JP7233689B2 - disinfection equipment - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a disinfecting device for disinfecting the hoof of an ungulate using a disinfecting solution.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a cleaning facility for hoofed animals such as cows, horses, and pigs having hooves on their legs is disclosed in Patent Document 1 below.

This conventional washing facility comprises a first washing tank for pre-washing the lower limbs of ungulates by storing electrolytically generated alkaline water containing a dilute chloride salt solution as the water to be electrolyzed, and the first washing tank. A second washing tank is provided at a position one step higher in front and stores electrolytically generated acidic water using the dilute salt solution of chloride as the water to be electrolyzed, and is used for post-washing the lower limbs of the ungulate. ing. Then, the ungulates are guided into the first washing tank and their legs are washed with the electrolytically generated alkaline water, and then the ungulates are guided into the second washing tank and their legs are washed with the electrolytically generated acidic water. wash.

Japanese Patent No. 3519024

However, with the above-described conventional method, it is necessary to lead the ungulates to the two first and second washing tanks in order, so disinfecting the hooves of the ungulates is troublesome and inefficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a disinfecting apparatus capable of efficiently disinfecting the hooves of ungulates.

A disinfection device according to the present invention is a disinfection device that disinfects the hoof of an ungulate using a disinfectant, and sprays the disinfectant from the side of the ungulate toward the hoof of the ungulate. A side injection means is provided, and the side injection means comprises a first nozzle group consisting of a plurality of first nozzles arranged in the front-rear direction and facing the first direction, and a plurality of nozzles arranged in the front-rear direction and facing the second direction. and at least one of the second nozzle groups consisting of the second nozzles of .

According to the present invention, the hoof of an ungulate can be efficiently disinfected.

1 is a plan view of a disinfecting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is sectional drawing of the rear view of a disinfection apparatus same as the above. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the side view of the disinfection apparatus same as the above. It is a top view (zigzag arrangement) of the disinfection apparatus based on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 11 is a plan view of a disinfecting device according to a third embodiment of the present invention; It is sectional drawing of the rear view of a disinfection apparatus same as the above. FIG. 11 is a plan view (staggered arrangement) of a disinfecting device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; It is sectional drawing of the disinfection apparatus based on the 5th Embodiment of this invention of the rear view. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a disinfecting device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear; FIG. 11 is a rear cross-sectional view of a disinfecting device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of a disinfecting device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear; FIG. 20 is a plan view of a disinfecting device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention;

A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG.

In the figure, 1 is a disinfection device for ungulates (hoof disease disinfection device), and this disinfection device 1 uses a disinfectant to clean the hoof 3 of a cow 2, which is an ungulate, in order to prevent hoof disease. It disinfects.

The disinfectant is water that is harmless to humans and animals and that does not pollute the environment and conforms to the "drinkable water" of the Food Sanitation Law, that is, water containing hypochlorous acid (HClO). It is chlorous acid water. As the disinfectant, it is preferable to use hypochlorous acid water, but it is not limited to this, and it is also possible to use a general disinfectant.

A cow (hoofed animal) 2 has four legs 5 on the front, back, left and right, and each of these four legs 5 has a hoof 3 consisting of a main hoof 3a and a secondary hoof 3b. That is, the hoof 3 is composed of a main hoof 3a that contacts a contact surface such as the ground, and a secondary hoof 3b positioned slightly above the main hoof 3a. The secondary hooves 3b are provided as a left and right pair on the rear side of the lower end portion (tip of the leg) of the leg 5. As shown in FIG.

The disinfecting device 1 has a horizontal placing plate section which is elongated in the front-rear direction and has a rectangular shape in plan view, on which the cow 2 guided by moving forward (in the advancing direction) walks forward while resting on the top surface 10 of the cattle. It has mat 11 which is.

The mat 11 is made of a material that is permeable with an antiseptic solution and is elastically deformable, such as a relatively soft porous sponge mat. Although it is preferable to use a sponge mat as the mounting plate portion, for example, a rubber mat that sinks less may be used.

The mat 11 is supported by a mesh plate (supporting plate portion) 12 which is a mesh-like supporting portion smaller in width than the mat 11 . The mesh plate 12 is provided so as to cover the upper opening 14 of the storage section 13 that temporarily stores the disinfectant and waste (such as feces and urine). A discharge pipe 15 for discharging the disinfectant and waste to the outside is connected to the reservoir 13 .

An opening 16 for dropping the disinfectant and waste into the reservoir 13 is formed longitudinally in the front-rear direction at both ends in the width direction of the mat 11 and at the central portion (middle portion) in the left-right direction. Part of the mesh plate 12 is exposed through the three groove-like openings 16 . That is, the mat 11 is composed of, for example, two mat members 11a. The sizes of the three openings 16 may be the same or different. In addition, the mat 11 is positioned on the lower surface of a storage area 18 in which one cow 2 is temporarily stored, and this storage area 18 is an area corresponding to the size of one cow 2. be.

In addition, the disinfecting device 1 sprays (sprays) the disinfectant solution toward the hoof 3 of the cow 2 from the left and right sides of the moving cow 2 walking on the mat 11. A means 21 is provided.

Each of the side injection means 21 has a first nozzle group consisting of a plurality of first nozzles 23 which are arranged in the front-rear direction at intervals and whose injection ports face the horizontal direction (inward horizontal direction) which is the first direction. 24, and a plurality of second nozzles 26 arranged in the front-rear direction at intervals and having injection ports directed in a second direction different from the first direction, namely, an obliquely upward direction (inward obliquely upward direction). 2 nozzle groups 27 are provided. That is, each side injection means 21 has both a first nozzle group 24 and a second nozzle group 27 .

The first nozzles 23 forming the first nozzle group 24 and the second nozzles 26 forming the second nozzle group 27 are alternately arranged in the front-rear direction. The nozzles 23, 26 of the two nozzle groups 24, 27 of the left side injection means 21 and the nozzles 23, 26 of the two nozzle groups 24, 27 of the right side injection means 21 are separated by a predetermined distance. They are facing each other on the left and right through.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, each of the nozzles 23 and 26 faces in a direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction in a plan view. A plurality of nozzles (nozzle rows) 23 and 26 arranged in rows in the front-rear direction are attached to a pipe 31 elongated in the front-rear direction through which a disinfectant solution flows when driven by a pump.

The pipe 31 and the nozzles 23 and 26 attached to the pipe 31 are covered with a cover body 32 having a substantially U-shaped cross section. Nozzle openings 33 for exposing the injection ports are formed in portions of the cover body 32 corresponding to the injection ports of the nozzles 23 and 26 . A heating pipe 35 serving as heating means for heating the inside of the cover body 32 is provided inside the cover body 32 .

The cover body 32 of the side injection means 21 is provided on a floor surface 37 located on the same plane as the upper surface 36 of the mesh plate 12, and the upper surface 36 of the mesh plate 12 is located on the floor surface 37. Another mat 39 of the same thickness as the mat 11 supported by is provided.

Further, the disinfecting device 1 comprises front and rear detection means 41, 42 for detecting the presence or absence of the cow 2 positioned on the mat 11, and a control means 43 for controlling the pump based on detection by the detection means 41, 42. ing. Each of the detection means 41 and 42 is composed of, for example, an optical sensor or the like.

Next, the operation and the like of the disinfecting device 1 will be described.

When the cow 2 to be disinfected enters the storage area 18 and walks on the mat 11, the disinfectant sprayed from the nozzles 23 and 26 of the left and right side spray means 21 and the mat 11 are sprayed. The permeated disinfectant disinfects the hooves 3 of the four legs 5 on the front, back, left and right of the moving cow 2 .

At this time, the first nozzle 23 and the second nozzle 26 spray the antiseptic solution toward the hoof 3 of the cow 2 as shown in FIG. In addition, dirt (excretion, etc.) on the mat 11 is removed mainly by the disinfectant liquid from the first nozzle 23 (the disinfectant liquid from the second nozzle 26 in the configuration without the first nozzle 23). That is, the dirt on the mat 11, especially the solid dirt, flows together with the disinfectant and falls through the opening 16 into the reservoir 13. FIG. Furthermore, the disinfectant from the second nozzle 26 also disinfects the teats of the cow 2 (however, depending on the type of disinfectant, it is necessary not to hit the teats). Liquid waste and disinfectant after disinfection pass through the mat 11 and the mesh plate 12 and fall into the reservoir 13 as shown in FIG.

According to the disinfecting device 1, the left and right side injection means 21 are provided. Since the second nozzle group 27 consists of, the hooves 3 of all four legs 5 of the cow 2 can be disinfected efficiently and appropriately. Therefore, unlike the conventional system, it is not necessary to lead cattle 2 to two tanks one by one, which reduces the burden on the operator and is extremely useful for the prevention and treatment of hoof disease.

In addition, the mat 11, which is an elastically deformable mounting plate portion into which the disinfectant from the nozzles 23 and 26 is soaked, is provided. Since the mat 11 is elastically deformed into a concave shape by its own weight, the hoof 3 can be appropriately and effectively disinfected by the disinfectant soaked into the mat 11. - 特許庁

Furthermore, since the hypochlorous acid water is used as the disinfectant liquid ejected from the nozzles 23 and 26, it does not pollute the environment and can be used in large quantities without causing any problems.

Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the disinfecting apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment includes nozzles 23 and 26 of two nozzle groups 24 and 27 of the left side injection means 21 and the right side injection means 21. , the nozzles 23, 26 of the two nozzle groups 24, 27 do not face each other. That is, the plurality of nozzles 23 and 26 that constitute the left and right two-way injection means 21 are arranged in a staggered manner. Therefore, the filth (feces and urine, etc.) on the mat 11 can be effectively removed with the disinfectant. Other configurations and the like are the same as those of the above-described first embodiment.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG.

In the disinfecting device 1 according to the third embodiment, the side injection means 21 does not have the second nozzle group 27, as shown in FIGS. That is, each of the left and right side injection means 21 has only one of the first nozzle group 24 and the second nozzle group 27, that is, only the first nozzle group 24, for example.

The plurality (at least three or more) of the first nozzles 23 constituting the first nozzle group 24 of each of the left and right side jetting means 21 has, at least, an ejection port extending in the front-rear direction (the moving direction of the cow) in a plan view. The nozzle 23 (23a) facing the orthogonal direction (a direction shown in FIG. 5) perpendicular to the , and the forward inclination direction (b shown in FIG. direction), and a nozzle 23 (23c) oriented in a rearward inclination direction (direction c shown in FIG. 5) in which the injection port is inclined rearward with respect to the orthogonal direction in plan view. there is

In the example shown in FIG. 5, each of the left and right first nozzle groups 24 is composed of first nozzles 23a, 23b, and 23c in three different directions. Although not shown, each first nozzle group 24 may be composed of the first nozzles 23 in the same direction. The inclination angle α of the first nozzles 23b and 23c, which are inclined in plan view, is, for example, 20° to 30° with respect to the orthogonal direction. Other configurations and the like are the same as those of the above-described first embodiment.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, the disinfecting apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment includes the first nozzle 23 of the first nozzle group 24 of the left side injection means 21 and the first nozzle 23 of the right side injection means 21. The first nozzles 23 of the nozzle group 24 are configured so as not to face each other. In other words, the plurality of nozzles 23 constituting the left and right two-way injection means 21 are arranged in a zigzag pattern. Therefore, the filth (feces and urine, etc.) on the mat 11 can be effectively removed with the disinfectant. Other configurations and the like are the same as those of the above-described third embodiment.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In the disinfecting device 1 according to the fifth embodiment, the side injection means 21 does not have the first nozzle group 24, as shown in FIG. That is, each of the left and right side injection means 21 has only one of the first nozzle group 24 and the second nozzle group 27, that is, only the second nozzle group 27, for example.

The directions of the injection ports of the second nozzles 26 forming the left and right second nozzle groups 27 may be all the same, or may be three different directions. In addition, regarding the arrangement of the respective second nozzles 26, they may be arranged facing each other or may be arranged in a staggered manner. Other configurations and the like are the same as those of the above-described first embodiment.

A sixth embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 9, the disinfecting apparatus 1 according to the sixth embodiment has the upper surface 10 of the mat 11, the upper surface 39a of the mat 39, and the cover body by increasing the thickness of the mats 11 and 39. The upper surface 32a of 32 is a flat structure positioned on the same plane. In addition, the opening 16 is not provided in this mat 11 . Therefore, dirt on the mat 11 is removed onto the upper surface 39a of the mat 39. As shown in FIG. Other configurations and the like are the same as those of the fifth embodiment described above.

A seventh embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, the disinfecting device 1 according to the seventh embodiment has the side injection means 21 embedded in the stepped portion 50 so that the upper surface 10 of the mat 11, the upper surface 39a of the mat 39, and the cover body The upper surface 32a of 32 is a flat structure positioned on the same plane. In addition, the opening 16 is not provided in this mat 11 . Therefore, dirt on the mat 11 is removed onto the upper surface 39a of the mat 39. As shown in FIG. Other configurations and the like are the same as those of the fifth embodiment described above.

Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The disinfecting device 1 according to the eighth embodiment shown in FIG. 11 has a configuration in which the three openings 19 are eliminated from the device shown in FIG. mated. Although not shown, the mat 11 may have only the left and right openings 19, only the central opening 19, or only the rear opening.

Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The sterilizing apparatus 1 according to the ninth embodiment shown in FIG. 12 is suitable for installation in the middle of an elongated passage such as a long passage or a return lane. It is a configuration in which (for example, two) are arranged side by side. Therefore, the cow 2, which is the object to be disinfected, is disinfected in zone 1 and then similarly disinfected in zone 2. Therefore, the hoof 3 can be disinfected more appropriately by a plurality of disinfection processes, and a plurality of disinfection processes can be performed. A head cow 2 can be disinfected continuously.

In any of the above embodiments, the object to be disinfected is not limited to artiodactyls such as cattle, but may be perisshoofed animals such as horses, and any ungulate animal having a hoof can be applied. be.

Also, the case of disinfecting the hoof of an ungulate while walking on the mounting plate has been described, but for example, the ungulate may be stopped at a predetermined position on the mounting plate for disinfection. may

Furthermore, although the first nozzles are directed in the horizontal direction (the first direction) and the second nozzles are directed in the obliquely upward direction (the second direction different from the first direction), this direction For example, the first direction can be diagonally downward and the second direction can be horizontal. Although not shown, each nozzle may be configured to be position-adjustable with respect to the pipe so as to correspond to the size of the ungulate. Any possible configuration or the like may be used.

It should be noted that although several embodiments and modifications thereof of the present invention have been described, it is also possible to appropriately combine the above embodiments and modifications without departing from the gist of the present invention.

1 Disinfection device 2 Cattle that are ungulates 3 Hoof
11 Mat which is the mounting plate
21 Side injection means
23 1st nozzle
24 1st nozzle group
26 Second Nozzle
27 Second nozzle group

Claims (4)

A disinfection device for disinfecting a hoof of an ungulate using a disinfectant solution,
a placement section on which the ungulate is placed;
a support portion that supports the placement portion;
a storage part whose upper opening is covered with the support part;
lateral injection means for injecting the antiseptic solution from the left and right sides of the ungulate on the mounting portion toward the hoof of the ungulate,
The side injection means is
a first nozzle group consisting of a plurality of first nozzles aligned in the front-rear direction and facing the first direction;
at least one of a second nozzle group consisting of a plurality of second nozzles aligned in the front-rear direction and facing the second direction;
The placement section has an opening for allowing the disinfectant and waste to drop into the reservoir, and is made of a material that is permeable with the disinfectant and is elastically deformable. disinfection equipment. The support part is composed of a mesh plate,
The disinfecting device according to claim 1 , wherein a part of the mesh plate is exposed through an opening of the placing section. The side injection means are
a first nozzle group consisting of a plurality of first nozzles aligned in the front-rear direction and oriented in the horizontal direction, which is the first direction;
a second nozzle group consisting of a plurality of second nozzles arranged in the front-rear direction and facing obliquely upward, which is the second direction;
3. The disinfection device according to claim 1, wherein dirt on the mounting portion mainly flows together with the disinfectant from the first nozzle and falls through the opening of the mounting portion into the storage portion. The side injection means are
a pipe to which the nozzle group is attached;
The disinfection device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising a cover body that covers the nozzle group and the pipe.

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