Ear tag equipment suitable for being worn by cattle

Abstract

The ear tag equipment comprises a connecting rod, a baffle ring and a main box body are installed on the two sides of the connecting rod, the ear tag equipment is clamped on the two sides of an ear of the cattle, the baffle ring is detachably connected with the connecting rod, an opening groove is formed in the main box body, a circuit board is arranged in the main box body, a temperature sensor is arranged on the circuit board, and the temperature sensor is connected with the main box body. The circuit board further comprises a control chip, an antenna module, a position sensor, a communication module, an acceleration sensor and a battery. The battery is detachably arranged in the main box body. The beneficial effects are that the device fully considers various aspects of cattle management, can monitor the temperature of cattle ear parts, cattle positions and movement conditions, is suitable for free-ranging management of cattle, and a control chip coordinates and processes data of various sensors, so that the management efficiency is improved; and a replaceable battery is further arranged in the device, so that maintenance and replacement are facilitated, and the service life of the device is greatly prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of ear tags, and in particular to an ear tag device suitable for cattle to wear. Background Art

[0002] The purpose of ear tags is to provide basic identification and management functions, helping farmers track basic information and health records of each cow. Ordinary ear tags are usually printed with numbers or other identifiers, which allows each cow to be individually identified in the farm. Ear tags can effectively simplify cattle management, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. They make daily feeding and record keeping work more efficient in a simple and reliable way.

[0003] However, the existing cattle ear tags are only provided with numbers and information. When cattle are raised in a free-range manner, some cattle are easily far away and difficult to be found, resulting in low cattle breeding efficiency and high breeding labor intensity. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an ear tag device suitable for cattle to wear in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, as described below.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] The present invention provides an ear tag device suitable for cattle to wear, comprising a connecting rod, a retaining ring and a main box body are installed on both sides of the connecting rod, and the retaining ring is detachably connected to the connecting rod, an opening groove is provided on the main box body, a circuit board is provided inside the main box body, and a temperature sensor corresponding to the opening groove is provided on the circuit board;

[0007] The circuit board also includes a control chip, an antenna module, a position sensor, a communication module, an acceleration sensor and a battery. The temperature sensor, antenna module, position sensor, communication module, acceleration sensor and battery are all electrically connected to the control chip; the battery is detachably arranged inside the main box body.

[0008] As an optional solution of the technical solution of this application document, an antenna module and a Bluetooth chip are also provided on the circuit board, and the antenna module and the Bluetooth chip are both electrically connected to the control chip.

[0009] As an optional solution to the technical solution of this application document, there are two open slots.

[0010] As an optional solution of the technical solution of the present application document, a plurality of lamp beads electrically connected to the control chip are provided on the outer wall of the opening groove.

[0011] As an optional solution of the technical solution of the present application document, elastic support blocks corresponding to the corner positions of the circuit board are provided inside the main box body for buffering and protecting the circuit board.

[0012] As an optional solution to the technical solution of the present application document, the outer wall of the main box body is provided with a guide groove, a battery tray is slidably connected inside the guide groove, and the battery tray is provided with an open groove corresponding to the electrical connection point of the battery for accommodating the battery.

[0013] As an optional solution of the technical solution of the present application document, a guide strip is provided on the inner wall of the guide groove, and guide grooves are provided on both sides of the battery support plate, and the guide strip is plugged into and matched with the guide grooves.

[0014] As an optional solution of the technical solution of the present application document, a back cover is provided on the back side of the main box body, and a plurality of heat dissipation strips are provided on the outer side of the back cover.

[0015] As an optional solution of the technical solution of the present application document, a sealing layer is provided on the pressing protrusion and the bottom of the back cover.

[0016] As an optional solution to the technical solution of the present application document, the back cover is provided with a clamping protrusion for pressing the battery, and the clamping protrusion is provided with a baffle, and the movable end of the baffle extends to the outside of the battery tray to limit and fix the battery tray.

[0017] The beneficial effects are:

[0018] This device takes into account all aspects of cattle management and can monitor the temperature of cattle ears to help farmers detect potential health problems such as fever or infection in a timely manner. Real-time feedback of temperature data helps early intervention and reduces the risk of disease progression.

[0019] The device can monitor the position and movement of cattle, which is suitable for free-range management of cattle. The control chip coordinates and processes the data of each sensor and transmits data through the wireless module, which improves management efficiency and reduces labor intensity.

[0020] There is also a replaceable battery inside the device, which is easy to maintain and replace, greatly extending the service life of the device and ensuring stable power supply during long-term use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main box body in the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a rear view schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main box body in the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a rear view of the main box body in the present invention.

[0026] The following are the descriptions of the reference numerals:

[0027] 1. Main box body; 101. Opening slot; 102. Guide slot; 103. Elastic support block; 104. Blocking piece; 105. Guide strip; 106. Back cover; 107. Pressing convex; 2. Connecting rod; 3. Blocking ring; 4. Circuit board; 401. Control chip; 402. Temperature sensor; 403. Antenna module; 404. Position sensor; 405. Bluetooth chip; 406. Communication module; 407. Acceleration sensor; 5. Battery tray; 501. Guide slot; 6. Battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] First embodiment:

[0030] See also Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the present invention provides an ear tag device suitable for cattle to wear, including a connecting rod 2, a retaining ring 3 and a main box body 1 are installed on both sides of the connecting rod 2, clamped on both sides of the cattle's ears, and the retaining ring 3 is detachably connected to the connecting rod 2;

[0031] The main box body 1 is provided with an opening slot 101, a circuit board 4 is provided inside the main box body 1, a temperature sensor 402 corresponding to the opening slot 101 is provided on the circuit board 4, the circuit board 4 also includes a control chip 401, an antenna module 403, a position sensor 404, a communication module 406, an acceleration sensor 407 and a battery 6, the temperature sensor 402, the antenna module 403, the position sensor 404, the communication module 406, the acceleration sensor 407 and the battery 6 are all electrically connected to the control chip 401; the battery 6 is detachably arranged inside the main box body 1, and the device is in use. The device can be fixed on the outside of the cow's ear by using the retaining ring 3 and the main box body 1, the temperature of the cow's ear can be detected by using the temperature sensor 402, and the vital signs of the cow can be monitored. The position sensor 404 can detect the position of the cow, so as to prevent the cattle from being lost in the wild. The acceleration sensor 407 can detect the movement of the cow to assist in the health management of the cow, and the device is powered by the battery 6 that can be removed and replaced, and the detection information can be sent to the terminal device through the control chip 401 to facilitate the management of the cow. The device has comprehensive monitoring, communication, positioning and intelligent control capabilities, thereby improving its overall performance and cattle breeding experience.

[0032] A plurality of lamp beads electrically connected to the control chip 401 are provided on the outer circumferential surface of the opening groove 101. When abnormal data occurs, the lamp beads can be controlled to light up by the control chip 401, so that the breeder can quickly find the cow. Especially when the position of the cow is obtained by the position sensor 404, when there are multiple cows at the location, it can assist the breeder to quickly find the required cow.

[0033] An antenna module 403 and a Bluetooth chip 405 are also provided on the circuit board 4. The antenna module 403 and the Bluetooth chip 405 are both electrically connected to the control chip 401. The Bluetooth chip 405 can be used to transmit information over short distances, and the antenna module 403 is used to increase the signal transmission range of the communication module 406, thereby sending the information to the terminal device. In addition, there are two opening slots 101, and the body temperature of the cow's ear is detected through two temperature sensors 402, so that the detected body temperature of the cow is more accurate.

[0034] The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that:

[0035] An elastic support block 103 corresponding to the corner position of the circuit board 4 is provided inside the main box body 1, which is used to buffer and protect the circuit board 4. The elastic support block 103 is a columnar or frustum-shaped structure, and its surface is provided with corner grooves corresponding to the circuit board 4 to hold the circuit board 4 in place. Furthermore, the elastic support block 103 is made of rubber or silicone structure, which can buffer and protect the circuit board 4 and improve the use effect of the device.

[0036] The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that:

[0037] The outer wall of the main box body 1 is provided with a guide groove 102, and a battery support plate 5 is slidably connected inside the guide groove 102. The battery support plate 5 is provided with an open groove 101 that is electrically connected to the battery 6 and is used to accommodate the battery 6. When installing the battery support plate 5, the battery support plate 5 is slidably installed inside the guide groove 102, so that the battery 6 can be installed and removed, so as to facilitate the removal and replacement of the battery 6. Further, a guide bar 105 is provided on the inner wall of the guide groove 102, and guide grooves 501 are provided on both sides of the battery support plate 5. The guide bar 105 is plugged and matched with the guide groove 501. When the battery support plate 5 and the guide groove 102 are slidably matched, the guide groove 501 and the guide bar 105 are used to guide the battery support plate 5. After the battery support plate 5 slides out of the guide groove 102, the battery 6 can be easily replaced. At the same time, the battery support plate 5 can be installed back into the guide groove 102 by slidingly plugging the guide groove 501 and the guide bar 105, thereby improving the flexibility of use and making it more convenient to use.

[0038] The fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that:

[0039] A rear cover 106 is provided on the back side of the main box body 1, and a plurality of heat dissipation strips are provided on the outside of the rear cover 106. The heat dissipation strips assist the rear cover 106 in heat dissipation, and the electrical components on the surface of the circuit board 4 can be heat-dissipated. Furthermore, a graphene layer is provided on the outside of the rear cover 106, and the temperature can be more evenly distributed through the graphene layer, thereby assisting the main box body 1 in heat dissipation and improving the durability of the device.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, a clamping protrusion 107 for pressing the battery 6 is provided on the back cover 106, and a sealing layer is provided on the clamping protrusion 107 and the bottom of the back cover 106, so as to improve the waterproofness of the device. Furthermore, a baffle 104 is provided on the clamping protrusion 107, and the baffle 104 is made of metal. The outer end of the baffle 104 extends to the outside of the battery tray 5 and protrudes toward the battery tray 5, thereby limiting and fixing the battery tray 5.

[0041] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An ear tag device suitable for cattle to wear, comprising a connecting rod (2), wherein retaining rings (3) and a main box body (1) are installed on both sides of the connecting rod (2) and clamped on both sides of the cattle's ears, wherein the retaining rings (3) are detachably connected to the connecting rod (2), and characterized in that: The main box body (1) is provided with an opening slot (101), a circuit board (4) is provided inside the main box body (1), a temperature sensor (402) corresponding to the opening slot (101) is provided on the circuit board (4), the circuit board (4) further comprises a control chip (401), an antenna module (403), a position sensor (404), a communication module (406), an acceleration sensor (407) and a battery (6), and the temperature sensor (402), the antenna module (403), the position sensor (404), the communication module (406), the acceleration sensor (407) and the battery (6) are all electrically connected to the control chip (401); The battery (6) is detachably arranged inside the main box body (1).

2. The ear tag device suitable for cattle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit board (4) is also provided with an antenna module (403) and a Bluetooth chip (405), and both the antenna module (403) and the Bluetooth chip (405) are electrically connected to the control chip (401).

3. An ear tag device suitable for cattle to wear according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The number of the open slots (101) is two.

4. An ear tag device suitable for cattle to wear according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A plurality of lamp beads electrically connected to the control chip (401) are provided on the outer wall of the opening slot (101).

5. The ear tag device suitable for cattle according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic support block (103) corresponding to the corner position of the circuit board (4) is provided inside the main box body (1) and is used for buffering and protecting the circuit board (4).

6. The ear tag device suitable for cattle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the main box body (1) is provided with a guide groove (102), a battery support plate (5) is slidably connected inside the guide groove (102), and the battery support plate (5) is provided with an open groove (101) corresponding to the electrical connection point with the battery (6) for accommodating the battery (6).

7. The ear tag device suitable for cattle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the guide groove (102) is provided with a guide strip (105), and guide grooves (501) are provided on both sides of the battery support plate (5), and the guide strip (105) is plug-fitted into the guide groove (501).

8. The ear tag device suitable for cattle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rear cover (106) is provided on the back side of the main box body (1), and a plurality of heat dissipation strips are provided on the outer side of the rear cover (106).

9. The ear tag device suitable for cattle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pressing protrusion (107) and the bottom of the back cover (106) are provided with a sealing layer.

10. The ear tag device suitable for cattle to wear according to claim 8, characterized in that: The rear cover (106) is provided with a pressing protrusion (107) for pressing the battery (6), and the pressing protrusion (107) is provided with a blocking piece (104), and the movable end of the blocking piece (104) extends to the outside of the battery support plate (5) to limit and fix the battery support plate (5).

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