly installed on the first connecting pipe. A water valve is fixedly installed on both the drain pipe and the first connecting pipe. A connector is fixedly installed on the other end of the drain pipe and the other end of the first connecting pipe. One end of a second pipe is detachably installed on the connector on the first connecting pipe, and a biomimetic nipple is detachably installed on the other end of the second pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the top of the insulated box is provided with a box cover, and the box cover has multiple milk inlets arranged in a ring.

[0008] Preferably, a cleaning pump is fixedly installed on the cover, and multiple cleaning nozzles are installed at the water outlet of the cleaning pump. The cleaning nozzles extend through the cover into the insulated box.

[0009] Preferably, a retaining clip is detachably installed on the second pipe.

[0010] Preferably, a manual hydraulic cylinder is provided at the bottom of the insulation box, the output shaft of the manual hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the insulation box, a support plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the manual hydraulic cylinder, multiple casters are fixedly installed at the bottom of the support plate, and multiple telescopic locking rods arranged in a ring are fixedly installed at the top of the support plate, with the top of the telescopic locking rods fixedly connected to the bottom of the insulation box.

[0011] Preferably, at least one temperature sensor is fixedly installed inside the insulated box, and a touch screen is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the insulated box. The touch screen is connected to the temperature sensor and the magnetic stirrer.

[0012] Preferably, the insulated box is made of double-layered transparent glass, and the outer wall of the insulated box is provided with multiple scale lines.

[0013] Compared with related technologies, the biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This utility model provides a biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder that can feed multiple calves simultaneously, avoiding the need to visually measure the feeding amount for each calf. The feeder can be raised and lowered according to the height of calves, thus improving its applicability. The biomimetic nipple can be fixed to the calf pen for convenient feeding. It allows for automatic cleaning of the feeder's interior. It can also agitate the milk inside the feeder to prevent separation. Furthermore, it can measure the temperature of the milk inside the feeder and display the measured temperature visually. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a front view of the insulated box. Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a top view of the structure after the lid has been removed. Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the connection structure between the second channel and the bionic nipple.

[0015] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Insulation box, 2. Partition, 3. Cleaning pump, 4. Cleaning nozzle, 5. Base plate, 6. First pipe, 7. Drain pipe, 8. Water valve, 9. Connector, 10. Second pipe, 11. Bionic nipple, 12. Magnetic stirrer, 13. Magnetic stir bar, 14. Temperature sensor, 15. Manual hydraulic cylinder, 16. Support plate, 17. Casters, 18. Telescopic locking rod, 19. Milk inlet, 20. Fixing buckle, 21. Touch screen display. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 ,in, Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a front view of the insulated box. Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a top view of the structure after the lid has been removed. Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the connection structure between the second pipe and the bionic nipple. The bionic multifunctional calf feeder includes: a heat preservation box 1, with multiple ring-shaped partitions 2 fixedly installed inside the heat preservation box 1. A common base plate 5 is fixedly installed at the bottom of each partition 2, and the base plate 5 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the heat preservation box 1. Multiple ring-shaped magnetic stirrers 12 are fixedly installed on the base plate 5. A magnetic stir bar 13 is provided between every two adjacent partitions 2. One end of multiple first connecting pipes 6 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the heat preservation box 1. One end of a drain pipe 7 is fixedly installed on each of the first connecting pipes 6. A water valve 8 is fixedly installed on both the drain pipe 7 and the first connecting pipes 6. A connector 9 is fixedly installed on the other end of both the drain pipe 7 and the first connecting pipe 6. One end of a second pipe 10 is detachably installed on the connector 9 located on the first connecting pipe 6. A bionic nipple 11 is detachably installed on the other end of the second pipe 10.

[0018] The top of the insulated box 1 is provided with a box cover, and the box cover has multiple milk inlets 19 arranged in a ring.

[0019] A cleaning pump 3 is fixedly installed on the cover of the box. Multiple cleaning nozzles 4 are installed at the water outlet of the cleaning pump 3. The cleaning nozzles 4 extend through the cover into the heat preservation box 1. The cleaning pump 3 and the cleaning nozzles 4 can be used to clean the inside of the heat preservation box 1. At the same time, the drain pipe 7 and the water valve 8 can be used to discharge sewage from the heat preservation box 1.

[0020] A fixing buckle 20 is detachably installed on the second pipe 10. The fixing buckle 20 includes a sleeve sleeved on the outside of the second connecting pipe 10. The sleeve is provided with a first locking bolt, which contacts the second connecting pipe 10. A connecting rod is fixedly installed on one side of the sleeve. A buckle is fixedly installed on the end of the connecting rod away from the sleeve. The buckle is used to snap onto the calf's pen to support the second connecting pipe 10, thereby supporting the bionic nipple 11 and allowing the calf to drink milk better.

[0021] A manual hydraulic cylinder 15 is provided below the insulated box 1. The output shaft of the manual hydraulic cylinder 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the insulated box 1. A support plate 16 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the manual hydraulic cylinder 15. Multiple casters 17 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the support plate 16. Multiple telescopic locking rods 18 arranged in a ring are fixedly installed at the top of the support plate 16. The top of the telescopic locking rods 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the insulated box 1. The manual hydraulic cylinder 15 allows for easy raising and lowering of the insulated box 1, which can be adjusted to accommodate calves of different heights. The multiple telescopic locking rods 18 make the insulated box 1 more stable after being raised or lowered.

[0022] At least one temperature sensor 14 is fixedly installed inside the insulated box 1, and a touch screen 21 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the insulated box 1. The touch screen 21 is connected to the temperature sensor 14 and the magnetic stirrer 13. Through the setting of the touch screen 21, the magnetic stirrer 13 can be directly controlled, and the temperature of the milk can be directly displayed.

[0023] The insulated box 1 is made of double-layered transparent glass. Multiple scale lines 20 are provided on the outer wall of the insulated box 1. The amount of milk between each partition 2 can be directly observed through the double-layered transparent glass insulated box 1 which is made of vacuum. At the same time, the volume of milk can be directly read with the scale lines 20.

[0024] Compared with related technologies, the biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This utility model provides a biomimetic multifunctional calf feeder that can feed multiple calves simultaneously, avoiding the need to visually measure the feeding amount for each calf. The feeder can be raised and lowered according to the height of calves, thus improving its applicability. The biomimetic nipple 11 can be fixed to the calf pen for convenient feeding. It allows for automatic cleaning of the feeder's interior. It can also agitate the milk in the feeder's interior to prevent separation. Furthermore, it can measure the temperature of the milk in the feeder's interior and display the measured temperature visually.

[0025] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A biomimetic multi-functional calf feeder, characterized in that, include: An insulated box has multiple ring-shaped partitions fixedly installed inside. A common base plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of each partition, and the base plate is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the insulated box. Multiple ring-shaped magnetic stirrers are fixedly installed on the base plate. A magnetic stir bar is provided between every two adjacent partitions. One end of multiple first connecting pipes is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the insulated box. One end of a drain pipe is fixedly installed on each of the first connecting pipes. A water valve is fixedly installed on both the drain pipe and the first connecting pipe. A connector is fixedly installed on the other end of both the drain pipe and the first connecting pipe. One end of a second pipe is detachably installed on the connector on the first connecting pipe, and a bionic nipple is detachably installed on the other end of the second pipe.

2. The biomimetic multi-functional calf feeder according to claim 1, wherein, The insulated box is equipped with a lid on top, and the lid has multiple milk inlets arranged in a ring.

3. The biomimetic multi-functional calf feeder according to claim 2, wherein, A cleaning pump is fixedly installed on the cover of the tank, and multiple cleaning nozzles are installed at the water outlet of the cleaning pump. The cleaning nozzles extend through the cover into the insulated box.

4. The biomimetic multi-functional calf feeder of claim 1, wherein, The second pipe is detachably fitted with a fixing buckle.

5. The biomimetic multi-functional calf feeder of claim 1, wherein, A manual hydraulic cylinder is provided at the bottom of the insulation box. The output shaft of the manual hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the insulation box. A support plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the manual hydraulic cylinder. Multiple casters are fixedly installed at the bottom of the support plate. Multiple telescopic locking rods arranged in a ring are fixedly installed at the top of the support plate. The top of the telescopic locking rods is fixedly connected to the bottom of the insulation box.

6. The biomimetic multi-functional calf feeder of claim 1, wherein, At least one temperature sensor is fixedly installed inside the insulated box, and a touch screen is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the insulated box. The touch screen is connected to the temperature sensor and the magnetic stirrer.

7. The biomimetic multi-functional calf feeder of claim 1, wherein, The insulated box is made of double-layered transparent glass, and there are multiple scale lines on the outer wall of the insulated box.

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