A wet feed system for sows

Abstract

This utility model discloses a wet feed feeding system for sows, belonging to the technical field of feeding devices. It includes a water storage tank and a feed metering cylinder; the feed metering cylinder is connected to the feed line; a float valve is installed inside the water storage tank, and the float valve is connected to a water supply pipe via an inlet pipe; the float valve is located inside the water storage tank via an adjustment mechanism; the adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the height of the float valve. This utility model solves the problem of poor mixing and feeding of wet feed in the aforementioned background art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of feeding device technology, specifically a wet feed feeding system for sows. Background Technology

[0002] Lactating sows are the core of a pig farm's management, and their management level directly affects the overall farm's production efficiency. First, it is necessary to consider the nutritional needs of sows in the farrowing crate. In addition to maintaining normal metabolism and their own functions, sows also need to produce milk to nourish piglets. The amount of milk produced and its composition depend on the amount of nutrients supplied in the feed, and the amount and quality of milk directly affect the weight and survival rate of piglets after weaning.

[0003] Currently, lactating sows in pig farms are generally fed dry feed. For example, Chinese patent document CN103181335B discloses a precision feeding system for sows in farrowing crates. This system can accurately feed dry feed and finely manage the feed intake of lactating sows. However, due to the poor palatability of dry feed, the sows' feed intake is not increased. Compared to dry feed, wet feed is more palatable, and the sows consume more of it. However, currently, wet feed is generally mixed manually and then placed in the pigsty. This manual feeding process requires a lot of effort and wastes a significant amount of labor. To address the above problems, this utility model provides a wet feed system for sows, which solves the problem of poor mixing and feeding of wet feed in the aforementioned background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A wet feed system for sows includes a water storage tank and a feed line metering cylinder; the feed line metering cylinder is connected to the feed line, and a float valve is installed in the water storage tank. The float valve is connected to the water supply pipe through an inlet pipe, and the float valve is installed in the water storage tank through an adjustment mechanism; the adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the height of the float valve.

[0005] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment fixing rod, a limiting block, a rubber sleeve, and a convex ring; the water storage tank lid is provided with a limiting block, a rubber sleeve is provided at the center of the limiting block, a through hole is provided in the middle of the rubber sleeve, an adjustment fixing rod is inserted into the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve, and a float valve is provided at the lower end of the adjustment fixing rod; a convex ring is provided on the adjustment fixing rod, and a groove is provided on the side wall of the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve and the convex ring are interference fit, and the adjusting and fixing rod and the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve are clearance fit.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the water inlet pipe is a flexible hose or a corrugated pipe.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the discharge port of the metering cylinder is connected to the feeding pipe, the water outlet of the water storage tank is connected to the drain pipe, and a solenoid valve is installed on the drain pipe to control the opening and closing of the drain pipe; a material basin is installed below the drain pipe and the feeding pipe.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, only one of the solenoid valve, the feed line switch, and the water supply pipe switch is in the open state at any given time.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: water is injected at the same time as dry feed is fed. Due to the water absorption characteristics of the feed and the rooting characteristics of pigs when eating, the feed and water will be mixed to form wet feed, which improves the palatability of the feed and increases the feed intake of the fed pigs. At the same time, the setting of the feed metering cylinder and the float valve in the water storage tank with the adjustment mechanism makes it easy for the feeder to adjust the amount of feed and water to achieve different ratios. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front view of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the water storage tank of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of the layout at point A in the middle.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Metering cylinder for feed line; 2. Water storage tank; 3. Feed pipe; 4. Drain pipe; 5. Solenoid valve; 6. Feed line; 7. Water supply pipe; 8. Feed basin; 21. Float valve; 22. Water inlet pipe; 23. Adjusting and fixing rod; 24. Limiting block; 25. Rubber sleeve; 26. Protruding ring. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments. The description in this part is only exemplary and explanatory, and should not be used to limit the protection scope of this utility model in any way. Example

[0016] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a wet feed feeding system for sows includes a water storage tank 2 and a feed line metering cylinder 1. The feed line metering cylinder 1 is a commercially available adjustable feed metering cylinder. This feed line metering cylinder 1 is a commonly used device in the field, and its structure and principle have been disclosed and therefore will not be described in detail in this application. The feed line metering cylinder 1 is connected to the feed line 6 and is used to feed the feed from the feed line 6 into the feed line metering cylinder 1. Figure 2As shown, a float valve 21 is installed inside the water storage tank 2. The float valve 21 is connected to the water supply pipe 7 via the water inlet pipe 22. The float valve 21 is installed inside the water storage tank 2 via an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the height of the float valve 21. By adjusting the float valve 21 at different heights, the volume of water in the water storage tank 2 is adjusted to accommodate different amounts of feed. Figure 3 As shown, the adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment fixing rod 23, a limiting block 24, a rubber sleeve 25, and a convex ring 26; the lid of the water storage tank 2 is provided with a limiting block 24. Specifically, a through hole is provided in the middle of the lid. The limiting block 24 consists of two parts: one part is a straight tube with a countersunk head, the other end of which is threaded; the other part is a nut, the thread of which engages with the thread of the straight tube. The limiting block 24 is fixed to the through hole in the middle of the lid by the engagement of the countersunk head and the nut threads. The center of the limiting block 24 is provided with a... A rubber sleeve 25 is provided, which is glued to the inside of the limiting block 24. The rubber sleeve 25 is made of elastic plastic or rubber. A through hole is provided in the middle of the rubber sleeve 25, and an adjusting fixing rod 23 is inserted into the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve 25. The adjusting fixing rod 23 can slide up and down vertically in the through hole in the middle of the traffic. A float valve 21 is provided at the lower end of the adjusting fixing rod 23. A protruding ring 26 is provided on the adjusting fixing rod 23, and a groove is provided on the side wall of the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve 25.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve 25 and the convex ring 26 are interference fit, and the adjusting rod 23 and the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve 25 are clearance fit. With the above configuration, the adjusting rod 23 has a tactile feel during its up and down movement, and the interference fit between the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve 25 and the convex ring 26 can effectively limit the adjusting rod 23, preventing it from sliding upwards due to excessive buoyancy.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the water inlet pipe 22 is a flexible hose or a corrugated pipe.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the outlet of the metering cylinder 1 is connected to the feed pipe 3, the outlet of the water storage tank 2 is connected to the drain pipe 4, and a solenoid valve 5 is provided on the drain pipe 4 to control the opening and closing of the drain pipe 4; a material basin 8 is provided below the drain pipe 4 and the feed pipe 3.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of the above, only one of the solenoid valve 5, the feed line 6 switch, and the water supply pipe 7 switch is in the open state at any given time.

[0021] The feed line 6 and water supply pipe 7 operate twice daily, before each feeding session. During operation, the feed metering cylinder 1 and water storage tank 2, installed on either feed line 6 or water supply pipe 7, are fed or filled with water. The amount of feed added is controlled by adjusting the feed metering cylinder 1, while the amount of water added is controlled by the height of the float valve 21 inside the water storage tank 2. When the feed-to-water ratio needs adjustment, the feed amount is adjusted via the feed metering cylinder 1, and the water amount is adjusted by adjusting the height of the float valve 21 within the water storage tank 2 using the adjusting rod 23. Both the feed and water amounts are adjusted manually. Before feeding time... Both feed line 6 and water supply pipe 7 are closed. Both feed line metering cylinder 1 and the discharge or water outlet valve of the metering cylinder are closed. When feeding time arrives, feed line metering cylinder 1 and the discharge or water outlet valve of the metering cylinder are opened, and the feed and water in feed line metering cylinder 1 and the metering cylinder are discharged into the feed tray through feed pipe 3 and water pipe 4. When feeding ends, feed line metering cylinder 1 and the discharge or water outlet valve of the metering cylinder are closed. Both feed line 6 and water supply pipe 7 are closed. One hour before the next feeding time, feed line 6 and water supply pipe 7 will feed or fill the feed line metering cylinder 1 and water storage tank 2 installed on feed line 6 or water supply pipe 7.

[0022] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0023] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The above examples are only used to help understand the method and core ideas of this utility model.

[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that due to the limitations of written expression, while there are objectively infinite specific structures, those skilled in the art can make several improvements, modifications, or changes without departing from the principle of this utility model, and can also combine the above technical features in an appropriate manner. These improvements, modifications, changes, or combinations, or the direct application of the concept and technical solution of the utility model to other occasions without modification, should all be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wet feed system for sows, characterized in that, It includes a water storage tank (2) and a feed line metering cylinder (1); the feed line metering cylinder (1) is connected to the feed line (6), and a float valve (21) is installed inside the water storage tank (2). The float valve (21) is connected to the water supply pipe (7) through the water inlet pipe (22). The float valve (21) is installed inside the water storage tank (2) through an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the height of the float valve (21) to adjust the single water output of the water storage tank (2). The outlet of the feed line metering cylinder (1) is connected to the feed pipe (3), and the outlet of the water storage tank (2) is connected to the drain pipe (4). A solenoid valve (5) is installed on the drain pipe (4). The solenoid valve (5) is used to control the opening and closing of the drain pipe (4). A feed basin (8) is installed below the drain pipe (4) and the feed pipe (3).

2. The wet feed system for sows according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment fixing rod (23), a limiting block (24), a rubber sleeve (25), and a convex ring (26); the lid of the water storage tank (2) is provided with a limiting block (24), a rubber sleeve (25) is provided at the center of the limiting block (24), a through hole is provided in the middle of the rubber sleeve (25), the adjustment fixing rod (23) is inserted into the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve (25), and a float valve (21) is provided at the lower end of the adjustment fixing rod (23); a convex ring (26) is provided on the adjustment fixing rod (23), and a groove is provided on the side wall of the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve (25).

3. The wet feed system for sows according to claim 2, characterized in that, The through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve (25) and the convex ring (26) are interference fit, and the adjusting and fixing rod (23) and the through hole in the middle of the rubber sleeve (25) are clearance fit.

4. The wet feed system for sows according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water inlet pipe (22) is a flexible hose or a corrugated pipe.

5. The wet feed system for sows according to claim 2, characterized in that, Only one of the solenoid valve (5), the feed line (6) switch, and the water supply pipe (7) switch is in the open state at any given time.

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