Nipple drinking device with water leakage prevention and control function

Abstract

A nipple drinking water device with water leakage prevention and control function belongs to the technical field of poultry breeding. The device comprises a drinking water mechanism, a flow pipeline installed on the drinking water mechanism, and a flow sensor installed on the flow pipeline. The flow pipeline comprises a pipe body installed on the drinking water mechanism and a water flow channel opened in the pipe body. The flow sensor comprises a detection module installed behind the pipe body and a straight-blade turbine installed between the water flow channels in the pipe body. The straight-blade turbine is connected to the detection module, and the detection module is remotely connected to a computer terminal. The device sets the flow sensor to cooperate with the flow pipeline to monitor the water flow in real time, thereby detecting whether the drinking water mechanism leaks in time to enable the staff to solve the water leakage problem in time, indirectly avoid wasting water resources, and ensure the stability of the humidity of the breeding environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of poultry farming technology, specifically to a nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function. Background Technology

[0002] A nipple drinker is a closed drinking device based on a "touch-triggered" mechanism, primarily composed of a valve assembly. When livestock (such as chickens or pigs) peck or touch the "nipple" (trigger end) of the drinker with their beak, mouth, or tongue, it pushes the internal valve ball to move, opening the water flow channel and allowing clean water to flow from the nipple for the livestock to drink. When the livestock releases the nipple, the valve ball resets under the action of a spring or water pressure, closing the channel and stopping the water flow. By using a trigger-type nipple drinker to replace the traditional open drinking trough, the problem of continuous water storage is solved, enabling water supply on demand.

[0003] However, the inventors discovered that existing nipple drinkers, after repeated pecking and biting by livestock and poultry over a long period, are prone to misalignment of the trigger end, preventing the valve ball inside the drinker from resetting properly and leading to leakage. If the leakage problem is not addressed promptly, prolonged and continuous leakage not only wastes water resources and increases breeding costs, but also causes abnormally high humidity in the breeding environment, promoting the growth of bacteria and mold, and increasing the risk of poultry disease. Furthermore, existing nipple drinkers cannot monitor the actual water consumption of livestock and poultry in real time, making it impossible to determine whether the water intake meets their daily needs, which is detrimental to livestock growth. Therefore, a drinking device with leakage and water consumption monitoring functions is needed to solve these problems.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the background technology of this disclosure and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function, which aims to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function is provided, including a drinking mechanism, a flow pipe installed on the drinking mechanism, and a flow sensor installed on the flow pipe; the flow pipe includes a bottom connector installed on the drinking mechanism, a pipe body connected to the bottom connector, and a water flow channel opened in the pipe body, and the inner side wall of the bottom connector is also provided with an internal thread; the flow sensor includes a detection module installed behind the pipe body and a straight blade turbine rotatably installed between the water flow channels in the pipe body, the straight blade turbine being connected to the detection module, and the detection module being remotely connected to a computer.

[0007] Furthermore, the water flow channel includes an upper water chamber, a detection chamber, and a lower water chamber sequentially formed inside the pipe body from top to bottom. The upper end of the pipe body is also provided with a water receiving pipe, which is connected to the upper water chamber. An input channel is also connected between the outer end of the upper water chamber and the detection chamber, and an output channel is also connected between the inner end of the lower water chamber and the detection chamber. The lower part of the lower water chamber is connected to the bottom of the pipe body. A straight-blade turbine is rotatably installed inside the detection chamber, and the outer wall of the water receiving pipe is also provided with connecting threads.

[0008] Furthermore, the drinking mechanism includes an inner drinking valve connected below the bottom pipe, a drinking support sleeve fitted on the inner drinking valve, and a connecting bottom post connected below the drinking support sleeve. The inner side wall of the drinking support sleeve is also provided with an internal thread.

[0009] Furthermore, an external thread is provided on the outer wall of the inner drinking valve, a water storage cavity is provided inside the inner drinking valve, a top connecting inner tube is provided on the top surface of the inner drinking valve, and an external thread is provided on the outer wall of the top connecting inner tube. The lower end of the water storage cavity is connected to the bottom of the inner drinking valve. The water storage cavity has a structure of a cylindrical cavity on top and an inverted frustum cavity on the bottom. A connecting channel is provided above the water storage cavity to connect to the bottom of the flow pipe. The bottom connecting pipe is threadedly fitted onto the top connecting inner tube, and the drinking water support is threadedly fitted onto the inner drinking valve.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting bottom column is provided with a docking top groove, an inclined groove, a limiting groove and a water outlet channel in sequence from top to bottom. The docking top groove corresponds to the bottom of the water storage cavity and has the same inner diameter as the bottom surface of the water storage cavity. The water outlet channel is connected to the bottom of the connecting bottom column. The inclined groove is a frustum cavity structure. The inner diameter of the limiting groove is larger than the inner diameter of the bottom surface of the inclined groove, and the inner diameter of the docking top groove is larger than the inner diameter of the top surface of the inclined groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the drinking mechanism also includes a movable ball valve disposed within the water storage cavity, an upper push rod movably passing through the connecting channel, an upper push spring sleeved on the upper push rod, a lower push assembly movably passing through the connecting bottom column, and a lower push spring sleeved on the lower push assembly. The outer diameter of the movable ball valve is larger than the bottom diameter of the water storage cavity, and the outer diameter of the upper push rod is smaller than the inner diameter of the connecting channel.

[0012] Furthermore, the lower end of the upper push rod is also provided with an upper push circular plate, and a first water outlet is provided on the upper push circular plate. The upper push circular plate abuts against the top of the movable ball valve, and the upper push spring abuts between the top surface of the water storage cavity and the upper push circular plate. The outer side wall of the upper push circular plate is close to the inner side wall of the cylindrical cavity above the water storage cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, the lower push assembly includes a lower push rod, a lower push circular plate fixedly sleeved on the upper end of the lower push rod, a positioning piece fixedly sleeved in the middle position of the lower push rod, and a second drain outlet opened around the inner circumference of the positioning piece. The outer diameter of the lower push rod is smaller than the inner diameter of the water outlet channel and the top surface of the inclined groove. The positioning piece is attached to the bottom of the limiting groove. The lower push spring is located in the limiting groove and abuts against the upper part of the positioning piece. The lower push circular plate is attached to the bottom surface of the docking top groove. The outer diameter of the lower push circular plate is also smaller than the inner diameter of the docking top groove.

[0014] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0015] 1. In the device of this application, the upper top circular plate constrains the vertical movement of the upper top rod, and the limiting groove cooperates with the positioning plate to constrain the vertical movement of the lower top assembly. At the same time, an upper top spring and a lower top spring are also provided to promote the reset of the device. This can prevent the water drinking mechanism from tilting during use, improve the accuracy of water flow interruption control, and reduce the possibility of water leakage.

[0016] 2. The device in this application is equipped with a flow sensor and a circulation pipe to monitor the water flow in real time, thereby detecting whether there is any leakage in the drinking water system in a timely manner, so that the staff can solve the leakage problem in a timely manner, indirectly avoiding the waste of water resources, and also ensuring the stability of the humidity of the breeding environment.

[0017] 3. The flow sensor installed in the device of this application can also monitor the amount of water consumed by chickens without leakage. When drinking, the water in the device flows continuously, and the straight blade turbine rotates simultaneously with the water. Each rotation of the straight blade turbine indicates that a certain amount of water is output from the lower end of the device. By monitoring the number of rotations of the straight blade turbine through the detection module and outputting it to the computer, the amount of water consumed by chickens can be indirectly monitored. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drinking water device in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flow channel in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the drinking mechanism in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the drinking mechanism in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a front sectional view of the drinking water device of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of section A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lower top component in this utility model.

[0025] In the above figures, 1. Flow pipe; 11. Pipe body; 12. Bottom connector; 121. Internal thread one; 13. Water inlet pipe; 131. Connecting thread; 14. Water inlet chamber; 15. Detection chamber; 16. Water outlet chamber; 17. Output channel; 18. Input channel; 2. Drinking mechanism; 21. Drinking tray; 211. Internal thread two; 22. Connecting bottom column; 221. Top groove; 222. Inclined groove; 223. Limiting groove; 224. Water outlet channel; 23. Drinking water inner valve; 2 31. External thread one; 232. Top-connecting inner tube; 2321. External thread two; 233. Water storage cavity; 234. Connecting channel; 24. Movable ball valve; 25. Upper push rod; 251. Upper push circular plate; 2511. First drain outlet; 26. Upper push spring; 27. Lower push assembly; 271. Lower push rod; 272. Positioning plate; 273. Lower push circular plate; 274. Second drain outlet; 28. Lower push spring; 3. Flow sensor; 31. Detection module; 32. Straight blade turbine. Detailed Implementation

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this application are used to distinguish the described objects and do not have any sequential or technical meaning. And the terms "connection" and "linkage," unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0027] This application provides a nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function, which solves the problems existing in the prior art. In order to better understand the technical solution of this application, the above technical solution will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0028] This example discloses a nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1 to 7The device includes a drinking mechanism 2, a flow pipe 1 installed on the drinking mechanism 2, and a flow sensor 3 installed on the flow pipe 1. The flow pipe 1 includes a bottom connector 12 installed on the drinking mechanism 2, a pipe body 11 connected to the bottom connector 12, and a water flow channel opened in the pipe body 11. The inner side wall of the bottom connector 12 is also provided with an internal thread 121. The flow sensor 3 includes a detection module 31 installed behind the pipe body 11 and a straight blade turbine 32 rotatably installed between the water flow channels in the pipe body 11. The straight blade turbine 32 is connected to the detection module 31, and the detection module 31 is remotely connected to a computer.

[0029] The water flow channel includes an upper water chamber 14, a detection chamber 15, and a lower water chamber 16, which are sequentially opened from top to bottom inside the pipe body 11. The upper end of the pipe body 11 is also provided with a water inlet pipe 13, which is connected to the upper water chamber 14. An input channel 18 is also connected between the outer end of the upper water chamber 14 and the detection chamber 15. An output channel 17 is also connected between the lower water chamber 16 and the inner end of the detection chamber 15. The lower part of the lower water chamber 16 is connected to the bottom of the pipe body 11. A straight blade turbine 32 is rotatably installed in the detection chamber 15. The outer wall of the water inlet pipe 13 is also provided with a connecting thread 131.

[0030] The drinking mechanism 2 includes a drinking inner valve 23 connected below the bottom pipe 12, a drinking support sleeve 21 sleeved on the drinking inner valve 23, and a connecting bottom post 22 connected below the drinking support sleeve 21. The inner side wall of the drinking support sleeve 21 is also provided with an internal thread 211. The inner drinking valve 23 has an external thread 231 on its outer side wall. The inner drinking valve 23 has a water storage cavity 233. The inner drinking valve 23 has a top connecting inner tube 232 on its top surface. The outer side wall of the top connecting inner tube 232 has an external thread 2321. The lower end of the water storage cavity 233 is connected to the bottom of the inner drinking valve 23. The water storage cavity 233 has a structure of a cylindrical cavity on top and an inverted frustum cavity on the bottom. The upper part of the water storage cavity 233 has a connecting channel 234 connected to the bottom of the flow pipe 1. The bottom connecting pipe 12 is threadedly fitted onto the top connecting inner tube 232. The drinking water support sleeve 21 is threadedly fitted onto the inner drinking valve 23. The connecting bottom column 22 is provided with a docking top groove 221, an inclined groove 222, a limiting groove 223 and a water outlet channel 224 in sequence from top to bottom. The docking top groove 221 is located below the water storage cavity 233 and has the same inner diameter as the bottom surface of the water storage cavity 233. The water outlet channel 224 is connected to the bottom of the connecting bottom column 22. The inclined groove 222 is a frustum cavity structure. The inner diameter of the limiting groove 223 is larger than the inner diameter of the bottom surface of the inclined groove 222. The inner diameter of the docking top groove 221 is larger than the inner diameter of the top surface of the inclined groove 222. The drinking water mechanism 2 also includes a movable ball valve 24 disposed in the water storage cavity 233, an upper push rod 25 movably passing through the connecting channel 234, an upper push spring 26 sleeved on the upper push rod 25, a lower push assembly 27 movably passing through the connecting bottom column 22, and a lower push spring 28 sleeved on the lower push assembly 27. The outer diameter of the movable ball valve 24 is larger than the bottom diameter of the water storage cavity 233, and the outer diameter of the upper push rod 25 is smaller than the inner diameter of the connecting channel 234. The lower end of the upper push rod 25 is also provided with an upper push circular plate 251, and a first water outlet 2511 is also provided on the upper push circular plate 251. The upper push circular plate 251 abuts against the top of the movable ball valve 24, and the upper push spring 26 abuts against the top surface of the water storage cavity 233 and the upper push circular plate 251. The outer side wall of the upper push circular plate 251 is close to the inner side wall of the upper cylindrical cavity inside the water storage cavity 233. The lower push assembly 27 includes a lower push rod 271, a lower push circular plate 273 fixedly sleeved on the upper end of the lower push rod 271, a positioning piece 272 fixedly sleeved in the middle position of the lower push rod 271, and a second drain outlet 274 opened around the inner perimeter of the positioning piece 272. The outer diameter of the lower push rod 271 is smaller than the inner diameter of the water outlet channel 224 and the top surface of the inclined groove 222. The positioning piece 272 is attached to the bottom of the limiting groove 223. The lower push spring 28 is located in the limiting groove 223 and abuts against the positioning piece 272. The lower push circular plate 273 is attached to the bottom surface of the docking top groove 221. The outer diameter of the lower push circular plate 273 is also smaller than the inner diameter of the docking top groove 221.

[0031] Working principle: When implementing the device of this application, the water inlet pipe 13 at the upper end of the device can be threaded to the water source pipeline. The water flows into the upper water chamber 14 through the water inlet pipe 13, then flows down into the detection chamber 15 through the input channel 18, then flows into the lower water chamber 16 through the output channel 17, and finally flows into the water storage chamber 233 through the gap between the upper push rod 25 and the connecting channel 234, filling the space of the water storage chamber 233 above the movable ball valve 24 with water.

[0032] When livestock need to drink water, they peck at the lower push rod 271 at the bottom of the drinking device. The lower push rod 271 is pecked and moved upward, causing the positioning plate 272 and the lower push circular plate 273 to move upward synchronously. The lower push spring 28 is gradually compressed under the limit of the positioning plate 272. The lower push circular plate 273 pushes the movable ball valve 24 to move upward. The upper push rod 25 moves upward synchronously with the movable ball valve 24 and extends upward into the lower water chamber 16. The upper push spring 26 is gradually compressed under the limit of the upper push circular plate 251. Because the lower section of the water storage cavity 233 has an upward-opening structure that gradually widens, when the movable ball valve 24 moves, its perimeter separates from the inner wall of the water storage cavity 233, creating a gap. Water in the water storage cavity 233 flows through the first drain port 2511 and the gap to the area below the movable ball valve 24. The flowing water then flows through the gap between the connecting top groove 221 and the lower top circular plate 273, then through the gap between the inclined groove 222 and the lower top rod 271 into the limiting groove 223, and finally drips out through the second drain port 274 from the water outlet channel 224, allowing livestock and poultry to drink. As the water in body 233 flows downward, the water above it also flows. The straight-blade turbine 32 rotates simultaneously with the flowing water. Each rotation of the straight-blade turbine 32 indicates that a certain amount of drinking water is output from the lower end of the device. The number of pulses generated by the straight-blade turbine 32 is monitored by the detection module 31 and output to the computer for calculation and display, thus indirectly monitoring the amount of water consumed by the chickens. The design of the outer periphery of the upper circular plate 251 close to the inner wall of the cylindrical cavity above the water storage cavity 233, together with the connecting channel 234 of a certain length, ensures that the upper rod 25 always moves vertically. When livestock stop pecking at the lower push rod 271, the positioning plate 272, under the influence of the lower push spring 28, moves downward to reset. The lower push rod 271 and the lower push circular plate 273 also reset downward with the positioning plate 272. After the lower limit of the movable ball valve 24 is removed, the upper push spring 26 pushes the upper push circular plate 251 downward, and the upper push circular plate 251 pushes the movable ball valve 24 downward to reset until the movable ball valve 24 is once again locked below the water storage cavity 233, cutting off the water flow. Furthermore, in this device, the drinking mechanism 2 can also be used to connect to a separate water source pipeline using the top connecting inner pipe 232, which is practical and convenient.

[0033] During periods when no water is being consumed, the flow sensor 3, in conjunction with the flow pipe 1, can detect whether the drinking mechanism 2 is leaking. When the drinking mechanism 2 is leaking, water in the lower water chamber 16 flows continuously into the water storage chamber 233 through the connecting channel 234, and water in the detection chamber 15 also flows continuously into the output channel 17 through the input channel 18. The flow of water in the detection chamber 15 can also drive the straight blade turbine 32 to rotate. When the straight blade turbine 32 rotates, it transmits a signal to the detection module 31 at the rear. The detection module 31 can detect the signal of water flow, that is, detect whether there is a leak. The detection data is displayed on the computer so as to remind the staff to take timely preventive measures.

[0034] To determine whether the problem is livestock drinking water or a leak: When livestock are drinking, the water flow rate is high, the straight-blade turbine 32 rotates quickly, and the pulse signal output is large, resulting in a larger data display on the computer via the detection module 31. Furthermore, the drinking process is short, and the water flow time is also short, leading to rapid data changes on the computer. When livestock are not drinking, the detection module 31 cannot detect a pulse signal, and the computer displays zero data. When the device leaks, water continuously flows out, causing the straight-blade turbine 32 to rotate. The detection module 31 receives and transmits pulse signals. During a leak, the device continuously receives pulse signals, and the computer displays stable data for a period of time. Staff can then determine whether the problem is a leak or livestock drinking water based on whether the computer displays intermittent water flow.

[0035] In addition, the flow sensor 3 used in the device of this application is a product of the prior art, such as a Hall flow sensor. The method of displaying the rotation signal of the straight blade turbine 32 on the computer through the detection module 31 is implemented by the prior art. As long as the corresponding function is achieved, the specific method is not limited and is also described in this technical solution.

[0036] Although some preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0037] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, if these modifications and variations of this invention fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function, comprising a drinking mechanism (2), characterized in that, It also includes a flow pipe (1) installed on the drinking water device (2) and a flow sensor (3) installed on the flow pipe (1); The circulation pipe (1) includes a pipe body (11) installed on the drinking water device (2) and a water flow channel opened in the pipe body (11); The flow sensor (3) includes a detection module (31) installed behind the pipe body (11) and a straight blade turbine (32) rotatably installed between the water flow channels inside the pipe body (11). The straight blade turbine (32) is connected to the detection module (31), and the detection module (31) is remotely connected to a computer.

2. The nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water flow channel includes an upper water chamber (14), a detection chamber (15), and a lower water chamber (16) sequentially opened in the pipe body (11) from top to bottom. The upper end of the pipe body (11) is also provided with a water receiving pipe (13), which is connected to the upper water chamber (14). The upper water chamber (14) is connected to the lower water chamber (16), which is connected to the detection chamber (15). The lower water chamber (16) is connected to the bottom of the pipe body (11). A straight blade turbine (32) is rotatably installed in the detection chamber (15).

3. The nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drinking water mechanism (2) includes a drinking water inner valve (23) installed below the pipe body (11), a drinking water support sleeve (21) sleeved on the drinking water inner valve (23), and a connecting base column (22) connected below the drinking water support sleeve (21).

4. The nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner valve (23) of the drinking water is provided with a water storage cavity (233). The lower end of the water storage cavity (233) is connected to the bottom of the inner valve (23). The water storage cavity (233) has a structure of an upper cylindrical cavity and a lower inverted frustum cavity. A connecting channel (234) is also provided above the water storage cavity (233). The connecting channel (234) is connected to the bottom of the flow pipe (1).

5. The nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting bottom column (22) is provided with a docking top groove (221), an inclined groove (222), a limiting groove (223) and a water outlet channel (224) from top to bottom. The docking top groove (221) corresponds to the bottom of the water storage cavity (233), and the water outlet channel (224) is connected to the bottom of the connecting bottom column (22). The inclined groove (222) is a frustum cavity structure.

6. The nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drinking water mechanism (2) also includes a movable ball valve (24) installed in the water storage cavity (233), an upper push rod (25) movably inserted in the connecting channel (234), an upper push spring (26) sleeved on the upper push rod (25), a lower push assembly (27) movably inserted in the connecting bottom column (22), and a lower push spring (28) sleeved on the lower push assembly (27). The outer diameter of the movable ball valve (24) is larger than the bottom diameter of the water storage cavity (233).

7. The nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower end of the upper rod (25) is also provided with an upper top circular plate (251), and a first drain outlet (2511) is provided on the upper top circular plate (251). The upper top circular plate (251) abuts against the top of the movable ball valve (24), and the upper top spring (26) abuts against the top surface of the water storage cavity (233) and the upper top circular plate (251).

8. The nipple drinking device with leakage prevention function according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower top assembly (27) includes a lower top rod (271), a lower top circular plate (273) fixedly sleeved on the upper end of the lower top rod (271), a positioning piece (272) fixedly sleeved in the middle position of the lower top rod (271), and a second drain outlet (274) opened around the inner perimeter of the positioning piece (272). The positioning piece (272) is attached to the bottom of the limiting groove (223), the lower top spring (28) is located in the limiting groove (223) and abuts against the positioning piece (272), and the lower top circular plate (273) is attached to the bottom surface of the docking top groove (221).

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