Livestock feed supply equipment for crushing lumps of feed

Abstract

The livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing feed lumps according to the present invention comprises: a feed supply tank receiving feed from a feed storage tank or feed storage tank; a feed crushing device extending parallel to the height direction of the feed supply tank and crushing feed lumps; and a feed discharge tank provided at the bottom of the feed supply tank and receiving feed from the feed supply tank in which the feed lumps have been crushed by the feed crushing device and distributing it to livestock, wherein the feed crushing device includes a crushing blade extending in a spiral shape and the central axis of the spiral shape being parallel to the height direction of the feed supply tank; and an internal space which is an open space formed in the center of the crushing blade, and the feed crushing device can crush feed lumps by the rotation of the crushing blade.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing feed lumps. Background Technology

[0002] Feeding is a highly labor-intensive task, as it requires continuously supplying a fixed amount every day. In particular, due to labor shortages caused by the aging rural population, feeding animals has become one of the most difficult tasks in livestock management, and ongoing efforts are being made to resolve this labor shortage through automated feed supply systems.

[0003] Accordingly, automatic feed supply devices capable of automatically providing feed are being developed, and their application in livestock barns is reducing labor input.

[0004] Meanwhile, automatic feed dispensers can supply feed to livestock while storing it in a feed storage tank or storage container for a certain period. However, the feed inside the dispenser may clump due to internal moisture or moisture introduced from the outside. In particular, clumping of the feed may occur due to moisture aggregation caused by temperature differences, and if the feed clumps together, it may cause blockage inside the dispenser.

[0005] Furthermore, feed clumps formed at the top of the feed dispenser can be removed by livestock barn managers or workers through visual inspection. However, feed clumps formed in the center or bottom of the dispenser are difficult to detect. To address this problem, methods such as using a separate stick to break the clumps or emptying the feeder completely before breaking them are employed; however, these methods are highly inefficient and may make immediate removal of the clumps difficult.

[0006] Meanwhile, moisture inside the feed dispenser can be a cause for the proliferation of microorganisms or mold. If microorganisms or mold proliferate inside the feed dispenser, the feed may spoil or become contaminated.

[0007] Spoiled or contaminated feed cannot be fed to livestock. If spoiled or contaminated feed is fed to livestock, it may cause problems with their growth or increase the likelihood of them contracting diseases.

[0008] In addition, spoiled or contaminated feed must be discarded, which can increase feed waste. An increase in feed waste leads to increased labor input to remove spoiled or contaminated feed, which can reduce the labor efficiency of livestock managers or workers. The problem to be solved

[0009] The present invention was created to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and one objective of the present invention is to provide a livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing feed lumps so that feed lumps in a lumped form can be crushed and supplied to livestock.

[0010] In addition, one objective of the present invention is to provide a livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps to prevent the feed from clumping by removing moisture from the feed supply tank. means of solving the problem

[0011] A livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing feed lumps according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a feed supply tank receiving feed from a feed storage tank or feed storage tank; a feed crushing device extending parallel to the height direction of the feed supply tank and crushing feed lumps; and a feed discharge tank provided at the bottom of the feed supply tank and receiving feed from the feed supply tank in which the feed lumps have been crushed by the feed crushing device and distributing it to livestock, wherein the feed crushing device includes a crushing blade extending in a spiral shape and the central axis of the spiral shape being parallel to the height direction of the feed supply tank; and an internal space which is an open space formed in the center of the crushing blade, and the feed crushing device can crush feed lumps by the rotation of the crushing blade.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the internal space has a rotating body shape, and the grinding blade may have a shape provided on the outer surface of the internal space.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the internal space has a cylindrical shape, and the height of the grinding blade adjacent to the feed discharge tank may be smaller than the height of the grinding blade spaced apart from the feed discharge tank.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the internal space has a truncated cone shape in which the diameter decreases as it approaches the feed discharge tank, and the height of the grinding blade may be uniform.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, a rotating device provided at the top of the feed grinding device and rotating the grinding blade may be further included.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feed supply tank has a rectangular shape, and the feed grinding device may be horizontally movable within the feed supply tank parallel to the long side of the upper surface of the feed supply tank.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, a moisture removal device may be further included that removes moisture within the feed supply tank and is provided in at least a part of the feed supply tank.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the moisture removal device is a heating device, and the moisture removal device can heat the feed in the feed supply tank to evaporate the moisture inside the feed supply tank and within the feed.

[0019] A livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing feed lumps according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a feed supply tank having a rotary body shape in which the upper horizontal cross-sectional area is larger than the lower horizontal cross-sectional area, and receiving feed from a feed storage tank or feed storage tank; a feed crushing device extending obliquely in the height direction of the feed supply tank and crushing feed lumps; and a feed discharge tank provided at the bottom of the feed supply tank and receiving feed from the feed supply tank in which the feed lumps have been crushed by the feed crushing device and distributing it to livestock, wherein the feed crushing device includes a crushing blade extending in a spiral shape and the central axis of the spiral shape being parallel to the height direction of the feed supply tank; and an internal space which is an open space formed in the center of the crushing blade, and the feed crushing device can crush feed lumps by the rotation of the crushing blade.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feed grinding device may be extended parallel to the inclined direction of the inner surface of the feed supply tank.

[0021] A livestock barn according to one aspect of the present invention may include a livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing the feed lumps described above. Effects of the invention

[0022] The livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing feed lumps according to the present invention can crush feed lumps in the form of clumps using a feed crushing device and supply them to livestock.

[0023] The livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps according to the present invention is equipped with a moisture removal device to remove moisture in the feed supply tank, thereby preventing the feed from clumping.

[0024] In addition, the livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing feed lumps according to the present invention can prevent spoilage of feed as moisture in the feed supply tank is removed. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0025] FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating a livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a top view illustrating a livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps as illustrated in FIG. 1. Figure 3 is an image illustrating the feed grinder shown in Figures 1 and 2. Figures 4 and 5 are partially enlarged views to explain the feed grinder shown in Figure 3. FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0026] The objects, specific advantages, and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that in assigning reference numerals to the components of each drawing in this specification, identical components are assigned the same number whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related prior art are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions would unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention.

[0027] In addition, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings; it should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions included within the concept and technical scope of the present invention are included.

[0028] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0030] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating a livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a top view illustrating a livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps illustrated in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is an image illustrating a feed crushing device illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are partially enlarged views illustrating a feed crushing device illustrated in FIG. 3.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a livestock feed feeder (1000) capable of crushing feed lumps according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a feed supply tank (100), a feed crushing device (200), a moisture removal device (300), and a feed discharge tank (400).

[0033] In a livestock feeder (1000) capable of crushing feed lumps according to one embodiment of the present invention, the feed supply tank (100) can supply or introduce feed for feeding to livestock. Accordingly, the upper part of the feed supply tank (100) can be connected to a feed storage tank or feed storage tank such as a hopper.

[0034] The feed supply tank (100) can have various shapes. For example, the feed supply tank (100) can have a rectangular shape as shown in FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2.

[0035] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feed supply tank (100) may have an open top shape for supplying or feeding feed. Additionally, in order to allow the feed to be supplied or fed smoothly, the horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the upper part of the feed supply tank (100) may be larger than the horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the lower part of the feed supply tank (100).

[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feed supply tank (100) may have a shape in which at least a portion of the lower part is open for connection with the feed discharge tank (400).

[0037] The feed crushing device (200) may have a shape that extends parallel to the height direction of the feed supply tank (100) and may be horizontally movable parallel to the long side of the upper surface of the feed supply tank (100) within the feed supply tank (100).

[0038] Such a feed grinding device (200) may have a shape similar to a screw. For example, the feed grinding device (200) may include a grinding blade (210) extended in a spiral shape and an internal space (220), which is an open space formed in the center of the grinding blade (210). Here, the central axis of the spiral shape of the grinding blade (210) is parallel to the height direction of the feed supply tank (100) and has a shape provided on the outer surface of the internal space (220), and the internal space (220) may be parallel to the central axis of the spiral shape.

[0039] The internal space (220) has a rotary body shape such as a cylinder or a truncated cone, and the crushing blade (210) may have a shape provided on the outer surface of the internal space (220).

[0040] As illustrated in FIG. 4, when the internal space (220) has a cylindrical shape, the height of the grinding blade (210) may decrease as it approaches the feed discharge tank (400). For example, the first height (h1) of the grinding blade (210) adjacent to the feed discharge tank (400) may be smaller than the second height (h2) of the grinding blade (210) spaced apart from the feed discharge tank (400).

[0041] As illustrated in FIG. 5, when the internal space (220) has a truncated cone shape, the diameter of the internal space (220) may decrease as it approaches the feed discharge tank (400). For example, the first diameter (d1) of the internal space (220) adjacent to the feed discharge tank (400) may be smaller than the second diameter (d2) of the internal space (220) spaced apart from the feed discharge tank (400). Additionally, when the internal space (220) has a truncated cone shape, the height (h) of the grinding blade (210) may be uniform regardless of the distance from the feed discharge tank (400).

[0042] The feed grinding device (200) described above can grind feed lumps by rotating the grinding blade (210). Additionally, in the feed grinding device (200), the grinding efficiency of the feed lumps can be improved as the height of the grinding blade (210) or the diameter of the internal space (220) in the area adjacent to the feed discharge tank (400) is smaller than the height of the grinding blade (210) or the diameter of the internal space (220) in the area spaced apart from the feed discharge tank (400).

[0043] In one embodiment of the present invention, a rotating device (200R) may be provided at one end, for example, the top of the feed grinding device (200). The rotating device (200R) can rotate the grinding blade (210) of the feed grinding device (200). The rotating device (200R) may be composed of a rotating handle or a motor. Thus, the rotating device (200R) can cause the feed grinding device (200) to rotate manually or automatically.

[0044] A moisture removal device (300) can remove moisture from within the feed supply tank (100). For example, the moisture removal device (300) may be provided as a heating device provided in at least a part of the feed supply tank (100). When the moisture removal device (300) is operated, the inside of the feed supply tank (100) is heated, and the inside of the feed supply tank (100) and the feed may be heated. When the inside of the feed supply tank (100) and the feed are heated, the moisture inside the feed supply tank (100) and the moisture in the feed may evaporate. When the moisture inside the feed supply tank (100) and the moisture in the feed evaporate, clumping of the feed may be prevented.

[0045] The feed lumps from the feed supply tank (100) can be supplied to the feed discharge tank (400) in a state where they have been crushed by the feed crushing device (200). This feed discharge tank (400) can supply the crushed feed to livestock in the barn. In addition, the feed discharge tank (400) itself can serve as a feed container for livestock to eat.

[0047] The operation of a livestock feed feeder (1000) capable of crushing feed lumps according to one embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0048] First, feed from a feed storage tank or feed storage tank can be supplied or fed into a feed supply tank (100). The feed supplied or fed into the feed supply tank (100) can be discharged into a feed discharge tank (400) and supplied to livestock.

[0049] While the feed is moving to the feed discharge tank (400), the grinding blade (210) of the feed grinding device (200) can be rotated by the operation of the rotating device (200R). When the grinding blade (210) is rotated by the rotating device (200R), the feed lumps around the grinding blade (210) can be ground. Additionally, when the grinding blade (210) is rotated by the rotating device (200R), some feed lumps can be introduced into the internal space (220), and the feed lumps introduced into the internal space (220) can also be ground by the rotation of the grinding blade (210).

[0050] Additionally, the feed crusher (200) moves horizontally within the feed supply tank (100). By moving the feed crusher (200), the feed lumps within the feed supply tank (100) can be evenly crushed.

[0051] Meanwhile, when feed is supplied or introduced into the feed supply tank (100), the moisture removal device (300) operates to evaporate the moisture in the feed and dry the feed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the feed from clumping into a lump shape within the feed supply tank (100).

[0053] As described above, a livestock feed dispenser (1000) capable of crushing feed lumps according to one embodiment of the present invention can provide feed to livestock in a state where the feed lumps are crushed. Accordingly, fresh feed can be supplied to livestock, and the feed intake of the livestock can be increased. As the feed intake of the livestock increases, livestock productivity can be improved.

[0054] A livestock feed feeder (1000) capable of crushing feed lumps according to one embodiment of the present invention can prevent spoilage of feed caused by lumpy feed, and can reduce the amount of feed wasted due to spoilage.

[0055] In addition, when a livestock feed dispenser (1000) capable of crushing feed lumps according to one embodiment of the present invention as described above is installed in a livestock barn, the labor input of a livestock barn manager or worker can be reduced. For example, the labor required to provide feed to livestock can be reduced, and the labor required to remove spoiled feed can be reduced. Accordingly, the labor efficiency of a livestock barn manager or worker can be improved.

[0057] In the following, with reference to FIG. 6, a livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing feed lumps according to another embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0058] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 6, a livestock feeder (1000') capable of crushing feed lumps according to another embodiment of the present invention may have a structure similar to the livestock feeder (1000) capable of crushing feed lumps illustrated in FIG. 1 to 5. Accordingly, the livestock feeder (1000') capable of crushing feed lumps according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described below, focusing on the differences.

[0060] A livestock feed feeder (1000') capable of crushing feed lumps according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a feed supply tank (100'), a feed crushing device (200'), a moisture removal device (300'), and a feed discharge tank (400').

[0061] The feed supply tank (100') may have a rotating body shape. For example, the feed supply tank (100') may have an inverted truncated cone shape, such as an inverted cone, as shown in FIG. 6. That is, the feed supply tank (100') has an open top shape for supplying or feeding feed, and the horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the upper part of the feed supply tank (100') may be larger than the horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the lower part of the feed supply tank (100').

[0062] Additionally, the lower part of the feed supply tank (100') may be opened to discharge feed into the feed discharge tank (400'), and a feed discharge section (500) may be provided in the lower part of the feed supply tank (100'). The feed discharge section (500) is intended to facilitate the discharge of feed and to ensure a uniform amount of feed discharge, and may have various shapes. For example, the feed discharge section (500) may have a pipe or tube shape.

[0063] The feed grinding device (200') may have a screw shape having a grinding blade (210) extended in a spiral shape, as in the feed grinding device (200) shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, and an internal space (220) extended along a central axis of the spiral shape may be provided in the central part of the grinding blade (210).

[0064] The feed grinding device (200') may be extended at an angle in the height direction of the feed supply tank (100'). For example, the feed grinding device (200') may be extended in a direction parallel to the direction in which the inner surface of the feed supply tank (100') is inclined.

[0065] The feed crusher (200') can rotate within the feed supply tank (100'). That is, the feed crusher (200') can crush the feed lumps within the feed supply tank (100') while moving along the inner surface of the feed supply tank (100').

[0066] The moisture removal device (300') can remove moisture from the feed supply tank (100'). For example, the moisture removal device (300') may be provided as a heating device provided on at least a portion of the outer surface of the feed supply tank (100').

[0067] The feed lumps from the feed supply tank (100') can be supplied to the feed discharge tank (400') in a state where they have been crushed by the feed crushing device (200'). This feed discharge tank (400') has a circular shape so that the feed supplied from the feed discharge section (500) can spread evenly, and the center of the feed discharge tank (400') can be provided higher than other areas.

[0069] As described above, in a livestock feed feeder (1000') capable of crushing feed lumps according to another embodiment of the present invention, even if the feed supply tank (100') is formed in a truncated cone shape where the upper horizontal cross-sectional area is larger than the lower horizontal cross-sectional area, the feed crushing device (200') can crush the feed lumps while rotating along the inner surface of the feed supply tank (100').

[0071] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and it is obvious that new embodiments may include a combination of at least two of the above embodiments or a combination of at least one of the above embodiments and known technology.

[0072] Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific embodiments, this is for the purpose of specifically explaining the invention, and the invention is not limited thereto. It will be apparent that modifications or improvements can be made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope of the invention.

[0073] All simple variations or modifications of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific scope of protection of the present invention will be clarified by the appended claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0074] 1000, 1000': Livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing feed lumps 100, 100': Feed supply tank 200, 200': Feed grinder 210: Grinding blade 220: Interior space 20R, 200R': Rotating device 300, 300': Moisture removal device 400, 400': Feed discharge tank 500: Feed discharge section

Claims

Claim 1 A feed supply tank that receives feed from a feed storage tank or feed storage tank; a feed grinding device that extends parallel to the height direction of the feed supply tank and grinds feed lumps; a feed discharge tank provided at the bottom of the feed supply tank and receives feed from the feed supply tank in which feed lumps have been ground by the feed grinding device and distributes it to livestock; a rotating device provided at the top of the feed grinding device and rotates a grinding blade; and a moisture removal device that removes moisture within the feed supply tank and is provided in at least a part of the feed supply tank, wherein the feed grinding device comprises: a grinding blade that extends in a spiral shape and whose central axis of the spiral shape is parallel to the height direction of the feed supply tank; A livestock feeder capable of crushing feed lumps, comprising an internal space which is an open space formed in the central part of the crushing blade, wherein the feed crushing device crushes feed lumps by the rotation of the crushing blade, the feed supply tank has an inverted truncated cone shape, the feed crushing device extends parallel to the inner circumference of the feed supply tank, the feed crushing device is rotatable along the inner circumference of the feed supply tank, the internal space has a rotating body shape, and the crushing blade has a shape provided on the outer circumference of the internal space. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps, wherein the internal space has a cylindrical shape and the height of the crushing blade adjacent to the feed discharge tank is smaller than the height of the crushing blade spaced apart from the feed discharge tank. Claim 4 In claim 1, the internal space has a truncated cone shape with a diameter that decreases as it approaches the feed discharge tank, and the height of the grinding blade is such that uniform feed lump grinding is possible in a livestock feed feeder. Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete Claim 7 delete Claim 8 In claim 1, the moisture removal device is a heating device, and the moisture removal device is a livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps by heating the feed in the feed supply tank to evaporate moisture inside the feed supply tank and within the feed. Claim 9 A feed supply tank having a rotary body shape in which the upper horizontal cross-sectional area is larger than the lower horizontal cross-sectional area, and receiving feed from a feed storage tank or feed storage tank; a feed grinding device extending obliquely in the height direction of the feed supply tank and grinding feed lumps; a feed discharge tank provided at the bottom of the feed supply tank and receiving feed from the feed supply tank in which feed lumps have been ground by the feed grinding device and distributing it to livestock; a rotary device provided at the top of the feed grinding device and rotating a grinding blade; and a moisture removal device for removing moisture within the feed supply tank and provided on at least a part of the outer surface of the feed supply tank, wherein the feed supply tank has an inverted truncated cone shape, and the feed grinding device comprises: a grinding blade extending in a spiral shape, the central axis of the spiral shape being parallel to the height direction of the feed supply tank; A livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps, comprising an internal space which is an open space formed in the central part of the crushing blade, wherein the feed crushing device crushes feed lumps by the rotation of the crushing blade, the feed crushing device extends parallel to the inner circumference of the feed supply tank, the feed crushing device is rotatable along the inner circumference of the feed supply tank, the internal space has a rotating body shape, and the crushing blade has a shape provided on the outer circumference of the internal space. Claim 10 delete Claim 11 delete Claim 12 delete Claim 13 A livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps, wherein the internal space has a cylindrical shape and the height of the crushing blade adjacent to the feed discharge tank is smaller than the height of the crushing blade spaced apart from the feed discharge tank. Claim 14 In claim 13, the moisture removal device is a heating device, and the moisture removal device is a livestock feed feeder capable of crushing feed lumps by heating the feed in the feed supply tank to evaporate moisture inside the feed supply tank and within the feed. Claim 15 A livestock barn comprising a livestock feed dispenser capable of crushing feed lumps according to any one of paragraphs 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, and 14.

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