Feeding apparatus and feeding system

Abstract

The application discloses a feeding device and a feeding system. The feeding device comprises a feeding frame and a feeding module. The feeding frame is provided with a walking mechanism configured to drive the feeding frame to move. The feeding module comprises a material box, a discharging machine, a discharging bin and a weighing component. The bottom of the material box is provided with a discharging port. The discharging machine comprises a discharging shell, a spiral blade and a driving motor. The discharging shell is provided with a connecting port and a discharging port. The spiral blade is rotatably arranged in the discharging shell. The driving motor is configured to drive the spiral blade to rotate. The connecting port is connected with the discharging port. The discharging bin is provided with a receiving port and a feeding port. The discharging bin is further provided with a movable baffle for opening and closing the feeding port. The receiving port is located below the discharging port. The application realizes smooth discharge of feed from the material box to the feeding device, improves the feed output efficiency of the feeding device, and simplifies the overall structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of aquaculture machinery technology, and in particular relates to a feeding device and feeding system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, feed bins are commonly used in livestock farms to store feed, meeting the requirements for temporary feed storage and external feed transportation. Feed bins typically have an auger at the bottom to transport the feed out.

[0003] For caged breeding chickens, precise feeding is crucial during the rearing process. To address this, Chinese patent application CN117121842A discloses a vibration-based precision feeding device. This device uses multiple feed storage bins on a feeding rack. Each storage bin is equipped with a corresponding transfer bin, below which is a discharge bin. The discharge bin has a movable baffle with a weighing module. In operation, the vibration components vibrate the transfer bins, causing the feed to slide down the inclined structure into the discharge bin below.

[0004] However, because the feed is driven to slide down by vibration, it is easy for feed to accumulate in the storage bin and not be effectively discharged, resulting in low feed output efficiency. Therefore, how to design a technology to improve feed output efficiency is the technical problem that this utility model aims to protect. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a feeding device and a feeding system to improve the feed output efficiency of the feeding device.

[0006] To achieve the above technical objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: In one aspect, this application provides a feeding device, comprising: A feeding rack, on which a traveling mechanism is provided, the traveling mechanism being configured to drive the feeding rack to move; The feeding module includes a material bin, a feeder, a discharge bin, and a weighing component. The bottom of the material bin has a discharge port. The feeder includes a discharge housing, spiral blades, and a drive motor. The discharge housing has a connection port and a discharge port. The spiral blades are rotatably disposed within the discharge housing. The drive motor is configured to drive the spiral blades to rotate. The connection port is connected to the discharge port. The discharge bin has a receiving port and a feeding port. The discharge bin also has a movable baffle for opening and closing the feeding port. The receiving port is located below the discharge port. The material bin is mounted on the feeding frame, and the discharge bin is mounted on the weighing component, which is configured to weigh the material in the discharge bin.

[0007] Furthermore, the weighing component is mounted on the feeding rack.

[0008] Furthermore, the weighing component is disposed on the unloading housing.

[0009] Furthermore, the walking mechanism includes a walking motor and at least two wheel sets, each wheel set including at least two rollers arranged opposite to each other, and the walking motor is configured to drive at least one of the rollers in the wheel set to rotate. The feeding frame is provided with the wheel set on both sides, and the roller is rotatably mounted on the feeding frame.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a first guide rail, which is configured to be laid on the ground; The wheel assembly is located at the bottom of the feeding frame, and the rollers are mounted on the first guide rail.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a second guide rail, which is configured to be suspended above the ground; The wheel assembly is located on the top of the feeding frame, and the rollers are mounted on the second guide rail.

[0012] Furthermore, the unloading shell is provided with an extension tube, the lower end of which forms the discharge port, and the extension tube extends into the discharge hopper via the receiving port.

[0013] Furthermore, the material box includes two end plates and two side plates; the end plates are arranged vertically, and the lower part of the end plate is provided with an extension, the width of which gradually decreases from top to bottom; at least one of the side plates is provided with a bent portion at its lower part, the bent portion bending towards the inside of the material box; the two side plates are arranged opposite to each other, the two side plates are connected between the two end plates, and the end of the bent portion is connected to the corresponding side of the extension.

[0014] Furthermore, the lower part of both side plates is provided with the bending portion, and the lower edge of the bending portion and the lower edge of the extension portion form a material discharge port.

[0015] Furthermore, the connection port extends along the length direction of the discharge port.

[0016] This utility model also provides a feeding system, including a feeding trough and the above-mentioned feeding equipment; The feeding trough is arranged on one side of the feeding rack of the feeding device.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this application are as follows: by setting a feeder at the bottom of the feed box, the feed in the feed box is transported outward by the feeder. The feeder uses spiral blades to push the feed outward. During use, the drive motor starts to drive the spiral blades to rotate continuously. The spiral blades can form a continuous and directional pushing force on the feed, which is not affected by the stickiness or particle state of the feed, significantly improving the feed output efficiency and ensuring a continuous and stable feeding process to meet the needs of high-precision feeding scenarios such as caged breeding chickens.

[0018] In addition, the feed in the feed bin of the feeding module can be quickly and effectively output by the feeder. The feed output by the feeder falls into the discharge bin below. The weighing component detects the weight of the feed in the discharge bin and inside. When the weight of the feed in the discharge bin reaches the set value, the feeder stops working and opens the movable baffle so that the feed in the discharge bin falls into the feeding trough, thereby realizing quantitative feeding. Compared with the existing technology that uses vibration and three bins, this method effectively simplifies the overall structure. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the feeding device of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of region A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the feeding device of this application; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of region B in the middle; Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the feeding module; Figure 6 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the feeding module.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Feeding frame; 11. Traveling mechanism; 12. First guide rail; 13. Second guide rail; 111. Walking motor; 112. Wheel axle; 113. Roller; 2. Feeding module; 21. Material bin; 22. Discharge machine; 23. Weighing component; 24. Discharge hopper; 201. Blanking port; 211. End plate; 212. Side plate; 2111. Extension; 2121. Bending section; 221. Feeding shell; 222. Spiral blades; 223. Drive motor; 224. Extension tube; 2211. Connection port; 2212. Discharge port; 241. Material receiving port; 242. Feeding port; 243. Movable baffle; 244. Drive unit; 3. Feeding trough. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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, 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.

[0023] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this application provides a feeding device, including: Feeding rack 1, on which a traveling mechanism 11 is provided, the traveling mechanism 11 being configured to drive the feeding rack 1 to move; The feeding module 2 includes a material bin 21, a feeder 22, a discharge bin 24, and a weighing component 23. The bottom of the material bin 21 is provided with a discharge port 201. The feeder 22 includes a discharge housing 21, a spiral blade 222, and a drive motor 223. The discharge housing 21 is provided with a connection port 2211 and a discharge port 2212. The spiral blade 222 is rotatably disposed in the discharge housing 21. The drive motor 223 is configured to drive the spiral blade 222 to rotate. The connection port 2211 is connected to the discharge port 201. The discharge bin 24 is provided with a receiving port 241 and a feeding port 242. The discharge bin 24 is also provided with a movable baffle 243 for opening and closing the feeding port 242. The receiving port 241 is located below the discharge port 2212. The material bin 21 is mounted on the feeding frame 1, and the discharge bin 24 is mounted on the weighing component 23. The weighing component 23 is configured to weigh the material in the discharge bin 24.

[0024] Specifically, the feeding rack 1 can move along the length of the feeding trough 3 in the breeding farm through the walking mechanism 11. The feeding rack 1 is equipped with corresponding feeding modules 2 according to the feeding trough 3 at different heights, so as to meet the feeding requirements of the feeding trough 3 at different heights through the feeding modules 2.

[0025] The feed bin 21 in the feeding module 2 is used for temporary feed. After the feed bin 21 is filled with feed, the walking mechanism 11 drives the feeding frame 1 to move to a specific feeding trough 3. The feeding module 2 then feeds the feed into the discharge bin 24 through the feeder 22. The feed falls from the discharge port 2212 of the feeder shell 21 into the receiving port 241 of the discharge bin 24 below. During the process of receiving the falling feed, the discharge bin 24 can detect the total weight of the discharge bin 24 and the feed inside through the weighing component 23. After the weight value detected by the weighing component 23 reaches the set value, the drive motor 223 of the feeder 22 stops running, and the movable baffle 243 opens to allow the feed in the discharge bin 24 to fall into the corresponding feeding trough 3 for quantitative feed supply.

[0026] The movable baffle 243 can be driven to open and close the feeding port 242 by the drive component 244 configured on the discharge bin 24. The physical manifestation of the drive component 244 can be a rotary motor to drive the movable baffle 243 to rotate relative to the feeding port 242, or the physical manifestation of the drive component 244 can be an electric push rod to drive the movable baffle 243 to slide relative to the feeding port 242.

[0027] The specific process is as follows: the drive motor 223 drives the spiral blades 222 to rotate in the feeding shell 21. The spiral blades 222 push the feed in the feeding shell 21 toward the discharge port 2212. The feed is output through the discharge port 2212 and falls into the corresponding feeding trough 3. At the same time, the feed in the feed box 21 falls from the discharge port 201 into the feeding shell 21 under the action of gravity to continuously replenish the feeding shell 21. As the feeder 22 continuously outputs feed, the total weight of the feed in the discharge bin 24 weighed by the weighing component 23 and the feed also change continuously. By calculating the weight difference before and after weighing by the weighing component 23, the weight of the feed in the discharge bin 24 can be calculated, thereby meeting the requirements of quantitative feeding.

[0028] Furthermore, the drive motor 223 can be controlled by a controller (such as a PLC or other conventional industrial control device) configured in the feeding device. Specifically, the weighing component 23 transmits the detected signal to the controller, which calculates the weight of the feed in the discharge bin 24 based on the received signal. Once the weight of the feed in the discharge bin 24 reaches the set weight value, the controller controls the drive motor 223 to stop rotating. This is to achieve quantitative feeding. The specific control program for the controller can adopt a conventional technique that controls the feeding amount based on the detected weight signal; therefore, it will not be limited or elaborated upon here.

[0029] By installing a feeder 22 at the bottom of the feed bin 21, the feed in the feed bin 21 is conveyed outward. The feeder 22 uses spiral blades 222 to push the feed outward. During operation, the drive motor 223 starts to drive the spiral blades 222 to rotate continuously. The spiral blades 222 can generate a continuous and directional pushing force on the feed, which is not affected by the stickiness or particle state of the feed, significantly improving the feed output efficiency and ensuring a continuous and stable feeding process to meet the needs of high-precision feeding scenarios such as caged breeding chickens. Because the feeder 22 pushes the feed outward continuously and evenly through the spiral blades 222, it solves the problem of low output efficiency caused by using vibration to feed the feed outward.

[0030] In addition, the feed in the feed bin 21 of the feeding module 2 can be quickly and effectively output by the feeder 22. The feed output by the feeder 22 falls into the discharge bin 24 below. The weighing component 23 detects the weight of the discharge bin 24 and the feed inside. After the weight of the feed in the discharge bin 24 reaches the set value, the feeder 22 stops working and opens the movable baffle 243 so that the feed in the discharge bin 24 falls into the feeding trough 3, thereby realizing quantitative feeding. Compared with the existing technology that uses vibration and three bins, this method effectively simplifies the overall structure.

[0031] To facilitate the installation of the weighing component 23 for weighing.

[0032] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the weighing component 23 is mounted on the feeding rack 1.

[0033] Specifically, the weighing component 23 can be fixedly installed on the feeding frame 1 to support the discharge bin 24 and fix the discharge bin 24 to the feeding frame 1. For example, the weighing component 23 can be a cantilever load cell, with one end of the cantilever load cell fixedly installed on the feeding frame 1 by bolts, and the discharge bin 24 fixedly installed on the other end of the cantilever load cell by bolts.

[0034] In another embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the weighing component 23 is disposed on the unloading housing 21.

[0035] Specifically, the weighing component 23 can be fixedly installed on the unloading housing 21 to support the discharge bin 24 and fix the discharge bin 24 to the unloading housing 21. For example, the weighing component 23 can be a cantilever load cell, with one end of the cantilever load cell fixedly installed on the unloading housing 21 by bolts, and the discharge bin 24 fixedly installed on the other end of the cantilever load cell by bolts.

[0036] In some embodiments, to reduce the significant impact of feed falling on the weighing component 23 during the feeding process from the feeder 22 to the discharge bin 24, an extension pipe 224 is provided on the feeder housing 221. The lower end of the extension pipe 224 forms a discharge port 2212. The extension pipe 224 extends into the discharge bin 24 via a receiving port 241, thereby reducing the drop height of the feed at the discharge port 2212 and minimizing the impact generated during the feed's fall.

[0037] In one embodiment of this application, the walking mechanism 11 includes a walking motor 111 and at least two wheel sets, each wheel set including two rollers 113, the two rollers 113 being arranged opposite to each other, and the walking motor 111 being configured to drive at least one of the rollers 113 in the wheel set to rotate. The feeding frame 1 is provided with the wheel set on both sides, and the roller 113 is rotatably mounted on the feeding frame 1.

[0038] Specifically, the walking mechanism 11 is driven by the walking motor 111, which drives the two rollers 113 of at least one wheel set to rotate, thereby moving the feeding frame 1 through the walking mechanism 11.

[0039] There are several ways in which the walking motor 111 drives the roller 113.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, a sprocket is provided on the roller 113, and similarly, a sprocket is also provided on the shaft of the travel motor 111. The two sprockets are connected by a chain. If necessary, an independent travel motor 111 can also be configured on the wheel sets on both sides of the feeding frame 1, and the travel motor 111 will be connected to the roller 113 on the corresponding side for driving.

[0041] like Figure 3As shown, the wheel set also includes an axle 112, with rollers 113 respectively provided at both ends of the axle 112. The axle 112 is rotatably mounted on the feeding frame 1, and the travel motor 111 is drivenly connected to at least one of the axles 112. The travel motor 111 is drivenly connected to at least one axle 112, and the rotation of the axle 112 drives the rollers 113 to rotate, thereby realizing the movement of the feeding frame 1 through the travel mechanism 11. There are various ways in which the travel motor 111 drives the axle 112. For example, both the axle 112 and the shaft of the travel motor 111 are provided with sprockets, and the two sprockets are connected by a chain; both the axle 112 and the shaft of the travel motor 111 are provided with gears, and the two gears can mesh directly or be connected through an intermediate gear. The method by which the travel motor 111 drives the axle 112 is not limited here.

[0042] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the feeding device also includes a first guide rail 12, which is configured to be laid on the ground; the wheel set is disposed at the bottom of the feeding frame 1, and the roller 113 is disposed on the first guide rail 12.

[0043] Specifically, the first guide rail 12 is laid on the ground of the farm, and the roller 113 rolls on the first guide rail 12 to support the movement of the feeding rack 1 at the bottom.

[0044] In another embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the feeding device also includes a second guide rail 13, which is configured to be suspended above the ground; the wheel set is disposed on the top of the feeding frame 1, and the rollers 113 are disposed on the second guide rail 13.

[0045] Specifically, the second guide rail 13 can be suspended above the ground of the farm by a bracket, and the roller 113 rolls on the second guide rail 13 to support the movement of the feeding rack 1 on top of the feeding rack 1.

[0046] In another embodiment of this application, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the material box 21 includes two end plates 211 and two side plates 212; the end plates 211 are arranged vertically, and an extension 2111 is provided at the lower part of the end plate 211, the width of the extension 2111 gradually decreasing from top to bottom; at least one of the side plates 212 is provided with a bent portion 2121 at the lower part, the bent portion 2121 bending towards the inside of the material box 21; the two side plates 212 are arranged opposite to each other, the two side plates 212 are connected between the two end plates 211, and the end of the bent portion 2121 is connected to the corresponding side of the extension 2111.

[0047] Specifically, since the length of the discharge port 202 formed at the bottom of the feed hopper 21 is basically the same as the overall length of the feed hopper 21, when the spiral blades 222 of the feeder 22 rotate in the discharge housing 221, the blades on the rotor 22 will push the feed entering the discharge housing 21 downwards and discharge it from the discharge port 211. At the same time, the feed in the feed hopper 21 will fall downwards synchronously under its own gravity. Since the discharge port 202 extends along the length of the feed hopper 21, the feed distributed along its length in the feed hopper 21 will fall downwards simultaneously, thus avoiding the formation of funnel-shaped holes in the feed hopper 21 due to feed being output from the middle. Furthermore, in conjunction with the vertically arranged end plates 211 at both ends of the feed hopper 21, the friction generated by the end plates 211 on the feed in the feed hopper 21 is reduced, allowing the feed near the end plates 211 to fall smoothly under the action of gravity, thereby reducing the amount of feed adhering to the end plates 211.

[0048] The above-described structural configuration of the feed bin 21 utilizes the bottom discharge port 202 to ensure that the feed falls synchronously downwards along the length of the top of the feed bin 21. This avoids the formation of a funnel-shaped structure in the middle of the feed bin 21, where material from all four sides moves towards the center, resulting in greater friction between the material and the bin walls and material residue after the material has decreased to a certain extent.

[0049] The connection port extends along the length direction of the discharge port 202 and is connected to the discharge port 202.

[0050] In addition, bending portions 2121 can be provided in the lower part of the two side plates 212 respectively, the two bending portions 2121 are arranged opposite to each other, and the lower edge of the bending portion 2121 and the lower edge of the extension portion 2111 form a material discharge port 202.

[0051] By setting vertically arranged end plates at both ends of the feed hopper, and forming a bent section at the bottom of the side plate between the two end plates, the bent section and the extension of the bottom of the end plate cooperate to form a conical material dropping area. Furthermore, the material dropping area extends laterally along the length direction. Correspondingly, the top of the feeding shell of the feeder is also provided with a connecting port that extends laterally along the length direction. In this way, during use, the material in the feed hopper is synchronously conveyed downwards along the length direction into the feeder at the bottom. Since the material dropping port also extends along the length direction, it can avoid the formation of a depression in the middle of the feed hopper, which would prevent the material around it from being completely and effectively discharged. At the same time, because the end plates are arranged vertically, the friction between the material and the end plates is small, which is more conducive to the material falling under the action of gravity, thereby reducing the residual feed inside the feeding equipment and improving its reliability.

[0052] This application also provides a feeding system, including a feeding trough and the above-mentioned feeding device; the feeding trough is arranged on one side of the feeding rack of the feeding device.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0054] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed in this application.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that, include: A feeding rack, on which a traveling mechanism is provided, the traveling mechanism being configured to drive the feeding rack to move; The feeding module includes a material bin, a feeder, a discharge bin, and a weighing component. The bottom of the material bin has a discharge port. The feeder includes a discharge housing, spiral blades, and a drive motor. The discharge housing has a connection port and a discharge port. The spiral blades are rotatably disposed within the discharge housing. The drive motor is configured to drive the spiral blades to rotate. The connection port is connected to the discharge port. The discharge bin has a receiving port and a feeding port. The discharge bin also has a movable baffle for opening and closing the feeding port. The receiving port is located below the discharge port. The material bin is mounted on the feeding frame, and the discharge bin is mounted on the weighing component, which is configured to weigh the material in the discharge bin.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weighing component is mounted on the feeding rack.

3. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weighing component is mounted on the unloading housing.

4. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The walking mechanism includes a walking motor and at least two wheel sets, each wheel set including at least two rollers arranged opposite to each other, and the walking motor is configured to drive at least one of the rollers in the wheel set to rotate. The feeding frame is provided with the wheel set on both sides, and the roller is rotatably mounted on the feeding frame.

5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding device further includes a first guide rail, which is configured to be laid on the ground; the wheel set is disposed at the bottom of the feeding frame, and the rollers are disposed on the first guide rail; Alternatively, the feeding device may further include a second guide rail configured to be suspended above the ground; the wheel assembly is disposed on top of the feeding frame, and the rollers are disposed on the second guide rail.

6. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An extension tube is provided on the unloading shell, and the lower end of the extension tube forms the discharge port. The extension tube extends into the discharge hopper through the receiving port.

7. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The material box includes two end plates and two side plates; the end plates are arranged vertically, and the lower part of the end plate is provided with an extension, the width of which gradually decreases from top to bottom; at least one of the side plates is provided with a bent part at the lower part, the bent part bends toward the inside of the material box; the two side plates are arranged opposite to each other, the two side plates are connected between the two end plates, and the end of the bent part is connected to the corresponding side of the extension.

8. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower part of both side plates is provided with the bending portion, and the lower edge of the bending portion and the lower edge of the extension portion form a material discharge port.

9. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connection port extends along the length of the discharge port.

10. A feeding system, comprising a feeding trough, characterized in that, It also includes the feeding device as described in any one of claims 1-9; The feeding trough is arranged on one side of the feeding rack of the feeding device.

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