Automatic closing mechanism for cage unloading machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic closed material mechanisms for breeding cage discharging machine, including breeding cage and gantry type discharging machine, the discharging end of gantry type discharging machine is located in the trough of breeding cage, the end of trough is provided with the closed material mechanism for gantry type discharging machine, closed material mechanism includes material returner, choke plate and material equalizing press plate, material equalizing press plate is symmetrically installed in the both sides of the discharging end of gantry type discharging machine, material returner and choke plate are symmetrically arranged in trough, material returner is slidably connected with trough and located above choke plate, material returner and material equalizing press plate are connected by magnetic force, and material returner seals the discharging end of material equalizing press plate, breeding cage is provided with the limiting plate for material returner, choke plate is compatible with the discharging end of gantry type discharging machine. The closed automatic closed material mechanism can close the discharging port of discharging machine at the parking position of breeding cage, reduce the waste generated by feed flowing out, also avoid material accumulation when returning, avoid poultry development too fast in two cage positions, ensure the utilization efficiency of feed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture cage technology, and in particular to an automatic closing mechanism for an aquaculture cage feeding machine. Background Technology

[0002] There are three main types of automatic feeding devices in automated poultry cages: mechanical feeders, electric feeders, and integrated chain feeders. Among them, mechanical feeders are the most frequently used feeding method due to their low manufacturing cost and wide applicability, costing only about one-third of the other two. The working principle of a mechanical feeder is simple: the machine moves back and forth along the cage, with the feeding inlet located in the feed trough. While feeding, the machine occupies the trough's space. When the feeder reaches the current cage position, the poultry inside cannot see the feed trough or eat; they can only eat normally after the feeder has passed the cage. Therefore, automated poultry cages have stopping positions for the feeder at both ends. These positions are not occupied by cages and their main function is to allow the feeder to stop and avoid the cages after feeding.

[0003] In existing technologies, conventional mechanical feeders continue to feed into the trough when they reach the stop position, resulting in feed waste because there are no cages (i.e., no poultry feeding) at that location. This waste is even greater in stacked poultry cages. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a mechanical feeder that can recover the feed in the trough at the stop position to reduce feed waste, and further reduce the amount of feed being fed into the trough at the stop position. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic closing mechanism for a feeding machine for aquaculture cages, in order to solve the problem.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An automatic closing mechanism for a livestock cage feeder includes a livestock cage and a gantry-type feeder adapted to the livestock cage. The discharge end of the gantry-type feeder is located in the feed trough of the livestock cage. The end of the feed trough is provided with a closing mechanism for the gantry-type feeder. The closing mechanism includes a return feeder, a blocking plate, and a material equalization plate. The material equalization plate is symmetrically installed on both sides of the discharge end of the gantry-type feeder. The return feeder and the blocking plate are symmetrically arranged in the feed trough. The return feeder is slidably connected to the feed trough and located above the blocking plate. The return feeder and the material equalization plate are magnetically connected, and the return feeder seals the discharge end of the material equalization plate. A limiting plate for the return feeder is provided on the livestock cage. The blocking plate is adapted to the discharge end of the gantry-type feeder.

[0006] A further technical solution is that a strong magnetic block that attracts each other is provided between the return feeder and the equalizing pressure plate.

[0007] A further technical solution is that the outer ends of the blocking plate and the equalizing plate are elastically fitted.

[0008] A further technical solution is that the two ends of the blocking plate are bent downwards.

[0009] A further technical solution is that the outer end of the material equalization plate is bent upward.

[0010] A further technical solution is that the material equalization plate is a downward U-shaped structure and abuts against the two inner sides of the material trough.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention can achieve at least one of the following beneficial effects: This utility model proposes an automatic feed-closing mechanism for a feeder for poultry cages. When the feeder reaches the stop position of the poultry cage, the blocking plate in the feed-closing mechanism can seal the feed outlet of the feeder, achieving a feed-closing effect and reducing feed outflow at the stop position, thereby reducing waste. In addition, it also has a feed-evening plate to prevent feed from overflowing from both ends of the feed outlet of the feeder. This serves two purposes: first, to ensure the sealing effect of the blocking plate on the feed outlet of the feeder, and second, to evenly distribute the material during feeding. Based on the above, a return feeder magnetically connected to the feed-evening plate will collect any small amount of feed that flows out at the stop position into the feed trough opposite the cage position, and evenly distribute it through the feed-evening plate, preventing material accumulation, avoiding excessively rapid growth of poultry at both ends of the cage, and ensuring feed utilization efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic closing mechanism for a feeding machine for aquaculture cages according to this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of A in the middle.

[0014] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle blocking plate and the material equalization pressure plate.

[0015] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the uniform material pressure plate.

[0016] Attached reference numerals: 1. Breeding cage; 2. Gantry feeder; 3. Feed trough; 4. Feed return device; 5. Blocking plate; 7. Material distribution plate; 8. Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0018] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0020] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Example

[0023] This implementation example Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an automatic closing mechanism for a livestock cage feeder includes a livestock cage 1 and a gantry-type feeder 2 adapted to the livestock cage 1. The discharge end of the gantry-type feeder 2 is located in the feed trough 3 of the livestock cage 1. The end of the feed trough 3 is provided with a closing mechanism 4 for the gantry-type feeder 2. The closing mechanism 4 includes a return feeder 5, a blocking plate 6, and a uniform pressure plate 7. The uniform pressure plate 7 is symmetrically installed on both sides of the discharge end of the gantry-type feeder 2. The return feeder 5 and the blocking plate 6 are symmetrically arranged in the feed trough 3. The return feeder 5 is slidably connected to the feed trough 3 and is located above the blocking plate 6. The return feeder 5 and the uniform pressure plate 7 are connected by magnetic force, and the return feeder 5 seals the discharge end of the uniform pressure plate 7. A limiting plate 8 for the return feeder 5 is provided on the outer cage position of the livestock cage 1. The blocking plate 6 is adapted to the discharge end of the gantry-type feeder 2.

[0024] After the gantry feeder 2 moves back and forth on the breeding cage 1 to feed, it will choose a nearby stopping position on the breeding cage 1 to standby. When it stops, the material closing mechanism 4 will engage. First, the material distribution plate 7 will push against the return feeder 5 to return to the outermost end. And when it is fully in the stopping position, the blocking plate 6 will block the discharge port of the gantry feeder 2 to reduce or prevent feed from being released. At this time, a small amount of feed cannot be ruled out from overflowing into the feed trough 3 at the stopping position. When the gantry feeder 2 resumes work and leaves the stopping position, the return feeder 5 will stop because of the material distribution plate 6. The magnetic connection of the pressure plate 7 causes it to move along with the gantry feeder 2, scraping the feed overflowing into the feed trough 3 at the stop position and moving it back to the feed trough 3 in the cage position until the limit plate 8 abuts against the return feeder 5, disconnecting the magnetic connection and completing the return feed operation. This serves two purposes: first, it reduces feed residue in the feed trough 3 at the stop position, avoiding feed waste; second, it allows the feed to be reintroduced into the feeder. During the reintroduction process, the evenly distributing pressure plate 7 can distribute the feed in the feed trough 3 at both ends of the cage position evenly to other cage positions, thus avoiding the following problems: In traditional poultry cages and feeders, the first set of cages closest to the stop position tends to house larger poultry, consuming twice as much feed daily as those in other positions. In large-scale chicken farming, each chicken's daily feed intake is strictly calculated based on its current growth stage (125g / day per chicken during peak egg production) to maintain an optimal input / output ratio (feed / egg) for maximum profit. Therefore, even if a feed return device 5 brings feed from the stop position back to the first set of cages for the chickens to eat, the fundamental problem remains: feed waste persists. The feed brought back by the return device 5 cannot be consumed by the nearby chickens alone. After repeated feedings, the feed accumulates, sometimes overflowing the troughs. Prolonged feed buildup leads to spoilage and mold, causing digestive diseases in the chickens. Users need to clean this area every few days, a problem that has been the most frequent complaint from customers regarding poultry equipment manufacturers in recent years.

[0025] Preferably, a strong magnetic block that attracts each other is provided between the return feeder 5 and the equalizing pressure plate 7.

[0026] Using strong magnetic blocks can effectively prevent the magnetic force from accidentally disconnecting when the feeder 5 is working due to excessive feed.

[0027] Preferably, the outer ends of the blocking plate 6 and the equalizing plate 7 are elastically fitted.

[0028] The outer end of the material distribution plate 7 has an elastic squeezing effect on the blocking plate 6. Firstly, it will not hinder the sliding passage of the material distribution plate 7 on the blocking plate 6. Secondly, it helps to prevent feed from overflowing to both sides from the discharge port of the gantry feeder 2.

[0029] Preferably, both ends of the blocking plate 6 are bent downwards.

[0030] With both ends of the blocking plate 6 facing downwards, it is beneficial for the material distribution plate 7 and the blocking plate 6 to slide together directly.

[0031] Preferably, the outer end of the uniform material pressing plate 7 is bent upward.

[0032] The outer end of the material leveling plate 7 faces upward, which facilitates the sliding fit between the material leveling plate 7 and the material blocking plate 6.

[0033] Preferably, such as Figure 4 As shown, the material distribution plate 7 has a downward U-shaped structure and is pressed against the two inner sides of the material trough 3.

[0034] The feed distribution plate 7 has a downward U-shaped structure, which can ensure that the feed does not overflow from the feed trough 3.

[0035] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic closing mechanism for a feeding machine for a breeding cage, comprising a breeding cage (1) and a gantry-type feeding machine (2) adapted to the breeding cage (1), wherein the discharge end of the gantry-type feeding machine (2) is located in the feed trough (3) of the breeding cage (1), characterized in that: The end of the feed trough (3) is provided with a material closing mechanism (4) for the gantry feeder (2). The material closing mechanism (4) includes a return feeder (5), a blocking plate (6) and a material equalization plate (7). The material equalization plate (7) is symmetrically installed on both sides of the discharge end of the gantry feeder (2). The return feeder (5) and the blocking plate (6) are symmetrically arranged in the feed trough (3). The return feeder (5) is slidably connected to the feed trough (3) and located above the blocking plate (6). The return feeder (5) and the material equalization plate (7) are connected by magnetic force. The return feeder (5) seals the discharge end of the material equalization plate (7). The breeding cage (1) is provided with a limiting plate (8) for the return feeder (5). The blocking plate (6) is adapted to the discharge end of the gantry feeder (2).

2. The automatic closing mechanism for the feeding machine of the breeding cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A strong magnetic block that attracts each other is provided between the return feeder (5) and the equalizing plate (7).

3. The automatic closing mechanism for the feeding machine of the breeding cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer ends of the blocking plate (6) and the equalizing plate (7) are elastically fitted.

4. The automatic closing mechanism for the feeding machine of the breeding cage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two ends of the blocking plate (6) are bent downwards.

5. The automatic closing mechanism for the feeding machine of the breeding cage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer end of the uniform material pressing plate (7) is bent upward.

6. The automatic closing mechanism for the feeding machine of the breeding cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material distribution plate (7) has a downward U-shaped structure and abuts against the two inner sides of the material trough (3).

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