A drinking water height adjusting device for brooding chicks

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of chick raising and management, and specifically relates to a drinking water height adjusting device for chick raising, which comprises a breeding cage and an auxiliary assembly, the auxiliary assembly comprises a mounting plate, a guide rail, a sliding block, a sliding seat, a screw rod, a servo motor, a horizontal plate, a water storage component and a water adding component, the servo motor is controlled to rotate the screw rod, the screw rod is rotated, and the sliding seat is vertically moved under the action of the guide rail and the sliding block, the horizontal plate is vertically moved to adjust the height after the vertical movement of the sliding seat, the height of the water storage component is adjusted, the water level is adjusted, the position of the servo motor is fed back by the encoder, the numerical control system can accurately move the water storage component to the required height, the water level is stably adjusted, the water level height is adjusted according to the growth of the chicks in time, suitable drinking water conditions are created for the chicks, and the healthy growth and development of the chicks are promoted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brooding and feeding management technology, and in particular to a drinking water height adjustment device for brooding. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in chicken farming, basins or troughs are commonly used as drinking vessels to provide water for chickens to drink at any time. However, this method of drinking has disadvantages such as easy bacterial growth and inability to flexibly adjust the height. It also requires manual replenishment of water in a timely manner, which is quite frequent and results in a large workload for the staff.

[0003] A search revealed that prior art CN213095540U discloses a drinking device for chicks, including a water guide pipe, a support frame on the outer edge of the water guide pipe, a water trough at the lower end of the support frame for easy drinking by chicks, a fixing sleeve at the middle of the support frame on the outer edge of the water guide pipe communicating with the interior of the water guide pipe, a drainage mechanism for flowing water into the water trough inside the fixing sleeve, and a triggering mechanism cooperating with the drainage mechanism above the water trough. This utility model has a reasonable structure, overcoming the disadvantage of requiring continuous manual replenishment of water to the drinker, reducing the workload of workers, allowing for immediate water intake, and preventing bacterial growth.

[0004] The applicant discovered during the use of the aforementioned device that: during the brooding process of chicks, the water line height should be adjusted in a timely manner according to the chicks' growth, ensuring that chicks of different ages and sizes can drink comfortably. The optimal water line height varies at different growth stages: during the brooding period, the neck should be at an angle of 35-45° to the water line, and during the growing period, it should be 75-85°. At this angle, water flowing from the nipples can generally flow into the chicks' mouths without leaking onto the bedding. If the water line is too low, the poultry will hunch over to drink, causing much water to leak onto the bedding, potentially leading to bacterial and coccidiosis diseases. Conversely, if the water line is too high, many poultry cannot reach their water, resulting in dehydration, reduced feed intake, and underweight. Timely adjustment of the water line can increase water intake, ensuring sufficient feed intake and adequate nutrition for healthy growth and development, while also reducing the workload of feeding. The existing device does not allow for timely adjustment of the water line height according to the chicks' growth. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drinking water height adjustment device for chicks, which can adjust the water level in a timely manner according to the growth of chicks, create suitable drinking conditions for chicks, and promote their healthy growth and development.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a drinking water height adjustment device for brooding chicks, including a breeding cage and auxiliary components;

[0007] The auxiliary components include a mounting plate, guide rail, slider, slide block, screw, servo motor, horizontal plate, water storage component, and water filling component. The mounting plate is detachably connected to the breeding cage and is located on the front side of the breeding cage. The guide rail is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate and has a linearly sliding slider. The slide block is bolted to the slider. The screw is rotatably connected to the mounting plate, and its T-nut is bolted to the mounting part of the slide block. The servo motor is mounted on the top of the mounting plate, and its output shaft is connected to the screw through a coupling, and includes an encoder and a brake mechanism. The horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the slide block. The water storage component is connected to the horizontal plate and is located inside the breeding cage. The water filling component is located on one side of the water storage component.

[0008] The water storage component includes a connecting plate and a water tank. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate, and the water tank is detachably connected to the connecting plate.

[0009] The water supply component includes a fixed platform and a water supply pipe. The water supply pipe is L-shaped and welded to the fixed platform. The water inlet is connected to the outlet of an external electric water supply valve via a flexible hose. The fixed platform is detachably connected to the water tank and is located on top of the water tank.

[0010] The top cover of the breeding cage is equipped with a sealed door with a lock structure that can be rotated and opened, and an L-shaped drain pipe is installed at the bottom.

[0011] The brooding water height adjustment device further includes a stabilizing component, which includes a T-shaped seat and a guide rod frame. The T-shaped seat is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate and is located on the side of the horizontal plate away from the mounting plate. The guide rod frame is detachably connected to the breeding cage, and its circular guide rod is slidably engaged with a T-shaped linear sliding bearing installed on the T-shaped seat.

[0012] This utility model discloses a drinking water height adjustment device for chicks. By controlling the action of a servo motor, a screw can be driven to rotate. After the screw rotates, the slide can move vertically under the action of the guide rail and the slider. The vertical movement of the slide can drive the horizontal plate to move vertically for height adjustment, thereby realizing the height adjustment of the water storage component and thus the water level adjustment. Through the encoder feedback of the servo motor, the numerical control system can accurately move the water storage component to the required height, ensuring stable water level adjustment. Thus, the water level can be adjusted in a timely manner according to the growth of chicks, creating suitable drinking conditions for chicks and promoting their healthy growth and development. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the brooding water height adjustment device according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the brooding water height adjustment device according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 101-breeding cage, 102-mounting plate, 103-guide rail, 104-slider, 105-slide seat, 106-screw, 107-servo motor, 108-horizontal plate, 109-connecting plate, 110-water tank, 111-fixed platform, 112-water inlet pipe, 113-sealing door, 114-L-shaped drain pipe, 201-T-shaped seat, 202-guide rod frame. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0019] Example 1:

[0020] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, where Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a brooding water level adjustment device. Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the water trough 110. This utility model provides a drinking water height adjustment device for chicks: it includes a rearing cage 101 and auxiliary components. The auxiliary components include a mounting plate 102, a guide rail 103, a slider 104, a sliding seat 105, a screw 106, a servo motor 107, a horizontal plate 108, a water storage component, and a water filling component. The water storage component includes a connecting plate 109 and a water trough 110. The water filling component includes a fixed platform 111 and a water filling pipe 112. Through the aforementioned solution, the water level can be adjusted in a timely manner according to the chicks' growth, creating suitable drinking conditions for the chicks and promoting their healthy growth and development. It is understood that the aforementioned solution can adjust the water level in a timely manner according to the chicks' growth.

[0021] In this embodiment, the breeding cage 101 is used for breeding coordination. The servo motor 107 in this application is equipped with an encoder and a brake mechanism, which facilitates position control and stop shaft locking. Its specific model can be directly adopted from existing technology products, such as small servo motors from companies like Siemens and FANUC. The corresponding CNC system and control principle are also existing technologies. This application can select and match according to needs during actual use. The manual operation button box that cooperates with the CNC cabinet is installed on one side of the breeding cage 101.

[0022] The mounting plate 102 is detachably connected to the breeding cage 101 and is located on the front side of the breeding cage 101. The guide rail 103 is fixedly installed on the mounting plate 102 and is provided with a linearly sliding slider 104. The slide block 105 is connected to the slider 104 by bolts. The screw 106 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 102, and its T-nut is fixed to the mounting part of the slide block 105 by bolts. The servo motor 107 is installed on the top of the mounting plate 102, and its output shaft is connected to the screw 106 through a coupling. It is equipped with an encoder and a brake mechanism. The horizontal plate 108 is fixedly connected to the slide block 105. The water storage component is connected to the horizontal plate 108 and is located inside the breeding cage 101. The water filling component is located on one side of the water storage component. The mounting plate 102 is fixed with bolts. The structure of the guide rail 103 and the slider 104 can directly adopt the X-axis guide rail slider structure of the existing vertical machining center. However, this application uses a miniaturized size to ensure optimized equipment volume. The guide rail 103 is fixed with countersunk bolts. The slide block 105 is fixed by connecting it to the slider 104 with bolts. The two ends of the screw 106 are respectively mounted on the detachable bearing seats on the mounting plate 102 through rotating bearings. The mating T-nut of the screw 106 is fixed to the mounting plate 102 with bolts. The servo motor 107 is fixed with bolts, and the output shaft is connected to the top end of the screw 106 through a coupling. The horizontal plate 108 is fixed with bolts. The water storage component is used to store water, and the water filling component facilitates rapid water filling.

[0023] Secondly, the connecting plate 109 is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate 108; the water tank 110 is detachably connected to the connecting plate 109. The connecting plate 109 is L-shaped and is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate 108 by positioning pins and bolts, and the water tank 110 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 109 by positioning pins and bolts.

[0024] Then, the water supply pipe 112 is L-shaped and welded to the fixed platform 111, and the water inlet is connected to the outlet of the external water supply electric valve through a flexible hose; the fixed platform 111 is detachably connected to the water tank 110 and is located on top of the water tank 110. The fixed platform 111 is provided with a through hole to facilitate the horizontal section of the water supply pipe 112 to pass through and be welded and fixed. The water inlet of the water supply pipe 112 is connected to the outlet of the external water supply electric valve through a flexible hose to facilitate water supply control.

[0025] Finally, the top cover of the breeding cage 101 is equipped with a rotating, lockable, sealed door 113, and an L-shaped drain pipe 114 is provided at the bottom. This structure facilitates the removal or placement of chicks from the breeding cage 101. The inlet side of the L-shaped drain pipe 114 is flush with the bottom opening of the breeding cage 101, and a fine filter screen is welded to the end face to prevent feces from entering while allowing water to pass through. The outlet side is connected to a sewage collection and transportation pipe via a flexible hose.

[0026] When using this invention to adjust the water level according to the chicks' growth, the servo motor 107 is controlled to rotate the screw 106. After the screw 106 rotates, the guide rail 103 and the slider 104 enable the slide block 105 to move vertically. The vertical movement of the slide block 105 then drives the horizontal plate 108 to move vertically for height adjustment, thereby adjusting the height of the water tank 110 and thus achieving water level adjustment. The encoder of the servo motor 107 provides position feedback, allowing the CNC system to accurately move the water tank 110 to the required height, ensuring stable water level adjustment. This allows for timely adjustment of the water level according to the chicks' growth, creating suitable drinking conditions for them and promoting their healthy growth and development.

[0027] Example 2:

[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, where Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a brooding water height adjustment device. Based on the first embodiment, this utility model provides a brooding water height adjustment device, which further includes a stabilizing component, including a T-shaped seat 201 and a guide rod frame 202.

[0029] The T-shaped seat 201 is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate 108 and located on the side of the horizontal plate 108 away from the mounting plate 102. The guide rod frame 202 is detachably connected to the breeding cage 101, and its circular guide rod is slidably engaged with a T-shaped linear sliding bearing installed on the T-shaped seat 201. The T-shaped seat 201 is fixed by bolts and has through holes in which the T-shaped linear sliding bearing is installed. The guide rod frame 202 consists of a fixing block and a circular guide rod. The fixing block is L-shaped and fixed by bolts. The circular guide rod has stepped ends on both sides, which are inserted into the stepped holes of the fixing block. Because the fixing block limits the vertical movement of the circular guide rod, stability is ensured. To further improve stability, the circular guide rod and the fixing block can be spot-welded for later replacement as a whole.

[0030] In this embodiment, when the horizontal plate 108 moves vertically, the T-shaped seat 201 slides and guides on the circular guide rod of the guide rod frame 202, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the horizontal plate 108.

[0031] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A brooding water height adjustment device, comprising a rearing cage, characterized in that: It also includes auxiliary components; The auxiliary components include a mounting plate, guide rail, slider, slide block, screw, servo motor, horizontal plate, water storage component, and water filling component. The mounting plate is detachably connected to the breeding cage and is located on the front side of the breeding cage. The guide rail is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate and has a linearly sliding slider. The slide block is bolted to the slider. The screw is rotatably connected to the mounting plate, and its T-nut is bolted to the mounting part of the slide block. The servo motor is mounted on the top of the mounting plate, and its output shaft is connected to the screw through a coupling, and includes an encoder and a brake mechanism. The horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the slide block. The water storage component is connected to the horizontal plate and is located inside the breeding cage. The water filling component is located on one side of the water storage component.

2. The brooding water height adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage component includes a connecting plate and a water tank. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate, and the water tank is detachably connected to the connecting plate.

3. The brooding water height adjustment device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The water supply component includes a fixed platform and a water supply pipe. The water supply pipe is L-shaped and welded to the fixed platform. The water inlet is connected to the outlet of an external electric water supply valve via a flexible hose. The fixed platform is detachably connected to the water tank and is located on top of the water tank.

4. The brooding water height adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover of the breeding cage is equipped with a sealed door with a lock structure that can be rotated and opened, and an L-shaped drain pipe is installed at the bottom.

5. The brooding water height adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that... : The brooding water height adjustment device also includes a stabilizing component, which includes a T-shaped seat and a guide rod frame. The T-shaped seat is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate and is located on the side of the horizontal plate away from the mounting plate. The guide rod frame is detachably connected to the breeding cage, and its circular guide rod is slidably engaged with a T-shaped linear sliding bearing installed on the T-shaped seat.

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