A reversible trough for cattle and sheep

Abstract

The utility model relates to livestock and poultry feed supply device technical field discloses a kind of reversible trough for cattle and sheep, including water trough and feed trough, it is characterized in that, water trough and feed trough are rotatably connected in the support box of top open by intermediate shaft, water trough and feed trough share the same bottom and are oppositely arranged, flushing device and drying device are arranged in the support box, the flushing device and drying device clean and dry in the tank rotating downwards. The utility model effectively avoids cross contamination, and the turnover operation can quickly switch the function mode, significantly saves the time and manpower of cleaning residual material and wastewater, reduces long-term feeding cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of livestock and poultry feed supply devices, specifically to a reversible feed trough for cattle and sheep. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, significant challenges remain in hygiene management during the large-scale cattle and sheep farming process. The vast majority of farms still use traditional fixed feed troughs, which share the same space for drinking water and feed, lacking functional zoning and cleanliness-friendly design. These troughs have many hard-to-clean areas, easily trapping feed residue. When mixed with drinking water, this residue causes pollution, leading not only to water quality deterioration but also providing conditions for the proliferation of pathogens and harmful bacteria.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent document CN211631304U discloses a sheep feeding trough that is easy to clean, including a trough body. The bottom of the trough body is U-shaped. A drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the trough body along the length direction of the trough body. A movable baffle is provided at the drain outlet. One side of the movable baffle is hinged to the bottom of the trough body. A drinking trough is provided inside the trough body. Support plates are provided at both ends of the drinking trough along the length direction. The inner walls of both ends of the trough body along the length direction are provided with sliding grooves that are adapted to the support plates. The support plates are located in the sliding grooves and can move in the sliding grooves. Each end of the sliding groove is provided with a flip hole. The flip hole has a fan-shaped structure and the small end of the flip hole is connected to the sliding groove.

[0004] For example, Chinese patent document CN216492665U discloses a feeding trough for raising meat sheep, including a feeding trough body, which includes a feeding trough frame, and the feeding trough frame includes a feed compartment and a water compartment. A feed distribution module is installed at the top of the feed compartment. A drive motor is installed at one end of the feed distribution module, and a rotating motor is installed at the other end of the drive motor. A support structure is installed at the bottom of the drive motor. A feed storage box is installed at the other end of the feed distribution module. The inner side of the feed storage box includes an inclined plate. A support frame is installed at the bottom of the feed storage box. A rotating shaft is installed inside the feed distribution module. A shaft seat is installed at one end of the rotating shaft. A reverse shaft is installed at the top of the rotating shaft. A fixed seat is installed at one end of the reverse shaft. A feed outlet is installed on the bottom side of the rotating shaft. An inclined baffle is provided at the bottom of the feed outlet. A fence opening is provided at the top of the inclined baffle.

[0005] In existing feed troughs and water troughs, feed (especially concentrates and damp silage) tends to stick to the bottom and corners during use. If not cleaned in time, these residues will rot and mold, producing harmful substances such as mycotoxins. Furthermore, feed and water can easily contaminate each other, breeding bacteria and directly affecting livestock health and production performance. Utility Model Content

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a reversible feeding trough for cattle and sheep, including a water trough and a feed trough. The water trough and the feed trough are rotatably connected to a support box with an open top via an intermediate shaft. The water trough and the feed trough share the same bottom and are arranged opposite each other. The support box is equipped with a rinsing device and a drying device, which clean and dry the rotating downward-facing trough.

[0007] Preferably, the rinsing device includes a horizontal water pipe and a cleaning nozzle, the cleaning nozzle is arranged facing upwards, and the bottom of the support box is provided with a drainage groove.

[0008] Preferably, the drying device is located at the air inlet in the middle of the support box, and ventilation holes are provided on the left and right walls of the feed trough. When the feed trough is rotated downwards, the drying device faces one of the ventilation holes, and the other ventilation hole faces the air outlet.

[0009] To ensure hygiene while also providing drinking water and feeding, and to enable the provision of either a water trough or a feed trough, the water trough and feed trough are longitudinally separated into a left feeding section and a right feeding section, which are independently connected and rotate on a central axis.

[0010] To facilitate fixation and prevent tipping, the left and right feeding parts are provided with a ring of pin holes on their sides. The left and right feeding parts are fixed to the support box at any angle by the pins.

[0011] To avoid interference between the water trough and feed trough and the housing during rotation, the water trough and feed trough are cylindrical in shape with flattened top and bottom.

[0012] To accommodate cattle and sheep of different sizes, the support box includes an upper box and a lower box. The upper box is connected to the lower box via a lifting device, and the water trough, feed trough, and intermediate shaft are raised and lowered together with the upper box.

[0013] Preferably, the side wall of the upper housing is inserted into the side wall of the lower housing, and the lifting device (the lifting device is an electrically controlled lifting device) is located between the side wall of the upper housing and the side wall of the lower housing.

[0014] To facilitate feeding for livestock and make cleaning quick and easy, the water trough and feed trough are positioned upwards above the opening at the top of the support box.

[0015] To facilitate precise control of feed weight, a weighing device is installed at the bottom of the feed trough.

[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. This utility model adopts an integrated design for the feed trough and water trough. Both troughs share a bottom structure and can be smoothly flipped over via a central shaft. After feeding, a single rotation is all that's needed to quickly switch between modes: the feed trough faces upwards, facilitating the centralized cleaning of leftover food; simultaneously, the pre-installed water trough automatically positions itself, providing fresh water to cattle and sheep immediately upon connection to the water supply system. One set of equipment can provide feed and water at different times, effectively avoiding cross-contamination. Feed and water can also be provided simultaneously from the left and right feeding sections, while simultaneously cleaning the feed trough and water trough. The flipping operation allows for rapid switching between modes, significantly saving time and manpower for cleaning leftover feed and wastewater, and reducing long-term operating costs.

[0017] 2. The support box is equipped with a height-adjustable structure, which can be flexibly adjusted according to the animal's size and growth stage to ensure that cattle and sheep can eat comfortably. It is suitable for different groups such as calves, lambs, adult cattle and sheep, and helps to achieve refined breeding.

[0018] 3. Wastewater from the drinking troughs is discharged externally through drainage ditches to avoid siltation; the feed troughs adopt an outward-sloping arc-bottom design, allowing residual feed to naturally slide into the external collection area for easy and quick cleaning, minimizing manual labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the reversible feeding trough for cattle and sheep according to this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method: The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: support box 1, upper box 101, lower box 102, water trough 2, feed trough 3, ventilation hole 301, bearing 4, intermediate shaft 5, left feeding section 6, right feeding section 7, rinsing device 8, horizontal water pipe 801, cleaning nozzle 802, drainage trough 803, drying device 9, air inlet 901, air outlet 902, pin hole 10, lifting device 11, and weighing device 12.

[0021] Example 1 like Figure 1 and 2As shown, a reversible feeding trough for cattle and sheep includes a support box 1, a water trough 2, and a feed trough 3. The support box 1 includes an upper box 101 and a lower box 102. The water trough 2 and the feed trough 3 are rotatably connected to an intermediate shaft 5 via bearings 4. The intermediate shaft 5 is laterally connected to the upper box 101, which has an open top. The water trough 2 and the feed trough 3 share the same bottom and are arranged opposite each other. The water trough 2 and the feed trough 3 are longitudinally separated from the middle into a left feeding section 6 and a right feeding section 7. The left feeding section 6 and the right feeding section 7 are each independently rotatably connected on the intermediate shaft 5. The lower box 102 of the support box 1 is a semi-enclosed structure (with a drainage trough and ventilation holes). The lower box 102 is equipped with a rinsing device 8 and a drying device 9. The rinsing device 8 and the drying device 9 clean and dry the rotating downward-facing trough.

[0022] The rinsing device 8 includes multiple horizontal water pipes 801 and multiple cleaning nozzles 802, with the cleaning nozzles 802 facing upwards, and the bottom of the support box 1 is provided with a drainage trough 803.

[0023] The drying device 9 is a hot air blower, which is located at the air inlet 901 in the middle of the support box 1. The air inlet 901 is located on the lower box 102. The left and right walls of the feed trough 3 are provided with ventilation holes 301. When the feed trough 3 is rotated downwards, the drying device 9 faces one ventilation hole 301 and the other ventilation hole 301 faces the air outlet 902. The air inlet 901 and the air outlet 902 are arranged opposite each other on the lower box 102.

[0024] The left feeding part 6 and the right feeding part 7 are provided with a ring of pin holes 10 with the intermediate shaft 5 as the center on their sides. The left feeding part 6 and the right feeding part 7 are fixed to the support box 1 at any angle by pins.

[0025] The water trough 2 and the feed trough 3 are cylindrical in shape with the top and bottom cut off.

[0026] The upper box 101 is connected to the lower box 102 via a lifting device 11, and the water trough 2, feed trough 3 and intermediate shaft 5 are raised and lowered together with the upper box 101.

[0027] The side wall of the upper housing 101 is inserted into the side wall of the lower housing 102. The lifting device 11 is located between the side wall of the upper housing 101 and the side wall of the lower housing 102. The lifting device 11 is an electrically controlled lifting device 11.

[0028] The upper box 101 has only two side walls, left and right, and the lower box 102 has two short side walls and two long side walls. The short side of the upper box 101 is connected to the side wall of the upper box 101, and the long side of the lower box 102 is supported on the periphery below the top of the upper box 101.

[0029] When the water trough 2 and feed trough 3 face upwards, they extend above the opening at the top of the support box 1.

[0030] The bottom of the feed trough 3 is equipped with a weighing device 12.

[0031] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known structures and characteristics are not described in detail here. Those skilled in the art are aware of all common technical knowledge in the field prior to the application date or priority date, are knowledgeable of all existing technologies in that field, and possess the ability to apply conventional experimental methods prior to that date. Therefore, those skilled in the art can, based on the guidance provided in this application, improve and implement this solution in conjunction with their own capabilities. Typical known structures or methods should not be obstacles for those skilled in the art to implement this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A reversible trough for cattle and sheep, comprising a water trough and a feed trough, characterized in that, The water trough and feed trough are rotatably connected to the top-open support box via an intermediate shaft. The water trough and feed trough share the same bottom and are set opposite each other. The support box is equipped with a rinsing device and a drying device, which clean and dry the rotating downward-facing trough.

2. The reversible feeding trough for cattle and sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rinsing device includes a horizontal water pipe and a cleaning nozzle, with the cleaning nozzle facing upwards, and a drainage trough at the bottom of the support box.

3. The reversible trough for cattle and sheep according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drying device is located at the air inlet in the middle of the support box. Ventilation holes are provided on the left and right walls of the feed trough. When the feed trough is rotated downwards, the drying device faces one of the ventilation holes, and the other ventilation hole faces the air outlet.

4. The reversible trough for cattle and sheep according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water trough and feed trough are longitudinally separated into a left feeding section and a right feeding section, and the left feeding section and the right feeding section are independently rotatably connected on the central axis.

5. The reversible trough for cattle and sheep according to claim 4, characterized in that: The left and right feeding parts are provided with a ring of pin holes on their sides, and the left and right feeding parts are fixed to the support box at any angle by the pins.

6. The reversible trough for cattle and sheep according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water trough and feed trough are cylindrical in shape with the top and bottom cut off.

7. The reversible trough for cattle and sheep according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support box includes an upper box and a lower box. The upper box is connected to the lower box via a lifting device. The water trough, feed trough, and intermediate shaft are raised and lowered together with the upper box.

8. The reversible trough for cattle and sheep according to claim 7, characterized in that: The side wall of the upper box is inserted into the side wall of the lower box, and the lifting device is located between the side wall of the upper box and the side wall of the lower box.

9. The reversible trough for cattle and sheep according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the water trough and feed trough face upwards, they extend above the opening at the top of the support box.

10. The reversible trough for cattle and sheep according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom of the feed trough is equipped with a weighing device.

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