Mink body temperature abnormity early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging
By designing a transmission mechanism for the infrared thermal imaging early warning device to generate sound to drive away ferrets, the problem of ferrets trampling and gnawing on the ferrets during body temperature monitoring was solved, enabling the normal use of the device and real-time body temperature monitoring.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511542377.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-09
AI Technical Summary
Ferrets are active and playful during body temperature monitoring, and they are prone to stepping on and chewing on the infrared thermal imaging early warning device, which affects its normal use.
An early warning device was designed, comprising a body, an infrared thermal imaging lens, an installation component, a warning component, a drive component, and a transmission component. The device generates sound through a transmission mechanism to drive away ferrets and prevent them from being trampled or eaten.
It effectively prevents ferrets from trampling and gnawing on the ferrets for extended periods, ensures the proper functioning of the early warning device, and enables real-time monitoring of the ferrets' body temperature.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of ferret farming technology, specifically to an early warning device for abnormal ferret body temperature based on infrared thermal imaging. Background Technology
[0002] Ferrets are small mammals belonging to the genus Mustelidae in the order Carnivora. They were domesticated from the European forest weasel and are mainly divided into two categories: one is domesticated individuals kept as niche pets, and the other is a special breed used for medical experiments.
[0003] Ferrets have a slender body covered with dense fur (divided into undercoat and guard hairs, with various colors, and molting in spring and autumn). Their core body temperature is 38.5-39.5℃, and their lifespan is 6-10 years. They are active and playful, enjoy exploring and chewing (to grind their teeth), retain their nocturnal tendency (active at dawn and dusk), are exclusively carnivorous (requiring a high-protein diet and unable to digest plant fiber), are highly dependent on their owners, and can get along well with docile pets. In terms of value, pet ferrets are companion animals due to their affectionate and gentle nature; laboratory ferrets, because their respiratory and immune systems are similar to humans and they are susceptible to viruses such as influenza and COVID-19, are important medical experimental models, providing support for vaccine development.
[0004] In the process of ferret farming, in order to monitor the ferrets' body temperature in real time, an infrared thermal imaging-based ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device is installed at the farming location to monitor the ferrets' body temperature in real time. Because ferrets are lively, active, and curious, they like to explore and play in their surroundings. During the monitoring process, the ferrets may stand on the early warning device, trampling on it or even biting it, affecting the normal use of the early warning device. Therefore, we propose an infrared thermal imaging-based ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an infrared thermal imaging-based early warning device for abnormal body temperature in ferrets, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging, comprising a body and an infrared thermal imaging lens installed at the front end of the body, and further comprising: Installation components are set on the machine body to assist in the installation and connection of the machine body; Warning components are placed between the body and the mounting components to prevent ferrets from stepping on them during body temperature monitoring. In addition, a drive component for driving the warning component and a transmission component for transmission are provided on the warning component.
[0007] Preferably, the mounting assembly includes a mounting plate disposed below the body, the warning assembly is disposed between the mounting plate and the body, an L-shaped frame is disposed below the mounting plate, a steering assembly for assisting steering adjustment is disposed between the mounting plate and the L-shaped frame, and mounting holes for assisting installation are provided on the L-shaped frame.
[0008] Preferably, the warning component includes a mounting bracket fixed to the upper end of the mounting plate, a mounting shaft rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, a mounting plate fixed to one end of the mounting shaft, a striking head provided on one side of the mounting plate, the striking head being connected and fixed to the mounting plate by a first fixing rod, and a sound-producing drum provided above the mounting plate for striking the striking head to produce sound, the sound-producing drum being connected and fixed to the mounting plate by a second fixing rod.
[0009] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a mounting base disposed above the mounting bracket, an elastic component for assisting elastic connection is disposed between the mounting base and the mounting plate, a rack is fixed to the lower end of the mounting base, and a gear is fixed to one end of the mounting shaft, the gear and the rack being meshed with each other.
[0010] Preferably, multiple sets of elastic components are provided, and the multiple sets of elastic components are arranged in a circular array between the mounting plate and the mounting base. Each elastic component includes a sleeve fixed to the upper end of the mounting plate, a sliding rod slidably connected to the sleeve, one end of the sliding rod being fixed to the mounting base, and a spring sleeved on the outside of the sleeve, with both ends of the spring abutting against the mounting base and the mounting plate, respectively.
[0011] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a mounting cylinder fixed to the upper end of the mounting base. The mounting cylinder has a conical groove inside, which is an inverted cone shape. A transmission ball is disposed inside the conical groove, and the transmission ball abuts against the inner wall of the conical groove. The transmission ball is connected and fixed to the machine body by a connecting rod.
[0012] Preferably, a mounting sleeve for assisting flexible installation connection is installed between the body and the mounting plate, and the warning component, drive component, elastic component and transmission component are all located inside the mounting sleeve.
[0013] Preferably, the mounting sleeve has sound transmission holes for auxiliary sound transmission, and the sound transmission holes are arranged in a circular array on the mounting sleeve.
[0014] Preferably, the steering assembly includes a steering shaft rotatably connected to an L-shaped frame, one end of the steering shaft being fixed to the bottom of a mounting plate, and a drive motor for driving the steering shaft being mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: In the process of raising ferrets, the present invention uses an infrared thermal imaging-based ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device to monitor the ferret body temperature in real time. When the ferrets stand on the machine, the warning component will make a sound through transmission to drive the standing ferrets away, so as to avoid the ferrets stepping on the warning device for a long time or even biting it, thus facilitating the normal use of the warning device. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation component and steering component structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the mounting sleeve, mounting plate, and body of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting sleeve of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the warning component structure of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component structure of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic component and transmission component of the present invention.
[0017] In the diagram: 101-body; 102-infrared thermal imaging lens; 201-mounting plate; 202-L-shaped frame; 203-mounting hole; 301-steering shaft; 302-drive motor; 401-mounting bracket; 402-mounting shaft; 403-mounting disc; 404-first fixing rod; 405-striking head; 406-sounding drum; 407-second fixing rod; 501-mounting seat; 502-rack; 503-gear; 601-sleeve; 602-slide rod; 603-spring; 701-mounting cylinder; 702-conical groove; 703-transmission ball; 704-connecting rod; 8-mounting sleeve; 9-sound transmission hole. Detailed Implementation
[0018] 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.
[0019] Example 1 Please see Figures 1-7 The figure shows a ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging, including a body 101 and an infrared thermal imaging lens 102 installed at the front end of the body 101. It should be noted here that the body 101 and the infrared thermal imaging lens 102 are conventional technical means in the field of technology, and their working principle and operation method are well known technologies, so they will not be described in detail here. Also includes: Installation components are provided on the body 101 to assist in the installation and connection of the body 101; A warning component is placed between the body 101 and the mounting component to prevent the ferret from stepping on it during the ferret's body temperature monitoring process; And, a drive component for driving the warning component and a transmission component for transmission are provided on the warning component; It should be noted that during the ferret breeding process, an infrared thermal imaging-based ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device is used to monitor the ferret's body temperature in real time. When the ferret stands on the machine 101, the warning component will make a sound through transmission to drive the standing ferret away, so as to avoid the ferret stepping on the warning device for a long time or even biting it, thus facilitating the normal use of the warning device.
[0020] Preferably, the mounting components include a mounting plate 201 disposed below the body 101, a warning component disposed between the mounting plate 201 and the body 101, an L-shaped frame 202 disposed below the mounting plate 201, a steering component for assisting steering adjustment disposed between the mounting plate 201 and the L-shaped frame 202, and mounting holes 203 for assisting installation are provided on the L-shaped frame 202. It should be noted that during the ferret breeding process, an infrared thermal imaging-based ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device is used to monitor the ferret body temperature in real time. When using the infrared thermal imaging-based ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device, the L-shaped frame 202 is installed in the designated location of the breeding area through the mounting holes 203 on the L-shaped frame 202.
[0021] Preferably, the warning component includes a mounting bracket 401 fixed to the upper end of the mounting plate 201, a mounting shaft 402 rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 401, a mounting plate 403 fixed to one end of the mounting shaft 402, a striking head 405 provided on one side of the mounting plate 403, the striking head 405 and the mounting plate 403 being connected and fixed by a first fixing rod 404, and a sound-producing drum 406 provided above the mounting plate 201 for striking the striking head 405 to produce sound, the sound-producing drum 406 and the mounting plate 201 being connected and fixed by a second fixing rod 407; It should be noted that when the farmed ferret stands on the machine body 101, the installation shaft 402 is driven to rotate through the transmission. During the rotation of the installation shaft 402, the installation plate 403 is driven to rotate. During the rotation of the installation plate 403, the striking head 405 is driven to move through the connection of the first fixed rod 404. Through the movement of the striking head 405, the striking head 405 strikes the sound-producing drum 406, producing a sound.
[0022] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a mounting base 501 disposed above the mounting bracket 401, an elastic component for assisting the elastic connection is disposed between the mounting base 501 and the mounting plate 201, a rack 502 is fixed to the lower end of the mounting base 501, and a gear 503 is fixed to one end of the mounting shaft 402, the gear 503 and the rack 502 are meshed with each other. It should be noted here that: through transmission, the mounting cylinder 701, after being subjected to force, retracts towards the mounting plate 201. During the movement of the mounting cylinder 701, the mounting base 501 moves synchronously. During the movement of the mounting base 501, the rack 502 moves synchronously. During the movement of the rack 502, the mounting shaft 402 is driven to rotate through the meshing transmission between the rack 502 and the gear 503.
[0023] Preferably, multiple sets of elastic components are provided, and the multiple sets of elastic components are arranged in a ring array between the mounting plate 201 and the mounting base 501. The elastic component includes a sleeve 601 fixed to the upper end of the mounting plate 201, a slide rod 602 slidably connected to the sleeve 601, one end of the slide rod 602 being fixed to the mounting base 501, and a spring 603 being sleeved on the outside of the sleeve 601. The two ends of the spring 603 are respectively abutted against the mounting base 501 and the mounting plate 201. It should be noted that: the multiple sets of sleeves 601 and slide rods 602 facilitate the flexible connection between the mounting plate 201 and the mounting base 501, and the spring 603 facilitates the reset movement of the mounting base 501 after the telescopic movement.
[0024] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a mounting cylinder 701 fixed to the upper end of the mounting base 501. The mounting cylinder 701 has a conical groove 702 inside, which is inverted conical in shape. A transmission ball 703 is disposed inside the conical groove 702. The transmission ball 703 abuts against the inner wall of the conical groove 702. The transmission ball 703 is connected and fixed to the machine body 101 by a connecting rod 704. It should be noted that during the use of the ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging, when the farmed ferret stands on the body 101, the ferret will exert pressure on the body 101 under its own weight. Since the body 101 and the mounting plate 201 are flexibly connected by the mounting sleeve 8, the body 101 tilts towards the side of the force. During the tilting process of the body 101, the connecting rod 704 moves synchronously. During the movement of the connecting rod 704, the transmission ball 703 moves synchronously. During the movement of the transmission ball 703, pressure is generated on the mounting cylinder 701 through the mutual transmission between the transmission ball 703 and the conical groove 702 inside the mounting cylinder 701.
[0025] Preferably, a mounting sleeve 8 for assisting flexible installation connection is installed between the body 101 and the mounting plate 201, and the warning component, drive component, elastic component and transmission component are all located inside the mounting sleeve 8; It should be noted that the mounting sleeve 8 facilitates the shielding and protection of the warning components, drive components, elastic components and transmission components. In addition, the mounting sleeve 8 facilitates the flexible connection between the body 101 and the mounting plate 201.
[0026] Preferably, the mounting sleeve 8 is provided with a sound transmission hole 9 for auxiliary sound transmission, and the sound transmission holes 9 are arranged in a ring array on the mounting sleeve 8. It should be noted here that multiple sets of sound transmission holes 9 are used to facilitate sound transmission.
[0027] Preferably, the steering assembly includes a steering shaft 301 rotatably connected to the L-shaped frame 202, one end of the steering shaft 301 being fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate 201, and a drive motor 302 for driving the steering shaft 301 being mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate 201. It should be noted that after installation, the ferret's body temperature is monitored in real time through the cooperation of the body 101 and the infrared thermal imaging lens 102. During the monitoring process, the drive motor 302 drives the mounting shaft 402 to rotate. The rotation of the mounting shaft 402 drives the body 101 to rotate. The rotation of the body 101 makes it easier for the infrared thermal imaging lens 102 to be used at different angles.
[0028] In this solution, a ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging includes the following steps: During ferret farming, an infrared thermal imaging-based ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device is used to monitor the ferret's body temperature in real time. In the process of using the infrared thermal imaging-based ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device, the L-shaped frame 202 is installed in a designated position in the farming area through the mounting holes 203 on the L-shaped frame 202. After installation, the body 101 and the infrared thermal imaging lens 102 work together to monitor the ferret's body temperature in real time. During the monitoring process, the drive motor 302 drives the mounting shaft 402 to rotate. The rotation of the mounting shaft 402 drives the body 101 to rotate. The rotation of the body 101 makes it easy to use the infrared thermal imaging lens 102 at different angles. Furthermore, during the use of the ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging, when the farmed ferret stands on the machine body 101, the ferret will exert pressure on the machine body 101 under its own weight. Since the machine body 101 and the mounting plate 201 are flexibly connected through the mounting sleeve 8, the machine body 101 under the force will tilt towards the side of the force. During the tilting of the body 101, the connecting rod 704 moves synchronously. During the movement of the connecting rod 704, the transmission ball 703 moves synchronously. During the movement of the transmission ball 703, pressure is applied to the mounting cylinder 701 through the abutting transmission action between the transmission ball 703 and the conical groove 702 inside the mounting cylinder 701. During the force applied to the mounting cylinder 701, the sliding guide action of multiple sets of sleeves 601 and slide rods 602 causes the stressed mounting cylinder 701 to retract towards the mounting plate 201. During the movement of the mounting cylinder 701, the mounting seat 501 moves synchronously. During the movement of the mounting seat 501, the rack 502 moves synchronously. During the movement of the 02, the mounting shaft 402 is driven to rotate through the meshing transmission between the rack 502 and the gear 503. As the mounting shaft 402 rotates, it drives the mounting plate 403 to rotate. As the mounting plate 403 rotates, it drives the striking head 405 to move through the connection of the first fixed rod 404. The movement of the striking head 405 causes it to collide with the sound-emitting drum 406, producing a sound. Therefore, when a ferret stands on the machine body 101, the warning component will make a sound through the transmission to drive the standing ferret away, preventing the ferret from stepping on the warning device for a long time or even biting it, thus facilitating the normal use of the warning device.
[0029] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0030] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging, comprising: The body (101) and the infrared thermal imaging lens (102) installed at the front end of the body (101). Its characteristic is that it further includes: Installation components are provided on the body (101) to assist in the installation and connection of the body (101); A warning component is placed between the body (101) and the mounting component to prevent the ferret from stepping on it during the ferret's body temperature monitoring process; In addition, a drive component for driving the warning component and a transmission component for transmission are provided on the warning component.
2. The ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation assembly includes an installation plate (201) disposed below the body (101), the warning assembly is disposed between the installation plate (201) and the body (101), an L-shaped frame (202) is disposed below the installation plate (201), a steering assembly for assisting steering adjustment is disposed between the installation plate (201) and the L-shaped frame (202), and an installation hole (203) for assisting installation is provided on the L-shaped frame (202).
3. The ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging according to claim 2, characterized in that: The warning component includes a mounting bracket (401) fixed to the upper end of the mounting plate (201). A mounting shaft (402) is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket (401). A mounting plate (403) is fixed to one end of the mounting shaft (402). A striking head (405) is provided on one side of the mounting plate (403). The striking head (405) and the mounting plate (403) are connected and fixed by a first fixing rod (404). A sound-producing drum (406) is provided above the mounting plate (201) for striking the striking head (405) to produce sound. The sound-producing drum (406) and the mounting plate (201) are connected and fixed by a second fixing rod (407).
4. The ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a mounting base (501) disposed above the mounting bracket (401), and an elastic component for assisting the elastic connection is disposed between the mounting base (501) and the mounting plate (201). A rack (502) is fixed to the lower end of the mounting base (501), and a gear (503) is fixed to one end of the mounting shaft (402). The gear (503) and the rack (502) are meshed with each other.
5. A ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic component is provided in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of elastic components are arranged in a ring array between the mounting plate (201) and the mounting base (501). The elastic component includes a sleeve (601) fixed to the upper end of the mounting plate (201). A slide rod (602) is slidably connected to the sleeve (601). One end of the slide rod (602) is fixed to the mounting base (501). A spring (603) is sleeved on the outside of the sleeve (601). The two ends of the spring (603) are respectively abutted against the mounting base (501) and the mounting plate (201).
6. The ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a mounting cylinder (701) fixed to the upper end of the mounting base (501). The mounting cylinder (701) has a conical groove (702) inside. The conical groove (702) is inverted conical. A transmission ball (703) is provided inside the conical groove (702). The transmission ball (703) abuts against the inner wall of the conical groove (702). The transmission ball (703) is connected and fixed to the machine body (101) by a connecting rod (704).
7. A ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging according to claim 6, characterized in that: An installation sleeve (8) for assisting flexible installation connection is installed between the body (101) and the mounting plate (201), and the warning component, drive component, elastic component and transmission component are all located inside the installation sleeve (8).
8. The ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting sleeve (8) is provided with a sound transmission hole (9) for auxiliary sound transmission, and the sound transmission hole (9) is arranged in a ring array on the mounting sleeve (8).
9. A ferret body temperature abnormality early warning device based on infrared thermal imaging according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steering assembly includes a steering shaft (301) rotatably connected to an L-shaped frame (202), one end of which is fixed to the bottom of a mounting plate (201), and a drive motor (302) for driving the steering shaft (301) is mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate (201).