A milk feeder for young animals

Abstract

The utility model relates to the livestock and poultry farming, concretely relates to a kind of livestock and poultry young animal milk feeder, including stirring cup, milk powder bin, milk powder feeding mechanism and water heater, stirring cup is equipped with milk outlet pipeline, drain pipeline and stirring mechanism, the bottom end of milk powder bin is open and is equipped with milk powder feeding mechanism, milk powder in milk powder bin can be quantitatively added to stirring cup using milk powder feeding mechanism, water heated to set temperature can be quantitatively added to stirring cup using water heater, water and milk powder are stirred and mixed in stirring cup, and then feeding position suitable for young animal feeding is fed by milk outlet pipeline, realize milk powder automatic brewing and automatic milk supply, and only after adding water to stirring cup, automatic cleaning of stirring cup can be realized using stirring mechanism, using the milk feeder of the utility model, automatic brewing milk powder and automatic cleaning of stirring cup can be realized, and it is beneficial to maintain the temperature of milk, for the livestock and poultry farming of cattle and sheep and other animals, the operating intensity of personnel can be effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the livestock breeding industry, specifically to a nursing device for young livestock. Background Technology

[0002] In the livestock industry, including cattle and sheep, young cattle and sheep need to be artificially fed for a period of time until they reach a certain age before being naturally fed. Artificial feeding typically involves manually preparing specific milk powder and adding it to a feeding trough, where the young animals go to eat. Because the young animals are weak and cannot eat quickly and actively, the milk cools down and becomes easily contaminated after a while in the feeding trough, affecting their growth rate and physical strength. Furthermore, the relatively high feeding frequency of the young animals necessitates frequent preparation of milk powder and cleaning of the feeding trough and other necessary equipment, resulting in high labor intensity for the staff. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a nursing device for livestock calves, which can automatically prepare milk powder and automatically clean the stirring cup, and help maintain the temperature of the milk. When used in the breeding of cattle, sheep and other animals, it can effectively reduce the manual labor intensity.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a livestock infant feeding device, including a stirring cup, a milk powder hopper, a milk powder adding mechanism, and a water heater. The stirring cup is equipped with a milk outlet pipe and a drain pipe. A stirring mechanism is installed inside the stirring cup. The bottom end of the milk powder hopper is open and a milk powder adding mechanism is installed. The milk powder adding mechanism includes a feeding bottom cover, a feeding paddle, and a feeding drive. A feeding chamber is provided inside the feeding bottom cover. The feeding bottom cover is installed at the bottom port of the milk powder hopper and the feeding chamber communicates with the inside of the milk powder hopper. A feeding port is provided on the side end face of the feeding bottom cover at the position corresponding to the feeding port of the stirring cup. The rotating part of the feeding drive extends into the feeding chamber and is provided with at least one feeding paddle. Each feeding paddle is driven to rotate by the feeding drive and adds the milk powder in the feeding chamber from the feeding port to the stirring cup. The water outlet of the water heater is located at the feeding port of the stirring cup and the water heater adds water to the stirring cup. The milk powder dispensing mechanism allows for the precise dispensing of milk powder from the milk powder container into the mixing cup. A water heater allows for the addition of water at a set temperature into the mixing cup. Warm water and milk powder are simultaneously added to the thermos, where they are mixed by the mixing mechanism. The mixture is then delivered through the milk outlet pipe to a suitable location for the infant to feed, thus achieving automatic milk powder preparation and automatic milk supply. Furthermore, the mixing mechanism can automatically clean the mixing cup after only adding water.

[0005] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the rotating part of the feeding drive is provided with a first stirring element. The first stirring element extends upward into the milk powder hopper and is driven by the feeding drive to stir the milk powder in the milk powder hopper. The first stirring element can be used to stir the milk powder in the milk powder hopper, avoiding milk powder sticking and blockage.

[0006] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the first stirring component is a U-shaped fork.

[0007] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the lower part of the milk powder hopper is cone-shaped, with the bottom of the cone-shaped part of the milk powder hopper open and fitted with a bottom cover. The top of the milk powder hopper is provided with a feeding port, and the feeding port is also provided with a top cover. The cone-shaped lower part of the milk powder hopper facilitates the dispensing of milk powder.

[0008] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, a feeding baffle is provided in the feeding chamber. The feeding baffle is located above the feeding port and connected to the feeding bottom cover. There is a gap between the feeding baffle and the bottom surface of the feeding chamber for the feeding paddle to move and feed the material.

[0009] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the mixing cup and / or milk outlet pipe are equipped with a heating device. The heating device can further ensure the temperature of the milk.

[0010] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, it also includes a water purifier, the water outlet of which is connected to the water inlet of the water heater; the bottom of the stirring cup is provided with a water outlet, a water outlet control valve is provided at the water outlet, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water outlet control valve.

[0011] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, it also includes a feeding trough, a milk outlet is provided on the stirring cup and a milk outlet control valve is provided at each milk outlet, one end of the milk outlet pipe is connected to the milk outlet control valve, and the other end is provided in the feeding trough. Alternatively, one end of the milk outlet tube is connected to the mixing cup, and the other end is equipped with a nipple.

[0012] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, it also includes a controller, which is connected to the milk powder adding mechanism, water heater, stirring mechanism and heating device and controls the operation of each component.

[0013] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the stirring mechanism includes a stirring drive and a second stirring component. The stirring drive is disposed above the stirring cup, and the second stirring component is disposed inside the stirring cup and connected to the rotating part of the stirring drive.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: 1. The breastfeeding device of this utility model can realize automatic milk preparation. The milk powder adding mechanism can add the milk powder in the milk powder container to the mixing cup in a quantitative manner. The water heater can add water heated to a specific temperature to the mixing cup. After the milk powder and water are added to the mixing cup at the same time, they are stirred by the stirring mechanism in the mixing cup to form milk suitable for direct consumption by calves, sheep and other young animals. The milk powder container can hold enough milk powder for multiple preparations. The water heater can be connected to an external water source, eliminating the need for frequent preparation operations by personnel and effectively reducing the labor intensity of personnel; 2. When only water is added to the mixing cup, the mixing cup can be easily cleaned by the stirring mechanism, which effectively improves the hygiene of the equipment. In addition to draining the cleaning water, the drainage pipe can also drain the residual milk. Attached Figure Description

[0015] 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a breastfeeding machine; Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the breastfeeding machine with part of its frame structure omitted. Figure 3 A diagram showing the relative positions of the mixing cup, the milk powder container, and the water heater; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a milk powder dispensing mechanism; In the diagram: 1. Stirring cup, 2. Milk powder hopper, 3. Water heater, 4. Milk outlet pipe, 5. Drainage pipe, 6. Stirring mechanism, 7. Feeding bottom cover, 8. Feeding paddle, 9. Feeding drive component, 10. First stirring component, 11. Feeding baffle, 12. Water purifier, 13. Controller, 14. Frame. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example

[0018] like Figures 1-4As shown, a livestock infant feeding device includes a stirring cup 1, a milk powder container 2, a milk powder dispensing mechanism, and a water heater 3. The milk powder container 2 is used to store milk powder. The milk powder dispensing mechanism is used to add the milk powder in the milk powder container 2 to the stirring cup 1 as required. The water heater 3 heats water to a specific temperature and then provides it to the stirring cup 1. The milk powder and hot water are added to the stirring cup 1 at the same time and mixed. The stirring mechanism 6 is used to stir the mixture to form milk suitable for direct consumption by the infants. In the case of stirring cup 1 without milk powder and only water from the water heater 3 is introduced into the stirring cup 1, the stirring mechanism 6 in the stirring cup 1 can also be used to perform simple cleaning of the stirring cup 1.

[0019] The stirring cup 1 is equipped with a stirring mechanism 6, which includes a stirring drive and a second stirring component. The second stirring component includes a stirring rod, one end of which extends into the stirring cup 1. The stirring rod is equipped with stirring components in the form of a stirring paddle, a stirring plate, etc. The other end of the stirring rod extends out of the stirring cup 1 and is connected to the rotating part of the stirring drive. The stirring drive is a motor.

[0020] The mixing cup 1 is also equipped with a milk outlet pipe 4 and a drain pipe 5. The milk outlet pipe 4 is used to guide the prepared milk to a suitable location for the pups to feed, and the drain pipe 5 is used to drain any remaining milk or rinsing water from the mixing cup 1. Specifically, the bottom of the mixing cup 1 is provided with a water outlet, and a water outlet control valve is provided at the water outlet. The water outlet control valve is preferably a solenoid valve, which can be used in conjunction with the controller 13 to remotely control the opening and closing of the water outlet control valve. The water outlet pipe is connected to the mixing cup 1 through the water outlet control valve.

[0021] The mixing cup 1 is provided with at least one milk outlet. In some embodiments, the feeding device of this embodiment also includes a feeding trough. The mixing cup 1 is provided with a milk outlet control valve at each milk outlet. The milk outlet control valve is also a solenoid valve. Each milk outlet control valve is connected to each milk outlet and each milk outlet control valve is connected to a milk outlet pipe 4. The milk outlet end of the milk outlet pipe 4 is located at the feeding trough. The milk outlet state can be adjusted by the milk outlet control valve so that the milk in the mixing cup 1 can be added to the feeding trough. In other embodiments, each milk outlet is connected to a milk outlet pipe 4. The milk outlet end of the milk outlet pipe 4 is equipped with a nipple suitable for direct use by calves, sheep and other young animals. The young animals suck and eat through the nipple.

[0022] Preferably, each milk outlet pipe 4 is equipped with a heating device. This heating device can be a heating wire type that can extend into the milk outlet pipe 4, or it can be a covered heating device that covers the outside of the milk outlet pipe 4. Of course, in order to reduce costs while minimizing temperature loss, the heating device equipped with the milk outlet pipe 4 can also be replaced with insulation cotton or other forms of insulation components. The stirring cup 1 can also be equipped with a heating device. Similar to the heating device used at the milk outlet pipe 4, the heating device used in the stirring cup 1 can be a heating rod type that extends into the stirring cup 1, or it can be a covered heating device that covers the outside of the stirring cup 1. It can also be replaced with insulation cotton or other forms of insulation components to further ensure the temperature of the milk when the pups are feeding.

[0023] To further improve the quality of breast milk, in some embodiments, the breastfeeding device also includes a water purifier 12. The water purifier 12 can be a filter-type water purifier of the prior art. The water outlet of the water purifier 12 is connected to the water inlet of the water heater 3. The external water is initially filtered by the water purifier 12 before entering the water heater 3. The heater heats the purified water and then outputs it to the stirring cup 1 as needed. The water heater 3 is preferably an electric water heater of the prior art that can dispense water in a metered manner.

[0024] The milk powder hopper 2 has a feeding port at its top, through which milk powder can be added. A top cover is provided at the feeding port. The bottom of the milk powder hopper 2 is open, serving as the discharge port. A milk powder dispensing mechanism is installed at the bottom port of the milk powder hopper 2, allowing milk powder from the hopper 2 to be added to the mixing cup 1 as needed. In a preferred embodiment, to facilitate complete discharge of milk powder from the discharge port, the lower part of the milk powder hopper 2 is cone-shaped with an open bottom. The upper part of the milk powder hopper 2 can be cylindrical or square, etc., allowing the milk powder in the cone-shaped part to gradually move towards the discharge port at the bottom under the influence of gravity and the inner surface of the cone.

[0025] The milk powder dispensing mechanism includes a dispensing bottom cover 7, a dispensing paddle 8, and a dispensing drive 9. The dispensing bottom cover 7 has an open top and an internal dispensing chamber. It is installed at the bottom port of the milk powder hopper 2, and the dispensing chamber is connected to the interior of the milk powder hopper 2, allowing the milk powder in the hopper 2 to fall directly into the dispensing chamber. A dispensing port is provided on the side surface of the dispensing bottom cover 7, and the feeding port of the mixing cup 1 is located outside the dispensing port. The dispensing drive 9 is a motor, located below the dispensing bottom cover 7. The rotating part of the dispensing drive 9 extends into the dispensing chamber through a pre-drilled hole on the dispensing bottom cover 7. The rotating part of the dispensing drive 9 is equipped with at least one dispensing paddle 8, which is driven to rotate by the dispensing drive 9, thus dispensing the milk powder in the dispensing chamber from the dispensing port and allowing it to fall into the mixing cup 1.

[0026] Please see Figure 4 The end face of the feeding paddle 8 facing the direction of rotation is its feeding end face. The feeding end face is an arc-shaped convex surface. The feeding end face protrudes to the outside of the feeding bottom cover 7. When the feeding paddle 8 is driven to rotate, it can push the milk powder in the feeding chamber to the outside of the feeding bottom cover 7, so that the milk powder can be pushed out from the feeding port.

[0027] A feeding baffle 11 is also provided inside the feeding chamber. The feeding baffle 11 is located above the feeding port and is connected to the feeding bottom cover 7. A gap is reserved between the feeding baffle 11 and the bottom surface of the feeding chamber for the feeding paddle 8 to move and feed the material. The feeding baffle 11 is located above the feeding port to prevent milk powder in the milk powder container 2 from flowing directly out of the feeding port.

[0028] There are more than three feeding paddles 8, and each feeding paddle 8 is evenly distributed around the circumference of the rotating part of the feeding drive 9. The multiple feeding paddles 8 divide the feeding chamber into multiple discharging areas. When the feeding paddle 8 passes through the feeding port at a constant speed, it can push out a certain amount of milk powder from the corresponding discharging area. By controlling the number of rotations of the feeding drive 9, a certain amount of milk powder can be added to the mixing cup 1.

[0029] To prevent milk powder from sticking and clogging inside the milk powder hopper 2, thus affecting the feeding effect, in some embodiments, the rotating part of the feeding drive 9 is also provided with a first stirring element 10. The first stirring element 10 extends upward into the milk powder hopper 2. While driving the feeding paddles 8 to rotate, the feeding drive 9 also drives the first stirring element 10 to rotate, thus stirring the milk powder in the milk powder hopper 2. The first stirring element 10 is preferably a U-shaped fork, which has a simple structure and reduces the impact on the capacity of the milk powder hopper 2.

[0030] In some embodiments, the breastfeeding device of this embodiment also includes a controller 13. The controller 13 is an intelligent controller 13 in the form of a single-chip microcomputer or other existing technology, used to control components such as the milk powder dispensing mechanism, the water heater 3, the stirring mechanism 6, and the heating device. Specifically, controller 13 is electrically connected to the control component of the feeding drive 9 of the milk powder adding mechanism, and can control the start / stop status, speed, number of revolutions, and other parameters of the feeding drive 9 to adjust the timing and amount of milk powder added; controller 13 is connected to the control component of the water heater 3, and can control the start / stop status of the water heater 3 and adjust the heating temperature and other parameters of the water heater 3; controller 13 is connected to the stirring drive component of the stirring mechanism 6, and can control the start / stop of the stirring mechanism 6; controller 13 is also connected to the heating device configured in the stirring cup 1 and the milk outlet pipe 4, and can adjust the heating and heat preservation effect of the milk outlet pipe 4 and the stirring cup 1; controller 13 is also connected to components such as the water outlet control valve and the milk outlet control valve, and can control the timing and amount of milk added to the feeding trough by controlling the water outlet control valve. In an optional embodiment, controller 13 is also equipped with a display screen, and controller 13 is point-connected to the display screen to display relevant parameters.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-3 The breastfeeding device in this embodiment also includes a frame 14. The mixing cup 1, milk powder dispensing mechanism, and water heater 3 are mounted on the frame 14 and encapsulated by side panels or other materials of the frame 14. The milk powder compartment 2 is located on the top of the frame 14, and part of its structure is located inside the frame 14. The controller 13, display screen, etc., are also mounted on the frame 14. The integrated mounting of the mixing cup 1, milk powder compartment 2, milk powder dispensing mechanism, and water heater 3 on the frame 14 not only facilitates the overall transportation of the device but also the installation and use of the device. The frame 14 and its side panel structure can also isolate the mixing cup 1 and other equipment components from the animal during use, preventing the animal from contacting the equipment components and causing damage.

[0032] In this specification, the terms "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A nursing device for young livestock, characterized in that: The system includes a mixing cup (1), a milk powder hopper (2), a milk powder dispensing mechanism, and a water heater (3). The mixing cup (1) is equipped with a milk outlet pipe (4) and a drain pipe (5). A mixing mechanism (6) is installed inside the mixing cup (1). The bottom of the milk powder hopper (2) is open and equipped with a milk powder dispensing mechanism. The milk powder dispensing mechanism includes a feeding bottom cover (7), a feeding paddle (8), and a feeding drive (9). The feeding bottom cover (7) has a feeding chamber inside. The feeding bottom cover (7) is installed at the bottom port of the milk powder hopper (2) and dispenses milk powder. The cavity is connected to the inside of the milk powder compartment (2). The feeding port is provided on the side end face of the feeding bottom cover (7) at the position corresponding to the feeding port of the mixing cup (1). The rotating part of the feeding drive (9) extends into the feeding cavity and is provided with at least one feeding paddle (8). Each feeding paddle (8) is driven to rotate by the feeding drive (9) and feeds the milk powder in the feeding cavity into the mixing cup (1) from the feeding port. The water outlet of the water heater (3) is located at the feeding port of the mixing cup (1) and the water heater (3) adds water to the mixing cup (1).

2. The animal nursing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating part of the feeding drive (9) is provided with a first stirring element (10). The first stirring element (10) extends upward into the milk powder hopper (2) and is driven by the feeding drive (9) to stir the milk powder in the milk powder hopper (2).

3. A nursing device for young livestock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first stirring component (10) is a U-shaped fork.

4. A nursing device for young livestock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower part of the milk powder container (2) is cone-shaped. The bottom of the cone part of the milk powder container (2) is open and has a bottom cover. The top of the milk powder container (2) is provided with a feeding port and a top cover is provided at the feeding port.

5. A nursing device for young livestock according to claim 4, characterized in that: A feeding baffle (11) is provided inside the feeding chamber. The feeding baffle (11) is located above the feeding port and connected to the feeding bottom cover (7). There is a gap between the feeding baffle (11) and the bottom end face of the feeding chamber for the feeding paddle (8) to move and paddle the material.

6. A nursing device for young livestock according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The mixing cup (1) and / or the milk outlet pipe (4) are equipped with heating devices.

7. A nursing device for young livestock according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a water purifier (12), the water outlet of which is connected to the water inlet of the water heater (3); the bottom of the stirring cup (1) is provided with a water outlet, and a water outlet control valve is provided at the water outlet, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water outlet control valve.

8. A nursing device for young livestock according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding trough, a milk outlet is provided on the stirring cup (1) and a milk outlet control valve is provided at each milk outlet, one end of the milk outlet pipe (4) is connected to the milk outlet control valve, and the other end is set in the feeding trough; Alternatively, one end of the milk outlet pipe (4) is connected to the mixing cup (1), and the other end is equipped with a nipple.

9. A nursing device for young livestock according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a controller (13), which is connected to the milk powder adding mechanism, water heater (3), stirring mechanism (6), and heating device and controls the operation of each component.

10. A nursing device for young livestock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism (6) includes a stirring drive and a second stirring component. The stirring drive is disposed above the stirring cup (1), and the second stirring component is disposed inside the stirring cup (1) and connected to the rotating part of the stirring drive.

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