A feed mixer suitable for livestock professionals

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry technology, and in particular to a feed mixer suitable for animal husbandry. The technical solution includes: a first frame, on which a mixing bin is mounted; a second frame is mounted on one side of the first frame; a drive mechanism, a pump body, and a water tank are mounted on the second frame. The drive mechanism provides power to the mixer and includes a reversible motor. The output shaft of the reversible motor is keyed to a drive sprocket, and a mixing frame is also mounted on the output shaft. The mixing frame is located inside the mixing bin. The drive sprocket is connected to a one-way clutch via chain drive. The one-way clutch is connected to the pump body, which draws water from the water tank and delivers it to the mixing bin. This utility model has the advantages of simplified equipment structure, reduced cost, and convenient operation, solving the problems of high cost, insufficient coordination, and cumbersome operation of existing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry technology, specifically a feed mixer suitable for animal husbandry professionals. Background Technology

[0002] In the livestock farming industry, the uniform mixing of feed is a crucial step in ensuring the growth and development of livestock and poultry. As the core equipment for achieving this, the performance of the feed mixer directly affects feed quality and farming efficiency. Currently, feed mixers on the market typically need to simultaneously perform material mixing and moisture addition to meet the different feed moisture requirements of various livestock and poultry.

[0003] Currently, feed mixers mostly employ separate drives for mixing and water injection, requiring two independent power sources. This not only increases the overall size and manufacturing cost of the equipment but also may lead to mismatches between the timing of water injection and the mixing rhythm due to insufficient coordination between the two systems, affecting the uniformity of feed mixing. Furthermore, when only mixing is needed and water injection needs to be stopped, the water injection drive must be shut off separately, making the operation cumbersome. Especially in the continuous operation of large-scale livestock farms, operational errors can easily lead to water waste or a decline in feed mixing quality, making it difficult to efficiently meet the livestock industry's demand for integrated and convenient equipment.

[0004] Therefore, a feed mixer suitable for animal husbandry is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a feed mixer suitable for animal husbandry, which has the advantages of simplified equipment structure, reduced cost and convenient operation, and solves the problems of high cost, insufficient coordination and cumbersome operation of existing equipment.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a feed mixer suitable for animal husbandry, comprising a first frame, a mixing bin mounted on the first frame, a second frame mounted on one side of the first frame, a drive mechanism, a pump body, and a water tank mounted on the second frame, the drive mechanism providing power to the mixer, the drive mechanism including a reversible motor, the output shaft of the reversible motor being keyed to a drive sprocket, and a stirring frame also mounted on the output shaft, the stirring frame being located inside the mixing bin, the drive sprocket being connected to a one-way clutch via chain drive, the one-way clutch being connected to the pump body, the pump body being used to draw water from the water tank and transport it to the mixing bin.

[0007] Preferably, the mixing hopper is provided with an openable and closable cover at the top and a flap valve at the bottom.

[0008] The design features an openable and closable cover on the top of the mixing silo and a flap valve at the bottom, enabling convenient feed loading and unloading. It boasts advantages such as flexible operation and good sealing performance, effectively preventing material spillage during mixing and facilitating quick unloading operations.

[0009] Preferably, the pump body is connected to a pumping pipe and a drain pipe. The end of the pumping pipe away from the pump body is placed in a water storage tank, and the end of the drain pipe away from the pump body is provided with a connecting branch pipe, which is connected to the mixing silo.

[0010] In the design, the pump body is connected to the water pumping pipe and the water draining pipe. The end of the water pumping pipe away from the pump body is placed in the water storage tank, and the end of the water draining pipe away from the pump body is equipped with a connecting branch pipe and connected to the mixing silo. This achieves a stable water supply from the water storage tank to the mixing silo, and has the advantages of reasonable pipeline layout and high water supply efficiency, ensuring that the water injection process is smooth and controllable.

[0011] Preferably, the front of the first frame is provided with steps, and the steps are provided with handrails along the extension direction.

[0012] In the design, steps are provided on the front of the first frame, and handrails are provided along the extension direction of the steps, which enables operators to safely and conveniently approach the mixing silo. It has the advantages of high safety and ease of use, and provides convenient conditions for operations such as feeding and maintenance.

[0013] Preferably, a control box is installed on the second frame, and the control box is electrically connected to the reversible motor.

[0014] In the design, a control box is installed on the second frame. The control box is electrically connected to the reversible motor, which enables precise control of the reversible motor. It has the advantages of intelligent operation and convenient adjustment, and can easily realize the switching of motor forward and reverse rotation and start and stop.

[0015] Preferably, the water tank is equipped with a water supply pipe, which is connected to the inside of the water tank.

[0016] The design includes a water supply pipe on the water tank, which is connected to the inside of the water tank, enabling convenient water replenishment. This provides the advantages of timely water supply and continuous equipment operation, preventing the mixer from operating normally due to water shortage.

[0017] Preferably, the one-way clutch is a roller-type one-way clutch, with its outer ring connected to the chain and its inner ring keyed to the drive shaft of the pump body.

[0018] In the design, the one-way clutch is a roller-type one-way clutch. Its outer ring is connected to the chain, and its inner ring is connected to the drive shaft of the pump body by a key, realizing the one-way transmission of power. It has the advantages of reliable transmission and rapid response, ensuring that the pump body works when the stirring rod rotates forward and stops when it rotates backward, thus accurately controlling the water injection state.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] This invention, by setting up a linkage structure of a reversible motor, a drive sprocket, a chain, a one-way clutch, and a stirring frame, enables a single reversible motor to simultaneously drive the stirring frame and the pump body. This eliminates the need for a separate power source to drive the water injection mechanism in traditional equipment, thereby simplifying the overall structure of the equipment, reducing the number of parts, and thus lowering manufacturing costs.

[0021] Meanwhile, by utilizing the forward and reverse rotation characteristics of the reversible motor in conjunction with the one-way transmission function of the one-way clutch, the coordinated operation of stirring and water injection or the stirring alone can be achieved simply by controlling the direction of the motor. There is no need to operate the water injection drive device separately, which solves the problem of insufficient coordination caused by the dual power sources in the existing equipment. Moreover, the operation steps are simpler and the ease of operation is improved. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism structure of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. First frame; 2. Mixing hopper; 21. Cover; 22. Flip valve; 3. Drive mechanism; 31. Reversible motor; 32. Chain; 33. Drive sprocket; 34. One-way clutch; 35. Mixing rack; 4. Second frame; 41. Control box; 5. Step; 51. Handrail; 6. Pump body; 61. Drain pipe; 62. Connecting branch pipe; 63. Pumping pipe; 7. Water tank; 71. Water supply pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] Example

[0029] To achieve the function of controlling the mixing and water injection in tandem through a single drive mechanism, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, one embodiment of this utility model provides a feed mixer suitable for livestock farming, comprising a first frame 1, a mixing bin 2, a drive mechanism 3, a second frame 4, a step 5, a pump body 6, and a water tank 7. The components work together to meet the needs of livestock feed mixing operations. The specific structure and connection relationships are as follows:

[0030] The first frame 1 serves as the basic support for the equipment. Constructed from welded metal, it offers stable strength and supports core components such as the mixing bin 2, providing a solid foundation for their installation. The second frame 4 works in conjunction with the first frame 1 to create a three-dimensional installation space for mounting the drive mechanism 3, control box 41, etc., optimizing the equipment layout and improving space utilization. Steps 5 provide access for operators, facilitating the feeding and maintenance of the mixing bin 2; handrails 51 ensure operator safety when moving up and down, adapting to livestock farm scenarios.

[0031] The mixing bin 2 is a closed space for mixing feed. It is made of stainless steel, which is wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant, and can meet the contact requirements of various raw materials. The top cover 21 can be opened to feed and closed to form a closed environment to prevent feed from spilling. The bottom is equipped with a flap valve 22, which can be flipped after mixing to quickly unload the feed and connect to the subsequent feeding process.

[0032] The drive mechanism 3 is the core function, containing a reversible motor 31 that outputs forward and reverse power, a drive sprocket 33 connected to the motor output shaft, a chain 32 winding around the drive sprocket 33, a one-way clutch 34 keyed to the pump body 6, and a mixing frame 35 directly keyed to the motor output shaft in conjunction with the chain 32. During forward rotation, power is transmitted to the mixing frame 35 for mixing. Simultaneously, the one-way clutch 34, in conjunction with the chain 32, outputs power from the drive sprocket 33 to the pump body 6, thus achieving water injection. During reverse rotation, the one-way clutch 34 disengages the transmission to the pump body 6, allowing only the mixing frame 35 to rotate and mix. The one-way clutch 34 utilizes its one-way locking and reverse free-running characteristics to allow the mixing frame 35 to drive the pump body 6 in forward rotation and disconnect the transmission in reverse rotation. Its purely mechanical structure enhances stability and durability.

[0033] When the drive mechanism 3 rotates forward, the pump body 6 is linked by the one-way clutch 34, drawing water from the water storage tank 7 through the pumping pipe 63 and injecting water into the mixing bin 2 through the drain pipe 61 and the connecting branch pipe 62. Its linkage with the drive mechanism 3 is controlled by the one-way clutch 34, ensuring that water injection and mixing are coordinated or independent. The water storage tank 7 stores water and can be replenished through the water supply pipe 71 to ensure a continuous water supply for equipment operation. The control box 41 integrates electrical components to control the forward and reverse rotation, start and stop of the reversible motor 31. Operators input commands to switch and adjust the operating mode, making operation convenient and intelligent.

[0034] Through precise design and coordination of each component, and relying on the forward and reverse rotation of the drive mechanism 3 and the one-way clutch 34, flexible control of mixing and water injection under a single power source is achieved, meeting the needs of different stages of livestock feed mixing operations, improving mixing efficiency and quality, and adapting to livestock farm production applications.

[0035] Specifically, by setting up a linkage structure of reversible motor 31, drive sprocket 33, chain 32, one-way clutch 34 and stirring frame 35, a single reversible motor 31 can simultaneously drive stirring frame 35 and pump body 6, eliminating the need for an independent power source to drive the water injection mechanism in traditional equipment, thus achieving the effect of simplifying the overall structure of the equipment, reducing the number of parts, and thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0036] Meanwhile, by utilizing the forward and reverse rotation characteristics of the reversible motor 31 in conjunction with the one-way transmission function of the one-way clutch 34, the coordinated operation of stirring and water injection or the stirring alone can be achieved simply by controlling the direction of the motor rotation. No additional water injection drive device is required, which solves the problem of insufficient coordination caused by dual power sources in existing equipment. Moreover, the operation steps are simpler, improving the ease of operation.

[0037] When using this utility model, first replenish sufficient water to the water tank 7 through the water supply pipe 71 to ensure that the pump body 6 can pump water normally. The operator can climb onto the first frame 1 with the help of the steps 5 and the handrail 51, open the cover 21 on the top of the mixing bin 2, put the feed raw materials to be mixed into the mixing bin 2, and then close the cover 21 to form a closed mixing space.

[0038] Next, the reversible motor 31 is started and controlled to rotate forward through the control box 41 on the second frame 4. At this time, the output shaft of the reversible motor 31 drives the drive sprocket 33 and the mixing frame 35 to rotate synchronously. The mixing frame 35 mixes the feed raw materials in the mixing bin 2. At the same time, the drive sprocket 33 drives the one-way clutch 34 through the chain 32. The one-way clutch 34 transmits power to the pump body 6, so that the pump body 6 draws water from the water tank 7 through the water pipe 63. The water flows through the drain pipe 61 and the connecting branch pipe 62 into the mixing bin 2, realizing the coordinated operation of mixing and water injection.

[0039] When no water needs to be added and only continuous stirring is required, the reversible motor 31 is switched to reverse direction via the control box 41. At this time, the stirring frame 35 continues to rotate in the mixing chamber 2 with the output shaft to maintain stirring, while the one-way clutch 34 cuts off the power transmission with the pump body 6 due to its reverse characteristic, and the pump body 6 stops pumping water to ensure that only pure stirring operation is performed.

[0040] After mixing is complete, the reversible motor 31 is shut off via the control box 41, and the operator opens the flap valve 22 at the bottom of the mixing hopper 2. The mixed feed is then discharged from the flap valve 22, completing the entire feed mixing process.

[0041] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A feed mixer suitable for livestock farming, comprising a first frame (1), a mixing bin (2) mounted on the first frame (1), a second frame (4) mounted on one side of the first frame (1), a drive mechanism (3), a pump body (6), and a water tank (7) mounted on the second frame (4), wherein the drive mechanism (3) provides power to the mixer, characterized in that: The drive mechanism (3) includes a reversible motor (31), the output shaft of which is keyed to a drive sprocket (33), and a stirring rack (35) is also installed on the output shaft. The stirring rack (35) is located in the mixing bin (2). The drive sprocket (33) is driven by a chain (32) to a one-way clutch (34). The one-way clutch (34) is connected to a pump body (6). The pump body (6) is used to pump water from the water tank (7) and deliver it to the mixing bin (2).

2. A feed mixer suitable for livestock farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mixing hopper (2) is provided with an openable and closable cover (21) at the top and a flap valve (22) at the bottom.

3. A feed mixer suitable for livestock farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pump body (6) is connected to the pumping pipe (63) and the drain pipe (61). The end of the pumping pipe (63) away from the pump body (6) is placed in the water storage tank (7). The end of the drain pipe (61) away from the pump body (6) is provided with a connecting branch pipe (62), which is connected to the mixing bin (2).

4. A feed mixer suitable for livestock farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first frame (1) has a step (5) on the front, and a handrail (51) is provided along the extension direction of the step (5).

5. A feed mixer suitable for livestock farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, A control box (41) is installed on the second frame (4), and the control box (41) is electrically connected to the reversible motor (31).

6. A feed mixer suitable for livestock farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank (7) is equipped with a water supply pipe (71), which is connected to the inside of the water tank (7).

7. A feed mixer suitable for livestock farming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The one-way clutch (34) is a roller-type one-way clutch, with its outer ring connected to the chain (32) and its inner ring connected to the drive shaft of the pump body (6).

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