A device for implanting chip tags into living organisms

Abstract

This invention discloses a device for implanting chip tags into living organisms, belonging to the field of chip tag implantation. It includes a housing, a front fixing block, a rear fixing block, a main shaft, and a first elastic element. During implantation, the bullet-shaped carrier completes the skin penetration and implantation in one step, greatly improving implantation efficiency. The auxiliary rod prevents the implanter from contacting the living organism's blood, thus avoiding cross-infection. Simultaneously, the auxiliary rod controls the depth of the implanted tag within the living organism. It also prevents the tag from dislodging through the wound and reduces bleeding from the living organism's wound. An elastic element is provided between the handle and the rear fixing block. During the implantation process, as the main shaft moves towards the front of the housing after release, a spring provides elastic force to buffer and decelerate the handle and main shaft until they stop. This allows control over the implantation speed, force, and depth of the tag.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of chip tag implantation, and in particular to a device for implanting chip tags into a living organism. Background Technology

[0002] The application of implanted chip tags (usually RFID electronic tags or biosensors) in live animals or humans has multiple purposes and significance, covering areas such as identification, data management, health monitoring, and security control. By implanting a chip containing a unique ID code, lifelong traceability of an individual can be achieved, avoiding problems such as detachment, counterfeiting, or damage associated with traditional tags like ear tags and leg bands. It can be applied to pets, livestock, and laboratory animals, meeting legal registration requirements (e.g., EU pet import / export requires chip implantation). It can replace manual recording, quickly reading individual information such as breed, age, and vaccination records through radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, improving management efficiency in livestock farming and laboratories. Simultaneously, new chips integrating sensors can monitor physiological indicators such as body temperature, heart rate, and blood sugar in real time, for example, for monitoring estrus in racehorses and dairy cows. In the medical field, implanted chips can also enable long-term disease management, such as blood sugar monitoring in diabetic patients.

[0003] The current method for implanting microchip tags into living organisms involves first piercing the skin at the implantation site using a manual implanter with a sharp awl or needle, and then pushing the microchip tag into the skin through this opening. The entire process requires two separate steps: piercing the skin and implantation. These two steps are relatively disjointed, resulting in a slow and inefficient implantation process. Furthermore, the interval between piercing the skin and implanting the tag increases the risk of infection. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a device for implanting chip tags into a living body, which can solve the problems of slow implantation speed and low efficiency in the prior art of chip tag implantation.

[0005] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A device for implanting a chip tag into a living organism, comprising:

[0007] An outer shell, one end of which has an implantation hole;

[0008] A front-end fixing block is located at one end near the implantation hole and is fixedly connected to the outer shell. The front-end fixing block has a placement hole for accommodating the label structure, and the placement hole is on the same straight line as the implantation hole.

[0009] A rear-end fixing block is fixedly disposed within the outer casing and located at the end furthest from the implantation hole;

[0010] The main shaft is slidably disposed within the housing. One end of the main shaft is slidably engaged with a placement hole in the front fixing block, and the other end slidably passes through the rear fixing block and extends to the outside of the housing.

[0011] A first elastic element provides elastic force on the main shaft toward the implantation hole.

[0012] In one aspect of the present invention: the tag structure includes a carrier and a chip disposed inside the carrier, wherein the carrier is made of PEEK material.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the front end of the label structure is a triangular pyramid shape.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention: a stabilizing cylinder is provided inside the outer shell, and the two ends of the stabilizing cylinder are respectively fixedly connected to a front fixing block and a rear fixing block, and the first elastic element is disposed inside the stabilizing cylinder.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention: a slider is fixedly sleeved on the main shaft, and the slider slides in cooperation with the inner wall of the stabilizing cylinder.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention: the slider is threadedly connected to the spindle.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention: a first step portion is provided on the main shaft, a locking member is provided inside the outer casing, one end of the locking member is located at the first step portion, and a button switch is provided at the other end of the locking member. When the button is pressed, the locking member is driven to disengage from the main shaft.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention: a second step portion is provided on the main shaft, and a safety switch is movably inserted into the outer casing, the position of the safety switch matching the position of the second step portion.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention: a handle is fixedly connected to the end of the spindle away from the implantation hole.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention: a second elastic element is provided inside the outer shell, and the second elastic element is located between the rear fixing block and the handle.

[0021] According to the present invention, a device for implanting a chip tag into a living organism has at least one of the following technical effects:

[0022] In this application, a bullet-shaped carrier made of medical-grade PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is used to encapsulate the chip. Then, an implanter using a spring-loaded pusher inserts the bullet-shaped carrier and chip into the desired skin location in one procedure. The PEEK bullet is a triangular pyramid; after implantation into the living fat, the pyramid can penetrate into the living tissue. The pyramid's biocompatibility ensures the stability of the chip tag's posture. Since both skin penetration and implantation utilize the bullet-shaped carrier, implantation efficiency is significantly increased. The medical-grade PEEK shell ensures the biocompatibility of the chip tag and the living tissue. The PEEK shell's bullet-shaped triangular pyramid structure promotes the stability of the chip tag's posture after implantation in the living tissue, ensuring stable communication within the RFID system.

[0023] During implantation, an auxiliary rod is used. This rod, slightly larger than the bullet-shaped carrier, prevents the implanter from contacting living blood, thus avoiding cross-infection. The auxiliary rod also controls the depth of the implanted tag within the living tissue. Furthermore, it prevents the tag from dislodging through the wound and reduces bleeding from the living wound.

[0024] By setting an elastic element between the handle and the rear fixing block, during the implantation process after the main shaft is released and moves towards the front end of the outer shell, in the first process, for example, a stroke of 16mm, the spring is at its original length and does not provide elastic force. In the second process, for example, a stroke of 24mm, the handle contacts the spring and gradually compresses the spring, which provides elastic force to buffer and decelerate the handle and the main shaft until they stop. In this way, the implantation speed, force and implantation depth of the tag can be controlled. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood in conjunction with the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort. Wherein:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the entire invention from one perspective;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the invention from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure in the front view;

[0030] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cross-section at point AA;

[0031] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the safety switch of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle and structure of the present invention when implanted into living skin;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the label structure of the present invention.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 1. Outer shell; 2. Front fixing block; 3. Rear fixing block; 4. Main shaft; 5. First elastic element; 6. Label structure; 7. Contact sleeve; 8. Stabilizing cylinder; 9. Slider; 10. First step; 11. Locking element; 12. Button switch; 13. Second step; 14. Safety switch; 15. Handle; 16. Second elastic element; 17. Auxiliary rod. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] like Figure 1-9 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides a device for implanting a chip tag into a living body, including a housing 1, a front fixing block 2, a rear fixing block 3, a main shaft 4, and a first elastic element 5, etc.

[0039] Please see Figure 8-9In one embodiment of the present invention, the device is used to implant a chip tag into a living organism. Current chip tags typically use glass to seal and waterproof the chip, then place a biofusion agent on the outside of the glass before implantation into the living organism. This results in poor biofusion. Furthermore, since existing chip tags are usually cylindrical, the implanted chip tag can flow and rotate, leading to unstable reading distances. Therefore, in this application, the tag structure 6 includes a carrier and a chip disposed within the carrier. The carrier is made of PEEK (polyetheretherketone), and a bullet-shaped carrier made of medical-grade PEEK encapsulates the chip. The PEEK bullet is a triangular pyramid. After implantation into the living fat, the triangular pyramid can insert into the living tissue. After biofusion, the triangular pyramid ensures the stability of the chip tag's posture. The front end of the tag structure 6 is a triangular pyramid shape, which makes it easier to insert into the skin at the implantation site. Its rear end is set as a non-circular structure, such as a triangular prism, a quadrangular prism, or other non-circular structure. It can also be set as a cylindrical structure, and a flat surface is set on the side to avoid the tag from rotating after it is implanted in the body.

[0040] Please see Figure 1-4 In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer shell 1 can be configured as a columnar structure. Further, the outer shell 1 may include a main body and a handle 15, with the handle 15 intersecting the main body, thus configuring the outer shell 1 as a "gun"-shaped structure for easy gripping and operation during use. One end of the outer shell 1 has an implantation hole for subsequently accommodating the tag structure 6 and for inserting it into the living body. The end with the implantation hole is the front end of the outer shell 1, and the other end is the rear end. The front end of the outer shell 1 may be provided with a contact sleeve 7, which can be movably connected to the outer shell 1. By providing the contact sleeve 7, cross-infection due to wound bleeding is further avoided.

[0041] Please see Figure 1-5 In one embodiment of the present invention, the front fixing block 2 is located at one end near the implantation hole and is fixedly connected to the outer shell 1. The front fixing block 2 has a placement hole for accommodating the label structure 6, and the placement hole is on the same straight line as the implantation hole; it is used to subsequently accommodate the label structure 6 and to pin it into the living body. The rear fixing block 3 is fixedly disposed inside the outer shell 1 and is located at one end away from the implantation hole; the rear fixing block 3 has a through hole for supporting the main shaft 4.

[0042] Please see Figure 1-6In one embodiment of the present invention, the spindle 4 is slidably disposed within the outer casing 1. One end of the spindle 4 is slidably engaged with a placement hole in the front end fixing block 2, meaning the front end of the spindle 4 can extend into the placement hole, and the other end slides through the rear end fixing block 3 and extends to the outside of the outer casing 1. The rear end fixing block 3 is used to stably support the spindle 4, ensuring its stability during linear movement. The rear end fixing block 3 may include a side plate, with main plates fixedly disposed at both ends of the side plate. The two main plates are arranged in parallel, and the spindle 4 passes through the two main plates to maintain stability.

[0043] Please see Figure 1-8 In one embodiment of the present invention, the first elastic element 5 provides elastic force on the main shaft 4 toward the implantation hole. The first elastic element 5 can be a compression spring, in which case one end of the compression spring can be connected to the rear fixing block 3, and the other end can be connected to a point on the main shaft 4. Alternatively, the first elastic element 5 can be a tension spring or an elastic rope, in which case one end of the first elastic element 5 is fixedly connected to the front fixing block 2, and the other end is fixedly connected to a point on the main shaft 4.

[0044] Please see Figure 1-8 In one embodiment of the present invention, a stabilizing cylinder 8 may be provided inside the outer shell 1. The two ends of the stabilizing cylinder 8 may be fixedly connected to the front fixing block 2 and the rear fixing block 3, respectively. The first elastic element 5 is disposed inside the stabilizing cylinder 8. The radial stability of the elastic element is ensured by providing the stabilizing cylinder 8. Further, a slider 9 may be fixedly sleeved on the main shaft 4. The slider 9 slides against the inner wall of the stabilizing cylinder 8, thereby further ensuring the stability of the main shaft 4 during axial movement. Simultaneously, the slider 9 can also be used as a limiting position or connecting part of the spring. Furthermore, the slider 9 is threadedly connected to the main shaft 4. By threading the slider 9 onto the main shaft 4, the position of the slider 9 on the main shaft 4 can be adjusted as needed, and the spring force can also be adjusted accordingly.

[0045] Please see Figure 1-8In one embodiment of the present invention, a first step portion 10 is provided on the main shaft 4, and a locking member 11 is provided inside the outer casing 1. One end of the locking member 11 is located at the first step portion 10, and the other end of the locking member 11 is provided with a push-button switch 12. When the button is pressed, the locking member 11 is driven to disengage from the main shaft 4. In use, the main shaft 4 is first pulled to the rear end, and then the locking member 11 can lock the position of the main shaft 4 to ensure the stability of the main shaft 4. Then, one end of the implantation hole is brought close to the surface of the living skin, and then the locking member 11 is engaged to perform the implantation action. The locking member 11 can be set as a telescopic rod structure that intersects with the main shaft 4 or other structures that can perform locking / releasing functions. As an example, specifically, the locking member 11 is a locking plate structure. The middle part of the locking plate is rotatably connected to the outer shell 1. A torsion spring is provided at the transition position. One end of the locking plate is provided with an abutting end, which is used to abut against the first step part 10 on the main shaft 4 under the elastic force of the torsion spring. The other end is provided with an inclined release end, which is used to drive the locking plate to rotate with a button. The button is slidably provided on the handle 15 of the outer shell 1 and is provided with a spring for the automatic reset of the button.

[0046] Please see Figure 1-8 In one embodiment of the present invention, a second step portion 13 is provided on the main shaft 4, and a safety switch 14 is movably inserted into the outer casing 1, the position of the safety switch 14 matching the position of the second step portion 13. A notch may be provided on the side of the outer casing 1, and notches may be provided on the side and bottom of the stabilizing cylinder 8 for inserting the safety switch 14. The upper end of the safety switch 14 includes at least one angled position for abutting against the second step portion 13. The safety switch 14 serves to limit the movement of the main shaft 4, preventing it from moving forward due to accidental operation after being pulled back.

[0047] Please see Figure 1-8 In one embodiment of the present invention, a handle 15 is fixedly connected to the end of the spindle 4 away from the implantation hole. The handle 15 can be threadedly fixed to the spindle 4. By providing the handle 15, it is convenient to pull the spindle 4 backward. A second elastic element 16 is provided inside the outer shell 1, and the second elastic element 16 is located between the rear end fixing block 3 and the handle 15. A buffer spring, i.e., the second elastic element 16, can be provided at the position between the handle 15 and the rear end fixing block 3 to buffer the handle 15 in the latter half of its release. During extensive testing, a power source, such as an electric motor, can also be provided to drive the spindle 4 to move backward.

[0048] Working principle of the invention:

[0049] In use, first pull the handle 15 back, moving the main shaft 4 towards the rear end of the housing 1 until the first step 10 passes the locking member 11. Under the action of the torsion spring, the locking plate's abutting end always contacts the bottom of the main shaft 4. When the first step 10 passes the abutting end of the locking plate, the abutting end abuts against the first step 10, limiting the freedom of movement of the main shaft 4 towards the front end of the housing 1. Then, insert the safety switch 14 into the notch of the housing 1. At this time, the safety switch 14 corresponds to the position of the second step 13 on the main shaft 4, further limiting the freedom of movement of the main shaft 4 towards the front end of the housing 1. Then, insert the auxiliary rod 17 (PEEK material) with implantable silicone (adhesive effect) and the bullet-shaped carrier with a label into the placement hole in the front fixing block 2 through the implantation hole. The auxiliary rod 17 is used to limit the depth of label implantation into the living body. The end of the auxiliary rod 17 near the label is provided with adhesive to stick the label and maintain stability. The implantation site of the live body is disinfected, and then the safety switch 14 is pulled out to release the safety lock on the main shaft 4. Then, the position and angle are adjusted, and the button switch 12 is pressed. During this process, the upper end of the button moves along the inclined release end, causing the release end to lift up, thereby causing the locking plate to rotate against the elastic force of the torsion spring, causing the abutment end to move down, thereby resolving the locking of the first step 10. Under the action of the first elastic element 5, the main shaft 4 is ejected towards the front end of the outer shell 1, thereby pushing out the auxiliary rod 17 and the labeled bullet carrier. When the carrier contacts the live skin, the triangular pyramid structure at the front end of the bullet carrier can pierce the live skin and complete the implantation action.

[0050] In this application, a bullet-shaped carrier made of medical-grade PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is used to encapsulate the chip. Then, an implanter using a spring-loaded pusher inserts the bullet-shaped carrier and chip into the desired skin location in one procedure. The PEEK bullet is a triangular pyramid; after implantation into the living fat, the pyramid can penetrate into the living tissue. The pyramid's biocompatibility ensures the stability of the chip tag's posture. Since both skin penetration and implantation utilize the bullet-shaped carrier, implantation efficiency is significantly increased. The medical-grade PEEK shell ensures the biocompatibility of the chip tag and the living tissue. The PEEK shell's bullet-shaped triangular pyramid structure promotes the stability of the chip tag's posture after implantation in the living tissue, ensuring stable communication within the RFID system.

[0051] During implantation, an auxiliary rod 17 is used. The size of the auxiliary rod 17 can be slightly larger than the size of the bullet carrier. This prevents the implanter from coming into contact with living blood, thus avoiding cross-infection. At the same time, the auxiliary rod 17 can control the depth of the implanted tag into the living body. It can also prevent the tag from falling out with the wound and reduce the amount of bleeding from the living wound.

[0052] By providing an elastic element between the handle 15 and the rear fixing block 3, during the implantation process after the main shaft 4 is released and moves toward the front end of the outer shell 1, in the first process, for example, a stroke of 16mm, the spring is at its original length and does not provide elastic force. In the second process, for example, a stroke of 24mm, the handle 15 contacts the spring and gradually compresses the spring, which provides elastic force to buffer and decelerate the handle 15 and the main shaft 4 until they stop. In this way, the implantation speed, force and implantation depth of the tag can be controlled.

[0053] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of one embodiment of the present invention, but this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. All equivalent variations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of this invention should still fall within the scope of the claims.

[0054] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention 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 the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0055] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0056] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A device for implanting a chip tag into a living organism, characterized in that, include: An outer shell, one end of which has an implantation hole; A front-end fixing block is located at one end near the implantation hole and is fixedly connected to the outer shell. The front-end fixing block has a placement hole for accommodating the label structure, and the placement hole is on the same straight line as the implantation hole. A rear-end fixing block is fixedly disposed within the outer casing and located at the end furthest from the implantation hole; The main shaft is slidably disposed within the housing. One end of the main shaft is slidably engaged with a placement hole in the front fixing block, and the other end slidably passes through the rear fixing block and extends to the outside of the housing. A first elastic element provides elastic force on the main shaft toward the implantation hole; The label structure includes a carrier and a chip disposed inside the carrier, wherein the carrier is made of PEEK material; The front end of the label structure is a triangular pyramid shape.

2. The device for implanting a chip tag into a living organism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A stabilizing cylinder is provided inside the outer shell. The two ends of the stabilizing cylinder are fixedly connected to the front fixing block and the rear fixing block, respectively. The first elastic element is disposed inside the stabilizing cylinder.

3. The device for implanting a chip tag into a living organism according to claim 2, characterized in that, A slider is fixedly sleeved on the main shaft, and the slider slides in contact with the inner wall of the stabilizing cylinder.

4. The device for implanting a chip tag into a living organism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slider is threadedly connected to the spindle.

5. The device for implanting a chip tag into a living organism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spindle is provided with a first step, and the housing is provided with a locking member. One end of the locking member is located at the first step, and the other end of the locking member is provided with a button switch. When the button is pressed, the locking member is driven to disengage from the spindle.

6. The device for implanting a chip tag into a living organism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main shaft is provided with a second step, and a safety switch is movably inserted into the outer casing. The position of the safety switch matches the position of the second step.

7. The device for implanting a chip tag into a living organism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle is fixedly connected to the end of the spindle away from the implantation hole.

8. The device for implanting a chip tag into a living organism according to claim 7, characterized in that, A second elastic element is provided inside the outer shell, and the second elastic element is located between the rear fixing block and the handle.

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