A pig nose plug type label holder and its using method

By designing a pig nose-congested label bracket, the ear tags are fixed on the bracket and fixed in the pig nasal cavity, the problem of ear tags falling off during slaughtering is solved, and the traceability of the slaughtering process and the simplification of the product structure is achieved.

CN117136866BActive Publication Date: 2025-06-10NANJING HAIKE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311349163.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-10-18
Publication Date
2025-06-10
Estimated Expiration
2043-10-18

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Technical Problem

During the slaughtering process, the pig ear electronic tag is prone to fall off due to the high-speed rotating rubber strips of the hair removal machine, resulting in the loss of pig information and the traceability of the slaughtering process cannot be achieved.

Method used

Design a pig nose-congested label bracket, by fixing the ear tag on the bracket and fixing the bracket and ear tag in the nasal cavity of the pig, ensuring that the ear tag will not fall off during the slaughtering process.

Benefits of technology

The effect of not falling off the ear tag during the slaughtering process is achieved, ensuring the traceability of the slaughtering process, simplifying the product structure, and reducing costs.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a pig nasal plug type tag holder and its using method, belonging to the technical field of livestock slaughtering equipment. It includes a housing, a push rod is arranged at the upper end of the housing, and a cantilever ear is arranged at the upper end of the push rod. The lower end of the push rod is located inside the housing, and the lower end of the push rod is connected to a spring ejector pin. The spring ejector pin is arranged at the lower end inside the housing, and a spring is arranged on the spring ejector pin. The push rod pushes the spring ejector pin to move inside the housing and compress the spring, causing the spring to be compressed and contracted. The present invention solves the problem that the existing ear tags are easily knocked off and fall off, resulting in the loss of pig information and the inability to trace the process. The pig nasal plug type tag holder of the present invention, during the slaughter process, removes the ear tag on the pig ear, fixes the ear tag on the holder, and then fixedly installs the holder and the ear tag as a whole in the pig nasal cavity to ensure that the ear tag will not fall off during the slaughter process, thereby realizing the traceability of the slaughter process and solving the problem of the ear tag falling off during the slaughter process.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of livestock slaughtering equipment, and particularly relates to a pig nasal plug type label holder and a using method thereof. Background Technique

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, food health issues have been paid more and more attention. How to ensure food health and process traceability has become an indispensable link in food production and processing.

[0003] In order to achieve traceability during the slaughter process, generally, pig ear electronic tags are still used in the market. The electronic tag is fixed on the pig ear through the interference fit of the male label and the target, and the slaughter process traceability is realized by reading the ear tag information.

[0004] However, during the slaughter process, a hair removal machine is needed to remove the hair on the pig body surface. The hair removal machine slaps the pig body surface with high-speed rotating rubber strips to achieve the hair removal effect. During the slaughter process, the ear tag contacts the hair removal machine, and it is very easy to knock off the pig ear tag, resulting in the loss of pig information and the inability to trace the process. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a pig nasal plug type label holder and a using method thereof. During the slaughter process, the ear tag on the pig ear is removed, fixed on the holder, and then the holder and the ear tag are integrally fixed in the pig nasal cavity to ensure that the ear tag will not fall off during the slaughter process, thereby realizing the traceability of the slaughter process, and can solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A pig nasal plug type label holder includes a housing. A push rod is arranged at the upper end of the housing. A cantilever ear is arranged at the upper end of the push rod. The lower end of the push rod is located inside the housing, and the lower end of the push rod is connected to a spring thimble. The spring thimble is arranged at the lower end inside the housing. A spring is arranged on the spring thimble. The push rod pushes the spring thimble to move inside the housing and compress the spring, causing the spring to be compressed and contracted.

[0008] A base is arranged at the bottom of the housing. A hoop ring is arranged at the connection between the base and the housing. The hoop ring is located outside the housing.

[0009] A push block is also arranged on the housing. The push block is movably connected to the housing, and the push block moves vertically on the housing. A fixed bracket is arranged on the push block. The fixed bracket is movably connected to the push block.

[0010] The housing is also equipped with an ear tag pressing needle for pressing the ear tag on the housing. The ear tag pressing needle passes through the through hole in the center of the ear tag and self-locks with the cantilever ear.

[0011] Further, the outer shell is in a hollow cylindrical shape, and a guide groove for the push rod to move is provided inside the outer shell, and the guide groove is used to guide the movement track of the push rod;

[0012] A boss is provided at the top of the outer shell, and the boss is used to limit the outer shell entering the pig's nose;

[0013] A long opening is provided on the side of the outer shell, the push block is located in the long opening, and the long opening is used to guide the movement track of the push block;

[0014] Further, an internal thread is provided at the bottom of the outer shell, the base is assembled at the bottom of the outer shell, and the base is threadedly connected to the outer shell;

[0015] A positioning groove is provided on the outer wall at the lower end of the outer shell, the hoop ring is installed in the positioning groove, and the hoop ring is used to fasten the outer shell and the base;

[0016] Further, the push rod is in a cylindrical shape, and cantilever ears symmetrically distributed are provided at one end of the push rod away from the spring thimble, and the cantilever ears extend both inward and outward of the push rod;

[0017] Further, the push block is located in the long opening, and the push block protrudes from the long opening. The push block is connected to the spring thimble. The push rod pushes the spring thimble to move inside the outer shell, and the spring thimble synchronously drives the push block to move in the long opening;

[0018] Further, both ends of the spring are connected to the spring thimble. The spring thimble connected to the upper end of the spring is arranged at the lower end of the push rod, and the spring thimble connected to the lower end of the spring is arranged inside the outer shell.

[0019] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the present invention also provides a method for using a pig nose plug type label holder as described above, including the following steps:

[0020] S1. Installation process: Insert the ear tag pressing needle into the center hole of the ear tag, and then insert it into the push rod. After the push rod contacts the ear tag, under the action of the ear tag pressure, it moves to the right. At the same time, the push rod moves along the guide groove provided on the outer shell under the guidance of the spring thimble. When the spring thimble reaches position B from position A, it can no longer move. At this time, release the hand, and the spring thimble moves to the left under the action of the spring to reach position C. The fixed bracket is in an erected state under the action of the push block. At the same time, the cantilever ears are squeezed towards the center under the action of the outer shell, locking the ear tag pressing needle. At this time, the whole bracket cannot be taken out, and the installation process is completed;

[0021] S2. Disassembly process: Press the ear tag pressure pin again. When the spring ejector pin moves to position D along the guide groove set on the shell, it cannot move any further. At this time, let go. The spring ejector pin moves to the left to reach the starting position A under the action of the spring. The push block recovers under the action of the spring, and the fixed bracket follows the push block to recover to its original state. At the same time, the cantilever ear withdraws from the shell and recovers under the action of elastic deformation, unlocking the ear tag pressure pin. At this time, the ear tag and the bracket can be taken out as a whole, completing the disassembly process.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The pig nose plug type label holder of the present invention, during the slaughtering process, the ear tag on the pig's ear is removed, the ear tag is fixed on the bracket, and then the bracket and the ear tag are fixed as a whole in the pig's nasal cavity, to ensure that the ear tag will not fall off during the slaughtering process, thereby achieving traceability of the slaughtering process and solving the problem of the ear tag falling off during the slaughtering process. A new installation concept is adopted, and this method of hanging labels is used for the first time in the industry. The pig nose plug type label holder adopts a guide rail type, which greatly simplifies the product structure; the use of a spring ejector pin facilitates the disassembly of the structure and can flexibly resist the radial force received during movement. The cantilever ear eliminates redundant structure while satisfying the locking ear tag pressure pin, so that the bracket locks the ear tag and the bracket loosens the ear tag. The use of the hoop ring can realize an integrated or split shell, thereby reducing product costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is an axonometric view of the pig nose plug type tag holder of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a front view of the pig nose plug type tag holder of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the pig nose plug type tag holder of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a front cross-sectional view of the pig nose plug type tag holder of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional exploded view of the pig nose plug type tag holder of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a side cross-sectional view of the pig nose plug type tag holder of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the installation and disassembly movement state of the pig nose plug type label holder of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 8 It is a front cross-sectional view of the housing of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 9It is a front view schematic diagram of the push rod of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 10 It is a side view schematic diagram of the push rod of the present invention.

[0034] In the figure: 1. Ear tag pressing needle; 2. Ear tag; 3. Push rod; 31. Cantilever ear; 4. Outer shell; 41. Guide groove; 42. Boss; 43. Long opening; 5. Hoop ring; 6. Base; 7. Fixed bracket; 8. Spring ejector pin; 9. Spring; 10. Push block. Specific embodiments

[0035] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0036] In order to solve the problem that in the existing slaughter process, a hair removal machine needs to be used to remove the hair on the pig body surface. The hair removal machine beats the pig body surface through a high-speed rotating rubber strip to achieve the hair removal effect. During the slaughter process, the ear tag contacts the hair removal machine, and it is very easy to knock off the pig ear tag, resulting in the loss of pig information and making the process impossible to trace. Please refer to Figures 1 - 10 In this embodiment, the following technical solutions are provided:

[0037] A pig nasal plug type label holder includes an outer shell 4. A push rod 3 is provided at the upper end of the outer shell 4, and the lower end of the push rod 3 is located inside the outer shell 4.

[0038] It should be noted that the outer shell 4 is in a hollow cylindrical shape, and a guide groove 41 for the movement of the push rod 3 is provided inside the outer shell 4. The provided guide groove 41 can be used to guide the movement track of the push rod 3, so that the push rod 3 moves in the guide groove 41 provided on the outer shell 4.

[0039] It should be noted that a boss 42 is provided at the top of the outer shell 4. The provided boss 42 can be used to limit the outer shell 4 entering the pig nose to prevent the bracket from completely entering the pig nose.

[0040] The lower end of the push rod 3 is connected to a spring ejector pin 8. The spring ejector pin 8 is provided at the lower end inside the outer shell 4. A spring 9 is provided on the spring ejector pin 8. The push rod 3 pushes the spring ejector pin 8 to move inside the outer shell 4 and compress the spring 9, causing the spring 9 to be compressed and contracted.

[0041] It should be noted that both ends of the spring 9 are connected to the spring ejector pin 8. The spring ejector pin 8 connected to the upper end of the spring 9 is provided at the lower end of the push rod 3, and the spring ejector pin 8 connected to the lower end of the spring 9 is provided inside the outer shell 4.

[0042] It should be noted that the push rod 3 is cylindrical, and a symmetrically distributed cantilever ear 31 is provided at one end of the push rod 3 away from the spring ejector pin 8. The cantilever ear 31 extends to both the inside and the outside of the push rod 3. The cantilever ear 31 can be used to lock the ear tag press pin 1.

[0043] It should be noted that the push block 10 is located in the long opening 43 and protrudes out of the long opening 43 . The push block 10 is connected to the spring ejector pin 8 . The push rod 3 pushes the spring ejector pin 8 to move in the housing 4 , and the spring ejector pin 8 synchronously drives the push block 10 to move in the long opening 43 .

[0044] A base 6 is provided at the bottom of the shell 4 , and a hoop ring 5 is provided at the connection between the base 6 and the shell 4 . The hoop ring 5 is located on the outside of the shell 4 .

[0045] It should be noted that an internal thread is provided at the bottom of the outer shell 4, the base 6 is assembled at the bottom of the outer shell 4, and the base 6 is threadedly connected to the outer shell 4. A positioning groove is provided on the outer wall of the lower end of the outer shell 4, and the clamp ring 5 is installed in the positioning groove. The clamp ring 5 is used to fasten the outer shell 4 and the base 6. By putting the clamp ring 5 on the outside of the outer shell 4, the outer shell 4 can be prevented from being damaged due to excessive force on the connection between the base 6 and the outer shell 4.

[0046] A push block 10 is also provided on the housing 4 , and the push block 10 is movably connected to the housing 4 , and the push block 10 moves vertically on the housing 4 .

[0047] It should be noted that a long opening 43 is provided on the side of the housing 4 , and the push block 10 is located in the long opening 43 . The long opening 43 can be used to guide the movement trajectory of the push block 10 .

[0048] It should be noted that a long opening 43 is provided on the side of the shell 4, and the push block 10 is located in the long opening 43. The long opening 43 is used to guide the movement trajectory of the push block 10. The push block 10 is located in the long opening 43, and the push block 10 protrudes from the long opening 43. The push block 10 is connected to the spring ejector pin 8.

[0049] A fixed bracket 7 is provided on the push block 10 , and the fixed bracket 7 and the push block 10 are movably connected.

[0050] It should be noted that when the push block 10 moves, it can pull the fixed bracket 7 to move accordingly, so that the fixed bracket 7 is in an upright state under the action of the push block 10, and the bracket can be installed on the pig nose as a whole.

[0051] The housing 4 is also equipped with an ear tag pressing needle 1, which is used to press the ear tag 2 onto the housing 4. The ear tag pressing needle 1 passes through the through hole in the center of the ear tag 2 and the cantilever ear 31 for self-locking.

[0052] It should be noted that the ear tag pressing needle 1 is inserted into the central hole of the ear tag 2, and then into the push rod 3. After the push rod 3 contacts the ear tag 2, it moves to the right under the pressure of the ear tag 2. At the same time, the push rod 3 moves along the guide groove 41 provided on the outer shell 4 under the guidance of the spring ejector pin 8. When the spring ejector pin 8 reaches position B from position A and can no longer move, release the hand at this time. The spring ejector pin 8 moves to the left under the action of the spring 9 and reaches position C. The fixed bracket 7 is in an erected state under the action of the push block 10. At the same time, the cantilever ear 31 is squeezed towards the center under the action of the outer shell 4, locking the ear tag pressing needle 1. At this time, the whole bracket cannot be taken out, and the installation process is completed.

[0053] In order to better demonstrate the usage process of a pig nasal plug type tag bracket, this embodiment also provides a usage method of a pig nasal plug type tag bracket as described above, including the following steps:

[0054] S1. Installation process: Insert the ear tag pressing needle 1 into the central hole of the ear tag 2, and then into the push rod 3. After the push rod 3 contacts the ear tag 2, it moves to the right under the pressure of the ear tag 2. At the same time, the push rod 3 moves along the guide groove 41 provided on the outer shell 4 under the guidance of the spring ejector pin 8. When the spring ejector pin 8 reaches position B from position A and can no longer move, release the hand at this time. The spring ejector pin 8 moves to the left under the action of the spring 9 and reaches position C. The fixed bracket 7 is in an erected state under the action of the push block 10. At the same time, the cantilever ear 31 is squeezed towards the center under the action of the outer shell 4, locking the ear tag pressing needle 1. At this time, the whole bracket cannot be taken out, and the installation process is completed;

[0055] S2. Dismantling process: Press the ear tag pressing needle 1 again. When the spring ejector pin 8 moves along the guide groove 41 provided on the outer shell 4 to position D and can no longer move, release the hand at this time. The spring ejector pin 8 moves to the left under the action of the spring 9 and reaches the starting position A. The push block 10 returns under the action of the spring 9, and the fixed bracket 7 follows the push block 10 to return to the original state. At the same time, the cantilever ear 31 exits the outer shell 4 and returns under the action of elastic deformation, unlocking the ear tag pressing needle 1. At this time, the ear tag 2 and the whole bracket can be taken out, and the dismantling process is completed.

[0056] It should be noted that the pig nasal plug type tag bracket, as the carrier of the tag, can maintain the integrity of the electronic tag, provide an important carrier for the ear tags of animal individual identification, help accurately distinguish animal individuals, trace their life cycles, and is applicable to all scenarios where tag brackets are needed, not limited to pig slaughter, but also applicable to the breeding and slaughter environments of other livestock, such as cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, etc.

[0057] In summary: the pig nose plug type label holder of the present invention, during the slaughtering process, the ear tag 2 on the pig's ear is removed, the ear tag 2 is fixed on the bracket, and then the bracket and the ear tag 2 are fixed as a whole in the pig's nasal cavity, to ensure that the ear tag 2 will not fall off during the slaughtering process, thereby achieving traceability of the slaughtering process, solving the problem of the ear tag 2 falling off during the slaughtering process, adopting a new installation concept, and using this method of hanging labels in the industry for the first time. The pig nose plug type label holder adopts a guide rail type, which greatly simplifies the product structure; the use of the spring ejector 8 facilitates the disassembly of the structure, and at the same time can flexibly resist the radial force received during the movement. The cantilever ear 31 eliminates the redundant structure while satisfying the locking ear tag pressure pin 1, so that the bracket locks the ear tag and the bracket loosens the ear tag. The application of the hoop ring 5 can realize the integrated or split shell 4, thereby reducing product costs.

[0058] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pig nose plug type label holder, comprising a housing (4). Characterized in that: A push rod (3) is provided at the upper end of the housing (4), a cantilever ear (31) is provided at the upper end of the push rod (3), the lower end of the push rod (3) is located inside the housing (4), and the lower end of the push rod (3) is connected to a spring ejector pin (8). The spring ejector pin (8) is arranged at the lower end inside the housing (4), a spring (9) is arranged on the spring ejector pin (8), the push rod (3) pushes the spring ejector pin (8) to move inside the housing (4) and compress the spring (9), so that the spring (9) is compressed and contracted. A base (6) is provided at the bottom of the housing (4), a hoop (5) is provided at the connection between the base (6) and the housing (4), the hoop (5) is located outside the housing (4), a push block (10) is further provided on the housing (4), the push block (10) is movably connected to the housing (4), and the push block (10) moves vertically on the housing (4). A fixed bracket (7) is provided on the push block (10), the fixed bracket (7) is movably connected to the push block (10), the housing (4) is also equipped with an ear tag pressing pin (1), the ear tag pressing pin (1) is used to press the ear tag (2) on the housing (4), the ear tag pressing pin (1) passes through the through hole in the center of the ear tag (2) and the cantilever ear (31) for self-locking. The housing (4) is in a hollow cylindrical shape, a guide groove (41) for the movement of the push rod (3) is provided inside the housing (4), the guide groove (41) is used to guide the movement track of the push rod (3), a boss (42) is provided at the top of the housing (4), the boss (42) is used to limit the housing (4) entering the pig nose, a long opening (43) is provided on the side of the housing (4), the push block (10) is located in the long opening (43), the long opening (43) is used to guide the movement track of the push block (10), internal threads are provided at the bottom of the housing (4), the base (6) is assembled at the bottom of the housing (4), and the base (6) is threadedly connected to the housing (4). A positioning groove is provided on the outer wall of the lower end of the housing (4), the hoop (5) is installed in the positioning groove, and the hoop (5) is used to fasten the housing (4) and the base (6).

2. A pig nose plug type label holder according to claim 1, Characterized in that, The push rod (3) is in a cylindrical shape, and symmetrically distributed cantilever ears (31) are provided at one end of the push rod (3) away from the spring ejector pin (8), and the cantilever ears (31) extend both inside and outside the push rod (3).

3. A pig nose plug type label holder according to claim 1, Characterized in that, The push block (10) is located in the long opening (43), and the push block (10) protrudes from the long opening (43). The push block (10) is connected to the spring ejector pin (8). The push rod (3) pushes the spring ejector pin (8) to move inside the housing (4), and the spring ejector pin (8) synchronously drives the push block (10) to move in the long opening (43).

4. A pig nose plug type label holder according to claim 1, Characterized in that, Both ends of the spring (9) are connected to the spring thimble (8). The spring thimble (8) connected to the upper end of the spring (9) is arranged at the lower end of the push rod (3), and the spring thimble (8) connected to the lower end of the spring (9) is arranged inside the housing (4).

5. A method for using a pig nose plug type label holder as described in claim 2, characterized in that, it includes the following steps: S1. Installation process: Insert the ear tag pressing needle (1) into the central hole of the ear tag (2), and then insert it into the push rod (3). After the push rod (3) contacts the ear tag (2), it moves to the right under the action of the pressure of the ear tag (2). At the same time, the push rod (3) moves along the guide groove (41) provided on the housing (4) under the guidance of the spring thimble (8). When the spring thimble (8) reaches position B from position A, it can no longer move. At this time, release the hand. The spring thimble (8) moves to the left under the action of the spring (9) to reach position C. The fixed bracket (7) is in an erected state under the action of the push block (10). At the same time, the cantilever ear (31) is squeezed towards the center under the action of the housing (4) to lock the ear tag pressing needle (1). At this time, the whole bracket cannot be taken out, and the installation process is completed; S2. Dismantling process: Press the ear tag pressing needle (1) again. When the spring thimble (8) moves along the guide groove (41) provided on the housing (4) to position D and can no longer move, release the hand at this time. The spring thimble (8) moves to the left under the action of the spring (9) to reach the starting position A. The push block (10) returns under the action of the spring (9), and the fixed bracket (7) follows the push block (10) to return to the original state. At the same time, the cantilever ear (31) exits the housing (4) and returns under the action of elastic deformation to unlock the ear tag pressing needle (1). At this time, the ear tag (2) and the whole bracket can be taken out, and the dismantling process is completed.

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