A pig breeding feeding trough

Abstract

This utility model discloses a feeding trough for pig farming, including a feeding trough body. An installation bracket assembly is placed at the upper end of the feeding trough body. The installation bracket assembly consists of an outer ring, connecting rods, an inner ring, and hanging ears. Several limiting slots are arranged in a circumferential ring array along the upper edge of the feeding trough body. The inner ring is located directly above the outer ring and the two are coaxially arranged. The inner ring and outer ring are fixedly connected by multiple connecting rods arranged in a circumferential ring array. Multiple hanging ears are arranged in a ring array along the outer side wall of the outer ring, and each hanging ear is inserted into a corresponding limiting slot. It also includes several inclined plates. With this utility model, when pigs eat, they will bump into the inclined plates, causing the trough to tilt. After stopping eating, the pigs' mouths are removed from the feeding trough body, and the inclined plates automatically return to their original position, effectively reducing feed spillage caused by pigs bumping into the feeding trough body while playing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pig farming technology, and in particular to a feeding trough for pig farming. Background Technology

[0002] Pig farming, as a crucial component of the agricultural economy, holds a pivotal position in my country. Pork, a staple meat in daily consumption, is vital for people's livelihoods and economic development. With rising living standards, people are demanding higher quality and quantity of pork. In pig farming, the feeding process is a key factor influencing healthy growth, meat quality, and economic benefits. Scientific and rational feeding not only ensures pigs receive sufficient nutrition and promotes growth and development but also reduces feed costs and improves farming efficiency. Feeding troughs, as indispensable equipment in pig farming, directly impact feeding effectiveness through their design and performance.

[0003] Existing feeding troughs mostly use an upper support to divide the feeding space. Although this can enable pigs to feed in separate pens, they generally have the drawback of an open design. Debris such as feces and bedding in the pigpen can enter the feeding trough as the pigs move and bump into each other, contaminating the feed and increasing the risk of disease in the pig herd. Furthermore, the lack of protective design increases the feed spillage rate, resulting in waste of grain resources. Therefore, a new type of feeding trough for pig farming is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Purpose of the utility model To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a feeding trough for pig farming. It uses a hinge with an elastic hinge and an inclined plate connected to it. When pigs eat, they will hit the inclined plate, causing it to tilt. After stopping eating, the pigs' mouths will be removed from the feeding trough, and the inclined plate will automatically return to its original position. This can effectively reduce the problem of feed spillage caused by pigs hitting the feeding trough while playing.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution This utility model provides a feeding trough for pig farming, including a feeding trough body. An installation bracket assembly is placed at the upper end of the feeding trough body. The installation bracket assembly consists of an outer ring, connecting rods, an inner ring, and hanging ears. Several limiting slots are arranged in a circumferential array along the upper edge of the feeding trough body. The inner ring is located directly above the outer ring and the two are coaxially arranged. The inner ring and outer ring are fixedly connected by multiple connecting rods arranged in a circumferential array. Multiple hanging ears are arranged in a circumferential array along the outer wall of the outer ring, and each hanging ear is inserted into a corresponding limiting slot. The trough also includes several inclined plates, each inclined plate being disposed between two adjacent connecting rods.

[0006] Furthermore, a baffle is provided between two adjacent connecting rods. The inner end of the baffle is fixedly connected to the outer end face of the inner ring. The upper surface of the baffle is a smooth inclined surface, and the inclined surface slopes downward from the inner ring to the outer ring.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes hinges and limiting plates. The side wall of the baffle facing the outer ring is rotatably connected to the upper end of the inclined plate through multiple hinges. The limiting plate is fixedly installed on the side wall of the baffle facing the outer ring, and the lower surface of the limiting plate abuts against the upper end surface of the inclined plate to limit the angle at which the inclined plate flips upward.

[0008] Furthermore, the hinge is an elastic hinge. When the inclined plate is subjected to external force and flips downward, the elastic hinge can drive the inclined plate to return to the state of abutting against the limiting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the hanging ear has an L-shaped structure, with the vertical section of the hanging ear fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the outer ring, and the horizontal section of the hanging ear bent downward and inserted into the limiting slot, so as to realize the detachable connection between the mounting bracket assembly and the feeding trough body.

[0010] Furthermore, a base plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding trough, and the outer diameter of the base plate is larger than the outer diameter of the bottom of the feeding trough.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects: In actual pig farming operations, this feeding trough can be placed within the farming area, and feed is dispensed through the hollow inner ring structure. When pigs eat, they will bump into the inclined plate, causing it to tilt and come into contact with the feed inside the trough. After stopping eating, the pigs' mouths will detach from the trough, and the inclined plate will automatically return to its original position, effectively reducing the problem of feed spillage caused by pigs bumping into the trough while playing. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pig farming feeding trough proposed in this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the feeding trough body in a pig farming feeding trough proposed in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a bracket assembly installed in a pig feeding trough according to the present invention.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a partial assembly drawing of a pig farming feeding trough proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Outer ring; 2. Connecting rod; 3. Inner ring; 4. Baffle; 5. Hanging lug; 6. Limiting plate; 7. Feeding trough body; 8. Bottom plate; 9. Limiting slot; 10. Inclined plate; 11. Hinge. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, such as welding, riveting, or bonding; it can also be a detachable connection, such as threaded connection, keyed connection, or pin connection; or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can be a connection within 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.

[0020] Example 1 like Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention proposes a feeding trough for pig farming, including a feeding trough body 7. An installation bracket assembly is placed at the upper end of the feeding trough body 7. The installation bracket assembly consists of an outer ring 1, connecting rods 2, an inner ring 3, and hanging ears 5. Several limiting slots 9 are arranged in a circumferential array along the upper edge of the feeding trough body 7. The inner ring 3 is located directly above the outer ring 1 and the two are coaxially arranged. The inner ring 3 and the outer ring 1 are fixedly connected by multiple connecting rods 2 arranged in a circumferential array. Multiple hanging ears 5 are arranged in a circumferential array along the outer side wall of the outer ring 1, and each hanging ear 5 is inserted into a corresponding limiting slot 9. The invention also includes several inclined plates 10, each inclined plate 10 being disposed between two adjacent connecting rods 2.

[0021] It should be noted that the main support structure, consisting of the outer ring 1, connecting rod 2, and inner ring 3, is a rigid frame structure. This structure can divide the upper part of the feeding trough 7 into multiple independent feeding units, forming a semi-enclosed protective space with the inclined plate 10. This not only meets the needs of multiple pigs feeding at the same time, but also prevents external impurities from entering to a certain extent.

[0022] In actual breeding operations, the feeding trough can be placed in the breeding area, and feed can be delivered through the hollow structure of the inner ring 3. When pigs eat, they will bump into the inclined plate 10, causing it to tilt and thus come into contact with the feed inside the feeding trough 7. After stopping eating, the pigs' mouths will be removed from the feeding trough 7, and the inclined plate 10 will automatically return to its original position. This can effectively reduce the problem of feed spillage caused by pigs bumping into the feeding trough 7 while playing.

[0023] Furthermore, the middle part of the feeding trough 7 has a structure that is high in the middle and low on the sides, so that the feed entering the trough 7 will not accumulate in the middle of the feeding trough 7.

[0024] In this embodiment, a baffle 4 is provided between two adjacent connecting rods 2. The inner end of the baffle 4 is fixedly connected to the outer end face of the inner ring 3. The upper surface of the baffle 4 is a smooth inclined surface, and the inclined surface is inclined downward from the inner ring 3 to the outer ring 1.

[0025] It should be noted that the smooth inclined surface design allows feed placed outside the inner ring 3 area to slide naturally down the inclined surface, preventing feed residue on the baffle 4 and reducing the risk of bacteria growth from feed residue.

[0026] In this embodiment, a hinge 11 and a limiting plate 6 are also included. The side wall of the baffle 4 facing the outer ring 1 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the inclined plate 10 through multiple hinges 11. The limiting plate 6 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the baffle 4 facing the outer ring 1, and the lower surface of the limiting plate 6 abuts against the upper end surface of the inclined plate 10 to limit the angle at which the inclined plate 10 flips upward.

[0027] It should be noted that the limiting plate 6 can prevent the tilting plate 10 from acting as a limit when it resets.

[0028] In this embodiment, the hinge 11 is an elastic hinge. When the inclined plate 10 is flipped downward by an external force, the elastic hinge can drive the inclined plate 10 to return to the state of abutting against the limiting plate 6.

[0029] It should be noted that the reset function of the elastic hinge allows the tilt plate 10 to automatically return to the protective position after the pigs have finished eating.

[0030] In this embodiment, the hanging ear 5 has an L-shaped structure. The vertical section of the hanging ear 5 is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the outer ring 1, and the horizontal section of the hanging ear 5 is bent downward and inserted into the limiting slot 9 to realize the detachable connection between the mounting bracket assembly and the feeding trough 7.

[0031] It should be noted that the L-shaped lug and the slotted insertion structure are quick-assembly and disassembly designs, which can be quickly assembled and disassembled compared to traditional bolt connections.

[0032] Example 2 like Figure 1 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, a further step is added: a base plate 8 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding trough 7, and the outer diameter of the base plate 8 is larger than the outer diameter of the bottom of the feeding trough 7.

[0033] It should be noted that the bottom plate 8 reduces the contact area between the feeding trough 7 and the ground by increasing the contact area, and also adds a certain amount of weight to prevent the trough from tipping over and moving when pigs are fighting for food.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A feeding trough for pig farming, comprising a feeding trough body (7), wherein an installation bracket assembly is placed at the upper end of the feeding trough body (7), characterized in that: The mounting bracket assembly consists of an outer ring (1), connecting rods (2), an inner ring (3), and hanging ears (5); the upper edge of the feeding trough (7) is provided with several limiting slots (9) arranged in a circumferential ring array; the inner ring (3) is located directly above the outer ring (1) and the two are coaxially arranged, and the inner ring (3) and the outer ring (1) are fixedly connected by a number of connecting rods (2) arranged in a circumferential ring array; a number of hanging ears (5) are arranged in a ring array along the outer side wall of the outer ring (1), and each hanging ear (5) is inserted into a corresponding limiting slot (9); it also includes several inclined plates (10), each of which is respectively arranged between two adjacent connecting rods (2).

2. The pig feeding trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: A baffle (4) is provided between two adjacent connecting rods (2). The inner end of the baffle (4) is fixedly connected to the outer end face of the inner ring (3). The upper surface of the baffle (4) is a smooth inclined surface, and the inclined surface is inclined downward from the inner ring (3) to the outer ring (1).

3. The pig feeding trough according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes hinges (11) and limiting plates (6). The side wall of the baffle (4) facing the outer ring (1) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the inclined plate (10) through multiple hinges (11). The limiting plate (6) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the baffle (4) facing the outer ring (1), and the lower surface of the limiting plate (6) abuts against the upper end surface of the inclined plate (10) to limit the angle at which the inclined plate (10) flips upward.

4. The pig feeding trough according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hinge (11) is an elastic hinge. When the inclined plate (10) is flipped downward by external force, the elastic hinge can drive the inclined plate (10) to return to the state of abutting against the limiting plate (6).

5. A pig feeding trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hanging ear (5) has an L-shaped structure. The vertical section of the hanging ear (5) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer ring (1). The horizontal section of the hanging ear (5) is bent downward and inserted into the limiting slot (9) to realize the detachable connection between the mounting bracket assembly and the feeding trough (7).

6. The pig feeding trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the feeding trough (7) is fixedly installed with a base plate (8), and the outer diameter of the base plate (8) is larger than the bottom outer diameter of the feeding trough (7).

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