A calf incubator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a calf incubator relates to the field of livestock breeding technology. The utility model discloses: the incubator body, the bottom of incubator body is fixed with the square plate of the bottom of the square plate, the front side of incubator body constructs and has the import and export on the bottom side, and the import and export one side is hinged with the box door, the floor heating assembly is set up in the bottom of square plate, and the floor heating assembly is used for the heating of incubator body bottom. The utility model discloses through setting up the floor heating assembly, adopts the structure of the shunt pipe and the collecting pipe cooperation of equidistance setting, and the both ends of shunt pipe are communicated with the collecting pipe, form the efficient heat medium flow path, can heat the bottom of incubator, effectively solved the problem of traditional incubator " upper hot lower cool", significantly reduced the probability of calf health problem such as dyspepsia, diarrhea because of the abdomen chilling, has guaranteed the health of calf, has laid good foundation for its growth and development.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding equipment technology, specifically to a calf insulated box. Background Technology

[0002] Calf warming boxes are important equipment in the calf rearing process and are widely used in the livestock breeding field. Their heating methods usually rely on heating equipment such as warm light lamps, electric heating wires or hot air blowers to raise the temperature inside the box by radiating heat or blowing hot air into the box.

[0003] While traditional heating equipment can raise the temperature of the upper part of the calf warmer to some extent, the bottom of the warmer is usually in direct contact with the cold ground of the farm, resulting in a significantly lower temperature at the bottom than in the upper part, creating a "hot top, cold bottom" temperature difference. Since calves are mostly lying down in the warmer, their bodies are in direct contact with the bottom, and the lower bottom temperature can easily cause their abdomens to get cold. This not only affects their comfort and rest quality but may also lead to indigestion, diarrhea, and other health problems, which are detrimental to their growth and development. Therefore, we propose a calf warmer to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A calf heating box, comprising:

[0006] The insulated box has a U-shaped plate fixed to its bottom, and the front bottom side of the insulated box has an inlet and an outlet, with a door hinged to one side of the inlet and outlet.

[0007] A floor heating component is installed at the bottom of the U-shaped panel, and the floor heating component is used to heat the bottom of the insulation box.

[0008] Furthermore, the underfloor heating component includes distribution pipes evenly spaced at the bottom of the U-shaped plate, with each end of the distribution pipe connected to a collector pipe. One side of one collector pipe is connected to a feed pipe, and the other end of the feed pipe is connected to a high-pressure heat source or a high-pressure hot water source. The other side of the collector pipe is connected to a discharge pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom sides of the U-shaped plate are constructed with equally spaced arc-shaped notches, which are adapted to the size of the diversion pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, a transparent cover is provided above the insulated box.

[0011] Furthermore, warm lights are installed at equal intervals on the inner top wall of the transparent cover.

[0012] Further, a ventilation fence is arranged in the middle of the side wall of the thermal insulation box body.

[0013] Further, the inner wall of the thermal insulation box body is provided with a thermal insulation layer, the thermal insulation layer is a polyurethane layer with a thickness of 3-5cm.

[0014] Further, a thermal insulation pad is laid on the inner bottom side of the thermal insulation box body, and the thermal insulation pad is a straw pad.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. According to the utility model, by arranging the floor heating assembly and adopting the structure that the shunt pipes arranged at equal intervals are matched with the collecting pipes, the two ends of the shunt pipes are communicated with the collecting pipes to form an efficient heat medium circulation path, which can heat the bottom of the thermal insulation box, effectively solve the problem of "hot upper part and cold lower part" of the traditional thermal insulation box, significantly reduce the probability of health problems such as dyspepsia and diarrhea caused by abdominal cold of calves, ensure the health of calves, lay a good foundation for their growth and development, and have high practicability. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic top view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the C-shaped plate of the utility model.

[0021] Reference signs of the drawings: 1. Thermal insulation box body; 101. Ventilation fence; 2. C-shaped plate; 201. Arc-shaped notch; 3. Box door; 4. Floor heating assembly; 401. Shunt pipe; 402. Collecting pipe; 403. Feeding pipe; 404. Discharging pipe; 5. Transparent cover; 6. Warm light lamp; 7. Thermal insulation pad. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0022] In order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model.

[0023] The present application provides a calf thermal insulation box, which is mainly used to solve the problems in the background art, and provides the following technical solutions, which will be combined below Figures 1-4 to make a detailed description:

[0024] A calf heat preservation box includes: a heat preservation box body 1, a U-shaped plate 2 fixedly provided at the bottom of the heat preservation box body 1, an inlet and outlet on the front bottom side of the heat preservation box body 1, and a box door 3 hinged to one side of the inlet and outlet.

[0025] The underfloor heating component 4 is installed at the bottom of the U-shaped plate 2. The underfloor heating component 4 is used to heat the bottom of the insulation box 1. The underfloor heating component 4 includes a distribution pipe 401 that is evenly spaced at the bottom of the U-shaped plate 2. Both ends of the distribution pipe 401 are connected to a collection pipe 402. One side of one collection pipe 402 is connected to a feed pipe 403. The other end of the feed pipe 403 is connected to a high-pressure heat source or a high-pressure hot water source. One side of the other collection pipe 402 is connected to a discharge pipe 404.

[0026] Workflow Description

[0027] Step 1, Equipment Preparation Stage: Place the insulated box 1 together with the U-shaped plate 2 above the diversion pipe 401, connect the feed pipe 403 to a high-pressure hot air source or a high-pressure hot water source, and ensure that the transparent cover 5 is installed in place.

[0028] The second step is the preheating and start-up phase: The high-pressure hot air source or high-pressure hot water source is turned on, allowing the heat medium (hot air or hot water) to enter the manifold 402 through the feed pipe 403, and then be distributed from the manifold 402 to various equally spaced branch pipes 401. As the heat medium flows within the branch pipes 401, it transfers heat to the bottom of the insulation box 1 through the U-shaped plate 2, preheating the bottom area of ​​the insulation box 1. During the preheating process, the temperature inside the box is continuously monitored until it reaches a suitable equilibrium state for calf growth (usually 20-25℃).

[0029] The third step, the calf use stage: After the temperature inside the box reaches the preset standard, open the door 3 of the insulated box 1 and put the calf into the box through the inlet and outlet.

[0030] Step 4, Termination of Use: When the calf no longer needs the heatbox, first turn off the high-pressure air source or high-pressure hot water source to stop the supply of heat medium. Open the door 3 and remove the calf. Thoroughly clean and disinfect the heatbox body 1, underfloor heating components 4, etc., to prepare for the next use.

[0031] Heating principle of underfloor heating component 4: Underfloor heating component 4 is the core of bottom heating. After its inlet pipe 403 is connected to a high-pressure hot air source or a high-pressure hot water source, the heat medium (hot air or hot water) enters the manifold 402 under pressure. The manifold 402 evenly distributes the heat medium into multiple equally spaced branch pipes 401. The branch pipes 401 are fixed by the arc-shaped notch 201 at the bottom of the U-shaped plate 2, and are in close contact with the U-shaped plate 2. When the heat medium flows in the branch pipes 401, it transfers heat to the U-shaped plate 2 through heat conduction. The U-shaped plate 2 then transfers the heat to the insulation pad 7 at the bottom of the insulation box 1, ultimately raising the temperature of the insulation pad 7 and the bottom area of ​​the box, providing a warm environment for the calves to lie down in. For large-scale breeding, multiple underfloor heating components 4 can be connected side by side to achieve synchronous heating of multiple insulation boxes.

[0032] It should be noted that in large-scale farming, multiple floor heating components 4 can be arranged side by side. Simply connect the feed pipe 403 of the floor heating component 4 to the discharge pipe 404 of the adjacent floor heating component 4.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom sides of the U-shaped plate 2 are equally spaced with arc-shaped notches 201, which are adapted to the size of the diversion pipe 401. More specifically, the equally spaced arc-shaped notches 201 on both sides of the bottom of the U-shaped plate 2, adapted to the size of the diversion pipe 401, allow the diversion pipe 401 to be precisely embedded in the notches, ensuring a tight fit between the U-shaped plate 2 and the diversion pipe 401 rather than just surface contact, thus shortening the distance between them. This design not only stabilizes the installation of the insulation box 1 but also maximizes the heat conduction contact area, allowing the heat of the heat medium inside the diversion pipe 401 to be transferred more efficiently to the U-shaped plate 2, thereby rapidly increasing the temperature at the bottom of the insulation box and enhancing the uniformity and efficiency of bottom heating.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, a transparent cover 5 is provided above the insulated box 1. More specifically, the transparent cover 5 above the insulated box 1 serves both practical and observational functions. Its transparency allows staff to easily observe the calves' activities, health, and feeding status inside the box without frequently opening the box door 3, thus reducing heat loss.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, warm light lamps 6 are installed at equal intervals on the inner top wall of the transparent cover 5. More specifically, the warm light lamps 6 installed at equal intervals on the inner top wall of the transparent cover 5 can radiate heat evenly into the upper middle part of the box, forming a coordinated heating system with the floor heating component 4.

[0036] like Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, a ventilation grille 101 is provided in the middle of the side wall of the insulated box 1. More specifically, the ventilation grille 101 in the middle of the side wall of the insulated box can achieve moderate air circulation between the inside and outside of the box while ensuring the heat preservation effect inside the box. It can promptly expel carbon dioxide and odors produced by the calves' breathing inside the box, introduce fresh air, and prevent air quality deterioration from affecting the health of the calves. Its placement in the middle of the side wall is such that it is neither too low, causing cold air to blow directly onto the calves, nor too high, affecting the air exchange efficiency, thus balancing ventilation and heat preservation and improving the quality of the calf's growth environment.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner wall of the insulated box 1 is provided with an insulation layer, which is a polyurethane layer with a thickness of 3-5cm. More specifically, the 3-5cm thick polyurethane insulation layer on the inner wall of the insulated box 1, due to the extremely low thermal conductivity of polyurethane, can effectively block the exchange of heat between the box and the outside cold air, significantly reducing heat loss. This thickness ensures excellent insulation performance, avoids insufficient insulation due to being too thin or increased box volume due to being too thick, and works in conjunction with underfloor heating and warm light lamps 6 to maintain a stable internal temperature and reduce heat medium consumption.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, an insulation pad 7, which is a straw mat, is laid on the bottom inside the insulated box 1. More specifically, the straw insulation pad 7 on the bottom inside the insulated box 1 can further lock in the bottom heat and slow down heat loss on top of the heating provided by the underfloor heating component 4. Its soft material provides a comfortable lying feel for the calf, preventing the calf from directly contacting the hard bottom of the box. At the same time, the straw mat also has a certain degree of breathability, which can keep the calf's contact area dry and reduce discomfort caused by moisture. In conjunction with the underfloor heating and insulation layer, it not only improves the calf's resting comfort but also helps to enhance the bottom insulation effect.

[0039] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A calf warming box, characterized in that, comprising: a thermal insulation box body (1), wherein a U-shaped plate (2) is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the thermal insulation box body (1), an access opening is formed on the bottom side of the front face of the thermal insulation box body (1), and a box door (3) is hinged to one side of the access opening; a floor heating assembly (4), arranged at the bottom of the U-shaped plate (2), wherein the floor heating assembly (4) is used for supplying heat to the bottom of the thermal insulation box body (1).

2. The calf warming box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floor heating assembly (4) includes shunt pipes (401) arranged at equal intervals at the bottom of the U-shaped plate (2), two ends of the shunt pipes (401) are communicated with collecting pipes (402), one side of one of the collecting pipes (402) is communicated with a feed pipe (403), the other end of the feed pipe (403) is externally connected to a high-pressure hot gas source or a high-pressure hot water source, and one side of the other collecting pipe (402) is communicated with a discharge pipe (404).

3. A calf warming box according to claim 2, characterized in that, Arc-shaped notches (201) are formed at equal intervals on both sides of the bottom of the U-shaped plate (2), and the arc-shaped notches (201) are adapted to the size of the shunt pipes (401).

4. A calf warming box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A transparent cover (5) is arranged above the thermal insulation box body (1).

5. A calf heat preservation box according to claim 4, characterized in that, Warm light lamps (6) are mounted at equal intervals on the inner top wall of the transparent cover (5).

6. A calf warming box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A ventilation fence (101) is arranged in the middle of the side wall of the thermal insulation box body (1).

7. A calf warming box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the thermal insulation box body (1) is provided with a thermal insulation layer, the thermal insulation layer is a polyurethane layer and has a thickness of 3-5cm.

8. A calf warming box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A thermal insulation pad (7) is laid on the inner bottom side of the thermal insulation box body (1), and the thermal insulation pad (7) is a straw pad.

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