Apparatus for Forming a Livestock Transfer Passage

Abstract

The present invention relates to a livestock movement passage forming device, and more specifically, to a livestock movement passage forming device positioned in a passage space for livestock, such as between the entrance of a livestock barn and the cargo bed of a transport truck or between pig pens, thereby forming a standardized movement passage for livestock in said passage space to enable the safe movement of livestock.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a livestock movement passage forming device, and more specifically, to a livestock movement passage forming device positioned in a passage space for livestock, such as between the entrance of a livestock barn and the cargo bed of a transport truck or between pig pens, thereby forming a standardized movement passage for livestock in said passage space to enable the safe movement of livestock. Background Technology

[0002] Portable ramps or fixed bridges have generally been used to move livestock from pig barns to shipping trucks.

[0003] However, the height between the floor of the pig barn and the truck bed is not constant, and it is common for a height difference of 10 to 40 cm or more to occur depending on the season, load, type of vehicle, and the condition of the ground where it is installed.

[0004] Such height misalignment has not only reduced the efficiency of livestock movement but has also increased the risk of safety accidents, such as slipping, ankle injuries, and fractures, during the movement process.

[0005] Conventionally, to solve the problem of height discrepancies in livestock transport frames, some farms have established fixed transport paths to secure passageways for livestock between the entrance of the barn where height differences occur, the cargo bed of the transport truck, and between pig pens.

[0006] The above fixed movable ramp is a type in which a concrete or steel fixed ramp is installed to connect the pig barn and the truck loading surface.

[0007] However, since the aforementioned fixed movable ramp is not height-adjustable, it cannot be precisely fitted because the height of the cargo bed varies depending on the truck type (1-ton, 2.5-ton, feed truck, dedicated shipping box truck, etc.).

[0008] In addition, it has been pointed out that if the height is not correct due to an increase in the angle of inclination, the slope of the ramp increases to more than 25°, increasing the stress on livestock movement, and that the fixed position due to the inability to move causes an obstruction to the movement of other livestock barns, and that there are limitations in responding flexibly to the working environment. Prior art literature

[0009] 10-2025-0100368 A The problem to be solved

[0010] The objective of the present invention, devised to resolve the aforementioned problems, is to provide a livestock movement passage forming device that is positioned in a passage space for livestock, such as between the entrance of a livestock barn and the cargo bed of a transport truck or between pig pens, and forms a standardized movement passage for livestock in said passage space to enable the safe movement of livestock. means of solving the problem

[0011] The above objective is achieved by the following configuration provided in the present invention.

[0012] The livestock movement passage forming device according to the present invention is,

[0013] It is configured to include a passage forming frame that forms a passageway, located in a movement space formed in a livestock barn, and

[0014] The above passage forming frame is characterized by comprising: a frame body having access passages formed on both the left and right sides and guards formed on both sides; and an access passage forming part disposed in the access passage of the frame body, which extends the access passage to form an access passage on the side of the movement passage.

[0015] Preferably, the entrance passage forming part is configured to include an expansion frame installed in an upper and lower hinge structure through an expansion hinge formed at a lower point of the entrance passage of the frame body, and guards are formed on both sides of the expansion frame to prevent livestock moving along the entrance passage from deviating to the left or right.

[0016] More preferably, it is configured to include an opening and closing door section that opens and closes an access passage formed on both sides of the frame body, and

[0017] The above-described opening and closing door unit comprises: an opening and closing door installed in an upper and lower hinge structure at each entrance / exit through an opening and closing hinge formed at an upper point of the frame body; and an opening and closing unit that provides an opening and closing force to the opening and closing door according to the opening and closing.

[0018] The above-mentioned opening and closing door unit is configured to open the entrance of the movement passage by rotating the opening and closing door upward around the opening and closing hinge when an access passage connected to a movement passage is formed on both sides of the frame body through the access passage forming unit.

[0019] In addition, it is configured to further include a transport robot that loads the passage forming frame and moves it to a location where the passage forming frame is required, and a lift unit mounted on the transport robot that adjusts the forming height of the passage forming frame. Effects of the invention

[0020] As described above, the present invention is positioned in a passageway space formed in a livestock barn, making it possible to form a standardized safe passageway for livestock requiring movement, thereby enabling safe and convenient movement of livestock.

[0021] In particular, since the present invention is not a fixed type and allows for movement by a transport robot and height adjustment by a lift unit, it is possible to move and install it in multiple passageways formed in a livestock barn using a single device, and it has the unique characteristic of not causing unnecessary space loss or obstruction of movement paths associated with fixed installation. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0022] FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of a livestock movement passage forming device proposed as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 to 5 show the detailed configuration and operating state of a passage forming frame constituting a livestock movement passage forming device proposed as a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 schematically shows the detailed configuration of the opening and closing unit illustrated in FIG. 5 and the opening and closing operation of the door through it. FIG. 7 is an operational state diagram showing the process of forming a passageway through a livestock passageway forming device proposed as a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0023] Specific structural or functional descriptions of embodiments according to the concept of the present invention disclosed herein are provided merely for the purpose of explaining embodiments according to the concept of the present invention, and embodiments according to the concept of the present invention may be implemented in various forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0024] Since embodiments according to the concept of the present invention may be subject to various modifications and may take various forms, embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in this specification.

[0025] However, this is not intended to limit embodiments according to the concept of the present invention to specific disclosed forms, and includes all modifications, equivalents, or substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0026] The livestock movement passage forming device according to the present invention is a means for promoting the safe movement of livestock by positioning it in a passage space for livestock formed in a livestock barn, such as between the entrance of the barn and the cargo bed of a transport truck, or between pig pens, and forming a standardized movement passage for livestock between these spaces.

[0027] Hereinafter, a livestock passage forming device proposed as a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0028] FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of a livestock passage forming device proposed as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 to 5 show the detailed configuration and operating state of a passage forming frame constituting the livestock passage forming device proposed as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 schematically shows the detailed configuration of the opening and closing unit shown in FIG. 5 and the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing door through it, FIG. 7 is an operating state diagram showing the process of forming a passage through the livestock passage forming device proposed as a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] The livestock movement passage forming device (1) proposed as a preferred embodiment in the present invention includes a passage forming frame (100) that is positioned in a passage space (S) formed in a livestock barn, such as between the entrance of the livestock barn and the cargo box of a transport truck, or between pig pens, as seen in FIGS. 1 to 7, and forms a livestock movement passage (G1) in a standardized manner in the passage space (S).

[0030] In this embodiment, the passage forming frame (100) is not fixedly positioned in the passage space (S) of the livestock barn, but is placed in a state loaded on a movable transport robot (10) so that when necessary, it is moved to each passage space (S) formed in the livestock barn, thereby forming a standardized passage (G) for livestock in the passage space (S) of the livestock barn where it is moved.

[0031] The above transport robot (10) is configured such that a driving unit (12) consisting of a track wheel or a wheel is mounted on a vehicle body (11), and by positioning itself in a passage space (S) formed in a livestock barn through the driving unit (12) to temporarily form a passage (G) for the movement of livestock, it eliminates the movement obstruction of the livestock barn's movement path caused by the passage forming frame (100) in normal circumstances, thereby enabling flexible response to the work environment.

[0032] A lift unit (20) is formed in the transport robot (10) located in the passage space (S) to raise and lower the passage forming frame (100) and adjust the formation height of the passage forming frame (100).

[0033] In the present invention, a scissor arm type lift unit (20) is provided in the transport robot (10) such that scissor arms (21) fold and unfold by the extension and retraction of a lifting cylinder (22) to raise and lower a passage forming frame (100), thereby allowing the height of the passage forming frame (100) to be adjusted by the scissor arm type lift unit (20).

[0034] Therefore, it is possible to form a passageway (G) at a height corresponding to various passage spaces (S) formed in the livestock barn, such as between the entrance of the livestock barn and the cargo bed of a transport truck, and between pig pens.

[0035] That is, the livestock passage forming device (1) according to the present embodiment moves the passage forming frame (100) to a passage space (S) for livestock, such as between the entrance of the livestock barn and the cargo box of a transport truck, or between pig pens, and then raises it by a lift unit (20) to form a passage (G) of a height corresponding to the passage space (S).

[0036] Meanwhile, the passage forming frame (100) comprises a frame body (110) having a passage (G) in which an entrance (111) is formed to be open on both the left and right sides and guards (112) are formed on both sides; and an opening / closing door part (120) formed in the entrance (111) of the frame body (110) to open and close the entrance (111).

[0037] The opening and closing door section (120) installed in each entrance / exit (111) of the above passage forming frame (100) includes an opening and closing door (121) installed in an upper and lower hinge structure through an opening and closing hinge (122) formed at an upper point of the frame body (110).

[0038] In this embodiment, an opening / closing unit (123) is provided in the opening / closing door section (120), and each opening / closing door (121) rotates inward and outward around the opening / closing hinge (122) by means of the opening / closing force provided through the opening / closing unit (123) to automatically open and close the entrance / exit passage (111).

[0039] The opening / closing unit (123) proposed in this embodiment comprises: a guide rail (124) arranged longitudinally on a frame body (110) as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6; an opening / closing cylinder (125) including a cylinder body (126) installed in a reciprocating structure on the guide rail (124) and a reciprocating rod (127) arranged in a reciprocating structure on the cylinder body (126); a body-side stopper (128a) that restrains the cylinder body (126) of the opening / closing cylinder (125) moving along the guide rail (124) at one point on the guide rail (124); and a rod-side stopper (128b) that restrains the reciprocating rod (127) of the opening / closing cylinder (125) at two points on the guide rail (124). It includes a first link arm (129a) that connects the cylinder body (126) of the above-mentioned opening / closing cylinder (125) and the opening / closing door (121) in a link structure, and a second link arm (129b) that connects the reciprocating rod (127) and the opening / closing door (121) in a link structure.

[0040] Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 6a, when the reciprocating rod (127) of the opening / closing cylinder (125) is restrained at one point of the guide rail (124) by the stopper (rod side, 128b), when the reciprocating rod (127) advances, the cylinder body (126) advances to one side, and the first opening / closing door (121) rotates up and down around the opening / closing hinge (122) via the link arm (129) to open the entrance / exit passage (111) formed on one side of the passage forming frame (100).

[0041] In addition, as shown in FIG. 6b, when the cylinder body (126) is restrained at this point of the guide rail (124) by the stopper (body side, 12ab), when the restrained reciprocating rod (127) moves back and forth, the second opening / closing door (121) rotates up and down around the opening / closing hinge (122) through the link arm (129) to open the entrance / exit passage (111) formed on the other side of the passage forming frame (110).

[0042] Thus, the opening / closing unit (123) according to the present embodiment sequentially rotates the opening / closing door (121) formed on one side of the passage forming frame (100) and the opening / closing door (121) formed on the other side through a single opening / closing cylinder (125) upward, thereby enabling the sequential opening of the access passage (111) formed on one side and the other side of the passage forming frame (100), thereby providing stability and convenience in opening and closing the access passage (111) along with simplification of the structure.

[0043] In particular, in the present invention, an access passage forming part (130) is provided in the access passage (111) of the frame body (110) in which the opening and closing door part (120) is formed, by extending the access passage (Ga) on both sides of the movement passage (G).

[0044] Accordingly, the passage forming frame (100) located in the passage space (S) by the transport robot (110) as in FIG. 7a forms an access passage (Ga) on both sides of the movement passage (G) through the access passage forming part (130) as in FIG. 7b, and then opens the access passage through the opening / closing door part (120) as in FIG. 7c, thereby enabling more stable and standardized movement of livestock.

[0045] The above-mentioned entrance passage forming part (130) includes an expansion frame (131) installed in an upper and lower hinge structure through an expansion hinge (132) formed at a lower point of the entrance passage (111) of the above-mentioned frame body (110).

[0046] Accordingly, the opening / closing door (121) of the opening / closing door section (120) positioned in the entrance / exit (111) of the above-mentioned frame body (110) is opened / closed by rotating up and down around the opening / closing hinge (122) formed at an upper point of the entrance / exit (111), and the expansion / expansion frame (131) of the entrance / exit passage forming section (130) is unfolded by rotating up and down around the unfolding hinge (132) formed at a lower point of the entrance / exit (111).

[0047] Preferably, the expansion frame (131) has guards (131a) formed on both the left and right sides, respectively, to prevent livestock from deviating to the left or right while entering or exiting the movement passage (G) along the entry passage (Ga).

[0048] And, between the frame body (110) of the above passage forming frame (100) and the expansion expansion frame (131), an expansion expansion unit (133) is formed to provide a turning force according to the up and down turning of the expansion expansion frame (131).

[0049] The expansion unit (133) according to the present embodiment includes an expansion expansion cylinder (134) that is arranged in an eccentric link structure between the frame body (110) of the passage forming frame (100) and the expansion expansion frame (131) and extends and retracts by moving the retracting rod (134a).

[0050] Accordingly, by moving back and forth of the above-mentioned moving rod (134a), the expansion frame (131) rotates up and down around the expansion hinge (132), and is aligned in an upright position in the entrance / exit passage (111) as in FIG. 7a, or rotates outward as in FIG. 7b and FIG. 7c to expand and form entrance / exit passages (Ga) on both sides of the movement passage (G).

[0051] That is, when the extension expansion frame (131) standing upright in the entrance / exit (111) of the passage forming frame (110) is rotated outward around the expansion hinge (132) as shown in FIG. 7b, an entrance / exit passage (Ga) is formed between the entrance / exit surface of the passage space (S) and the bottom of the passage forming frame (100).

[0052] Thus, as shown in FIG. 7a, when the passage forming frame (110) is aligned to a set height in the passage space (S) of the livestock barn by the transport robot (10) and the lift unit (20) mounted on the transport robot (10), as shown in FIG. 7b, the expansion unfolding unit (133) rotates the expansion unfolding frame (131) constituting the entrance passage forming part (130) outwardly around the unfolding hinge (132) to form an entrance passage (Ga) that is horizontally unfolded on both sides of the movement passage (G).

[0053] Afterwards, the opening and closing door unit (120) rotates each opening and closing door (121) upward through the opening and closing unit (123) as seen in FIG. 7c to open the entrance / exit path (111) of the passage forming frame (100), thereby allowing livestock to move safely along the entrance / exit path (Ga) and the movement path (G).

[0054] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and includes all modifications within the scope recognized as equivalent that can be easily modified by a person skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the embodiment of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0055] 1. Device for forming a livestock passageway for livestock barns 10. Transport robot 11. Vehicle body 12. Driving Unit 20. Lift unit 21. Scissor arm 22. Lifting Cylinder 100. Passage forming frame 110. Frame body 111. Entrance 112. Guard 120. Opening / closing door section 121. Opening / closing door 122. Opening / closing hinge 123. Opening / closing unit 124. Guide rail 125. Opening / closing cylinder 126. Cylinder body 127. Retraction rod 128a. Stopper (body side) 128b. Stopper (Rod side) 129. Link arm 130. Access passage forming part 131. Expanded unfolding frame 131a. Guard 132. Deployment Hinge 133. Expansion Deployment Unit 134. Expansion Deployment Cylinder 134a. Advance / Retreat Road S. Passage space G. Movement passage Ga. Access Passage

Claims

Claim 1 It is configured to include a passage forming frame that forms a passageway located in a movement space formed in a livestock barn, and the passage forming frame comprises a frame body having access passages formed on both the left and right sides and guards formed on both sides; A livestock movement passage forming device characterized by comprising: a passage forming section disposed in the entrance of the above-mentioned frame body and forming an entrance passage by expanding the passage on the side of the movement passage; wherein the passage forming section comprises an expansion expansion frame installed in an up-and-down hinge structure through an expansion hinge formed at a lower point of each entrance of the above-mentioned frame body; wherein guards are formed on both sides of the expansion expansion frame to prevent the left and right deviation of livestock entering and exiting the movement passage along the passage; wherein an expansion expansion unit is formed between the frame body of the passage forming frame and the expansion expansion frame to provide a pivoting force according to the up-and-down pivoting of the expansion expansion frame; wherein the expansion expansion unit comprises an expansion expansion cylinder disposed in an eccentric link structure between the frame body of the passage forming frame and the expansion expansion frame and extending and retracting by moving a reciprocating rod; wherein the expansion expansion frame is configured to pivot up and down around the expansion hinge by the reciprocating of the reciprocating rod, so as to be aligned in an upright state in the entrance or pivot outward to expand and form an entrance passage on both sides of the movement passage. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A livestock movement passage forming device according to claim 1, comprising an opening / closing door unit for opening and closing an access passage formed on both sides of the frame body, wherein the opening / closing door unit comprises: an opening / closing door installed in an upper / lower hinge structure at each access passage through an opening / closing hinge formed at an upper point of the frame body; and an opening / closing unit that provides an opening / closing force according to the opening / closing door, wherein the opening / closing door unit is configured to open the entrance of the access passage by rotating the opening / closing door upward around the opening / closing hinge when an access passage connected to a movement passage is formed on both sides of the frame body through an access passage forming unit. Claim 4 A livestock passage forming device according to claim 1, further comprising a transport robot that loads the passage forming frame and moves it to a location requiring the passage forming frame, and a lift unit mounted between the transport robot and the passage forming frame to adjust the forming height of the passage forming frame.

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