Transverse manure cleaning device for laying hen farm

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of chicken breeding, and one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a horizontal manure cleaning device for a laying hen farm, which comprises a frame body and a conveying belt, the conveying belt is installed in the frame body, a discharge assembly is arranged outside the frame body, a bottom cover is arranged at the bottom of the frame body, a cleaning assembly is arranged in the bottom cover and the frame body, the discharge assembly comprises a bottom opening, the bottom opening is arranged at one end of the bottom of the frame body, the bottom opening is located at the end of the conveying belt, a scraper is installed on the inner side of the bottom opening, the upper end surface of the scraper is slidably attached to the surface of the conveying belt, and a discharge pipeline is arranged at the bottom of the frame body. Through the above technical scheme, the technical problem that the existing cleaning device cannot directly separate and discharge the manure and water in the prior art is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the technical field of chicken farming, specifically to a transverse manure removal device for egg-laying chicken farms. Background Technology

[0002] In large-scale egg-laying hen farming, transverse manure removal devices are crucial for maintaining chicken coop hygiene and reducing disease outbreaks. These devices use transverse conveyor belts to promptly transport manure from under the cages out of the coop. The efficiency of manure treatment and the ease of equipment maintenance directly determine the quality of the farming environment and operating costs. However, as egg-laying hen farming becomes more intensive and hygienic, the shortcomings of traditional transverse manure removal devices are becoming increasingly apparent: existing devices generally cannot directly separate the water from the manure before discharge, and cleaning the conveyor belt is inconvenient. This not only increases the difficulty of manure treatment but also easily leads to conveyor belt blockages and odor spread, failing to meet the demands of efficient and clean farming.

[0003] Traditional horizontal manure removal devices mostly use a single conveyor belt structure, where manure falls directly onto the conveyor belt for transport. The large amount of water contained in the manure cannot be separated, resulting in a pasty consistency that easily sticks to the surface of the conveyor belt. Subsequent treatment requires additional dehydration equipment, increasing process costs. At the same time, after the conveyor belt has been transporting wet manure for a long time, manure residue will remain on the surface. Existing devices lack an integrated cleaning mechanism, requiring manual shutdown and disassembly of the conveyor belt for cleaning. This operation is cumbersome and time-consuming. If cleaning is not timely, the residue will ferment, producing odors, polluting the air in the chicken house, and may also attract pests, increasing the risk of disease in laying hens.

[0004] Therefore, developing a transverse manure removal device for egg-laying chicken farms that has the function of separating manure moisture and facilitates cleaning of the conveyor belt has become an urgent need to improve cleaning efficiency and protect the breeding environment. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, the embodiments of this disclosure provide a horizontal manure removal device for egg-laying chicken farms, which solves the technical problem that existing cleaning devices in the prior art generally cannot directly separate the water from the manure before discharge.

[0006] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure provides a transverse manure removal device for an egg-laying hen farm, comprising: A frame and a conveyor belt, wherein the conveyor belt is installed in the frame; A discharge assembly is disposed outside the frame; A bottom cover and a cleaning assembly, wherein the bottom cover is disposed at the bottom of the frame and the cleaning assembly is disposed in the bottom cover and the frame; The discharge assembly includes a bottom opening, which is located at one end of the bottom of the frame and at the end of the conveyor belt. A scraper is installed inside the bottom opening, and the upper surface of the scraper slides against the surface of the conveyor belt. A discharge pipe is provided at the bottom of the frame.

[0007] As a further technical solution, a collection cover is provided at the top of the discharge pipe, the collection cover is located directly below the bottom opening, a pusher auger is rotatably connected inside the discharge pipe, one end of the discharge pipe is a closed structure, and several extrusion holes are opened at one end of the discharge pipe.

[0008] As a further technical solution, a mounting cover is provided at the bottom of the discharge pipe, the mounting cover is connected to the inside of the discharge pipe, a separation filter screen is vertically inserted and connected inside the mounting cover, and the separation filter screen is fixedly connected to the bottom cover by bolts.

[0009] According to another aspect, in at least one embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning component includes a rotating shaft, which is horizontally connected to the bottom cover by electric drive. A raised layer is provided around the upper surface of the bottom cover, and the raised layer slides against the bottom surface of the conveyor belt.

[0010] As a further technical solution, a cleaning brush is provided around the surface of the rotating shaft, a pair of water pipes are horizontally installed inside the bottom cover, and several flushing nozzles are provided on the surface of the water pipes. The flushing nozzles are located on both sides of the rotating shaft, and a drain pipe is provided at the lower end of one side of the bottom cover.

[0011] As a further technical solution, baffles are provided on both sides of the frame body, and the lower end face of the baffles slides against the upper surface of the conveyor belt.

[0012] As a further technical solution, the bottom of the frame is provided with several support legs, and each support leg is equipped with omnidirectional casters.

[0013] As a further technical solution, several shields are fitted and connected to the top of the frame.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the embodiments disclosed herein are as follows: In this disclosure, the discharge assembly solves the problems of excessive manure residue and difficulty in separating moisture in traditional devices through a scraping, dehydration, and filtration design. The scraper closely adheres to the conveyor belt, thoroughly scraping away residual manure and preventing corrosion and odor. As the auger pushes the manure, water seeps out through the extrusion holes, which, together with the separating filter, intercepts residue, achieving manure dehydration and wastewater purification, reducing subsequent treatment costs. The collection hood ensures no manure leaks into the pipes, and the sealed pipe and extrusion hole design improves dehydration efficiency. This structure allows manure to be scraped and separated from moisture simultaneously during discharge, reducing manual cleaning workload, preventing equipment blockage caused by manure adhesion, adapting to the large-scale manure removal needs of layer chicken farms, ensuring the discharged manure has appropriate moisture content, and facilitating subsequent resource utilization. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this disclosure will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and these drawings without any creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in one embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 This is an isometric drawing of the present disclosure; Figure 3 This is an isometric sectional view of the present disclosure; Figure 4 This is an isometric drawing from another perspective of this disclosure; Figure 5 Appendix to this disclosure Figure 4 Enlarged view of part A in the middle; In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Conveyor belt; 3. Base cover; 4. Discharge assembly; 4-1. Bottom opening; 4-2. Scraper; 4-3. Discharge pipe; 4-4. Collection cover; 4-5. Push auger; 4-6. Extrusion hole; 4-7. Mounting cover; 4-8. Separation filter; 5. Cleaning assembly; 5-1. Rotating shaft; 5-2. Raised layer; 5-3. Cleaning brush; 5-4. Water pipe; 5-5. Flushing nozzle; 5-6. Sewage pipe; 6. Baffle; 7. Support leg; 8. Universal caster wheel; 9. Shielding cover. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

[0018] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to the disclosure; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0019] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0021] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0022] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] like Figures 1-5 As shown, it illustrates a transverse manure removal device for an egg-laying chicken farm according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprising: The frame 1 and the conveyor belt 2 are installed in the frame 1; Discharge assembly 4 is disposed outside the frame 1; The bottom cover 3 and the cleaning component 5 are provided, wherein the bottom cover 3 is disposed at the bottom of the frame 1 and the cleaning component 5 is disposed in the bottom cover 3 and the frame 1; The discharge assembly 4 includes a bottom opening 4-1, which is located at one end of the bottom of the frame 1 and at the end of the conveyor belt 2. A scraper 4-2 is installed inside the bottom opening 4-1, and the upper surface of the scraper 4-2 slides against the surface of the conveyor belt 2. A discharge pipe 4-3 is provided at the bottom of the frame 1, and a collection cover 4-4 is provided at the top of the discharge pipe 4-3. The collection cover 4-4 is located directly below the bottom opening 4-1. A pusher auger 4-5 is rotatably connected inside the discharge pipe 4-3. One end of the discharge pipe 4-3 is a closed structure, and several extrusion holes 4-6 are provided at one end of the discharge pipe 4-3. A mounting cover 4-7 is provided at the bottom of the discharge pipe 4-3, and the mounting cover 4-7 is connected to the interior of the discharge pipe 4-3. A separation filter 4-8 is vertically inserted and connected inside the mounting cover 4-7, and the separation filter 4-8 is fixedly connected to the bottom cover 3 by bolts.

[0024] In some examples, in order to achieve efficient scraping, moisture separation and directional discharge of feces from conveyor belt 2, and to avoid feces residue on conveyor belt 2 or excessive moisture content during discharge, a discharge component 4 is designed. This component includes a bottom opening 4-1 at one end of the frame 1 located at the end of conveyor belt 2, which can receive the feces transported to the end of conveyor belt 2. The upper surface of the scraper 4-2 on the inner side of the bottom opening 4-1 slides against the surface of conveyor belt 2, which can thoroughly scrape off the feces adhering to the surface of conveyor belt 2, preventing feces residue from causing contamination or corrosion of conveyor belt 2, while ensuring that all feces fall into the collection cover 4-4 below the bottom opening 4-1.

[0025] The discharge pipe 4-3 at the bottom of the frame 1 is connected to the bottom opening 4-1 through the collection cover 4-4. After cleaning, the feces enter the discharge pipe 4-3 through the collection cover 4-4. The rotating push auger 4-5 inside the discharge pipe 4-3 can push the feces along the pipe to form continuous conveying and avoid the feces from accumulating and blocking in the pipe.

[0026] The closed structure at one end of the discharge pipe 4-3, together with several extrusion holes 4-6 on the surface, allows water in the feces to seep out from the extrusion holes 4-6 under the pressure of the auger, thus dehydrating the feces, reducing the volume of the feces, and lowering subsequent transportation and treatment costs. The mounting cover 4-7 at the bottom of the discharge pipe 4-3 is connected to the inside of the pipe. The vertically inserted separation filter 4-8 inside the mounting cover 4-7 can filter the seeping water and intercept the fecal residue in the water, preventing the residue from being discharged directly with the water and causing pollution. The separation filter 4-8 is fixedly connected to the bottom cover 3 by bolts, which facilitates the later disassembly and cleaning of the residue on the surface of the filter screen, ensuring the long-term stability of the water filtration effect.

[0027] The 4-2 scraper's close fit design ensures thorough cleaning, the auger's stable rotation ensures smooth transport, and the filtration structure dehydrates the manure. All components work together to complete the cleaning, transporting, dehydrating, and discharging of manure, meeting the horizontal manure cleaning needs of laying hen farms.

[0028] like Figures 1-5 As shown in the figure, the cleaning component 5 in this embodiment includes a rotating shaft 5-1, which is horizontally connected to the bottom cover 3 by electric drive. A raised layer 5-2 is provided around the upper surface of the bottom cover 3, and the raised layer 5-2 slides against the bottom surface of the conveyor belt 2. A cleaning brush 5-3 is provided around the surface of the rotating shaft 5-1. A pair of water pipes 5-4 are horizontally installed inside the bottom cover 3. A plurality of flushing nozzles 5-5 are provided on the surface of the water pipes 5-4. The flushing nozzles 5-5 are located on both sides of the rotating shaft 5-1. A drain pipe is provided at the lower end of one side of the bottom cover 3.

[0029] In some examples, in order to achieve comprehensive cleaning and maintenance of the bottom surface of the conveyor belt 2 and avoid the growth of bacteria from fecal residue or the impact on the operation of the conveyor belt 2, a cleaning component 5 is designed. This component includes a rotating shaft 5-1 that rotates horizontally by electric power inside the bottom cover 3. A cleaning brush 5-3 around the surface of the shaft rotates synchronously with the shaft, which can mechanically clean the bottom surface of the conveyor belt 2, remove the small fecal residues adhering to the surface of the conveyor belt 2, especially the gaps that the scraper 4-2 did not clean, and ensure that the surface of the conveyor belt 2 is clean without dead corners.

[0030] The raised layer 5-2 around the upper surface of the bottom cover 3 slides against the bottom surface of the conveyor belt 2, which not only supports the conveyor belt 2 and prevents it from sagging due to gravity, thus affecting the cleaning effect, but also forms a closed space to prevent sewage from overflowing during flushing. A pair of water pipes 5-4 installed horizontally inside the bottom cover 3 are located on both sides of the rotating shaft 5-1. Several flushing nozzles 5-5 on the surface of the water pipes 5-4 can spray high-pressure water to perform a secondary flushing of the bottom surface of the conveyor belt 2. The nozzle on one side of the rotating shaft 5-1 can first wet the conveyor belt 2 and loosen stubborn residues, which can be cleaned in conjunction with the brush. The nozzle on the other side can rinse away the residues and sewage after cleaning.

[0031] The drain pipe at the lower end of one side of the bottom cover 3 can discharge the wastewater generated during cleaning in a timely manner, preventing the wastewater from accumulating inside the bottom cover 3 and causing odors or bacterial growth; the water pipe 5-4 is connected to an external water source, and the water pressure can be adjusted according to cleaning needs to suit different levels of stain cleaning.

[0032] During operation, the rotating shaft 5-1 drives the brush to clean, while the nozzles on both sides simultaneously flush the wastewater, which is then discharged through the drain pipe. The combination of mechanical brushing and water flushing ensures thorough cleaning, while the raised layer 5-2 provides support to guarantee the cleaning effect. All components work together to maintain the cleanliness of the conveyor belt 2, meeting the hygiene requirements of the manure removal device for egg farms.

[0033] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, baffles 6 are provided on both sides of the frame 1, and the lower end face of the baffles 6 slides against the upper surface of the conveyor belt 2.

[0034] In some examples, the baffles 6 installed on both sides inside the frame 1 have their lower ends slidably attached to the upper surface of the conveyor belt 2, forming longitudinal limits from both sides of the conveyor belt 2. This design prevents the feces from spilling to both sides due to vibration or tilting of the conveyor belt 2 during the transverse transport of feces, ensuring that the feces always move in the middle area of ​​the conveyor belt 2, reducing the pollution and cleaning burden on the frame 1 caused by feces leakage.

[0035] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the bottom of the frame 1 is provided with several support legs 7, and each support leg 7 is equipped with a universal caster wheel 8.

[0036] In some examples, the support legs 7 at the bottom of the frame 1 and the omnidirectional casters 8 installed at the bottom provide stable support for the equipment while enabling flexible movement. The omnidirectional casters 8 have 360° turning function, which makes it easy for operators to adjust the position of the equipment according to the layout of the laying hen farm without disassembly and reassembly. They are especially suitable for the manure removal needs of multi-row laying hen cages, greatly improving the flexibility of equipment use and reducing the difficulty of site adaptation.

[0037] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the top of the frame 1 is fitted with several shields 9.

[0038] In some examples, several shields 9 fitted on the top of the frame 1 can form a closed protection above the conveyor belt 2. On the one hand, this can prevent feathers, feed residue and other debris falling from the laying hen cages from mixing into the manure, ensuring the purity of the manure and facilitating subsequent processing; on the other hand, it can block the spread of odors generated by the manure during the manure cleaning process, improve the working environment of the laying hen farm, and at the same time prevent dust and impurities from falling into the conveyor belt 2 and affecting the operation of the equipment.

[0039] In actual use: Push the frame 1, and move the device under the laying hen cage using the universal casters 8 at the bottom of the support legs 7. The shield 9 covers the top of the conveyor belt 2 to prevent debris from falling in. Start the conveyor belt 2, and the chicken manure falls onto the conveyor belt 2. The baffles 6 on both sides of the frame 1 restrict the manure from spilling to both sides. The baffles 6 can be set to be flexible to accommodate gaps caused by vibration during the conveying process. The manure moves laterally to the end with the conveyor belt 2. The scraper 4-2 on the inner side of the bottom opening 4-1 scrapes away the residual manure on the surface of the conveyor belt 2. The manure falls into the collection hood 4-4 below and enters the discharge pipe 4-3. Start the pusher auger 4-5 to push the manure along the pipe. The water in the manure seeps out through the extrusion hole 4-6. After the residue is filtered by the separation filter screen 4-8, the water flows into the mounting hood 4-7, and the manure is discharged from the end of the pipe. During the cleaning interval, the cleaning component 5 is activated, and the rotating shaft 5-1 drives the cleaning brush 5-3 to clean the bottom surface of the conveyor belt 2. The flushing nozzles 5-5 of the water pipes 5-4 on both sides spray water to assist in cleaning, and the sewage is discharged through the drain pipe of the bottom cover 3. When the filter screen needs to be cleaned, the bolts can be loosened to remove the separation filter screen 4-8. The entire process realizes the horizontal conveying of feces, water separation and equipment self-cleaning.

[0040] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this disclosure, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A transverse manure removal device for egg-laying chicken farms, characterized in that, include: A frame (1) and a conveyor belt (2), wherein the conveyor belt (2) is installed in the frame (1); Discharge assembly (4), said discharge assembly (4) being disposed outside the frame (1); A bottom cover (3) and a cleaning component (5) are provided, wherein the bottom cover (3) is disposed at the bottom of the frame (1) and the cleaning component (5) is disposed in the bottom cover (3) and the frame (1); The discharge assembly (4) includes a bottom opening (4-1), which is located at one end of the bottom of the frame (1). The bottom opening (4-1) is located at the end of the conveyor belt (2). A scraper (4-2) is installed inside the bottom opening (4-1). The upper surface of the scraper (4-2) slides against the surface of the conveyor belt (2). A discharge pipe (4-3) is provided at the bottom of the frame (1). The top of the discharge pipe (4-3) is provided with a collection cover (4-4), which is located directly below the bottom opening (4-1). A pusher auger (4-5) is rotatably connected inside the discharge pipe (4-3). One end of the discharge pipe (4-3) is a closed structure, and several extrusion holes (4-6) are opened at one end of the discharge pipe (4-3). The bottom of the discharge pipe (4-3) is provided with a mounting cover (4-7), which is connected to the inside of the discharge pipe (4-3). A separation filter (4-8) is vertically inserted and connected inside the mounting cover (4-7), and the separation filter (4-8) is fixedly connected to the bottom cover (3) by bolts.

2. The transverse manure removal device for egg-laying chicken farms according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning component (5) includes a rotating shaft (5-1), which is connected to the bottom cover (3) by electric drive to rotate horizontally. A raised layer (5-2) is provided around the upper surface of the bottom cover (3), and the raised layer (5-2) slides against the bottom surface of the conveyor belt (2).

3. The transverse manure removal device for egg-laying chicken farms according to claim 2, characterized in that, A cleaning brush (5-3) is provided around the surface of the rotating shaft (5-1). A pair of water pipes (5-4) are horizontally installed inside the bottom cover (3). Several flushing nozzles (5-5) are provided on the surface of the water pipes (5-4). The flushing nozzles (5-5) are located on both sides of the rotating shaft (5-1). A drain pipe (5-6) is provided at the lower end of one side of the bottom cover (3).

4. The transverse manure removal device for egg-laying chicken farms according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) is provided with baffles (6) on both sides, and the lower end face of the baffles (6) slides against the upper surface of the conveyor belt (2).

5. A transverse manure removal device for egg-laying chicken farms according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) has several support legs (7) at its bottom, and each support leg (7) is equipped with a universal caster wheel (8).

6. A transverse manure removal device for egg-laying chicken farms according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the frame (1) is fitted with several shields (9).

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