A point type precision feeding device

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for poultry breeding automation equipment technical field provides a kind of point precision feeding device of measurable, including walking drive system, feeding crane, material box, material conveying device and material box weighing assembly;The feeding crane is movably arranged above or side of rearing cage, and the output end of walking drive system is connected with feeding crane, to drive feeding crane to move along cage to the top of specified material box;Feeding crane is fixedly connected with material box, and material conveying device is arranged at the bottom discharge port of material box;The outlet below of material conveying device is provided with the discharge weighing assembly for receiving and weighing the feed from material conveying device, and the material box weighing assembly is arranged on feeding crane, to lift and weigh the current weight of material box before feeding, and the discharge weighing assembly and material box weighing assembly are connected with control system communication.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model applies to the field of automated poultry farming equipment technology, and in particular relates to a meterable point-to-point precision feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Against the backdrop of the rapid development of intensive poultry farming, the scale of cage-rearing of breeding chickens is constantly expanding, and the precise management of flock feeding behavior has become a key factor affecting production performance and farming efficiency. Although automated feeding equipment has gradually become more widespread in recent years, and some equipment has the function of feeding and weighing, existing technologies still have significant shortcomings and are difficult to meet the actual needs of precision feeding.

[0003] Traditional feeding devices often use a trough-type structure, which can lead to competition for feed among chickens in adjacent cages after feeding, resulting in uneven feed intake and failing to accurately reflect the actual feed consumption of the flock in each cage. Existing equipment generally only controls the amount of feed dispensed, without detecting or measuring the remaining feed, making it difficult to dynamically monitor the chickens' actual feed intake. Furthermore, setting uniform feeding standards leads to feed waste, increased farming costs, and an inability to achieve precise nutritional supply based on individual or cage differences. Most automated feeding systems also have poor adaptability to feed forms (such as pellets, powders, or crushed feed), making it difficult to guarantee consistent feeding accuracy under different materials.

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model designs a meterable point-to-point precision feeding device. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a meterable, point-to-point precision feeding device, aiming to solve the problems of existing feeding devices being unable to achieve precise metering, difficult to accurately obtain the actual feed intake of each cage, and poor feed adaptability. The technical solution is as follows: A meterable, point-to-point precision feeding device includes a walking drive system, a feeding trolley, a feed hopper, a conveying device, and a feed box weighing component. The feeding trolley is movably mounted above or to the side of a feeding cage. The output end of the walking drive system is connected to the feeding trolley, driving it to move along the cage to above a designated feed box. A feed hopper is fixedly mounted on the feeding trolley, and a conveying device is installed at the bottom discharge port of the feed hopper. A discharge weighing component is installed below the outlet of the conveying device to receive and weigh the feed from the conveying device. The feed box weighing component is mounted on the feeding trolley, lifting and weighing the current weight of the feed box before feeding. Both the discharge weighing component and the feed box weighing component are communicatively connected to a control system.

[0006] Based on the above technical solution, the feeding and weighing assembly includes a feeding and weighing bracket, a feeding and weighing box, a feeding and weighing box load cell, and a feeding and weighing box switch motor. The feeding and weighing bracket is mounted on a feeding trolley. The bottom of the feeding and weighing box is open and movably mounted on the feeding and weighing bracket. The feeding and weighing bracket can close or detach from the bottom opening of the feeding and weighing box. The feeding and weighing box load cell is connected to the feeding and weighing box and is used to measure the weight of the feeding and weighing box. The feeding and weighing box switch motor drives the feeding and weighing bracket or the feeding and weighing box to control their relative movement, thereby opening or closing the bottom opening.

[0007] Preferably, the material box weighing assembly includes a material box weighing drive element and a material box weighing bracket; the material box weighing bracket is mounted on a feeding trolley; the material box weighing drive element is connected to the material box weighing bracket, the output end of the material box weighing drive element is connected to a weighing arm, and a material box weighing sensor is provided on the weighing arm; a bracket is fixedly connected to the end of the weighing arm to lift the material box from below during weighing.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding device includes a feeding driver and a feeding channel disposed on the feeding driver, wherein a brush driven to rotate by a brush motor is disposed in the feeding channel.

[0009] Beneficial effects Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. Through the dual weighing mechanism of the feeding weighing component and the feed box weighing component, not only can the amount of feed be accurately controlled, but the actual feed intake of each cage of chickens can also be dynamically obtained, effectively avoiding uneven feeding and feed waste caused by competition for feed, leftover feed or uniform feeding standards.

[0010] 2. The feed drive, combined with a rotating brush and feed channel, can stably convey granular and powder materials. The mobile design of the feeding trolley supports flexible adaptation to multi-layer and multi-column cage structures, reducing management complexity. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only one embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments can be derived from the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 : A schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 : A schematic diagram showing the positions of the material conveying device and the material box weighing assembly described in this utility model; Figure 3 : A schematic diagram showing the positions of the material conveying device and the unloading weighing component described in this utility model; Figure 4 : A schematic diagram of the structure of the material box weighing component of this utility model; Figure 5 : A schematic diagram of the material conveying device described in this utility model; Figure 6 : A schematic diagram showing the positions of the brush motor and the brush described in this utility model; Figure 7 : A schematic diagram of the structure of the material feeding and weighing component described in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples: The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0014] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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 utility model.

[0016] like Figure 1 As shown, a meterable point-to-point precision feeding device includes a walking drive system 1, a feeding trolley 2, a material bin 3, a conveying device 4, and a material bin weighing component 6.

[0017] The feeding trolley 2 is movably mounted above or to the side of the feeding cage. The walking drive system 1 is mounted on the feeding trolley 2, and the output end of the walking drive system 1 is connected to the feeding trolley 2, driving the feeding trolley 2 to move along the cage to above the designated feed box 72.

[0018] The feeding crane 2 can move precisely above each feed box 72 according to the instructions of the control system, ensuring that the feed is delivered to the target cage position.

[0019] The walking drive system 1 includes a drive motor, a transmission mechanism, and a guide wheel assembly. The drive motor serves as the power source, providing the torque and speed control required for movement. The transmission mechanism uses gears and racks, synchronous belts, sprockets and chains, or walking wheels in conjunction with guide rails to convert the motor's rotational motion into the linear movement of the feeding trolley 2. The guide wheel assembly is installed at the bottom or side of the feeding trolley 2 and runs along tracks laid above or to the side of the cage, ensuring smooth and directional movement.

[0020] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a feed hopper 3 is fixedly connected to the feeding trolley 2, and a conveying device 4 is provided at the bottom discharge port of the feed hopper 3; a feeding weighing component 5 for receiving and weighing the feed from the conveying device 4 is provided below the outlet of the conveying device 4.

[0021] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the conveying device 4 includes a conveying driver 41 and a conveying channel 42 disposed on the conveying driver 41. The conveying driver 41 may be a vibrating feeder or a screw feeder.

[0022] The feeding channel 42 is composed of a conical part and a cylindrical part, with the larger opening of the conical part facing upwards to receive the feed from the feed box 3.

[0023] Feed (especially powdered, crushed, or oily pellets) is prone to sticking or accumulating as it passes through conveying channel 42, which may cause poor feeding or blockage. Figure 6 As shown, a brush 422 driven to rotate by a brush motor 421 is installed inside the feeding channel 42. The rotating brush 422 can agitate and push the feed, cleaning the inner wall of the channel.

[0024] like Figure 7 As shown, the feeding and weighing assembly 5 includes a feeding and weighing bracket 51, a feeding and weighing box 52, a feeding box weighing sensor 53, and a feeding box switch motor 54. The feeding and weighing bracket 51 is mounted on the feeding trolley 2. The bottom of the feeding and weighing box 52 is open and movably mounted on the feeding and weighing bracket 51. The feeding and weighing bracket 51 can close or detach from the bottom opening of the feeding and weighing box 52. The feeding box weighing sensor 53 is connected to the feeding and weighing box 52 and is used to measure the weight of the feeding and weighing box 52. The feeding box switch motor 54 drives the feeding and weighing bracket 51 or the feeding and weighing box 52 to control their relative movement and realize the opening and closing of the bottom opening.

[0025] like Figure 7As shown, the unloading weighing bracket 51 is located at the bottom of the unloading weighing box 52. The unloading weighing box switch motor 54 is connected to the weighing bracket 51 through the linkage rod assembly. Driving the unloading weighing box switch motor 54 can cause the weighing bracket 51 to detach from the unloading weighing box 52.

[0026] In another embodiment, the unloading weighing bracket 51 includes a horizontally sliding gate, which is driven laterally by the switch motor 54 via a gear rack, lead screw or linkage mechanism to open the opening at the bottom of the unloading weighing box 52.

[0027] During weighing, the bottom of the feeding and weighing box 52 is sealed by the bracket 51. The weighing sensor 53 of the feeding box measures the weight of the feed inside the box in real time, and the control system determines whether the target feeding amount has been reached. After the set value is reached, the switch motor 54 drives the bottom opening to open, and the weighed feed is put into the feed box 72 below.

[0028] The material box weighing component 6 is installed on the feeding trolley 2, and is lifted and weighed before feeding.

[0029] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the bin weighing assembly 6 includes a bin weighing drive element 61 (such as an electric push rod or a small servo cylinder) and a bin weighing bracket 62. The bin weighing bracket 62 is mounted on the feeding trolley 2. The bin weighing drive element 61 is connected to the bin weighing bracket 62, and the output end of the bin weighing drive element 61 is connected to a weighing arm 63. A bin weighing sensor is provided on the weighing arm 63. A bracket 64 is fixed to the end of the weighing arm 63, which lifts the bin 72 from below during weighing. The bin 72 is placed on a rack 71, and the bracket 64 rises under the drive of the bin weighing drive element 61, lifting the bin 72 from the rack 71 and separating the two for accurate weighing.

[0030] The actual feed intake is calculated by weighing the feed twice, before and after feeding. The weighing component 6 is installed on the feeding trolley 2 and moves with the trolley to the target cage position.

[0031] Both the feeding and weighing assembly 5 and the material box weighing assembly 6 are communicatively connected to the control system. A data recording module, also connected to the control system, is included to record the feeding amount of each material box 72.

[0032] The feeding and weighing component 5 provides the actual amount of feed delivered to the cage, the feed box weighing component 6 calculates the actual feed intake of the flock by weighing before and after feeding, and the control system compares the two data to determine whether there is leftover feed, spilled feed, theft of feed or equipment malfunction.

[0033] The feeding trolley 2 has a multi-layer structure, and each layer is independently equipped with a material box 3, a conveying device 4, a material unloading and weighing component 5, and a material box weighing component 6.

[0034] It also includes an observation component, which includes a camera 81 mounted on the feeding and weighing component 5 and pointed towards the feed box 72. The camera can capture the entire process of feed falling into the feed box 72 to confirm whether the feed is accurately dispensed. It can also identify whether there is serious leftover feed, clumping, mold, or foreign objects in the feed box.

[0035] The observation component also includes a baffle 82, which is disposed on the feed drop path between the feeding weighing box 52 and the feed box 72.

[0036] When the feed falls freely from the feeding and weighing box 52, it may splash laterally due to airflow or static electricity. The baffle 82 acts as a physical barrier to constrain the feed to fall into the target feed box 72 along a predetermined vertical path, preventing the feed from spilling outside the cage.

[0037] During use, the control system activates the walking drive system 1 according to a preset program. The feeding trolley 2 moves along the track above or to the side of the feeding cage and stops directly above the designated feed box 72. The feed box weighing assembly 6 is activated, and the feed box weighing drive element 61 drives the weighing arm 63 to rise. The bracket 64 lifts the feed box 72 from below, causing the feed box 72 to detach from the feed rack 71. The feed box weighing sensor measures the total weight of the feed box and records it as W1. After weighing is completed, the bracket descends, and the feed box is returned to its original position.

[0038] Feed is fed in measured quantities. The feeding device 4 is activated, and the feeding driver 41 sends the feed from the feed bin 3 into the feeding channel 42. The brush motor 421 drives the brush 422 to rotate, preventing blockage and evenly distributing the feed. The feed falls into the feeding weighing box 52 (at this time, the bottom is closed by the feeding weighing bracket 51). The feeding box weighing sensor 53 monitors the weight of the feed in the box in real time. When the target feeding amount is reached, the control system stops feeding.

[0039] Start the feed weighing box switch motor 54, remove the bracket 51 to open the bottom of the feed weighing box 52, and the weighed feed falls into the feed box 72 at once.

[0040] During the feeding process, camera 81 is aimed at feed box 72 to take pictures, and baffle 82 blocks feed splashing and dust.

[0041] The control system stores the following data in the data recording module: target cage number, feed amount (from feed weighing component 5), weight of remaining feed before feeding W1 (from feed box weighing component 6); weight of remaining feed after feeding W2, actual feed intake = (W1 + feed amount) - W2.

[0042] The feeding carriage 2 moves to the next feed box 72 that needs to be fed. Repeat the above process until the feeding of the entire cage is completed.

[0043] It should be noted that the motor, control system, and sensors in this embodiment are all general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0044] The present invention has been described above by way of example, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Any modifications or variations made based on the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A meterable, point-to-point precision feeding device, characterized in that: The system includes a walking drive system (1), a feeding trolley (2), a feed bin (3), a feeding device (4), and a feed box weighing assembly (6). The feeding trolley (2) is movably positioned above or to the side of the feeding cage. The output end of the walking drive system (1) is connected to the feeding trolley (2), which drives the feeding trolley (2) to move along the cage to the top of the designated feed box (72). The feed bin (3) is fixedly attached to the feeding trolley (2), and the feeding device (4) is provided at the bottom discharge port of the feed bin (3). A discharge weighing assembly (5) is provided below the outlet of the feeding device (4) to receive and weigh the feed from the feeding device (4). The feed box weighing assembly (6) is located on the feeding trolley (2) and is lifted and weighed before feeding. Both the discharge weighing assembly (5) and the feed box weighing assembly (6) are connected to the control system.

2. The meterable point-to-point precision feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding and weighing assembly (5) includes a feeding and weighing bracket (51), a feeding and weighing box (52), a feeding box weighing sensor (53), and a feeding and weighing box switch motor (54). The feeding and weighing bracket (51) is mounted on the feeding trolley (2). The bottom of the feeding and weighing box (52) is open and is movably mounted on the feeding and weighing bracket (51). The feeding and weighing bracket (51) can close or detach from the bottom opening of the feeding and weighing box (52). The feeding box weighing sensor (53) is connected to the feeding and weighing box (52) and is used to measure the weight of the feeding and weighing box (52). The feeding and weighing box switch motor (54) drives the feeding and weighing bracket (51) or the feeding and weighing box (52) to control their relative movement in order to open or close the bottom opening.

3. The meterable point-to-point precision feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material box weighing assembly (6) includes a material box weighing drive element (61) and a material box weighing bracket (62); the material box weighing bracket (62) is mounted on the feeding trolley (2); the material box weighing drive element (61) is connected to the material box weighing bracket (62), the output end of the material box weighing drive element (61) is connected to the weighing arm (63), and a material box weighing sensor is provided on the weighing arm (63); a bracket (64) is fixed to the end of the weighing arm (63) to lift the material box (72) from below during weighing.

4. The meterable point-to-point precision feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device (4) includes a feeding driver (41) and a feeding channel (42) disposed on the feeding driver (41). A brush (422) driven to rotate by a brush motor (421) is disposed in the feeding channel (42).

5. A meterable point-to-point precision feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The feeding channel (42) is formed by connecting a conical part and a cylindrical part, with the large opening of the conical part facing upward to receive the feed from the feed box (3).

6. The meterable point-to-point precision feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a data recording module, which is connected to the control system and is used to record the amount of material fed into each material box (72).

7. The meterable point-to-point precision feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an observation component, which includes a camera (81) mounted on the unloading and weighing component (5) and is aimed at the material box (72).

8. A meterable point-to-point precision feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The observation assembly also includes a baffle (82) disposed on the feed drop path between the feeding weighing box (52) and the feed box (72).

9. A meterable point-to-point precision feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material box (72) is placed on the material rack (71), and the bracket (64) is raised under the drive of the material box weighing drive element (61) to lift the material box (72) off the material rack (71) and separate the two for weighing.

10. A meterable point-to-point precision feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding trolley (2) has a multi-layer structure, and each layer is independently equipped with a material box (3), a material conveying device (4), a material unloading and weighing component (5), and a material box weighing component (6).

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