Auxiliary mating frame for livestock

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of auxiliary frame for mating of livestock cattle and sheep, including support plate, the support plate upper end is provided with lifting assembly, the lifting assembly upper end is provided with connecting plate, the connecting plate upper end is provided with inclination component, the inclination component upper end is provided with auxiliary box, the auxiliary box is provided with the bidirectional screw rod of through, the bidirectional screw rod is provided with symmetrical slider, the slider is connected with the bidirectional screw rod screw, the auxiliary box one end is provided with first motor, the bidirectional screw rod one end is connected with the first motor output end, the slider upper end is provided with support frame, the support frame inboard is provided with elastic component, both ensure fixed stability, and can be adapted to different body curves, let big and small cattle and sheep can be comfortable adaptation, provide reliable height support for mating operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding technology, and more specifically, it relates to a breeding auxiliary frame for livestock cattle and sheep. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing livestock breeding field, artificial insemination of cattle and sheep is a key link to improve reproductive efficiency and optimize herd quality. As a core auxiliary device, the rationality of the structure of the insemination aid directly affects the convenience of insemination operation, animal safety and insemination success rate.

[0003] Traditional breeding aids often use fixed-size frame structures, which can only accommodate cattle and sheep of a single body size. Even if some frames have simple adjustment mechanisms, it is still necessary to manually disassemble bolts to replace parts or manually turn screws for adjustment. The operation is cumbersome and time-consuming, making it difficult to quickly adapt to different batches and different body sizes of cattle and sheep. This increases the workload of farmers and reduces breeding efficiency.

[0004] In terms of adjusting the mating position, artificial insemination often requires adjusting cattle and sheep to a specific tilt angle to optimize the insemination operation perspective. Traditional auxiliary frames lack precise angle adjustment mechanisms, and most of them simply raise the body by laying bricks, wooden boards, etc. This not only results in low adjustment accuracy and difficulty in maintaining the target position, but also easily causes the animal to be startled and struggle due to unstable support.

[0005] In addition, traditional animal restraint methods for auxiliary frames mostly use metal clamps or ropes. As live animals, cattle and sheep are prone to struggle due to stress during the restraint process. Rigid restraint can not only cause skin abrasions and muscle damage to animals, but may also cause the restraint structure to loosen due to the animal’s violent twisting, increasing the safety risk of operators being kicked or bumped. Utility Model Content

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a breeding auxiliary frame for cattle and sheep, so as to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art that the prior art can only be adapted to cattle and sheep of a single body size and lacks a precise angle adjustment mechanism.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A breeding aid frame for cattle and sheep includes a support plate, a lifting assembly at the upper end of the support plate, a connecting plate at the upper end of the lifting assembly, an tilting assembly at the upper end of the connecting plate, an auxiliary box at the upper end of the tilting assembly, a through-type bidirectional screw rod inside the auxiliary box, symmetrical sliders on the bidirectional screw rod, the sliders being threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw rod, a first motor at one end of the auxiliary box, one end of the bidirectional screw rod being connected to the output end of the first motor, a support frame at the upper end of the sliders, and an elastic component on the inner side of the support frame.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the lifting assembly includes a cylinder, a fixed rod, and a sliding rod. The cylinder is located at the center of the support plate, the fixed rod is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the side wall of the support plate, the sliding rod passes through the fixed rod and is slidably connected to it, and the upper ends of the cylinder and the sliding rod are both connected to the connecting plate, so that the height can be adjusted to a suitable height according to the body size of cattle and sheep (such as the difference in body height between adult cattle and lambs).

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the tilting component includes a limiting frame, a rotating rod, and a second motor. The limiting frame is located at the center of the side wall of the connecting plate, the rotating rod passes through the limiting frame, the second motor is located on one side wall of the limiting frame, one end of the rotating rod is connected to the output end of the second motor, and the bottom wall of the auxiliary box is connected to the rotating rod, which can precisely control the tilting angle according to the specific needs of artificial insemination.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the side wall of the support plate is provided with a forward-inclined slope, the rear end of the support plate is provided with a universal joint, the upper end of the universal joint is provided with a high-pressure nozzle, and the rear end of the high-pressure nozzle is provided with a connecting pipe, so as to realize instant cleaning and avoid the problem of dirt being difficult to clean after drying.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a collection component is provided at the front end of the support plate. The collection component includes a slide rail, an auxiliary block and a collection box. The slide rail is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the front side of the support plate. The auxiliary block is on the slide rail and slidably connected to it. The collection box is between the two auxiliary blocks. The collection box is adapted to the support plate and can accurately receive the excrement flowing down the slope, preventing dirt from leaking to the ground and reducing the amount of ground cleaning work.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the elastic component includes a spring, an auxiliary rod, and a silicone plate. The spring is distributed inside the support frame, the auxiliary rod passes through the spring, one end of the silicone plate is connected to the spring, one end of the auxiliary rod is connected to the silicone plate, and the other end passes through the side wall of the support frame and is slidably connected to it. This can reduce the animal's discomfort, reduce stress response, and improve the animal's cooperation.

[0013] The present invention is further provided that the inclined surface of the support plate is coated with an anti-corrosion coating, the coating being made of epoxy resin, which can form a dense protective film to prevent the material from rusting and being damaged.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a breeding auxiliary frame for cattle and sheep, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. The bidirectional screw inside the auxiliary box is driven by the first motor. When facing the robust body of an adult cow, the slider drives the support frame to unfold outward, expanding the accommodating space; when facing lambs or smaller sheep, the slider drives the support frame to retract inward, ensuring that the body is stably wrapped.

[0015] 2. The elastic components inside the support frame further enhance the fit. When the cattle or sheep's body is in contact with the silicone plate, the spring can automatically adjust the compression amount according to the thickness of the body. The auxiliary rod passes through the spring and slides through the support frame, which can limit the deformation direction of the spring and prevent the silicone plate from tilting due to uneven force. This ensures that it is always in contact with the cattle or sheep's body, which not only guarantees the stability of the fixation, but also adapts to different body curves, allowing cattle and sheep of different sizes to be comfortably fitted. At the same time, the silicone plate is soft and has a smooth surface, which can reduce friction damage when in contact with the skin of cattle and sheep, avoiding skin abrasions and hair wear caused by direct contact with traditional metal plates.

[0016] 3. The cylinder in the center of the support plate provides stable power to drive the connecting plate and the auxiliary box and support frame above to rise and fall as a whole, avoiding stress and struggle caused by unsuitable height. At the same time, the fixed rods and sliding rods at both ends form a guide structure. During the lifting process, the sliding rods slide smoothly along the inner wall of the fixed rods, preventing the connecting plate from tilting or shaking, ensuring the relative position of the upper support frame and the cattle and sheep bodies is stable, and providing reliable height support for mating operations. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the breeding auxiliary frame for cattle and sheep in this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the breeding auxiliary frame for cattle and sheep in this utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the breeding auxiliary frame for cattle and sheep in this utility model. Figure 3 ; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-section of the auxiliary box of the breeding auxiliary frame for cattle and sheep in this utility model; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the elastic component of the breeding auxiliary frame for cattle and sheep in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Support plate; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Auxiliary box; 4. Bidirectional screw; 5. Slider; 6. First motor; 7. Support frame; 8. Cylinder; 9. Fixed rod; 10. Sliding rod; 11. Limiting frame; 12. Rotating rod; 13. Second motor; 14. Universal joint; 15. Nozzle; 16. Connecting pipe; 17. Slide rail; 18. Auxiliary block; 19. Collection box; 20. Spring; 21. Auxiliary rod; 22. Silicone plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-5 A breeding auxiliary frame for cattle and sheep includes a support plate 1, a lifting assembly at the upper end of the support plate 1, a connecting plate 2 at the upper end of the lifting assembly, an inclined assembly at the upper end of the connecting plate 2, an auxiliary box 3 at the upper end of the inclined assembly, a through-type bidirectional screw 4 inside the auxiliary box 3, symmetrical sliders 5 on the bidirectional screw 4, the sliders 5 being threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw 4, a first motor 6 at one end of the auxiliary box 3, one end of the bidirectional screw 4 being connected to the output end of the first motor 6, a support frame 7 at the upper end of the sliders 5, and an elastic component on the inner side of the support frame 7.

[0023] The lifting assembly includes a cylinder 8, a fixed rod 9, and a sliding rod 10. The cylinder 8 is located at the center of the support plate 1. The fixed rod 9 is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the upper side wall of the support plate 1. The sliding rod 10 passes through the fixed rod 9 and is slidably connected to it. The upper ends of the cylinder 8 and the sliding rod 10 are both connected to the connecting plate 2.

[0024] The elastic component includes a spring 20, an auxiliary rod 21, and a silicone plate 22. The spring 20 is distributed inside the support frame 7. The auxiliary rod 21 passes through the spring 20. One end of the silicone plate 22 is connected to the spring 20. One end of the auxiliary rod 21 is connected to the silicone plate 22, and the other end passes through the side wall of the support frame 7 and is slidably connected to it.

[0025] In this embodiment, before the operation begins, the operator makes basic adjustments based on the size of the cattle or sheep to be bred (such as adult cattle or lambs). The cylinder 8 of the lifting assembly is activated, and the cylinder 8 extends or retracts, causing the connecting plate 2 and the upper structure to rise and fall as a whole. The sliding rods 10 at both ends slide synchronously along the fixed rod 9 to ensure that the lifting process is stable and does not tilt, until it is adjusted to a height suitable for the animal to stand at and convenient for the operator to operate. Then, the first motor 6 is controlled to drive the bidirectional screw 4 in the auxiliary box 3 to rotate. Since the slider 5 is threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw 4 and is symmetrically arranged, the rotation of the screw will drive the sliders 5 on both sides to move in opposite directions, thereby adjusting the spacing of the support frame 7 at the upper end of the slider 5. When facing cattle or sheep with a larger body size, the slider 5 drives the support frame 7 to expand outward to increase the accommodating space; when facing cattle or sheep with a smaller body size, the slider 5 drives the support frame 7 to retract inward to ensure the subsequent fixing effect.

[0026] More specifically, the cattle and sheep are guided to stand between the two support frames 7. At this time, the elastic components on the inner side of the support frame 7 begin to function. When the cattle and sheep's bodies are in contact with the silicone plate 22, the silicone plate 22 is pushed to move inward to the support frame 7, causing the spring 20 to compress. The elastic deformation of the spring 20 will generate a reverse force, making the silicone plate 22 fit tightly against the cattle and sheep's bodies, achieving flexible fixation. The auxiliary rod 21 that passes through the spring 20 slides along the side wall of the support frame 7, limiting the deformation direction of the spring 20 and preventing the silicone plate 22 from tilting. This ensures stable fixation and prevents the animal from feeling uncomfortable or injured due to rigid compression. During the mating operation, if it is necessary to adjust the animal's position (such as slightly raising the abdomen to optimize the operating view), the second motor 13 of the tilting component can be activated. The motor drives the rotating rod 12 to rotate within the limit frame 11, causing the auxiliary box 3, the support frame 7 above, and the animal's body to tilt synchronously until the ideal angle is reached, at which point the motor stops, and the tilt angle remains stable.

[0027] Please see Figures 1-5 As one embodiment of the tilting component: the tilting component includes a limiting frame 11, a rotating rod 12, and a second motor 13. The limiting frame 11 is located at the center of the upper side wall of the connecting plate 2. The rotating rod 12 passes through the limiting frame 11. The second motor 13 is located on one side wall of the limiting frame 11. One end of the rotating rod 12 is connected to the output end of the second motor 13. The bottom wall of the auxiliary box 3 is connected to the rotating rod 12.

[0028] Specifically, when the mating operation requires adjusting the tilt angle of the cattle or sheep's body (such as slightly raising the abdomen or tilting to the side), the second motor 13 is started. The output end of the motor drives the rotating rod 12 connected to it to rotate. The rotating rod 12 rotates stably within the limit frame 11, thereby causing the auxiliary box 3 fixed on the rotating rod 12, the support frame 7 above it, and the animal's body to tilt synchronously. According to the operation requirements, the motor is controlled to run to a suitable angle and then the motor is turned off. The rotating rod 12 stops rotating, and the auxiliary box 3 and the animal's body are stably maintained at that tilt angle, which is convenient for the operator to carry out the mating operation.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-5 As one embodiment of the high-pressure nozzle 15: the upper sidewall of the support plate 1 is provided with a forward-inclined slope, the rear end of the support plate 1 is provided with a universal joint 14, the upper end of the universal joint 14 is provided with a high-pressure nozzle 15, the rear end of the high-pressure nozzle 15 is provided with a connecting pipe 16, the front end of the support plate 1 is provided with a collection assembly, the collection assembly includes a slide rail 17, an auxiliary block 18 and a collection box 19, the slide rail 17 is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the front side of the support plate 1, the auxiliary block 18 is on the slide rail 17 and slidably connected to it, the collection box 19 is between the two auxiliary blocks 18, and the collection box 19 is adapted to the support plate 1.

[0030] Specifically, during mating, cattle and sheep stand on the inclined surface of support plate 1. The urine, feces, and other waste produced will flow naturally towards the front end along the forward-sloping surface and be caught by the collection box 19 that is adapted to support plate 1, preventing waste from accumulating in the animal standing area or leaking onto the ground. After mating, the connecting pipe 16 is connected to the water source, and the angle of the high-pressure nozzle 15 can be adjusted through the universal joint 14 to flexibly wash the inclined surface, the bottom of the support frame 7, and other areas that are prone to contamination. The wastewater generated during washing also flows into the collection box 19 along the inclined surface. When there is a lot of waste in the collection box 19, the auxiliary block 18 is pulled along the slide rail 17 to pull the collection box 19 out from the front end of support plate 1. After emptying the waste, it is pushed back to its original position along the slide rail 17 to complete the cleaning and waste disposal. The whole process does not require strenuous lifting and is easy to operate.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-5 As one embodiment of the anti-corrosion coating: the inclined surface of the support plate 1 is sprayed with an anti-corrosion coating, which is made of epoxy resin.

[0032] Specifically, when cattle and sheep stand on the slope, the urine, feces, and other pollutants containing acid and alkali components will come into direct contact with the coating surface. The dense protective film formed by epoxy resin can isolate the pollutants from the support plate 1 body, prevent the support plate 1 material from being corroded and rusted, and protect the integrity of the slope structure.

[0033] In summary, when using the overall equipment: During the adaptation and adjustment phase before operation, the cylinder 8 of the lifting component is first activated. The cylinder 8 extends or retracts to drive the connecting plate 2 and the tilting component, auxiliary box 3, and support frame 7 to rise and fall as a whole. During this process, the fixed rods 9 at both ends of the support plate 1 and the sliding rods 10 form a sliding engagement. The sliding rods 10 move smoothly along the inner wall of the fixed rods 9 to prevent the connecting plate 2 from tilting. Finally, the height of the support frame 7 is adjusted to a comfortable state where the cattle and sheep can stand naturally and comfortably.

[0034] Then, the first motor 6 is started. The output end of the first motor 6 drives the bidirectional screw 4 in the auxiliary box 3 to rotate. Since the slider 5 is threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw 4 and is arranged symmetrically, when the screw rotates, it will drive the sliders 5 on both sides to move in opposite directions, thereby driving the support frame 7 at the upper end of the slider 5 to adjust the spacing synchronously. When facing cattle and sheep with thicker bodies, the slider 5 drives the support frame 7 to unfold outward to expand the accommodation space. When facing cattle and sheep with thinner bodies, it will shrink inward to ensure that it can fit the body without squeezing during subsequent fixing.

[0035] During the animal guidance and fixation phase, staff guide cattle and sheep to stand on the inclined surface of support plate 1. When the cattle or sheep's bodies enter between the two support frames 7, the elastic components on the inner side of the support frames 7 begin to function. The cattle or sheep's bodies come into contact with the silicone plate 22 and apply pressure, pushing the silicone plate 22 to move inward towards the support frame 7. Simultaneously, the spring 20 is compressed. The elastic deformation of the spring 20 generates a counterforce, causing the silicone plate 22 to fit tightly against the cattle or sheep's bodies, achieving flexible fixation and avoiding skin abrasions or stress struggles caused by traditional rigid fixation.

[0036] Meanwhile, the auxiliary rod 21 that passes through the spring 20 slides along the side wall of the support frame 7, restricting the deformation direction of the spring 20, preventing the silicone plate 22 from tilting due to uneven force, ensuring stability, and keeping the cattle and sheep bodies in the center position without shifting.

[0037] During the mating position optimization stage, if artificial insemination requires adjusting the angle of the cattle or sheep's body (such as slightly raising the abdomen to optimize the operating field of vision), the second motor 13 of the tilting component is activated. The output end of the second motor 13 drives the rotating rod 12 to rotate within the limiting frame 11. The rotating rod 12 synchronously drives the auxiliary box 3 connected to it and the support frame 7 above it, and the cattle or sheep's body to rotate around the limiting frame 11. The limiting frame 11 provides support and limitation for the rotating rod 12 until the body is adjusted to the ideal operating angle. Then the motor is turned off, the rotating rod 12 stops rotating, the body position remains stable, and a clear and convenient operating space is provided for the operator.

[0038] During this process, the inclined design of the support plate 1 can guide the urine, feces and other waste produced by cattle and sheep to flow naturally to the front end along the inclined surface, and be received by the collection box 19 that is adapted to the support plate 1, so as to prevent the waste from accumulating in the standing area of ​​cattle and sheep or leaking to the ground. At the same time, the epoxy resin anti-corrosion coating on the surface of the inclined surface can isolate the waste from the support plate 1 body, prevent material corrosion, and the coating surface is smooth, reducing the adhesion of waste.

[0039] After mating, the first motor 6 is started in reverse to reverse the bidirectional screw 4. The slider 5 drives the support frame 7 to move outward, loosening the fixation on the cattle and sheep. Then, the second motor 13 is started in reverse to allow the rotating rod 12 to drive the auxiliary box 3 to return to a horizontal state. Finally, the cylinder 8 is controlled to retract, lowering the connecting plate 2 and the upper structure to the lowest level, guiding the cattle and sheep away from the auxiliary frame.

[0040] Then, a cleaning operation is performed. The connecting pipe 16 of the high-pressure nozzle 15 is connected to the water source. The angle of the nozzle 15 is adjusted by the universal joint 14. The slope of the support plate 1, the inside of the support frame 7, the bottom of the auxiliary box 3 and other parts that are prone to getting dirty are rinsed. The wastewater generated by rinsing flows into the collection box 19 along the slope. After cleaning is completed, the auxiliary block 18 is pulled along the slide rail 17 to pull the collection box 19 out from the front end of the support plate 1, and the internal dirt is poured out. Then the collection box 19 is pushed back to its original position.

[0041] In all the solutions mentioned above, the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although the embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. In all the solutions mentioned above, the operation of electrical components is controlled by a controller. Since the devices matched with the controllers are common devices, their control principles and circuit connections are existing, well-known, and mature technologies. Therefore, their electrical connection relationships and specific circuit structures will not be elaborated here.

Claims

1. A mating aid for cattle and sheep, comprising a support plate (1), characterized in that: The support plate (1) is provided with a lifting component at its upper end, the lifting component is provided with a connecting plate (2) at its upper end, the connecting plate (2) is provided with an inclined component at its upper end, the inclined component is provided with an auxiliary box (3) at its upper end, the auxiliary box (3) is provided with a through bidirectional screw (4), the bidirectional screw (4) is provided with symmetrical sliders (5), the sliders (5) are threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw (4), one end of the auxiliary box (3) is provided with a first motor (6), one end of the bidirectional screw (4) is connected to the output end of the first motor (6), the upper end of the slider (5) is provided with a support frame (7), and the inner side of the support frame (7) is provided with an elastic component.

2. The breeding aid stand for cattle and sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a cylinder (8), a fixed rod (9), and a sliding rod (10). The cylinder (8) is located at the center of the support plate (1). The fixed rod (9) is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the upper side wall of the support plate (1). The sliding rod (10) passes through the fixed rod (9) and is slidably connected to it. The upper ends of the cylinder (8) and the sliding rod (10) are both connected to the connecting plate (2).

3. The breeding aid stand for cattle and sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tilting assembly includes a limiting frame (11), a rotating rod (12), and a second motor (13). The limiting frame (11) is located at the center of the upper side wall of the connecting plate (2). The rotating rod (12) passes through the limiting frame (11). The second motor (13) is located on one side wall of the limiting frame (11). One end of the rotating rod (12) is connected to the output end of the second motor (13). The bottom wall of the auxiliary box (3) is connected to the rotating rod (12).

4. The breeding aid stand for cattle and sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper side wall of the support plate (1) is provided with a forward inclined surface, and the rear end of the support plate (1) is provided with a universal joint (14). The upper end of the universal joint (14) is provided with a high-pressure nozzle (15), and the rear end of the high-pressure nozzle (15) is provided with a connecting pipe (16).

5. The insemination aid frame for cattle and sheep according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support plate (1) is provided with a collection component at its front end. The collection component includes a slide rail (17), an auxiliary block (18), and a collection box (19). The slide rail (17) is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the front side of the support plate (1). The auxiliary block (18) is on the slide rail (17) and slidably connected to it. The collection box (19) is between the two auxiliary blocks (18) and is adapted to the support plate (1).

6. The breeding aid stand for cattle and sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic component includes a spring (20), an auxiliary rod (21), and a silicone plate (22). The spring (20) is distributed inside the support frame (7). The auxiliary rod (21) passes through the spring (20). One end of the silicone plate (22) is connected to the spring (20). One end of the auxiliary rod (21) is connected to the silicone plate (22), and the other end passes through the side wall of the support frame (7) and is slidably connected to it.

7. The breeding aid frame for cattle and sheep according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inclined surface of the support plate (1) is coated with an anti-corrosion coating made of epoxy resin.

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