CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN EQUIPMENT FOR RELIEVING ITCHING IN CATTLE

Description

1 / 6 CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN EQUIPMENT FOR RELIEVING ITCHING IN CATTLE. TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] This utility model patent application pertains to the agricultural equipment segment and refers more specifically to equipment for relieving cattle itching, which notably is used independently, having a simpler construction arrangement, without the need for an electrical power source for its proper functioning.

[002] The solution is extremely lightweight, allowing it to be installed in a wide variety of locations on the farm, requiring only a structure that suspends a cylindrical brush with a spring. This makes it easy to maintain, enabling its use without the need for specialized teams. HISTORY OF THE TECHNIQUE

[003] The equipment used for massage and relieving itching in cattle and other farm animals has evolved considerably over time. Initially, animals rubbed themselves against fences, rocks, or logs to relieve itching, which could damage the fences or even injure the animals. Over time, farmers began using hand brushes to help the animals, but this was labor-intensive and impractical for large herds.

[004] In order to make the task more efficient, automatic brushes and scratchers were created, which the animals could use on their own. These brushes rotated when the animal approached, allowing it to scratch independently. Made of durable materials, these brushes helped improve circulation, skin health, and remove parasites. This type of equipment was adopted on farms in Europe and North America, benefiting both the animals and farm productivity. Petition 870240110135, dated 12 / 26 / 2024, page 9 / 17 2 / 6

[005] In recent years, technology has advanced even further, with automatic brushes that operate on their own when they detect the presence of animals. Some even apply antiparasitic products while brushing. This equipment is essential for animal welfare, as it helps reduce stress and keep them healthier, which also improves the production of milk, meat and other products. State of the Art Analysis

[006] Research conducted in specialized databases revealed documents relating to equipment for relieving itching in livestock, such as document no. MU 8903455-4, which deals with a ROTATING BRUSH FOR FARM ANIMALS, an invention that refers to a rotating brush for livestock that is equipped with a rotating axis and a brush surface that is intended to be brought into contact with the body of the farm animal in a contact region to transfer pressure onto the body of the farm animal. A brush surface comprises the first region endowed with the first pressure transfer property, and the second region endowed with the second pressure transfer property that differs from the first pressure transfer property. A plane at right angles to the axis of rotation intersects both the first region and the second region.With rotation of the brush, it massages the farm animal's body in the area of ​​contact.

[007] Document nQCN202020475813 concerning a MASSAGE BRUSH FOR COWS IN LIVESTOCK comprises a connecting structure, an arc-shaped protective shell is arranged at one end of the connecting structure, sealing plates are arranged at the front and rear ends of the arc-shaped protective shell, a brush roller is rotationally arranged between the opposite side faces of the sealing plates, a first motor is arranged on the side face, close to the brush roller, of the sealing plates, and a connecting rod is arranged at the other end of the connecting structure. A support structure is arranged below the connecting rod, through holes are formed in the front and Petition 870240110135, dated 12 / 26 / 2024, page 10 / 17 3 / 6 of the rear of the upper face of the connecting rod, insertion rods are arranged in positions corresponding to the through holes on the upper face of the support structure, limiting blocks are arranged at the ends, extending outwards from the through holes of the insertion rods, and springs are arranged on the outer lateral faces of the insertion rods and located between the support structure and the connecting rod in a sleeve-like fashion. The roller comprises a roller body, a plurality of rigid tubes are evenly distributed on the outer lateral face of the roller body in a circumferential direction and communicate with an internal cavity of the roller body, massage spheres are arranged at the ends, away from the roller body, of the rigid tubes, the first sponge is arranged on the rigid tubes and a first handle is arranged on the connecting structure. The massager has the advantages of saving labor and improving the massage effect.

[008] Document No. CN202321974442 concerning a COW BODY MASSAGE BRUSH, a model disclosing a cattle body massage brush, relating to the technical field of feeding equipment, comprises a support, a fixing plate is disposed on one side of the upper part of the support, a drive motor is mounted on the upper part of the fixing plate, the output end of the drive motor is connected with a front screw rod, the front screw rod is fixedly connected with a reverse screw rod through a connecting block, and the reverse screw rod is fixedly connected with a motor. The right end of the reverse screw rod is rotatably connected with a limiting plate through a bearing, and the surfaces of the front screw rod and the reverse screw rod are coated with massage brush mechanisms in a threaded manner.According to the equipment, the regular wave bristles of the brush roller are attached to the cattle's body for massage and brushing. The contact area with the cattle's body is large, the physiological structure of the cattle's body is accommodated, the massage force is great, the efficiency of the double-sided brushing is high, and the corresponding adjustment can be made according to the weight of the cattle's body. Petition 870240110135, dated 12 / 26 / 2024, page 11 / 17 ¢ / 6

[009] Although we find the present documents available on the market, which are responsible for relieving itching in cattle and farm animals, they need motors and nearby power sources to perform their function, thus preventing them from being placed in open locations, which are devoid of power, limiting their applicability in these environments.

[010] The solutions available on the market consist of heavy machinery, which depends on a robust structure for their application. In addition to having technology such as sensors and other connectivity features, these characteristics require a specialized team for installation and subsequent maintenance, increasing the cost for farmers.

[011] Thus, it is a fact that the documents cited in the paragraphs above, despite belonging to the same field of application, do not present any of the characteristics of the object now improved, thus guaranteeing that it meets the legal requirements for patentability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION

[012] Taking into account all the problems that have been presented in the state of the art, the inventor, who has notorious knowledge about the sector, created and developed the aforementioned CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN EQUIPMENT FOR RELIEVING ITCHING IN CATTLE.

[013] The objective of the present utility model is to present equipment that independently relieves itching in animals, containing a simpler constructive arrangement, without the need for an electrical power source for its proper functioning.

[014] The solution is extremely lightweight, thus allowing its installation in a wide variety of locations on the farm, requiring only a structure that suspends a cylindrical brush with a spring. This makes it easy to maintain, enabling its use without the need for specialized teams. Petition 870240110135, dated 12 / 26 / 2024, page 12 / 17 5 / 6

[015] The aforementioned utility model takes into account not only the mechanical and functional qualities, but also the form, arrangement and strategic location of its parts and components which, when correctly positioned, brought about an increase in efficiency without incurring any burden on the users. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[016] To complement the present description in order to obtain a better understanding of the characteristics of the aforementioned patent application and in accordance with a preferred practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached to the description, where, in an exemplary, though not limiting, manner, its operation is represented: Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the equipment for relieving itching in cattle; Fig. 2 shows a left side view of the present equipment for relieving itching in cattle; and Figure 3 illustrates the equipment installed on the structure, ready for animal use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[017] With reference to the illustrated drawings, the present utility model refers to the CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN EQUIPMENT FOR RELIEVING ITCHING IN CATTLE, more precisely an equipment (1) for itching in cattle (2).

[018] According to the aforementioned model, the equipment (1) consists of a plate (3) with holes (4) for installation on the desired structure (5), without the need for electrical power. On the plate (3) there is a rod (6), having a triangular reinforcement plate (7), both fixed perpendicularly to it. Said rod (6) has a downward-pointing extension (8), connecting to a spring (9), which makes Petition 870240110135, dated 12 / 26 / 2024, page 13 / 17 6 / 6 connection with the tube (10), being responsible for fitting into the inner part of the cylindrical structure (11) of the brush (13). Said tube (10) has at its lower end a tip (14), used to lock the cylindrical structure (11), which holds the brush (13).

[019] The cylindrical structure (11) of the brush (13) has multiple rigid bristles (12) along its entire length. The present spring (9) ensures that the said brush (13) remains suspended, performing rotating and swinging movements, according to the animal's contact with the equipment (1), thus allowing it to obtain the necessary relief from itching in any part of the body.

[020] It is understood that when the present utility model is put into practice, modifications may be introduced with regard to certain details of construction and form, without this implying a departure from the fundamental principles that are clearly substantiated in the claims, it being understood that the terminology used was not intended to be limiting. Petition 870240110135, dated 12 / 26 / 2024, pp. 14 / 17

Claims

1 / 1 CLAIM 1) CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN EQUIPMENT FOR RELIEVING ITCHING IN CATTLE, conceives an equipment (1) for itching cattle (2), characterized by being composed of a plate (3) with holes (4), installing it in a structure (5) without the need for electrical energy; said plate (3) being provided with a rod (6), having a plate (7) fixed perpendicularly to it; the rod (6) having an extension (8) directed downwards, making the connection with a spring (9), making connection with the tube (10) fitted into the inner part of the cylindrical structure (11) of the brush (13); said tube (10) having at its lower end a tip (14) for locking the cylindrical structure (11); said cylindrical structure (11) of the brush (13) having multiple bristles (12); the present spring (9) ensures that said brush (13) remains suspended, performing rotating and swinging movements; as the animal comes into contact with the equipment (1), allow it to get relief from itching. Petition 870240110135, dated 12 / 26 / 2024, p. 8 / 17

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