A sheep house feeding feeding rail

Abstract

This utility model relates to a sheep pen feeding area, including a fence and a feeding trough. Support bars are provided on the fence, and the feeding trough is placed on the support bars on the side closest to the fence, while a bracket is provided on the side of the feeding trough furthest from the fence. A cleaning assembly is provided between the feeding trough and the bracket, including: a connecting shaft, mounted on the bracket along the length of the feeding trough; a connecting ring, rotatably sleeved on the connecting shaft and fixedly connected to the feeding trough; a guide rod, mounted along the length of the feeding trough on the side closest to the bracket; a slider, slidably sleeved on the guide rod; and a cleaning plate, fixedly connected to the slider and located inside the feeding trough, adhering to the inner wall of the feeding trough. A lifting assembly is provided on the feeding trough. By allowing the feeding trough to rotate around the connecting shaft until the inner wall is nearly horizontal, combined with the scraping action of the cleaning plate and the tilting guidance of the guide plate, attached and loose residues in the trough can be quickly removed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sheep breeding and feeding technology, specifically relating to a sheep pen for feeding sheep. Background Technology

[0002] In the sheep farming industry, sheepfold feeding troughs are the core equipment for ensuring orderly feeding of sheep, and the rationality of their structure directly affects the hygiene management and operational efficiency of the farm. Currently, the feeding troughs in sheepfold feeding troughs generally adopt a fixed, recessed structure, which is either supported by brackets or directly fixed to one side of the fence, forming a long, narrow feeding space suitable for multiple sheep to feed simultaneously. This is a common design in current farming practices.

[0003] However, this type of recessed feeding trough presents significant cleaning challenges, particularly in the removal of feed residue, where the structure severely restricts its effectiveness. Because the trough is recessed, with the bottom lower than the opening, even when using scrapers and brushes to move feed residue (such as pellet feed crumbs and silage leftovers) from the walls and bottom to the center, the residue inevitably falls back into the recessed area due to gravity, making it impossible to collect it all at once. To remove as much residue as possible, farmers must repeatedly work along the 3-5 meter length of the trough: first scraping from both ends towards the center, then quickly collecting the accumulated residue with tools. If the action is slightly delayed, some residue will scatter back into the recessed area. At the corners where the bottom and walls meet, residue is more likely to get stuck, requiring multiple deep scrapings with tools before cleaning. During this process, the tool angle must be constantly adjusted to fit the recessed space. Repeated scraping and cleaning, especially cleaning a single tank, often takes a lot of time. It is not only cumbersome and physically demanding, but also requires more manpower, significantly increasing the cost of breeding. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sheep pen for feeding sheep, in order to solve the problems existing in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A sheep pen feeding area includes a fence and a feeding trough. The feeding trough is located on one side of the fence. The fence is provided with support bars. The side of the feeding trough closest to the fence is placed on the support bars. The side of the feeding trough furthest from the fence is provided with a bracket. A cleaning assembly is provided between the feeding trough and the support frame for cleaning residual feed inside the feeding trough, including: Multiple connecting shafts are arranged along the length of the feeding trough at one end of the bracket near the feeding trough; Multiple connecting rings are rotatably sleeved on each of the connecting shafts, and each of the connecting rings is fixedly connected to the feeding trough; A guide rod is provided along the length of the feeding trough on the side of the feeding trough near the support; The slider is slidably fitted onto the guide rod; A cleaning plate is fixedly connected to the slider, and the cleaning plate is located inside the feeding trough, with the cleaning plate adhering to the inner wall of the feeding trough; The feeding trough is equipped with a lifting assembly for controlling the rotation of the feeding trough around the connecting shaft.

[0006] Optionally, the lifting assembly includes: A pull rope, one end of which is connected to the side of the feeding trough near the fence; A pull ring is provided at the end of the pull rope away from the feeding trough; The first L-shaped rod is provided with a fence on the side near the feeding trough and matches the pull ring. When the opening of the feeding trough is facing horizontally, the pull ring can be fastened to the first L-shaped rod. The second L-shaped rod is set on the side of the fence near the feeding trough, and the horizontal height of the second L-shaped rod is lower than that of the first L-shaped rod. When the opening of the feeding trough is facing the vertical direction, the pull ring can be fastened to the second L-shaped rod.

[0007] Optionally, the cleaning plate is detachably provided with a guide plate, the length direction of which is staggered with the length direction of the feeding trough, so that the guide plate is inclined in the length direction of the feeding trough.

[0008] Optionally, the slider is rotatably mounted on the guide rod.

[0009] Optionally, a container placement assembly is connected to the slider, the container placement assembly comprising: Two mounting rings are rotatably fitted onto the slider; Two connecting rods are respectively mounted on the two mounting rings; The placement platform is located at the end of the two connecting rods furthest from the mounting ring.

[0010] Optionally, a limiting protrusion is provided on the outer side of the placement platform.

[0011] Optionally, the bracket is provided with a partition corresponding to the connecting rod.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: By setting the feeding trough to rotate around the connecting shaft until the inner wall is nearly horizontal, and with the cleaning plate scraping and the guide plate tilting to guide, it can quickly remove the attached and loose residue in the trough, avoiding the problem of residue falling back and repeated cleaning in traditional recessed troughs; the end can rotate the slider to detach the cleaning plate from the trough, making it easy to thoroughly clean the residue at the end, greatly reducing cleaning time and labor intensity.

[0013] The container placement component maintains a horizontal position through gravity self-balancing, and the recycling container is fixed by limiting protrusions, which can accurately receive the residue discharged by the guide plate and prevent the residue from falling to the ground; the component moves synchronously with the slider, and the partition prevents interference with the support, ensuring that there is no spillage during the collection process and reducing secondary cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0014] This utility model can be further illustrated by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sheep pen feeding trough in the feeding mode of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sheep pen feeding trough under the cleaning mode of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fence of a sheep pen feeding area according to the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support frame for a sheep pen feeding area according to the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding trough of a sheep pen according to the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning board and container placement assembly of a sheep pen feeding crate according to the present invention. The symbols for the main components are explained below: Fence 101, feeding trough 102, support bar 103, bracket 104, connecting shaft 201, connecting ring 202, guide rod 203, slider 204, cleaning plate 205, guide plate 206, pull rope 301, pull ring 302, first L-shaped rod 303, second L-shaped rod 304, mounting ring 401, connecting rod 402, placement platform 403, limiting protrusion 404, partition 405. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0017] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a sheep pen feeding area includes a fence 101 and a feeding trough 102. The feeding trough 102 is located on one side of the fence 101. A support bar 103 is provided on the fence 101. The side of the feeding trough 102 closest to the fence 101 is placed on the support bar 103. A bracket 104 is provided on the side of the feeding trough 102 away from the fence 101. A cleaning assembly is provided between the feeding trough 102 and the support 104 for cleaning residual feed inside the feeding trough 102, including: Multiple connecting shafts 201 are arranged along the length of the feeding trough 102 at one end of the bracket 104 near the feeding trough 102; Multiple connecting rings 202 are rotatably sleeved on each connecting shaft 201, and each connecting ring 202 is fixedly connected to the feeding trough 102; Guide rod 203 is arranged along the length of feeding trough 102 on the side of feeding trough 102 near bracket 104; Slider 204 is slidably sleeved on guide rod 203; The cleaning plate 205 is fixedly connected to the slider 204, and the cleaning plate 205 is located inside the feeding trough 102, with the cleaning plate 205 adhering to the inner wall of the feeding trough 102. The feeding trough 102 is equipped with a lifting component for controlling the rotation of the feeding trough 102 around the connecting shaft 201.

[0018] Fence 101, as the core limiting boundary component in the sheep grazing scenario, adopts a fence-like structure made of high-strength galvanized steel pipes. Through modular splicing, it forms closed or semi-closed physical barrier areas. Its core design goal is to ensure the sheep's ease of grazing while precisely regulating their behavior. The fence spacing of 101 is optimized, leaving only gaps (adapted to the average head width of an adult sheep), just enough for the sheep's head to extend into the outer feeding trough 102 to complete the grazing action, while the body torso cannot pass through the fence. This physically prevents trampling injuries caused by crowding and fighting during grazing, or management chaos caused by sheep leaving the pre-designed feeding area, effectively maintaining the stability of the grazing order.

[0019] In terms of structural support and integrated design, the bottom of the fence 101 is fixed to the ground through a pre-embedded concrete base, and 3-4 reinforcing support bars 103 are welded horizontally in the middle. The support bars 103 not only improve the overall impact resistance of the fence (can withstand the impact force of a single adult sheep within 50kg), but also serve as the installation carrier for the feeding trough 102. The feeding trough 102 is detachably connected to the support bars 103 through a snap-fit ​​structure, realizing the integrated integration of the fence and the feeding components, reducing on-site installation procedures, and preventing the feeding trough from shifting due to sheep collisions, further reducing feed waste caused by spillage (actual measurements show that the feed waste rate can be reduced from 15%-20% in the traditional free-range mode to below 5%).

[0020] To meet the growth needs of sheep of different ages, the fence 101 features an innovative adjustable movable rod structure (not labeled). The movable rod is made of hollow steel pipe of the same material as the main frame of the fence, and is equipped with a longitudinally through movable groove (groove width 2.5cm, length set to 80-120cm according to the fence height) and high-strength fastening bolts. During the lamb feeding stage (under 3 months old, shoulder height approximately 30-40cm), the movable bar can be fixed at the bottom of the activity trough (35cm above the ground). At this time, the actual blocking height of the fence is approximately 40cm, which can meet the lambs' need to extend their heads to eat while preventing them from squeezing out of the fence. As the flock grows (6-month-old young lambs with a shoulder height of approximately 60-70cm), the movable bar can be gradually moved up along the activity trough to a position of 65-75cm above the ground by loosening the bolts, so that the overall blocking height of the fence is adapted to the size of the young lambs. When the flock enters adulthood (shoulder height 80-90cm), the movable bar can be fixed at the top of the activity trough (90-100cm above the ground), forming an effective anti-jump barrier, completely preventing adult sheep from jumping out of the fence due to competition for feed or activity needs. This achieves dynamic adaptation of the fence height throughout the entire growth cycle from lamb to adult sheep, eliminating the need for frequent replacement of fence equipment and significantly reducing the investment cost of breeding facilities.

[0021] The feeding trough 102 is the direct component for feeding and consumption. Under normal conditions, it is concave to hold feed to meet the needs of multiple sheep feeding at the same time. During cleaning, it can rotate around the connecting shaft 201. By adjusting the orientation of the trough opening to be close to the horizontal direction (keeping the inner wall horizontal), it avoids the direct dumping of residue to the ground, which would increase the amount of cleaning. It also provides a flat scraping surface for the cleaning plate 205, taking into account both normal feeding needs and cleaning convenience, and solving the pain point of traditional troughs where "residue is easy to fall back and difficult to collect".

[0022] The support bar 103 is fixed to the inside of the fence 101, and its top surface fits against the bottom of the feeding trough 102 to form a point or line contact support, providing force balance for the side of the feeding trough 102 closest to the fence 101, and preventing the feeding trough 102 from tilting or shifting due to unilateral force such as feed weight or collisions with sheep while eating; and the feeding trough 102 is only "placed" on the support bar 103 (not fixedly connected), and its rotation around the connecting shaft 201 is not restricted during cleaning, thus taking into account both the needs of stable feeding and flexible cleaning.

[0023] The bracket 104 adopts a rigid rod or frame structure, with its bottom fixed to the ground (or sheepfold foundation). Together with the support bar 103, it achieves stable positioning of the feeding trough 102 on both sides, improving the load-bearing capacity of the feeding trough 102 to accommodate larger capacity feed storage. At the same time, its top serves as the mounting carrier for the connecting shaft 201, providing a fixed shaft system for the rotation of the feeding trough 102, ensuring smooth and safe angle adjustment during cleaning.

[0024] The connecting shaft 201 is fixed at intervals to the top of the bracket 104 along the length of the feeding trough 102, serving as the fixed axis for the rotation of the feeding trough 102. Through multiple evenly distributed designs, the rotation trajectory of the feeding trough 102 is limited to avoid deviation, and it can withstand the radial and axial forces when the feeding trough 102 rotates, ensuring that the force on the feeding trough 102 is balanced when it rotates, preventing local stress concentration from causing structural damage, and accurately ensuring that the orientation of the trough opening can be stably adjusted to the target angle during cleaning.

[0025] The connecting ring 202 adopts a ring structure. The inner ring is clearance-fitted with the outer circumference of the connecting shaft 201 (or rotated with the assistance of bearings), and the outer ring is rigidly fixed to the bottom of the feeding trough 102 (such as by welding or bolting). As a transitional connector between the feeding trough 102 and the connecting shaft 201, it can achieve flexible rotation between the two to reduce frictional resistance, so that the farmers can adjust the angle of the trough without applying too much external force. It can also stably transmit the weight of the feeding trough 102, prevent it from falling off during rotation, and ensure structural safety and ease of operation.

[0026] The guide rod 203 is a cylindrical or square rod, fixed along the length of the feeding trough 102 to the side near the bracket 104, providing a precise guide trajectory for the sliding of the slider 204, limiting the slider 204 to move only along the length of the feeding trough 102 and preventing lateral displacement, ensuring that when the slider 204 drives the cleaning plate 205 to move, the cleaning plate 205 is always in contact with the inner wall of the feeding trough 102, eliminating cleaning dead corners and improving cleaning efficiency and thoroughness.

[0027] The slider 204 has a hollow structure and is sleeved on the guide rod 203 with a clearance fit between its inner hole and the outer circumference of the guide rod 203. Its outer side is rigidly connected to the cleaning plate 205. As the mounting carrier and power transmission component of the cleaning plate 205, it can stably transmit the pushing (or pulling) force of the farmer to the cleaning plate 205, causing the cleaning plate 205 to slide along the guide rod 203 (or directly push the cleaning plate 205; the slider 204 can act as a positioning element to prevent the cleaning plate 205 from shifting). This eliminates the need for the farmer to repeatedly adjust the angle of the cleaning plate 205, reducing physical exertion and ensuring a smooth and stable cleaning action.

[0028] The cleaning plate 205 is made of a plate body that matches the cross-sectional shape of the feeding trough 102. The edge of the plate body is tightly fitted to the inner wall of the feeding trough 102 (gap ≤ 1mm). When it moves along the guide rod 203, it can scrape off the feed residue (such as pellet fragments and silage residue) attached to the trough wall and bottom in one go, and push the residue to one end of the feeding trough 102 or the designated outlet, reducing the risk of mold and the probability of disease in the sheep flock caused by residue accumulation.

[0029] The core purpose and function of the lifting component is to provide adjustable angle control and stable positioning for the feeding trough 102, so as to meet the needs of the two core working conditions of normal feeding and cleaning operations.

[0030] Specifically, the lifting assembly includes: One end of the pull rope 301 is connected to the side of the feeding trough 102 near the fence 101; A pull ring 302 is located at the end of the pull rope 301 that is away from the feeding trough 102; The first L-shaped rod 303 is provided with a fence 101 on the side near the feeding trough 102, and matches the pull ring 302. When the opening of the feeding trough 102 is facing the horizontal direction, the pull ring 302 can be fastened to the first L-shaped rod 303. The second L-shaped rod 304 is set on the side of the fence 101 near the feeding trough 102, and the horizontal height of the second L-shaped rod 304 is lower than that of the first L-shaped rod 303. When the opening of the feeding trough 102 is facing the vertical direction, the pull ring 302 can be fastened to the second L-shaped rod 304.

[0031] As an active traction component for adjusting the angle of the feeding trough 102, one end is fixed to the side of the feeding trough 102 near the fence 101, and the other end is connected to the pull ring 302. Its core principle is to provide upward traction through the "pulling" action—since the feeding trough 102 is centered on the connecting shaft 201 away from the fence 101, when the pull rope 301 is pulled, the side of the feeding trough 102 near the fence 101 can be lifted upward, thereby causing the trough opening to rotate away from the fence 101, ultimately achieving a cleaning state where "the trough opening faces away from the fence 101 and the inner wall is close to horizontal"; when the pull rope 301 is released, the trough opening can be adjusted in the opposite direction to return to the upward feeding state, avoiding angle loss of control due to reliance on gravity.

[0032] The pull ring 302 serves as the connection medium between the pull rope 301 and the L-shaped rod. Its ring structure allows for easy engagement / disengagement of the L-shaped rod, enabling both "traction positioning" and "unlocking adjustment." In principle, the pull ring 302, through its interaction with L-shaped rods of varying heights, converts the traction force of the pull rope 301 into a stable angle lock for the trough. When adjustment is needed, unlocking the pull ring 302 allows the pull rope 301 to be pulled to adjust the angle. Once the angle is reached, engaging the pull ring 302 prevents the pull rope 301 from falling back down via the horizontal section of the L-shaped rod, maintaining the current shape of the trough. This operation requires no additional tools, meeting the convenience requirements of aquaculture scenarios.

[0033] The first L-shaped rod 303 serves as a positioning component for the "cleaning mode" of the feeding trough 102. It is fixed to the side of the fence 101 near the feeding trough 102 and is at a higher horizontal height than the second L-shaped rod 304. In principle, when the pull rope 301 is manually pulled, causing the side of the feeding trough 102 near the fence 101 to rise and the opening of the trough to gradually face away from the fence 101 (the inner wall becomes nearly horizontal, meeting the cleaning requirements), the pull rope 301 is stretched to a specific length. At this time, the pull ring 302 is fastened to the horizontal bar of the first L-shaped rod 303. The traction force of the pull rope 301 is fixed by the locking of the pull ring 302 and the first L-shaped rod 303, which can accurately maintain the cleaning angle of the feeding trough 102 and ensure that the opening of the trough is stably facing away from the fence 101. This not only prevents the residue from falling towards the fence but also provides a flat scraping surface for the cleaning plate 205.

[0034] The second L-shaped rod 304, serving as a positioning component for the "feeding posture" of the feeding trough 102, is also fixed to the side of the fence 101 near the feeding trough 102, with a horizontal height lower than the first L-shaped rod 303. In principle, when the feeding trough 102 is in the "trough opening facing upwards" feeding posture, the pull rope 301 is in a naturally slack, short-length state, which fastens the pull ring 302 to the horizontal rod of the second L-shaped rod 304, ensuring that the trough remains stably in a "concave upwards" posture. This prevents the trough from tilting due to collisions or the weight of the feed when the sheep are eating, thus ensuring orderly feeding.

[0035] Specifically, in use, in the initial state: the pull ring 302 is fastened to the second L-shaped rod 304, the opening of the feeding trough 102 faces upward (concave shape), and the support bar 103 supports the side of the feeding trough 102 near the fence 101, which is suitable for feed carrying and sheep feeding.

[0036] Switching operation: Manually lift the pull ring 302 upwards to disengage it from the second L-shaped rod 304, releasing the short-length lock on the pull rope 301; hold the pull ring 302 and pull the pull rope 301 upwards, causing the feeding trough 102 to slowly rise towards the side closest to the fence 101; since the feeding trough 102 is centered on the connecting shaft 201 away from the fence 101, as it rises towards the fence side, the entire trough rotates around the connecting shaft 201, and the trough opening gradually flips towards the side away from the fence 101; when the trough opening is completely facing the side away from the fence 101 and the inner wall of the trough is close to horizontal (to prevent residue from falling to the ground), stop pulling the pull rope 301, fasten the pull ring 302 onto the horizontal rod of the first L-shaped rod 303, and lock the cleaning angle through the traction force of the pull rope 301 to complete the switching.

[0037] After cleaning: manually lift the pull ring 302 to disengage it from the first L-shaped rod 303, releasing the long length lock on the pull rope 301; slowly loosen the pull rope 301, and the feeding trough 102, under its own weight and the weight of the side near the fence 101, rotates in the opposite direction around the connecting shaft 201, gradually descending towards the fence side; when the trough opening returns to its upward concave shape and the bottom of the feeding trough 102 is once again in contact with the support bar 103, stop loosening the pull rope 301, fasten the pull ring 302 onto the second L-shaped rod 304, and return to the feeding state.

[0038] Furthermore, a guide plate 206 is detachably provided on the cleaning plate 205. The length direction of the guide plate 206 is intersected with the length direction of the feeding trough 102 so that the guide plate 206 is inclined in the length direction of the feeding trough 102.

[0039] The guide plate 206 and the cleaning plate 205 adopt a detachable structure (such as with connecting holes for insertion) and are not integrally formed with the cleaning plate 205. The core principle of this design is to adapt to different cleaning scenarios. When the residual feed in the feeding trough 102 is mainly "adhesive residue" (such as dried silage residue, granular debris sticking to the trough wall), the guide plate 206 can be removed, and efficient cleaning can be achieved simply by scraping with the cleaning plate 205. When the residual feed is mainly "non-adhesive loose residue" (such as unadhesive granular feed, hay flakes), the guide plate 206 can be installed to concentrate the residue using its guiding function, avoiding the trouble of needing additional tools to collect it after disassembly. It also facilitates the separate cleaning and replacement of the guide plate 206 (if wear or deformation occurs, there is no need to replace the entire cleaning plate 205, reducing maintenance costs). Furthermore, during normal feeding, the guide plate 206 can be removed without affecting the sheep's normal feeding.

[0040] The length direction of the guide plate 206 intersects with the length direction of the feeding trough 102, ultimately achieving an inclined arrangement of the guide plate 206 along the length direction of the feeding trough 102. The feeding trough 102 is elongated (typically 3-5 meters in length), and the cleaning plate 205 needs to slide along its length to cover the entire cleaning area of ​​the trough. The inclined angle of the guide plate 206 (forming an angle of 30°-60° with the length direction of the feeding trough, which can be adapted according to the width of the trough) allows it to form an "inclined guide channel" as it moves along the length direction of the feeding trough following the cleaning plate 205. Loose residue, pushed by the cleaning plate 205, will slide along the inclined surface of the guide plate 206 and gradually be discharged to one side of the feeding trough 102, where it can be directly collected through a container.

[0041] Furthermore, the slider 204 is rotatably mounted on the guide rod 203.

[0042] The feeding trough 102 is a long strip structure. The cleaning plate 205 needs to slide along its length to cover the entire cleaning area of ​​the trough. However, when the cleaning plate 205 slides to the position near the end of the feeding trough 102, it will face two major limitations: First, the sliding space is exhausted (the cleaning plate 205 has reached the side wall of the end of the trough and cannot continue to slide forward); Second, the residue in the trough (especially a small amount of stubborn residue that has not been completely discharged) is easily trapped between the cleaning plate 205 and the end of the trough. It cannot be pushed forward by the cleaning plate 205 to be discharged, nor is it easy to manually reach into the gap to clean it.

[0043] The design of "slider 204 rotating on guide rod 203" allows slider 204 to rotate freely around the axis of guide rod 203, thereby driving cleaning plate 205 to detach from the inside of feeding trough 102, thus freeing up end cleaning space and solving the above-mentioned pain point of stuck cleaning.

[0044] Furthermore, a container placement component is connected to the slider 204, the container placement component including: Two mounting rings 401 are rotatably sleeved on slider 204; Two connecting rods 402 are respectively mounted on two mounting rings 401; The placement platform 403 is located at the end of the two connecting rods 402 away from the mounting ring 401.

[0045] The mounting ring 401 adopts a ring-shaped structure and is rotatably fitted onto the slider 204 in pairs (with clearance fit or rotation assisted by bearings). Its core function is to provide the container placement assembly with dual degrees of freedom: "moving with the slider + rotating independently". On the one hand, the mounting ring 401 is fitted onto the slider 204 and can slide synchronously with the slider 204 along the guide rod 203, ensuring that the container placement assembly can adjust its position according to the moving direction of the cleaning plate 205 and always be aligned with the residue discharge direction of the guide plate 206. On the other hand, the mounting ring 401 can rotate freely around the axis of the slider 204, providing a rotational basis for the "gravity self-balancing" of the subsequent connecting rod 402 and the placement platform 403, and preventing the assembly from tilting due to changes in the angle of the feeding trough 102.

[0046] The connecting rod 402 is a rigid rod, mounted in pairs on two mounting rings 401 (one end is fixedly connected to the mounting ring 401, and the other end is connected to the placement platform 403). Its core function is to connect the mounting ring 401 and the placement platform 403, transmitting the positional movement of the components and the gravitational balance force. The length and installation angle of the connecting rod 402 are adapted to ensure that the placement platform 403 can extend to the residue outlet side of the feeding trough 102 (i.e., the side where the trough opening faces away from the fence 101). When the mounting ring 401 rotates, it can drive the placement platform 403 to adjust its posture synchronously, always maintaining a horizontal state. Because the connecting rod 402 is rigidly connected to the mounting ring 401, the rotation of the mounting ring 401 is transmitted to the placement platform 403 through the connecting rod 402, achieving posture self-correction in conjunction with gravity.

[0047] The placement platform 403 is a flat, openwork structure designed to reduce residue accumulation and facilitate cleaning. It is fixed to the end of the two connecting rods 402 furthest from the mounting ring 401. Its core function is to stably support the recycling container (such as a plastic basin or metal bucket) and ensure precise alignment between the container opening and the residue discharge direction of the guide plate 206. A key characteristic of the placement platform 403 is its "gravity self-balancing": regardless of the angle to which the feeding trough 102 rotates around the connecting shaft 201 (e.g., the horizontal angle in cleaning mode or the tilt angle during adjustment), the placement platform 403, under its own weight and the weight of the container it supports, will maintain a horizontal position perpendicular to the ground through the rotation of the mounting ring 401 and the posture adjustment of the connecting rods 402. It will not change shape with the tilt of the feeding trough 102. This characteristic ensures that the opening of the recycling container always faces upwards, stably receiving feed residue discharged from the guide plate 206 and preventing residue from spilling onto the ground.

[0048] Furthermore, a limiting protrusion 404 is provided on the outer side of the placement platform 403.

[0049] When the recycling container is placed on the placement platform 403, the limiting protrusion 404 can form a "enclosure" with the edge of the placement platform 403 from the outside of the container, limiting the placement position of the container, so that the container opening can be accurately aligned with the residue discharge end of the guide plate 206, avoiding misalignment caused by random placement of the container.

[0050] Furthermore, the bracket 104 is provided with a partition 405 corresponding to the connecting rod 402.

[0051] The support frame 104 adopts a hollow structure (to adapt to lightweight equipment, reduce material costs, and facilitate ventilation and cleaning). The container placement component, because it needs to extend to the residue discharge side of the feeding trough 102, has an overall "asymmetrical cantilever" shape. The mounting ring 401 is fitted with a slider 204, and the connecting rod 402 extends outwards. The weight of the placement platform 403 and the recycling container is concentrated on the side away from the slider 204, causing the component's center of gravity to shift towards the hollow area of ​​the support frame 104. Without proper protection, when the slider 204 moves the container placement component along the guide rod 203, the component is prone to tilting towards one side of the support frame 104 due to the shifted center of gravity, causing the placement platform 403 or connecting rod 402 to get stuck in the hollow gaps of the support frame 104, leading to collisions, jamming, or even structural damage.

[0052] The partition 405, through its positional design corresponding to the connecting rod 402 (keeping parallel to the moving trajectory of the connecting rod 402 and leaving a safety gap), forms a "barrier" perpendicular to the moving direction of the connecting rod 402. On the one hand, it can directly prevent the connecting rod 402 or the placement platform 403 from excessively shifting towards the hollow area of ​​the bracket 104, thus preventing them from getting stuck in the hollow space. On the other hand, through the preset limiting space, it guides the connecting rod 402 to always slide along the fixed trajectory with the slider 204, ensuring that the component's moving posture is stable and does not interfere with the bracket 104.

[0053] Overall, when using: Normal feeding: Fasten the pull ring 302 to the second L-shaped rod 304 to keep the feeding trough 102 in a concave shape with the trough opening facing upward. Pour the feed into the feeding trough 102. The sheep reach in through the gap of the fence 101 to eat. The support bar 103 and the bracket 104 work together to maintain the stability of the feeding trough 102.

[0054] Cleaning preparation: Manually lift the pull ring 302 to disengage it from the second L-shaped rod 304, pull the pull rope 301 to make the feeding trough 102 rotate around the connecting shaft 201 until the trough opening faces away from the fence 101 and the inner wall is close to horizontal. Then fasten the pull ring 302 to the first L-shaped rod 303 to lock the angle. Place the recycling container on the placement platform 403, and fix the container position with the limiting protrusion 404. The placement platform 403 remains horizontal under the action of gravity.

[0055] Residue cleaning: Push the slider 204 to slide along the guide rod 203, the cleaning plate 205 adheres to the inner wall of the feeding trough 102 to scrape off the attached residue, and the guide plate 206 guides the residue into the recycling container in an inclined direction; when the slider 204 slides, the container placement component moves synchronously with it, and the partition 405 avoids interference between the connecting rod 402 and the hollow area of ​​the bracket 104.

[0056] End cleaning: If there is still residue at the end of the feeding trough 102 when the cleaning plate 205 slides to the end, rotate the slider 204 to remove the cleaning plate 205 from the trough, slide the slider 204 back to make room, and manually clean the residue at the end.

[0057] Resume feeding: After cleaning, remove the recycling container to dispose of the residue, lift the pull ring 302 to disengage from the first L-shaped rod 303, loosen the pull rope 301 to reset the feeding trough 102, and fasten the pull ring 302 back to the second L-shaped rod 304. The device is now back to the feeding state.

[0058] It should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0059] It should also be noted that, in this document, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 the present invention. Furthermore, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Moreover, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or terminal device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or terminal device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the phrase "includes a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or terminal device that includes the element.

[0060] The technical solutions provided in this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand this application, and the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, for those skilled in the art, there will be different forms of changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on this application. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all implementation methods here, and obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A sheep pen for feeding sheep, comprising a fence and a feeding trough, characterized in that: The feeding trough is located on one side of the fence, and the fence is provided with support bars. The side of the feeding trough closest to the fence is placed on the support bars, and the side of the feeding trough furthest from the fence is provided with a bracket. A cleaning assembly is provided between the feeding trough and the support frame for cleaning residual feed inside the feeding trough, including: Multiple connecting shafts are arranged along the length of the feeding trough at one end of the bracket near the feeding trough; Multiple connecting rings are rotatably sleeved on each of the connecting shafts, and each of the connecting rings is fixedly connected to the feeding trough; A guide rod is provided along the length of the feeding trough on the side of the feeding trough near the support; The slider is slidably fitted onto the guide rod; A cleaning plate is fixedly connected to the slider, and the cleaning plate is located inside the feeding trough, with the cleaning plate adhering to the inner wall of the feeding trough; The feeding trough is equipped with a lifting assembly for controlling the rotation of the feeding trough around the connecting shaft.

2. The sheep pen for feeding sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes: A pull rope, one end of which is connected to the side of the feeding trough near the fence; A pull ring is provided at the end of the pull rope away from the feeding trough; The first L-shaped rod is provided with a fence on the side near the feeding trough and matches the pull ring. When the opening of the feeding trough is facing horizontally, the pull ring can be fastened to the first L-shaped rod. The second L-shaped rod is set on the side of the fence near the feeding trough, and the horizontal height of the second L-shaped rod is lower than that of the first L-shaped rod. When the opening of the feeding trough is facing the vertical direction, the pull ring can be fastened to the second L-shaped rod.

3. The sheep pen for feeding and grazing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning plate is detachably equipped with a guide plate, the length direction of which is intersected with the length direction of the feeding trough, so that the guide plate is inclined in the length direction of the feeding trough.

4. The sheep pen for feeding and grazing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slider is rotatably mounted on the guide rod.

5. The sheep pen for feeding and grazing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A container placement assembly is connected to the slider, and the container placement assembly includes: Two mounting rings are rotatably fitted onto the slider; Two connecting rods are respectively mounted on the two mounting rings; The placement platform is located at the end of the two connecting rods furthest from the mounting ring.

6. The sheep pen for feeding sheep according to claim 5, characterized in that: The placement platform is provided with a limiting protrusion on its outer side.

7. A sheep pen for feeding sheep according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a partition corresponding to the connecting rod.

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