Animal feeding trough convenient to disassemble, wash and sterilize

Abstract

The utility model provides an animal trough convenient to disassemble, wash and disinfect, which comprises a trough body, a flexible inner trough body detachably arranged in the trough body, the shape of the inner trough body being matched with the inner cavity of the trough body, and the side of the inner trough body close to the trough body being tightly combined with the trough body; a plurality of embedded fixing components are arranged between the inner cavity of the trough body and the inner trough body, the fixing components being capable of detachably positioning the inner trough body in the inner cavity of the trough body; and a pulling ear is arranged above the edge of the side of the inner trough body away from the trough body. The flexible inner trough body is arranged to be taken out, so that the cleaning dead angle problem of the conventional fixed and rigid trough is solved, and for the trough body inconvenient to move, only the light inner trough body needs to be taken out for centralized cleaning and disinfection, the cooperation design of the pulling ear and the fixing component reduces the working strength and difficulty, and the design of the plurality of embedded fixing components and the positioning groove guarantees the reliability and stability of use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal feeding trough technology, specifically an animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect. Background Technology

[0002] The hygiene of animal feeders directly affects animal health. Currently, most mainstream animal feeders on the market are made of stainless steel, galvanized steel, or other metal materials in a single piece. While these feeders are sturdy and durable, they have significant drawbacks in actual use and cleaning. First, many animal feeders are fixedly installed in the animal feeding area, and some are quite large, making them difficult to collect and efficiently disassemble for cleaning and disinfection. Even if they can be disassembled for cleaning and disinfection, for a large number of rigid feeders, the space required is large, and the handling and transportation are cumbersome. Although theoretically, mobile cleaning and disinfection equipment can be used to clean and disinfect animal feeders in fixed locations, this on-site operation will affect the feeding area and the workplace. Moreover, this on-site operation is accompanied by prominent cleaning dead spots and difficulties in thorough disinfection. The corners of the inner cavity of metal feeders are usually small-radius angles or even right angles. When these areas hold pasty, powdery, or sticky feed, food residue is easily left behind, which is difficult to remove completely by simple rinsing. Over time, the accumulated residue will rot and become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: An animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean and disinfect includes a feeding trough body, wherein a flexible inner trough body is detachably provided in the trough body, the shape of which is adapted to the inner cavity of the feeding trough body, and the side of the inner trough body close to the feeding trough body is tightly fitted to the feeding trough body. Multiple embedded fixing components are also provided between the inner cavity of the trough body and the inner tank body, and the fixing components can detachably position the inner tank body in the inner cavity of the trough body. It also includes a lifting lug, which is located above the edge of the inner tank on the side away from the main body of the feed trough.

[0005] As described above, an animal feeder that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect includes a fixing protrusion on the side of the inner tank body near the feeder body and a fixing groove in the inner cavity of the feeder body, wherein the fixing protrusion can be embedded in the fixing groove.

[0006] As described above, in an animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect, the main body of the fixing protrusion is spherical, and the diameter of the fixing protrusion is larger than the inlet size of the fixing groove.

[0007] As described above, an animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect has a lifting ear and a fixing protrusion that are integrated with the inner trough body and are made of flexible material.

[0008] As described above, an animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect has a fixed groove that is a hollow spherical structure.

[0009] As described above, an animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect is provided, wherein the flexible material is silicone or rubber.

[0010] As described above, an animal feeder that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect has multiple lifting ears, and each lifting ear has a lifting hole in the middle.

[0011] As described above, in an animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect, the horizontal width from the edge of the feeding trough body to the inner cavity of the feeding trough body is greater than the horizontal width from the edge of the inner trough body to the inner cavity of the inner trough body.

[0012] As described above, an animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect has a positioning groove on the inner side of the trough body that matches the inner tank body, and the thickness of the inner tank body is consistent with the depth of the positioning groove.

[0013] As described above, an animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect has an inner trough body with a thickness of 3mm-7mm.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This invention fundamentally solves the problem of cleaning dead spots in traditional fixed, rigid feeding troughs by incorporating a fully removable flexible inner tank, greatly improving hygiene. The design of the pull-out lugs and fixing components significantly reduces the labor intensity and operational difficulty of daily cleaning, making it particularly suitable for large-scale farms or pet breeding facilities requiring frequent cleaning and disinfection. The design of multiple embedded fixing components and positioning slots effectively prevents the inner tank from shifting, wrinkling, or tipping over due to animals rooting or bumping into it, ensuring reliability and stability. The pull-out lugs, fixing protrusions, and inner tank are integrated into a single structure made of flexible materials (such as silicone), reducing the number of parts, simplifying the assembly process, and lowering production costs. It also avoids the risk of secondary contamination from gaps at component connections. For fixed installations or bulky, immobile feeding troughs, only the lightweight inner tank needs to be removed for centralized cleaning and disinfection, greatly reducing the occupation and impact on the feeding area. This facilitates batch and process-oriented management of the feeding troughs and improves overall feeding management efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The advantages and solutions of this application will become clear to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0016] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention.

[0017] The components represented by the various reference numerals in the diagram are: 1. Feeding trough body; 2. Inner trough body; 3. Positioning groove; 4. Lifting ear; 5. Lifting hole; 6. Fixing protrusion; 7. Fixing groove; 8. Support; 9. Equal diameter transition section; 10. Spherical extrusion head. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Example 1 like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides an animal feeder that is easy to disassemble, clean and disinfect, including a feeder body 1. In this embodiment, the feeder body 1 is trough-shaped with a U-shaped cross-section. A certain length of the upper side of the feeder body 1 extends away from the inner cavity to form a hanging ear structure. This hanging ear structure can be detachably connected to a bracket 8 set in any feeding location. In the vertical direction, the feeder body 1 and the positions of the extensions on both sides are vertically symmetrical about the center of the feeder body 1.

[0019] A flexible inner tank body 2 is detachably installed within the inner cavity of the feeding trough body 1. The outer side of the inner tank body 2 is tightly fitted to the inner cavity of the feeding trough body 1. In this embodiment, the inner tank body 2 is made of food-grade silicone with a thickness of 5mm. The inner tank body 2 can also be made of other flexible materials such as rubber or TPE, and the thickness can be selected as needed within the range of 3mm-7mm, ensuring both flexibility and bendability as well as sufficient durability. The shape of the inner tank body 2 is consistent with the shape of the inner cavity of the feeding trough body 1. The top of the inner tank body 2 also extends a certain length away from the inner cavity. In this embodiment, the length of the inner tank body 2 extending away from the inner cavity is less than the length of the upper part of the feeding trough body 1 extending away from the inner cavity. That is, the horizontal width from the edge of the feeding trough body 1 to the inner cavity of the feeding trough body 1 is greater than the horizontal width from the edge of the inner tank body 2 to the inner cavity of the inner tank body 1. Thus, a positioning groove 3 is provided on the inner side of the trough body 1. The horizontal length of the positioning groove 3 is equal to the length of the inner trough body 2 extending outward, and the depth of the positioning groove 3 is equal to the thickness of the inner trough body 2. When the inner trough body 2 is placed, the edge of the inner trough body 2 is just embedded in the interior of the positioning groove 3, so that the upper surface of the inner trough body 2 is flush with the upper edge of the trough body 1, forming a smooth transition.

[0020] To securely position the inner tank 2 on the main body 1, fixing components are provided at multiple locations between the inner cavity of the main body 1 and the inner tank 2. Specifically, fixing components are provided at the bottom and sides of the inner tank 2. In this embodiment, the fixing components are evenly distributed along the length of the main body 1. The fixing components include a fixing protrusion 6 on the side of the inner tank 2 near the main body 1 and a fixing groove 7 on the side of the main body 1 near the inner tank 2. The fixing protrusion 6 is mainly spherical or near-spherical.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the main body of the fixing protrusion 6 is spherical, consisting of a transition section 9 of equal diameter and a spherical extrusion head 10 as the main body. The shape of the fixing groove 7 is adapted to the spherical extrusion head 10, and it is a hollow spherical structure. However, the size of its opening is smaller than the diameter of the spherical extrusion head 10, which allows the spherical extrusion head 10 to be squeezed into the space of the fixing groove 7 through its own elastic deformation. After the shape is restored, the two are engaged.

[0022] It is worth noting that, as mentioned earlier, the design of the positioning groove 3 allows the upper surface of the inner tank 2 to be flush with the upper edge of the food trough body 1. In conjunction with this, at least one lifting lug 4 is provided at the upper extension position of the inner tank 2. The lifting lug 4 has a lifting hole 5 in its center. In this embodiment, two lifting lugs 4 are provided, respectively located at two outwardly extending positions of the inner tank 2. Preferably, they are located diagonally along the length of the inner tank 2. When disassembly and cleaning are required, the user only needs to hook their finger around the lifting hole 5 and pull upwards to easily overcome the interlocking force between the fixing protrusion 6 and the fixing groove 7, thus conveniently lifting a corner of the inner tank 2. Then, the inner tank 2 can be easily removed from the food trough body 1. To ensure the stability of the inner tank 2 and for ease of manufacturing, the inner tank 2, fixing protrusion 6, and lifting lug 4 are preferably an integral structure, molded from silicone material.

[0023] According to the concept of this utility model, the feeding trough body 1 may be fixed to the bracket 8 in any feeding location by means of bolt connection, or it may not be fixed, but its own size and weight are large, making it inconvenient to carry or move. In this case, you only need to insert your finger into the lifting hole 5 of the lifting ear 4 and apply a vertical upward force to it. The upward force causes the fixing protrusion 6 to undergo elastic deformation, so that the fixing protrusion 6 is disengaged from the fixing groove 7 until the entire inner trough body 2 is taken out from the feeding trough body 1. The removed flexible inner trough body 2 can be bent at will, which is convenient for picking, placing, transporting, and transferring, as well as for all-round rinsing and soaking disinfection, thoroughly eliminating sanitary dead corners.

[0024] After disassembly, cleaning, and disinfection, place the inner tank 2 back into the inner cavity of the main body 1, aligning the multiple fixing protrusions 6 at the bottom of the inner tank 2 with the approximate positions of the fixing grooves 7 in the inner cavity of the main body 1. At this point, the upper extension of the inner tank 2 falls precisely into the positioning groove 3 of the upper extension of the main body 1. Press the inner tank 2 evenly to make each fixing protrusion 6 fit into the fixing groove 7. At this point, the upper surface of the inner tank 2 is flush with the upper edge of the main body 1, and the installation is complete.

[0025] It should be noted that although the accompanying drawings schematically illustrate the detachable connection between the feed trough body 1 and the support 8 placed in any feeding location via an outwardly extending hanging ear structure, the placement and use of the feed trough body 1 in this invention are not limited as long as the purpose of easy disassembly, cleaning, and disinfection can be achieved, and may vary depending on the feeding location.

[0026] In summary, this utility model embodiment fundamentally solves the cleaning dead zone problem of traditional fixed, rigid feeding troughs by incorporating a fully removable flexible inner tank. The removable inner tank can be bent and flipped at will, facilitating comprehensive rinsing, scrubbing, and even soaking for disinfection. This thoroughly removes residual feed dirt and pathogens, greatly improving hygiene. The design of the lifting lugs and fixing components allows users to easily disassemble and install the inner tank by hand without any tools. This significantly reduces the labor intensity and operational difficulty of daily cleaning, making it particularly suitable for large-scale farms or pet breeding facilities requiring frequent cleaning and disinfection. Furthermore, the design of multiple embedded fixing components (such as spherical protrusions and grooves) and positioning slots ensures that the flexible inner tank remains firmly attached to the feeding trough during animal feeding, effectively preventing displacement, wrinkling, or tipping due to animal rooting or collisions, thus guaranteeing reliability and stability. The lifting ears, fixing protrusions, and inner tank are integrated into a single structure made of flexible materials (such as silicone). This not only reduces the number of parts, simplifies the assembly process, and lowers production costs, but also avoids the risk of secondary contamination from gaps at component connections. The overall structure is more durable and hygienic. For fixed installations or bulky, immobile feed troughs, only the lightweight inner tank needs to be removed for centralized cleaning and disinfection, greatly reducing the occupation and impact on the feeding area. This facilitates batch and process-oriented management of the feed troughs and improves overall feeding management efficiency.

Claims

1. An animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect, characterized in that, Includes a feeding trough body (1), and a flexible inner trough body (2) is detachably provided in the trough body (1). The shape of the inner trough body (2) is adapted to the inner cavity of the trough body (1), and the side of the inner trough body (2) close to the feeding trough body (1) is tightly fitted to the feeding trough body (1). A plurality of embedded fixing components are provided between the inner cavity of the trough body (1) and the inner trough body (2), and the fixing components can detachably position the inner trough body (2) in the inner cavity of the trough body (1). It also includes a lifting ear (4), which is located above the edge of the inner tank (2) on the side away from the food tank body (1).

2. The animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component includes a fixing protrusion (6) disposed on the side of the inner tank (2) near the feed tank body (1) and a fixing groove (7) disposed in the inner cavity of the feed tank body (1), wherein the fixing protrusion (6) can be embedded in the fixing groove (7).

3. The animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed protrusion (6) is spherical in shape, and the diameter of the fixed protrusion (6) is larger than the inlet size of the fixed groove (7).

4. The animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting ear (4) and the fixing protrusion (6) are both integrally formed with the inner groove (2) and are made of flexible material.

5. An animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing groove (7) is a hollow spherical structure.

6. The animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flexible material is silicone or rubber.

7. The animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting ears (4) are provided in multiple ways, and each lifting ear (4) has a lifting hole (5) in the middle.

8. The animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal width from the edge of the trough body (1) to the inner cavity of the trough body (1) is greater than the horizontal width from the edge of the inner trough body (2) to the inner cavity of the inner trough body (2).

9. An animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect according to claim 8, characterized in that, The inner side of the trough body (1) is provided with a positioning groove (3) that cooperates with the inner trough body (2), and the thickness of the inner trough body (2) is consistent with the depth of the positioning groove (3).

10. An animal feeding trough that is easy to disassemble, clean, and disinfect according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the inner groove (2) is 3mm-7mm.

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