A retractable folding chicken cage

Abstract

The utility model discloses a telescopic folding chicken cage, which comprises a telescopic mechanism, a storage mechanism and a U-shaped support, the telescopic mechanism comprises a main frame and a vice frame, the bottom of the main frame and the vice frame is respectively connected with a first trapezoidal frame and a second trapezoidal frame through a first fixing assembly, a through slot is arranged in the vice frame, the first trapezoidal frame and the second trapezoidal frame are both provided with a folding rod through a second fixing assembly on the opposite side, and a third trapezoidal frame is rotatably arranged between the two folding rods through a rotating shaft.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture equipment technology, and in particular to a retractable and foldable chicken cage. Background Technology

[0002] Chicken cages are an indispensable core piece of equipment in modern intensive poultry farming. They are typically constructed from galvanized steel wire or sturdy metal mesh, welded into a regular, three-dimensional cage frame structure. Designed as single cages or stacked in multiple layers, they are equipped with feed troughs, water troughs, and egg collection troughs, forming independent units for chickens to move, feed, and lay eggs. The cage bottoms often feature sloping mesh to facilitate the leakage of feces into the lower collection system, reducing contamination and disease transmission. The cage dimensions are precisely adapted to the chicken breed, limiting excessive activity to reduce energy consumption and increase stocking density, while ensuring sufficient standing and stretching space, and achieving uniform control of ventilation and lighting. This standardized farming tool, through space optimization and environmental isolation, significantly improves management efficiency, egg production rate, and survival rate, making it a key tool for balancing economic benefits and animal welfare in large-scale egg and broiler farming.

[0003] Most chicken cages on the market today have a fixed structure design, and their internal space cannot be adjusted according to the needs of breeding. This results in a limited number of chickens per cage, making it difficult to adapt to the actual needs of different growth stages or different scales of breeding. Due to the fixed structure, breeders cannot flexibly adjust the layout of the cage space, which can easily lead to insufficient space for chickens to move around or waste of resources, thereby affecting the growth and development of chickens, their health status, and the overall breeding efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] One objective of this invention is to provide a retractable and foldable chicken cage. This invention addresses the problem mentioned in the background that most commercially available chicken cages adopt a fixed structure design, whose internal space cannot be adjusted according to breeding needs. This results in a limited number of chickens per cage, making it difficult to adapt to the actual needs of different growth stages or different scales of breeding. Due to the fixed structure, breeders cannot flexibly adjust the layout of the cage space, which can easily lead to insufficient activity space for chickens or waste of resources, thereby affecting the growth, development, health, and overall breeding efficiency of chickens.

[0005] A retractable and foldable chicken cage according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: The telescopic mechanism includes a main frame and a sub-frame. The bottom ends of the main frame and the sub-frame are respectively connected to a first trapezoidal frame and a second trapezoidal frame through a first fixing component. The sub-frame has a through slot inside. Folding rods are installed on opposite sides of the first trapezoidal frame and the second trapezoidal frame through a second fixing component. A third trapezoidal frame is rotatably arranged between the two folding rods through a pivot. The storage mechanism includes a fixed shaft and a U-shaped bracket. Both the fixed shaft and the U-shaped bracket are installed inside the through groove. A vertical cylinder and an arc cylinder are rotatably arranged on the outside of the fixed shaft and the U-shaped bracket, respectively. A cage net is driven on the outside of both the vertical cylinder and the arc cylinder. An arched plate is fixedly arranged at one end of the cage net corresponding to the main frame. A magnetic stone is installed on the opposite side of the arched plate and the main frame.

[0006] Preferably, the first fixing component consists of bolts and nuts, and the main frame and the first trapezoidal frame are fixedly connected by bolts and nuts, and the sub-frame and the second trapezoidal frame are fixedly connected by bolts and nuts.

[0007] Preferably, the second fixing component consists of a bolt and a nut, and the folding rod is rotatably positioned outside the bolt in the second fixing component.

[0008] Preferably, the first trapezoidal frame and the second trapezoidal frame each have three holes inside, one of which is connected to another chicken cage.

[0009] Preferably, the third trapezoidal frame has two holes inside, and the length of the first trapezoidal frame and the second trapezoidal frame are both greater than the length of the third trapezoidal frame.

[0010] Preferably, the rotating shaft is installed in a hole inside the third trapezoidal frame.

[0011] Preferably, a return torsion spring is installed between the vertical cylinder and the fixed shaft, and between the arc cylinder and the U-shaped bracket, and the U-shaped bracket is composed of multiple straight rods spliced ​​together.

[0012] Preferably, the arched plate is magnetically connected to the main frame via a magnetic stone, and a handle is installed on the outer side of the arched plate.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This utility model, through its telescopic mechanism, effectively avoids the problems of insufficient space for chickens or waste of resources caused by the fixed structure of traditional chicken cages. In use, the telescopic mechanism, through the cooperation of the main frame and the auxiliary frame, and the hinged structure between the first, second, and third trapezoidal frames, allows for flexible adjustment of the overall length and width of the chicken cage. Furthermore, the first and second trapezoidal frames can be connected to the next set of chicken cages to expand the chicken-raising area. When it is necessary to expand the raising space, the main frame and the auxiliary frame can be pulled to extend the first trapezoidal frame... When the second trapezoidal frame unfolds, the third trapezoidal frame rotates and expands via folding rods, forming a stable gantry-shaped support structure. This increases the space inside the cage to accommodate more chickens or the needs of different growth stages. Conversely, pushing the main frame and the secondary frame together allows the folding rods to fold and retract, reducing the space occupied. This not only allows for adjusting the space size according to different growth stages of the chickens and optimizing the stocking density, but also enables the combination and expansion of multiple cages through splicing holes. This significantly improves the flexibility of breeding and the utilization rate of space, thereby improving the growth environment and health of the chickens and increasing the overall breeding efficiency. 2. This utility model, through its storage mechanism, allows the cage to be opened by pulling the arched plate, releasing the cage net from the vertical and curved cylinders and covering the outside. The arched plate is then fixed to the main frame by a magnetic stone, forming a closed breeding space. When the cage is closed, the magnetic stone is released, and the torsion spring automatically rolls the cage net back to the outside of the vertical and curved cylinders, preventing the net from being dragged or tangled. This not only significantly reduces the non-use volume of the chicken cage, making it easier to transport and store, but also improves the applicability of the breeding equipment in temporary or small-scale scenarios, enhancing the convenience and economy of breeding management. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of one side of a retractable and foldable chicken cage proposed in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a retractable and foldable chicken cage proposed in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a U-shaped support structure for a retractable and foldable chicken cage proposed in this utility model. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main frame structure of a retractable and foldable chicken cage proposed in this utility model. In the diagram: 1. Telescopic mechanism; 101. Main frame; 102. Sub-frame; 103. Through slot; 104. First trapezoidal frame; 105. Second trapezoidal frame; 106. First fixing component; 107. Folding rod; 108. Second fixing component; 109. Third trapezoidal frame; 110. Rotating shaft; 2. Storage mechanism; 201. Fixed shaft; 202. U-shaped bracket; 203. Vertical cylinder; 204. Arc cylinder; 205. Cage net; 206. Arched plate; 207. Handle; 208. Magnetic stone. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0017] refer to Figures 1-4 A retractable and foldable chicken cage includes: The telescopic mechanism 1 includes a main frame 101 and a sub-frame 102. The bottom ends of the main frame 101 and the sub-frame 102 are respectively connected to a first trapezoidal frame 104 and a second trapezoidal frame 105 via a first fixing component 106. A through groove 103 is provided inside the sub-frame 102. Folding rods 107 are installed on opposite sides of the first trapezoidal frame 104 and the second trapezoidal frame 105 via a second fixing component 108. A third trapezoidal frame 109 is rotatably arranged between the two folding rods 107 via a pivot 110. In use, the telescopic mechanism 1, through the cooperation of the main frame 101 and the auxiliary frame 102, and the hinged structure between the first trapezoidal frame 104, the second trapezoidal frame 105, and the third trapezoidal frame 109, achieves flexible adjustment of the overall length and width of the chicken cage. Furthermore, it can be spliced ​​with the next set of chicken cages via the first trapezoidal frame 104 and the second trapezoidal frame 105 to expand the chicken-raising area. When it is necessary to expand the raising space, the main frame 101 and the auxiliary frame 102 can be pulled to connect the first trapezoidal frame 104 and the second trapezoidal frame 109. When unfolded, the third trapezoidal frame 109 rotates and expands through the folding rod 107 to form a stable gantry-shaped support structure, thereby increasing the space inside the cage to accommodate more chickens or the needs of different growth stages. Conversely, pushing the main frame 101 and the secondary frame 102 together can cause the folding rod 107 to fold and retract, reducing the space occupied. This not only allows for adjusting the size of the space according to different growth stages of the chickens and optimizing the breeding density, but also enables the combination and expansion of multiple cages through splicing holes, significantly improving breeding flexibility and space utilization. The storage mechanism 2 includes a fixed shaft 201 and a U-shaped bracket 202. Both the fixed shaft 201 and the U-shaped bracket 202 are installed inside the through groove 103. A vertical cylinder 203 and an arc cylinder 204 are rotatably arranged on the outside of the fixed shaft 201 and the U-shaped bracket 202, respectively. A cage net 205 is driven to be arranged on the outside of the vertical cylinder 203 and the arc cylinder 204. An arched plate 206 is fixedly arranged at one end of the cage net 205 corresponding to the main frame 101. A magnetic stone 208 is installed on the opposite side of the arched plate 206 and the main frame 101. When the chicken cage is unfolded, the arched plate 206 can be pulled by the handle 207 to release the cage net 205 from the vertical cylinder 203 and the arc cylinder 204 and cover the outside. The arched plate 206 is fixed to the main frame 101 by the magnetic stone 208 to form a closed breeding space. When the chicken cage is retracted, the magnetic stone 208 is released, and the torsion spring force automatically rolls the cage net 205 back to the outside of the vertical cylinder 203 and the arc cylinder 204 to avoid the cage net 205 being dragged or tangled.

[0018] Example 1: The first fixing component 106 consists of bolts and nuts. The main frame 101 and the first trapezoidal frame 104 are fixed together by bolts and nuts, and the secondary frame 102 and the second trapezoidal frame 105 are fixed together by bolts and nuts to ensure structural stability. The second fixing component 108 consists of bolts and nuts. The folding rod 107 is located outside the bolts in the second fixing component 108 and can rotate freely to achieve telescopic function. The first trapezoidal frame 104 and the second trapezoidal frame 105 each have three holes inside. One of the holes can be connected to another chicken cage to support the combination and expansion of multiple cages. The third trapezoidal frame 109 has two holes inside. The length of the first trapezoidal frame 104 and the second trapezoidal frame 105 is greater than that of the third trapezoidal frame 109 to ensure a compact structure when folded and stable support when unfolded, thereby meeting the needs of different scales of breeding and improving space utilization and breeding flexibility.

[0019] Example 2: Reset torsion springs are installed between the vertical cylinder 203 and the fixed shaft 201, and between the arc cylinder 204 and the U-shaped bracket 202, to ensure that the cage automatically returns to its original position and maintains tension during the unfolding or storage process. The U-shaped bracket 202 is composed of multiple straight rods spliced ​​together. The arched plate 206 is magnetically connected to the main frame 101 through the magnetic stone 208, making installation and disassembly convenient. A handle 207 is installed on the outside of the arched plate 206 for easy operation by the user.

[0020] Working Principle: In use, this telescopic and foldable chicken cage functions through the coordinated operation of the telescopic mechanism 1 and the storage mechanism 2. The telescopic mechanism 1, by manually pulling the main frame 101 and the auxiliary frame 102, unfolds the first trapezoidal frame 104 and the second trapezoidal frame 105 connected at its bottom via the first fixing component 106. This causes the folding rod 107, mounted on the trapezoidal frame via the second fixing component 108, to move, pushing the third trapezoidal frame 109, which is positioned between the two via a pivot 110, to rotate. This forms a stable gantry-shaped support structure to expand the internal space. Conversely, pushing the main and auxiliary frames 102 together folds and retracts the trapezoidal frames and the folding rod 107, allowing for flexible adjustment of the cage size. Simultaneously, after the cage is unfolded, the storage mechanism 2, by manually pulling the mounting... The handle 207 on the arched plate 206 at one end of the cage net 205 pulls out the cage net 205, which is wrapped around the outer vertical cylinder 203 of the fixed shaft 201 and the outer arc cylinder 204 of the U-shaped bracket 202. The cage net 205 is then attracted and fixed by the magnetic stones 208 installed on the arched plate 206 and the main frame 101 respectively, thereby quickly forming a closed breeding space. When it is necessary to store it, the magnetic connection is disconnected, and the cage net 205 can be quickly and neatly rolled back onto the vertical cylinder 203 and the arc cylinder 204 by the automatic rewinding force of the reset torsion springs installed between the vertical cylinder 203 and the fixed shaft 201 and between the arc cylinder 204 and the U-shaped bracket 202, thus completing the overall storage.

[0021] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A retractable and foldable chicken cage, characterized in that, include: The telescopic mechanism (1) includes a main frame (101) and a sub-frame (102). The bottom ends of the main frame (101) and the sub-frame (102) are respectively connected to a first trapezoidal frame (104) and a second trapezoidal frame (105) through a first fixing component (106). A through slot (103) is provided inside the sub-frame (102). Folding rods (107) are installed on opposite sides of the first trapezoidal frame (104) and the second trapezoidal frame (105) through a second fixing component (108). A third trapezoidal frame (109) is rotatably arranged between the two folding rods (107) through a pivot (110). The storage mechanism (2) includes a fixed shaft (201) and a U-shaped bracket (202). The fixed shaft (201) and the U-shaped bracket (202) are both installed inside the through groove (103). A vertical cylinder (203) and an arc cylinder (204) are rotatably arranged on the outside of the fixed shaft (201) and the U-shaped bracket (202), respectively. A cage net (205) is driven on the outside of the vertical cylinder (203) and the arc cylinder (204). An arched plate (206) is fixedly arranged at one end of the cage net (205) corresponding to the main frame (101). A magnetic stone (208) is installed on the opposite side of the arched plate (206) and the main frame (101).

2. The retractable and foldable chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fixing component (106) consists of bolts and nuts. The main frame (101) and the first trapezoidal frame (104) are fixed together by bolts and nuts. The sub-frame (102) and the second trapezoidal frame (105) are fixed together by bolts and nuts.

3. The retractable and foldable chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second fixing component (108) consists of a bolt and a nut, and the folding rod (107) is rotatably positioned outside the bolt in the second fixing component (108).

4. The retractable and foldable chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first trapezoidal frame (104) and the second trapezoidal frame (105) each have three holes inside, one of which is connected to another chicken cage.

5. A retractable and foldable chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third trapezoidal frame (109) has two holes inside, and the length of the first trapezoidal frame (104) and the second trapezoidal frame (105) is greater than that of the third trapezoidal frame (109).

6. The retractable and foldable chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating shaft (110) is installed in a hole inside the third trapezoidal frame (109).

7. A retractable and foldable chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, A reset torsion spring is installed between the vertical cylinder (203) and the fixed shaft (201), and between the arc cylinder (204) and the U-shaped bracket (202). The U-shaped bracket (202) is composed of multiple straight rods spliced ​​together.

8. A retractable and foldable chicken cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arched plate (206) is magnetically connected to the main frame (101) via a magnetic stone (208), and a handle (207) is installed on the outside of the arched plate (206).

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