Automatic feeding device for free-range lotus chicken farm

Abstract

The utility model discloses a reed chicken free-range farm automatic material supplementing device relates to free-range chicken feeding technology field, including bottom plate, workstation, storage tank, trough, material supplementing component and drive assembly: material supplementing component includes the rotary plate of baffle in the inside rotation of blanking channel and is installed with baffle, and the rotary plate is opened and is with sealing plate no.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of free-range chicken feeding technology, specifically to an automatic feeding device for Lufeng chicken free-range farms. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, free-range chickens have become increasingly popular with consumers. In fact, free-range chickens have even more advantages, such as more space to move around, more active chickens, shinier feathers than caged chickens, and more tender meat; reduced feed consumption, which can lower feeding costs; and because of the larger space, the density of chicken droppings is reduced, thus reducing pollution from chicken farming. A search revealed an application with application number CN202221108963.X for a timed feeding device for training free-range livestock. The background section of the application states that although free-range chickens can forage for themselves, food resources are scattered and limited due to varying terrain. To ensure that free-range chickens receive the necessary growth elements, they need to be fed regularly. However, current feeding methods often fail to effectively cater to the specific needs of free-range chickens; overfeeding leads to overproduction, while underfeeding hinders growth. Therefore, this solution provides an automatic feeding device for free-range Lufeng chicken farms to address these problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, an automatic feeding device for free-range Luhua chicken farms is provided. This technical solution solves the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: An automatic feeding device for free-range Lufeng chickens includes a base plate and a worktable fixedly mounted on the base plate. The worktable includes a tabletop set on the upper side of the base plate. Support legs are fixedly connected to the base plate at the four corners of the lower end of the tabletop. A feed bin is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the tabletop. A feeding component is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the feed bin. A feed trough is fixedly mounted on the worktable below the feeding component. A drive component for intermittently feeding the feed component is set below the feed trough.

[0005] Preferably, two sets of vertical plates are fixedly connected to the front end of the table, and the feeding trough is fixedly installed on the inner side of the lower end of the two sets of vertical plates.

[0006] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a feeding channel fixedly installed at the lower end of the storage box. The lower end of the feeding channel passes through the table and extends down. A rotating shaft is rotatably installed inside the feeding channel. A rotating plate is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft. A baffle is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating plate. The lower end of the baffle is connected to the drive assembly.

[0007] Preferably, a feeding trough is provided through the lower end of the rotating plate, and a sealing plate one and a sealing plate two are respectively provided on the upper and lower sides of the feeding trough. Both sealing plates one and two are fixedly installed on the feeding channel, and the center of the sealing plates one and two about the rotating axis is coaxial with the feeding trough. A guide plate is provided on the lower side of the sealing plate two and fixedly installed on the feeding channel.

[0008] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a pedal rotatably mounted on the workbench, a follower plate fixedly connected to the right end of the pedal, a fixed frame fixedly mounted on the base plate on the right side of the follower plate, a slide groove on the fixed frame, a movable block slidably mounted on the slide groove, a connecting rod one hinged between the lower end of the movable block and the follower plate, and a connecting rod two hinged between the upper end of the movable block and the baffle.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing rod is fixedly installed on both sides of the upper end of the fixing frame, and a rotating block is rotatably installed on both fixing rods. A spring is fixedly connected between the rotating block and the rotating plate.

[0010] Preferably, a fixed shaft is fixedly installed between the front support legs, and the rear end of the pedal is rotatably mounted on the fixed shaft.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention proposes an automatic feeding device for free-range Luhua chicken farms, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. In this utility model, the drive component is triggered by the chicken's autonomous stomping, enabling the feeding component to feed intermittently without the need for manual feeding at regular intervals. This effectively reduces the labor input in free-range farms, is suitable for large-scale free-range farming scenarios, and improves feeding efficiency. At the same time, the amount of feed fed at one time is controlled by the volume of the feeding channel, avoiding feeding too much feed at once, preventing waste caused by overfeeding, reducing breeding costs, and thus avoiding moisture and deterioration caused by long-term exposure to air.

[0012] 2. In this utility model, the rotating plate of the feeding component is equipped with a feeding trough. When the rotating plate feeds under the drive of the drive component, the baffle at the top of the rotating plate blocks the feeding channel under the control of the drive component. The lower end of the rotating plate guides the internal feed into the feeding trough. With the cooperation of the sealing plate, the feeding trough can collect a small portion of the food. As the chickens finish eating and leave, the drive component resets under the action of the spring, and the lower end of the rotating plate re-blocks the feeding channel. At this time, the feeding trough moves away from the sealing plate and, together with the sealing plate, blocks the upper end of the feeding trough. This allows the food in the feeding trough to enter the feeding trough under the guidance of the guide plate. By setting small streams of food to attract the chickens, no special training is required for the chickens, and they will automatically step onto the pedal of the drive component, making it easy to use.

[0013] 3. The present invention adopts a mechanical linkage structure as a whole, without complex electrical components, with low failure rate and convenient maintenance, and can adapt to complex environments such as outdoor and dusty free-range farms; the components are assembled by fixed connection and rotating installation, the structure is stable and can withstand frequent trampling and collisions by chickens. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall internal structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding component in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a comparative structural diagram of the feeding and sealing of the feeding component in this utility model.

[0015] The numbers on the map are: 1. Base plate; 2. Workbench; 3. Storage bin; 4. Feeding assembly; 5. Feed trough; 6. Drive assembly; 201. Desktop; 202. Support leg; 203. Vertical board; 204. Fixed axis; 401. Feeding channel; 402. Rotating shaft; 403. Rotating plate; 404. Baffle; 405. Feeding trough; 406. Sealing plate one; 407. Sealing plate two; 408. Guide plate; 601. Pedal; 602. Follower plate; 603. Fixing frame; 604. Slide groove; 605. Moving block; 606. Connecting rod one; 607. Connecting rod two; 608. Fixing rod; 609. Rotating block; 6010. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0017] Reference Figure 1-2 As shown, the automatic feeding device for free-range chickens includes a base plate 1 and a workbench 2 fixedly installed on the base plate 1. The workbench 2 includes a tabletop 201 set on the upper side of the base plate 1. Support legs 202 are fixedly connected to the base plate 1 at the four corners of the lower end of the tabletop 201. A storage box 3 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the tabletop 201. A feeding component 4 is fixedly installed on the lower end of the storage box 3. A feed trough 5 is fixedly installed on the workbench 2 on the lower side of the feeding component 4. A drive component 6 for intermittently feeding the feed component 4 is set on the lower side of the feed trough 5.

[0018] Furthermore: The whole structure adopts a mechanical linkage structure with no complex electrical components, resulting in a low failure rate and convenient maintenance. It can adapt to complex environments such as outdoor and dusty conditions in free-range farms. The components are assembled through fixed connections and rotating installations, making the structure stable and able to withstand frequent trampling and collisions by chickens.

[0019] Reference Figure 2 As shown, specifically in this embodiment, the front end of the desktop 201 is fixedly connected to two sets of vertical plates 203, and the feeding trough 5 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the lower end of the two sets of vertical plates 203.

[0020] Furthermore, the vertical plate 203 provides an installation fulcrum for the feed trough 5, restricting the displacement of the feed trough 5 and ensuring that the feed falling from the feeding component 4 can accurately enter the feed trough 5. At the same time, it avoids the feed trough 5 from tipping over or shifting when the chickens fight for the feed, reducing feed spillage and waste.

[0021] Reference Figure 3 As shown, specifically in this embodiment, the feeding component 4 includes a feeding channel 401 fixedly installed at the lower end of the storage box 3. The lower end of the feeding channel 401 passes through the tabletop 201 and extends down. A rotating shaft 402 is rotatably installed inside the feeding channel 401. A rotating plate 403 is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft 402. A baffle 404 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating plate 403. The lower end of the baffle 404 is connected to the driving component 6.

[0022] Furthermore, by controlling the drive component 6, the rotating plate 403 rotates on the rotating shaft 402, thereby realizing the feeding and blocking of the feeding channel 401. When the drive component 6 controls the baffle 404 to move upward, the baffle 404 moves and blocks the upper port of the feeding channel 401. The rotating plate 403 rotates with the baffle 404, causing the lower port of the feeding channel 401 to open. This allows the food inside the feeding channel 401 to enter the feeding trough 5 through the lower port. The amount of feed fed at one time is controlled by the volume of the feeding channel 401, avoiding feeding too much feed at one time, preventing waste caused by overfeeding, reducing breeding costs, and avoiding moisture and deterioration caused by long-term exposure to air.

[0023] Reference Figure 3 As shown, specifically in this embodiment, a feeding trough 405 is provided through the lower end of the rotating plate 403. A sealing plate 406 and a sealing plate 407 are respectively provided on the upper and lower sides of the feeding trough 405. Both sealing plates 406 and 407 are fixedly installed on the feeding channel 401, and the center of the sealing plates 406 and 407 about the rotating shaft 402 is coaxial with the feeding trough 405. A guide plate 408 is fixedly installed on the feeding channel 401 on the lower side of the sealing plate 407.

[0024] Furthermore: When the rotating plate 403 is driven by the drive assembly 6 to feed, the baffle 404 at the upper end of the rotating plate 403, under the control of the drive assembly 6, blocks the feeding channel 401. The lower end of the rotating plate 403 guides the internal feed into the feeding trough 5. The feeding trough 405, with the cooperation of the second sealing plate 406, can collect a small portion of the food. As the chickens finish eating and leave, the drive assembly 6 resets under the action of the spring 6010, and the lower end of the rotating plate 403 re-blocks the feeding channel 401. At this time, the feeding trough 405 moves away from the second sealing plate 406 and, together with the first sealing plate 407, blocks the upper end of the feeding trough 405. This allows the food in the feeding trough 405 to enter the feeding trough 5 under the guidance of the guide plate 408. By setting small streams of food to attract the chickens, no special training is required for the chickens, and they will automatically step onto the pedal 601 of the drive assembly 6, making it easy to use.

[0025] Reference Figure 4 As shown, specifically in this embodiment, the drive assembly 6 includes a pedal 601 rotatably mounted on the workbench 2. A follower plate 602 is fixedly connected to the right end of the pedal 601. A fixing frame 603 is fixedly mounted on the base plate 1 on the right side of the follower plate 602. A sliding groove 604 is provided on the fixing frame 603. A moving block 605 is slidably mounted on the sliding groove 604. A connecting rod 606 is hinged between the lower end of the moving block 605 and the follower plate 602. A connecting rod 607 is hinged between the upper end of the moving block 605 and the baffle 404.

[0026] Furthermore, when the chickens stand on the pedal 601 in the drive assembly 6, the pedal 601 shifts downwards due to the weight of the chickens, causing the follower plate 602 to rise. This, in turn, pushes the moving block 605 upwards within the groove 604 of the fixed frame 603 via the connecting rod 1 606. The upward movement of the moving block 605 pushes the baffle 404 of the feeding assembly 4 via the connecting rod 2 607, ultimately causing the rotating plate 403 to rotate, completing the feeding action. Triggered by the chickens' autonomous footsteps, the feeding assembly achieves intermittent feeding, eliminating the need for manual, timed feeding, effectively reducing labor input in free-range farms, adapting to large-scale free-range farming scenarios, and improving feeding efficiency.

[0027] Reference Figure 4 As shown, specifically in this embodiment, fixing rods 608 are fixedly installed on both sides of the upper end of the fixing frame 603, and rotating blocks 609 are rotatably installed on both fixing rods 608. Springs 6010 are fixedly connected between the rotating blocks 609 and the rotating plate 403.

[0028] Furthermore: after the chickens finish eating and leave, the drive assembly 6 is reset under the action of the spring 6010, and the lower end of the rotating plate 403 re-blocks the feeding channel 401.

[0029] Reference Figure 2As shown, specifically in this embodiment, a fixed shaft 204 is fixedly installed between the front support legs 202, and the rear end of the pedal 601 is rotatably installed on the fixed shaft 204.

[0030] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When no chicken stands on the pedal 601 of the drive component 6, the rotating plate 403 of the feeding component 4 maintains the default position under the elastic force of the spring 6010. At this time, the lower end of the rotating plate 403 blocks the lower port of the feeding channel 401, and the baffle 404 does not block the upper port of the feeding channel 401. The feed in the storage box 3 will not fall temporarily. At the same time, the upper end of the feeding trough 405 is blocked by the sealing plate 406, and there is no feed inside.

[0031] When the chickens need to eat, they will be attracted by the food in the feed trough 5 and will step onto the pedal 601 of the drive assembly 6 on their own. Due to the weight of the chickens, the pedal 601 is subjected to downward pressure and rotates downward around the fixed shaft 204, which drives the follower plate 602 fixedly connected to the right end of the pedal 601 to move upward. When the follower plate 602 moves upward, it pushes the moving block 605 to slide upward in the slide groove 604 of the fixed frame 603 through the hinged connecting rod 1 606. When the moving block 605 moves upward, it pushes the baffle 404 of the feeding assembly 4 through the hinged connecting rod 2 607, causing the baffle 404 to move upward. The baffle 404 drives the rotating plate 403 to rotate around the rotating shaft 402. After the rotating plate 403 rotates, the baffle 404 blocks the upper port of the feeding channel 401 to prevent the feed in the storage box 3 from continuing to enter the feeding channel 401. At the same time, the lower end of the rotating plate 403 opens the lower port of the feeding channel 401, allowing the feed accumulated in the feeding channel 401 to fall into the feeding trough 5 under the action of gravity for the chickens to eat. The amount of feed is controlled by the volume of the feeding channel 401 to avoid overfeeding.

[0032] Meanwhile, as the rotating plate 403 rotates, the feeding trough 405 at its lower end moves accordingly. When the feeding trough 405 moves away from the sealing plate 1 406 and comes into contact with the sealing plate 2 407, a small portion of feed will enter the feeding trough 405. This portion of feed will not fall immediately but will be temporarily stored.

[0033] After the chickens finish eating and leave the pedal 601, the drive assembly 6 resets under the elastic force of the spring 6010: the spring 6010 pulls the rotating plate 403 through the rotating block 609, causing the rotating plate 403 to rotate in the opposite direction and return to the standby state. At this time, the lower end of the rotating plate 403 re-blocks the lower port of the feeding channel 401, and the baffle 404 releases the blockage on the upper port.

[0034] Simultaneously, the feeding trough 405 moves to cooperate with the sealing plate 406, sealing the upper end of the feeding trough 405. The feed stored in the feeding trough 405 slowly falls into the feeding trough 5 under the guidance of the feed guide plate 408. This small amount of feed attracts the chickens, encouraging them to step on the pedal 601 again, forming a virtuous cycle. Throughout the process, the chickens' stepping behavior directly triggers feeding, achieving intermittent feeding without the need for timed manual feeding, effectively reducing labor input in free-range farms, adapting to large-scale free-range scenarios, and improving feeding efficiency.

[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for free-range Lufeng chickens, characterized in that, The device includes a base plate (1) and a workbench (2) fixedly mounted on the base plate (1). The workbench (2) includes a tabletop (201) set on the upper side of the base plate (1). Support legs (202) are fixedly connected to the base plate (1) at the four corners of the lower end of the tabletop (201). A storage box (3) is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the tabletop (201). A feeding component (4) is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the storage box (3). A feeding trough (5) is fixedly mounted on the workbench (2) on the lower side of the feeding component (4). A driving component (6) for intermittently feeding the feeding component (4) is set on the lower side of the feeding component (5).

2. The automatic feeding device for free-range Luhua chicken farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the desktop (201) is fixedly connected to two sets of vertical plates (203), and the feeding trough (5) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the lower end of the two sets of vertical plates (203).

3. The automatic feeding device for free-range Luhua chicken farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (4) includes a feeding channel (401) fixedly installed at the lower end of the storage box (3). The lower end of the feeding channel (401) passes through the tabletop (201) and extends down. A rotating shaft (402) is rotatably installed inside the feeding channel (401). A rotating plate (403) is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft (402). A baffle (404) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating plate (403). The lower end of the baffle (404) is connected to the driving assembly (6).

4. The automatic feeding device for free-range Luhua chicken farms according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower end of the rotating plate (403) is provided with a feeding trough (405). The upper and lower sides of the feeding trough (405) are respectively provided with a sealing plate one (406) and a sealing plate two (407). The sealing plate one (406) and the sealing plate two (407) are both fixedly installed on the feeding channel (401). The center of the sealing plate one (406) and the sealing plate two (407) about the rotating shaft (402) are coaxial with the feeding trough (405). The lower side of the sealing plate two (407) is provided with a guide plate (408) fixedly installed on the feeding channel (401).

5. The automatic feeding device for free-range Luhua chicken farms according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly (6) includes a pedal (601) rotatably mounted on the workbench (2). A follower plate (602) is fixedly connected to the right end of the pedal (601). A fixed frame (603) is fixedly mounted on the base plate (1) on the right side of the follower plate (602). A slide groove (604) is provided on the fixed frame (603). A moving block (605) is slidably mounted on the slide groove (604). A connecting rod (606) is hinged between the lower end of the moving block (605) and the follower plate (602). A connecting rod (607) is hinged between the upper end of the moving block (605) and the baffle (404).

6. The automatic feeding device for free-range Luhua chicken farms according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the fixed frame (603) is fixedly installed with fixed rods (608) on both sides, and rotating blocks (609) are rotatably installed on both sides of the fixed rods (608). Springs (6010) are fixedly connected between the rotating blocks (609) and the rotating plate (403).

7. The automatic feeding device for free-range Luhua chicken farms according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fixed shaft (204) is fixedly installed between the front support legs (202), and the rear end of the pedal (601) is rotatably mounted on the fixed shaft (204).

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