A trough that is easy to clean

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of livestock breeding technology, concretely relates to an easy-to-clean trough, including the fence, the turnover rod, a plurality of troughs, the turnover handle, the positioning piece and the eating limiting plate, the utility model discloses a plurality of troughs are installed on the same turnover rod, and cooperate with the eatable limiting plate of switchable, realized the synchronous turnover of all troughs, and the operation portability has been improved through setting the turnover handle, so that no longer needs the operation of each, thereby simplifies the operation step, improved the cleaning efficiency, reduced the labor intensity and manpower cost, shortened the fence turnover time, finally improved the overall production efficiency of pig farm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of animal husbandry technology, specifically relating to an easy-to-clean feeding trough. Background Technology

[0002] In large-scale pig farms, sows are usually housed in separate pens, each equipped with an independent, flip-over feed trough. Therefore, when cleaning the feed troughs after sows are removed from the pen, the farmer needs to perform a series of repetitive operations for each pen: bending over, unlocking, flipping the feed trough, cleaning, flipping it back to its original position, and locking it again.

[0003] However, when faced with a large number of pens, the cleaning of existing independent flip-over feed troughs relies entirely on manual labor to complete one by one. The entire process is cumbersome, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient, resulting in long cleaning times, high labor costs, high labor intensity, and extended pen turnover time, ultimately reducing the overall production efficiency of the pig farm. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an easy-to-clean feeding trough, which solves the technical problems of cumbersome operation, low efficiency, high labor intensity and high labor cost in the existing feeding trough cleaning technology.

[0005] This utility model discloses an easy-to-clean feeding trough, comprising: The pen has multiple pens arranged side by side, and each pen has a feeding opening at the front. A tilting lever is horizontally rotatable and installed on the front side of the enclosure, located below the feeding opening; Multiple feeding troughs, each corresponding to a feeding port, are mounted at their bottom on the flipping rod; A flip handle is mounted on the flip rod; A positioning element, installed on the flipping rod, includes a positioning rod parallel to the flipping rod; The feeding limit plate has one end rotatably connected to the front side of the enclosure, and the other end is provided with a feeding hook groove, which can engage with the positioning rod.

[0006] This application enables the synchronous flipping of all feeding troughs and improves operational portability, eliminating the need for individual operation. This simplifies the operation steps, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces labor intensity and labor costs, shortens pen turnaround time, and ultimately improves the overall production efficiency of the pig farm.

[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the solution of this application can be further improved as follows: Preferably, it includes: The cleaning limiting plate has one end rotatably connected to the front side of the pen, and the other end is provided with a cleaning hook groove, which can engage with the positioning rod. This solution forms a switchable intermediate cleaning state, allowing the feeder to easily clean the feed trough and observe the cleaning effect. It is also simple to operate and portable.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning element includes: A connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the end of the positioning rod, and the other end of which is connected to the flipping rod; The flip handle is a straight rod and perpendicular to the flip rod. The end of the positioning rod away from the connecting rod is connected to the flip handle. This solution integrates the positioning component, the flip rod, and the flip handle into a rectangular frame structure, which enhances the structural strength and stability, reduces stress concentration, improves the deformation resistance of the positioning rod, and ensures the accuracy and reliability of the trough positioning.

[0009] Preferably, it includes: Multiple support tubes are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the flipping rod and installed on the front side of the enclosure, and are rotatably fitted onto the outside of the flipping rod; Multiple limiting shafts radially penetrate the flipping rod and abut against the ends of adjacent support tubes to restrict the axial movement of the flipping rod. This solution provides distributed rotational support for the flipping rod, preventing deformation of the rod due to load, ensuring smooth flipping action, limiting axial movement of the flipping rod, and ensuring accurate alignment.

[0010] Preferably, the support tube is composed of a first half-tube and a second half-tube, with the first half-tube installed on the front side of the enclosure and the first half-tube and the second half-tube being detachably connected. This solution ensures overall strength and stability while enabling convenient lateral installation of the flipping rod, improving the portability of local maintenance, reducing assembly difficulty, and enhancing installation efficiency and maintainability.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting assembly is provided between the feeding trough and the tilting rod; The connection component includes: Two first L-shaped plates are respectively installed on both sides of the feeding trough; Two second L-shaped plates are installed at intervals on the flipping rod; The first L-shaped plate and the second L-shaped plate are detachably connected and correspond to each other. This design allows each feeding trough to be assembled and disassembled independently and quickly, and provides a large contact and connection area. Combined with the symmetrical arrangement on both sides, it ensures the balance and stability of the force and improves the connection strength and reliability.

[0012] Preferably, the second L-shaped plate is provided with a limiting groove that matches the flipping rod; this solution improves installation accuracy, reduces stress concentration, and enhances connection stability.

[0013] Preferably, the front end of the feeding limiting plate extends to form a grip handle; this solution improves the inconvenience of manual operation and enhances the efficiency and comfort of switching the working state of the feeding trough.

[0014] Through the above technical solution, this utility model achieves the following beneficial effects: 1. This application achieves synchronous flipping of all feeding troughs by installing multiple feeding troughs on the same flipping rod and using a switchable feeding limit plate. The flipping handle improves the portability of operation, eliminating the need to operate each trough individually. This simplifies the operation steps, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces labor intensity and labor costs, shortens pen turnover time, and ultimately improves the overall production efficiency of the pig farm. 2. This application integrates the positioning component, the flipping rod, and the flipping handle into a rectangular frame structure, which greatly enhances the structural strength and stability, reduces stress concentration, improves the deformation resistance of the positioning rod, and ensures the accuracy and reliability of the feeding trough positioning. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the easy-to-clean feeding trough according to a specific embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of an easily cleanable feeding trough in a feeding state; Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the easy-to-clean feeding trough in a cleaning state. Figure 6 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the easily cleanable feeding trough in an tilted state; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Pen; 2. Flipping rod; 3. Feed trough; 4. Flipping handle; 5. Positioning component; 6. Limiting plate; 7. Cleaning limiting plate; 8. Support tube; 9. Limiting shaft; 10. Connecting assembly; 11. Pen; 12. Feeding port; 51. Positioning rod; 52. Connecting rod; 61. Feeding hook; 62. Handle; 71. Washing hook; 81. First half-tube; 82. Second half-tube; 101. First L-shaped plate; 102. Second L-shaped plate; 1021. Limiting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] The terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features.

[0019] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0020] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed description of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] Example: like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, this application discloses an easy-to-clean feeding trough that can realize the synchronous flipping of the entire group of feeding troughs, thereby transforming the traditional repetitive operation of each trough into a simple and easy overall operation, solving the problems of low cleaning efficiency, high intensity and high cost of the original feeding trough. Its specific structure includes: 1 trough, 2 flipping rod, multiple feeding troughs 3, flipping handle 4, positioning component 5, feeding limit plate 6 and cleaning limit plate 7.

[0022] Pen 1 has multiple pens 11 arranged side by side. The pens 11 are the standard space for raising sows. The front of the pens 11 is provided with a feeding opening 12. Sows eat from the feeding trough 3 through the opening, so that the feeding trough 3 is concentrated at the front of the pen 1 for easy centralized management.

[0023] The flipping rod 2 is horizontally rotatable and installed on the front side of the pen 1, and located below the feeding port 12, serving as a common rotation axis for all the feed troughs 3.

[0024] The feed trough 3 is a container for holding feed. It corresponds one-to-one with the feeding port 12 and its bottom is installed on the flipping rod 2, so that all feed troughs 3 can be flipped synchronously.

[0025] The flip handle 4 is mounted on the flip rod 2, which makes it easy for the operator to apply torque to easily drive the flip rod 2 and all the feeding troughs 3 to rotate together.

[0026] The positioning element 5 is installed on the flipping rod 2 and includes a positioning rod 51 parallel to the flipping rod 2 for locking the flipping angle.

[0027] One end of the feeding limit plate 6 is rotatably connected to the front side of the pen 1, and the other end is provided with a feeding hook 61. The feeding hook 61 can engage with the positioning rod 51. When the feed trough 3 is flipped to the feeding angle, the flipping rod 2 is locked, so that the feed trough 3 can remain stable and ensure normal feeding.

[0028] The workflow of the above technical solution is as follows: like Figure 4 As shown, when the feeding trough 3 is at the feeding angle, the opening of the feeding trough 3 faces the inside of the feeding opening 12 at an angle to the upper part. At this time, the feeding hook 61 of the feeding limit plate 6 is engaged with the positioning rod 51, so that the flipping rod 2 is locked, thereby keeping the feeding trough 3 stable and ensuring that it can be fed normally.

[0029] When it is necessary to empty the dirty water from the feeding trough 3, first pull the feeding limit plate 6 upward to disengage the feeding hook trough 61 from the positioning rod 51; then pull the flip handle 4, thereby driving the flip rod 2 and all the feeding troughs 3 on it to rotate synchronously until... Figure 6 As shown, by tilting the trough opening towards the outside of the feeding opening 12 at an angle downwards, dirty water and residue in the feeding trough 3 can be poured out.

[0030] When it is necessary to return the feeding trough 3 to the feeding angle, turn the flip handle 4 to flip it into the feeding opening 12, thereby causing the flip rod 2 and all the feeding troughs 3 on it to rotate synchronously until the feeding trough 3 is in the feeding position. Figure 4 When the feeding angle is shown, rotate the feeding limit plate 6 downwards to engage the feeding hook 61 with the positioning rod 51, thereby locking the flipping rod 2 and restoring the feeding trough 3 to the normal feeding state.

[0031] This invention achieves synchronous flipping of all feeding troughs 3 by installing multiple feeding troughs 3 on the same flipping rod 2 and using a switchable feeding limit plate 6. Furthermore, the addition of a flipping handle 4 improves the ease of operation, eliminating the need for individual operation. This simplifies the operation steps, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces labor intensity and labor costs, shortens the turnover time of the pen 1, and ultimately improves the overall production efficiency of the pig farm.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, it also includes: The cleaning limit plate 7 has one end rotatably connected to the front of the enclosure 1, and the other end is provided with a cleaning hook 71. The cleaning hook 71 can engage with the positioning rod 51. When the feeding trough 3 is flipped to the cleaning angle, the flipping rod 2 is locked, so that the operator can easily perform high-pressure water gun rinsing on all the feeding troughs 3.

[0033] When it is necessary to clean the feeding trough 3, first pull the feeding limit plate 6 upward to disengage the feeding hook trough 61 from the positioning rod 51; then pull the flip handle 4, thereby driving the flip rod 2 and all the feeding troughs 3 on it to rotate synchronously until... Figure 5 As shown, the trough opening is oriented diagonally upwards towards the outside of the feeding opening 12; then the cleaning limiting plate 7 is rotated downwards to engage the cleaning hook 71 with the positioning rod 51, locking the flipping rod 2 and thus keeping the feeding trough 3 stable; in this state, the feeder can use cleaning equipment to scrub or high-pressure rinse the feeding trough 3 and visually inspect the cleaning status of the feeding trough 3.

[0034] The above design creates a switchable intermediate cleaning state, allowing the feeder to easily clean the feed trough 3 and observe the cleaning effect. It is also simple to operate and portable.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the positioning element 5 includes: The connecting rod 52 has one end connected to the end of the positioning rod 51 and the other end connected to the flipping rod 2; The flip handle 4 is a straight rod and is perpendicular to the flip rod 2; the end of the positioning rod 51 away from the connecting rod 52 is connected to the flip handle 4.

[0036] Through the above design, the positioning component 5, the flipping rod 2, and the flipping handle 4 are integrated to form a rectangular frame structure, which greatly enhances the structural strength and stability, reduces stress concentration, improves the deformation resistance of the positioning rod 51, and ensures the accuracy and reliability of the positioning of the trough 3.

[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, it includes: Multiple support tubes 8 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the flipping rod 2 and installed on the front side of the enclosure 1. They are rotatably fitted onto the outside of the flipping rod 2 to provide distributed support for the flipping rod 2, prevent the flipping rod 2 from sagging and deforming, ensure smooth rotation, reduce wear and jamming, distribute the load, and improve the structural strength and long-term reliability. Multiple limiting shafts 9, which radially penetrate the flipping rod 2 and abut against the end of the adjacent support tube 8, are used to limit the axial movement of the flipping rod 2, ensuring that the trough 3 and the feeding port 12 are accurately aligned and will not be misaligned.

[0038] For example, two limiting shafts 9 are set and located at the two ends of the flipping rod 2 respectively, which ensures the overall limiting effect and reduces the structural complexity.

[0039] Through the above design, distributed rotational support is achieved for the flipping rod 2, which avoids deformation of the rod body due to load, ensures smooth flipping action, limits axial movement of the flipping rod 2, ensures positioning accuracy, and improves overall operational stability and reliability.

[0040] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the support tube 8 is composed of a first half tube 81 and a second half tube 82. The first half tube 81 is installed on the front side of the enclosure 1, and the first half tube 81 and the second half tube 82 are detachably connected.

[0041] For example, the first half-pipe 81 is welded to the front side of the enclosure 1 to ensure the stability of the connection between the two. Both ends of the first half-pipe 81 and the second half-pipe 82 have ear plates, and when they are assembled, the ear plates of the two are attached to each other and bolted together, which ensures the accuracy of the assembly, improves the stability of the connection, and facilitates disassembly and assembly.

[0042] During installation, the flipping rod 2 can be placed into the arc-shaped groove of all the fixed first half tubes 81 firstly, and then the second half tube 82 can be fastened and connected with bolts or other fasteners.

[0043] Through the above design, while ensuring overall strength and stability, convenient lateral installation of the flip rod 2 is achieved, the portability of local maintenance is improved, the assembly difficulty is reduced, and the installation efficiency and maintainability are enhanced.

[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, a connecting assembly 10 is provided between the feeding trough 3 and the flipping rod 2 to achieve a standardized detachable connection between the two, so as to facilitate the replacement or maintenance of the feeding trough 3.

[0045] In this embodiment, the connection component 10 includes: Two first L-shaped plates 101 are respectively installed on both sides of the feeding trough 3; Two second L-shaped plates 102 are installed at intervals on the flipping rod 2; The first L-shaped plate 101 and the second L-shaped plate 102 are one-to-one and detachably connected, preferably by bolts, to ensure the stability of the connection.

[0046] The above design allows for independent and quick assembly and disassembly of each individual feeding trough 3. The L-shaped plate structure provides a large contact and connection area, and the symmetrical arrangement on both sides ensures the balance and stability of the force, while improving the connection strength and reliability.

[0047] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the second L-shaped plate 102 has a limiting slot 1021 that is adapted to the flipping rod 2.

[0048] The above design improves the installation accuracy of the second L-shaped plate 102, reduces stress concentration, and enhances the connection stability with the flipping rod 2.

[0049] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the front end of the feeding limit plate 6 extends to form a grip handle 62.

[0050] The above design provides operators with a dedicated gripping area, effectively improving the inconvenience of manual operation and enhancing the efficiency and comfort of switching the working state of the feeding trough 3.

[0051] Numerous specific details are set forth in this specification. However, it will be understood that embodiments of this invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0052] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this utility model.

Claims

1. An easy-to-clean feeding trough, characterized in that, include: The pen has multiple pens arranged side by side, and each pen has a feeding opening at the front. A tilting lever is horizontally rotatable and installed on the front side of the enclosure, located below the feeding opening; Multiple feeding troughs, each corresponding to a feeding port, are mounted at their bottom on the flipping rod; A flip handle is mounted on the flip rod; A positioning element, installed on the flipping rod, includes a positioning rod parallel to the flipping rod; The feeding limit plate has one end rotatably connected to the front side of the enclosure, and the other end is provided with a feeding hook groove, which can engage with the positioning rod.

2. The easy-to-clean feeding trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: The cleaning limiting plate has one end rotatably connected to the front side of the enclosure, and the other end is provided with a cleaning hook groove, which can engage with the positioning rod.

3. The easy-to-clean feeding trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning element includes: A connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the end of the positioning rod, and the other end of which is connected to the flipping rod; The flip handle is in the shape of a straight rod and is perpendicular to the flip rod; the end of the positioning rod away from the connecting rod is connected to the flip handle.

4. The easy-to-clean feeding trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: Multiple support tubes are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the flipping rod and installed on the front side of the enclosure, and are rotatably fitted onto the outside of the flipping rod; Multiple limiting shafts extend radially through the flipping rod and abut against the ends of adjacent support tubes to restrict the axial movement of the flipping rod.

5. The easy-to-clean feeding trough according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support tube is composed of a first half-tube and a second half-tube. The first half-tube is installed on the front side of the enclosure, and the first half-tube and the second half-tube are detachably connected.

6. The easy-to-clean feeding trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting component is provided between the feeding trough and the tilting rod; The connection component includes: Two first L-shaped plates are respectively installed on both sides of the feeding trough; Two second L-shaped plates are installed at intervals on the flipping rod; The first L-shaped plate and the second L-shaped plate are one-to-one and can be detachably connected.

7. The easy-to-clean feeding trough according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second L-shaped plate has a limiting slot that is adapted to the flipping rod.

8. The easy-to-clean feeding trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the feeding limiting plate extends to form a grip handle.

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