Device and method for detecting health condition of chicken fossil fragments

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of chicken keel detection, in particular to a chicken keel health condition detection device and method, and the method comprises the steps: (1) constructing a chicken keel scoring standard model; (2) reversely hanging the chicken on a hanging mechanism, driving the chicken on the hanging mechanism to move to the position of a detection system by a power mechanism, and displaying an image through a display by utilizing irradiation of an X-ray emitter; and (3) comparing the image with the chicken keel scoring standard model to detect the health condition of the chicken keel. According to the method, the chicken keel scoring standard model is constructed in advance, the detected chicken keel image is compared with the chicken keel scoring standard model, the health condition of the chicken keel can be rapidly determined, and the method has the advantages of being accurate in determination result and high in detection efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of chicken keel detection, and in particular to a device and method for detecting the health status of chicken keel. Background Art

[0002] The frequency and severity of keel injuries in high-density cage laying hens are very high, which is a more difficult problem in laying hen farming. Laying hens with keel fractures have stronger fear behavior reactions and their egg production rate is significantly lower than that of normal laying hens. If keel injuries can be detected early and diagnosed and treated early, the production performance of laying hens can be improved.

[0003] The traditional palpation method is to touch the ventral and lateral edge of the keel with the index finger and thumb to determine whether the keel is damaged, but it is subjective and has a high probability of misdiagnosis, and the test results are not accurate enough; there is also a portable X-ray photography method to detect the keel of laying hens, but there is a problem of low detection efficiency, and due to the lack of an evaluation model, it is impossible to accurately determine the degree of damage to the keel. Based on this, a detection device and method for the health status of chicken keels are proposed. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to address the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a device and method for detecting the health status of chicken keels. By constructing a standard scoring model for chicken keels and comparing the image with the standard scoring model for chicken keels, the health status of chicken keels can be quickly determined. The device and method have the characteristics of accurate determination results and high detection efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a device for detecting the health status of chicken keels, comprising a box body, a detection system for detecting the health status of chicken keels installed on the box body, a power mechanism and a constraint frame arranged in sequence from top to bottom in the box body, two groups of moving blocks slidably installed on the constraint frame, a suspension mechanism for hanging the chicken upside down by chicken feet arranged on the moving block, and the power mechanism can independently drive one group of the suspension mechanisms to move along the constraint frame to the detection system;

[0006] The hanging mechanism includes two groups of hanging tubes distributed at intervals. A protective cover to reduce wear on chicken feet is fixed to the top of the hanging tube. Notches penetrating the ends are provided on the hanging tube and the protective cover, and the chicken feet enter the hanging tube and the protective cover through the notches.

[0007] Preferably, the power mechanism comprises a slide rail fixed to the top wall of the box body, a slider is slidably installed in the slide rail, a lead screw rotatably connected to the slide rail is threadedly installed on the slider, and a reduction motor for driving the lead screw to rotate is installed on the slide rail.

[0008] Preferably, a connecting seat is fixed to the bottom end of the sliding block, and a connecting rod used in conjunction with the connecting seat is fixed to the top ends of the two groups of moving blocks.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting seat is provided with two groups of staggered limiting grooves, the opposite ends of the two groups of limiting grooves extend to the end of the connecting seat, and the two groups of connecting rods are fixed with limiting blocks used in conjunction with the corresponding limiting grooves.

[0010] Preferably, the restraining frame includes a first sliding frame fixed to the inner wall of the box body, a second sliding frame vertically distributed therewith is mounted on the first sliding frame, and the first sliding frame and the second sliding frame are connected.

[0011] Preferably, an adjustment mechanism is provided between the moving block and the suspension mechanism, the adjustment mechanism comprising a sleeve at the bottom end of the moving block, a telescopic rod being slidably installed in the sleeve, a bracket being fixed to the bottom end of the telescopic rod for connecting the suspension mechanism, and a screw for locking the telescopic rod being installed on the sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, the box is provided with a cleaning mechanism for sweeping away the chicken feathers remaining therein, and the cleaning mechanism comprises a frame rod fixed on the slider, and the other end of the frame rod passes through the restraint frame and is equipped with a cleaning brush.

[0013] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism also includes a strip plate fixed to the end of the frame rod, and at least two groups of through holes opened on the cleaning brush, the strip plate is fixed with screws corresponding to the number of through holes, and the screws are threadedly mounted with nuts that fix the cleaning brush to the strip plate.

[0014] Preferably, the detection system includes an X-ray emitter and a fluorescent plate installed in the box, and a display is installed at the outer end of the box.

[0015] The present invention also provides a method for detecting the health status of chicken keels, which utilizes the above-mentioned detection device and comprises the following steps:

[0016] (1) Construct a standard model for scoring chicken keels;

[0017] (2) The chicken is hung upside down on the suspension mechanism, and the power mechanism drives the chicken on it to move to the position of the detection system, and the image is displayed on the display by irradiation of the X-ray emitter;

[0018] (3) By comparing the image with the standard model for keel scoring, the health status of the keel can be detected.

[0019] The present invention provides a device and method for detecting the health status of chicken keels, which have the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0020] 1. A detection system, two sets of hanging mechanisms and a restraint frame are set up. When one set of hanging mechanisms transports the chicken to the detection system for detection, a chicken can be pre-hanged on the other set of hanging mechanisms, and the above process can be repeated. The health status of the chicken keel can be continuously detected, which improves the detection efficiency and accuracy.

[0021] 2. An adjustment mechanism is set up. By turning the screws, the suspension mechanism is driven to move vertically, and the chicken on it will move accordingly. Finally, the chicken is adjusted to be exactly between the X-ray emitter and the fluorescent plate, which is suitable for the detection of chickens of various sizes and can better meet the actual detection needs.

[0022] 3. A cleaning mechanism is set up. During the detection process, the cleaning mechanism will move accordingly, which can take out the chicken feathers in the box, making cleaning more convenient.

[0023] 4. A standard model for scoring chicken keels is pre-built. By comparing the detected chicken keel images with the standard model for scoring chicken keels, the health status of the chicken keels can be quickly determined. This method has the characteristics of accurate results and high detection efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the detection device of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the box of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a side view of the structure of the detection device of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the power mechanism structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 The enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the restraining frame of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism structure of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the position of the suspension mechanism of the present invention in a non-working state;

[0033] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the position of the suspension mechanism in the working state of the present invention;

[0034] Fig.10 It is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the detection device of the present invention;

[0035] Fig.11 This is a model diagram of the chicken keel scoring standard of the present invention.

[0036] In the figure: 1-box, 2-detection system, 3-power mechanism, 4-connecting seat, 5-constraint frame, 6-moving block, 7-connecting rod, 8-adjusting mechanism, 9-suspension mechanism, 10-cleaning mechanism, 11-limiting groove, 12-limiting block;

[0037] 21-X-ray emitter, 22-fluorescent plate, 23-display; 31-slide rail, 32-screw, 33-slider, 34-reduction motor; 51-first sliding frame, 52-second sliding frame; 81-sleeve, 82-telescopic rod, 83-screw, 84-bracket; 91-suspension tube, 92-protective cover, 93-notch; 101-frame rod, 102-strip plate, 103-cleaning brush, 104-through hole, 105-screw, 106-nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following will describe the implementation methods of the present application in detail with the help of accompanying drawings and examples, so that the implementation process of how the present application uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] Traditionally, chicken keel inspection is mostly done by touch inspection, but this is subjective and has a high probability of misdiagnosis, and the inspection result is not accurate enough. This embodiment provides a device for inspecting the health status of chicken keel, such as Figure 1-Figure 10As shown, it includes a box body 1, and a side door is provided at one end of the box body 1. A detection system 2 for detecting the health status of the chicken keel is installed on the box body 1. The detection system 2 includes an X-ray emitter 21 and a fluorescent plate 22 installed in the box body 1. A display 23 is installed at the outer end of the box body 1. The chicken is transported between the X-ray emitter 21 and the fluorescent plate 22. Through the irradiation of X-rays, the image of the chicken keel is displayed through the display 23. A power mechanism 3 and a constraint frame 5 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom in the box body 1. The constraint frame 5 includes a first sliding frame 51 fixed to the inner wall of the box body 1. A second sliding frame 52 vertically distributed therewith is installed on the first sliding frame 51. The first sliding frame 51 is connected to the second sliding frame 52, and the second sliding frame 52 is also fixed to the inner wall of the box body 1. Two groups of moving blocks 6 are slidably installed on the constraint frame 5, and the top and bottom ends of the moving blocks 6 both pass through the constraint frame 5. The moving block 6 is provided with a suspension mechanism 9 for hanging the chicken upside down by the chicken feet, and the power mechanism 3 can drive one group of suspension mechanisms 9 to move along the constraint frame 5 to the detection system 2. When it is necessary to detect the keel of the chicken, the chicken is hung upside down on one group of suspension mechanisms 9 (called suspension A), and the suspension A is moved to the middle position of the first sliding frame 51 (the connection with the second sliding frame 52), and then the suspension A is driven by the power mechanism 3 to move toward the inside of the box 1 along the direction of the second sliding frame 52 until it moves to the position of the detection system 2 for detection; during the detection process, the staff can hang another chicken upside down on another group of suspension mechanisms 9 (called suspension B), and after the detection is completed, the suspension A is controlled to move back to the original position, and then the suspension B can be immediately moved to the middle position of the first sliding frame 51, and the chicken on the suspension A can be removed and the next chicken to be detected can be hung upside down again, and the above process can be repeated, and the health status of the keel of the chicken can be continuously detected, thereby improving the detection efficiency and the accuracy of the detection.

[0041] The above-mentioned hanging mechanism 9 includes two sets of hanging tubes 91 distributed at intervals. A protective cover 92 is fixed on the top of the hanging tube 91 to reduce the wear of the chicken feet. A notch 93 is opened on the hanging tube 91 and the protective cover 92 to penetrate the ends. The chicken feet enter the hanging tube 91 and the protective cover 92 through the notch 93. The staff hangs the chicken upside down, passes the chicken's feet through the notch 93 and hangs them in the hanging tube 91 and the protective cover 92. However, when it is necessary to remove the chicken that has been tested, the chicken feet are lifted up and taken out from the notch 93. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0042] The power mechanism 3 comprises a slide rail 31 fixed to the top wall of the box body 1, a slider 33 is slidably mounted in the slide rail 31, a screw rod 32 rotatably connected to the slide rail 31 is threadedly mounted on the slider 33, and a reduction motor 34 for driving the screw rod 32 to rotate is mounted on the slide rail 31. When the reduction motor 34 is started, the screw rod 32 is driven to rotate, and the slider 33 can be driven to move along the direction of the slide rail 31.

[0043] In this embodiment, a connection seat 4 is fixed at the bottom of the slider 33, and the connection seat 4 is composed of two groups of vertical plates, and the limit grooves 11 are opened on the two groups of vertical plates. The tops of the two groups of moving blocks 6 are fixed with connecting rods 7 used in conjunction with the connection seat 4, and the width of the connecting rod 7 is adapted to the spacing between the two groups of vertical plates. Two groups of staggered limit grooves 11 are opened on the connection seat 4, that is, there is a height difference between the two limit grooves 11, and the opposite ends of the two groups of limit grooves 11 extend to the end of the connection seat 4, and the two groups of connecting rods 7 are fixed with limit blocks 12 used in conjunction with the corresponding limit grooves 11. Taking the example of moving the suspension A to the middle position of the first sliding frame 51, the moving block 6 is controlled to move, and the connecting rod 7 thereon also moves to the middle position, driving the limit block 12 to move toward the direction of the connection seat 4, until the limit block 12 is accurately inserted into the corresponding limit groove 11, that is, the connecting rod 7 is stuck in the connection seat 4, so as to ensure that the moving block 6 is exactly aligned with the position of the second sliding frame 51, without manual alignment, simplifying the operation. The process of driving the suspension A by the power mechanism 3 is described in detail as follows:

[0044] After the limit block 12 is inserted into the limit groove 11, the slider 33 moves along the second sliding frame 52 toward the position of the detection system 2, driving the connecting seat 4 thereon to move, thereby driving the connecting rod 7 and the moving block 6 thereon to move, which can drive the adjustment mechanism 8 and the suspension mechanism 9 thereon to move, and can drive the chicken of the suspension mechanism 9 to move toward the position of the detection system 2.

[0045] Since different types of chickens or chickens raised in different batches have different body shapes, the chickens may not be directly facing between the X-ray emitter 21 and the fluorescent plate 22, or the position may be deviated, and the position of the chicken keel cannot be well detected. An adjustment mechanism 8 is arranged between the moving block 6 and the suspension mechanism 9, and the adjustment mechanism 8 includes a sleeve 81 at the bottom end of the moving block 6, and a telescopic rod 82 is slidably installed in the sleeve 81. The bottom end of the telescopic rod 82 is fixed with a bracket 84 for connecting the suspension mechanism 9, that is, the suspension tube 91 is fixed on the bracket 84, and a screw 83 for locking the telescopic rod 82 is installed on the sleeve 81. For some chickens with smaller volumes, by loosening the screw 83, the telescopic rod 82 is pulled down, the suspension mechanism 9 is driven to move down, and the chicken on it moves down, so that the chicken is exactly located between the X-ray emitter 21 and the fluorescent plate 22, and then the screw 83 is screwed on. The above arrangement can better meet the actual detection needs.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] Based on Example 1, Figure 4 and Figure 7During the detection process of the chicken, a small amount of chicken feathers will fall into the box 1, which is inconvenient to clean. Therefore, a cleaning mechanism 10 is provided in the box 1 to sweep away the chicken feathers remaining therein. The cleaning mechanism 10 includes a frame rod 101 fixed on the slider 33. The other end of the frame rod 101 passes through the restraint frame 5 and is installed with a cleaning brush 103. During the movement of the slider 33, the frame rod 101 will be driven to move, and the cleaning brush 103 thereon will also move. When the cleaning brush 103 moves toward the direction of the first sliding frame 51, the cleaning brush 103 can sweep out the chicken feathers in the box 1, which is more convenient to clean. In addition, the frame rod 101 adopts a side U-shaped structure to ensure that it avoids the detection system 2 and does not affect the detection image.

[0048] Furthermore, the cleaning mechanism 10 also includes a strip plate 102 fixed to the end of the frame rod 101, and at least two groups of through holes 104 provided on the cleaning brush 103. The strip plate 102 is fixed with screws 105 corresponding to the number of through holes 104, and the screws 105 are threadedly mounted with nuts 106 for fixing the cleaning brush 103 to the strip plate 102. The detachable setting facilitates replacement of the cleaning brush 103, so that the cleaning brush 103 can be cleaned and disinfected regularly.

[0049] Example 3

[0050] A method for detecting the health status of chicken keels comprises the following steps:

[0051] (1) Construct a standard model for scoring chicken keels;

[0052] (2) The chicken is hung upside down on the suspension mechanism, and the power mechanism drives the chicken on it to move to the position of the detection system, and the image is displayed on the display by irradiation of the X-ray emitter;

[0053] (3) By comparing the image with the standard model for keel scoring, the health status of the keel can be detected.

[0054] In this embodiment, the detection device in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2 is used for detection.

[0055] Among them, using ultrasound photography or radiography and other technologies, the chicken keel is first modeled and a chicken keel scoring standard model is constructed, such as Fig.11 As shown in the figure (in the figure; Tips: Tip; Distal: Distal; Middle: Middle; Proximal: Proximal). The scoring criteria are shown in the table below.

[0056] Table 1 Scoring criteria

[0057]

[0058] By comparing the detected chicken keel image with the chicken keel scoring standard model, the health status of the chicken keel can be quickly determined, and the system has the characteristics of accurate determination of results and high detection efficiency.

[0059] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for detecting the health status of a chicken keel, comprising a housing (1), on which a detection system (2) for detecting the health status of a chicken keel is installed, characterized in that: The box (1) is provided with a power mechanism (3) and a restraining frame (5) in sequence from top to bottom, two groups of moving blocks (6) are slidably mounted on the restraining frame (5), and a suspension mechanism (9) for hanging the chicken upside down by the chicken's feet is provided on the moving block (6), and the power mechanism (3) can drive one group of the suspension mechanisms (9) to move along the restraining frame (5) to the detection system (2); The hanging mechanism (9) comprises two groups of hanging tubes (91) arranged at intervals, a protective cover (92) for reducing wear on the chicken feet is fixed to the top of the hanging tube (91), and a notch (93) penetrating the ends is provided on the hanging tube (91) and the protective cover (92), and the chicken feet enter the hanging tube (91) and the protective cover (92) through the notch (93).

2. The device for detecting the health condition of chicken keels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power mechanism (3) comprises a slide rail (31) fixed to the top wall of the box body (1), a slider (33) is slidably mounted in the slide rail (31), a screw rod (32) rotatably connected to the slide rail (31) is threadedly mounted on the slider (33), and a reduction motor (34) is mounted on the slide rail (31) for driving the screw rod (32) to rotate.

3. The device for detecting the health condition of chicken keels according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting seat (4) is fixed at the bottom end of the sliding block (33), and a connecting rod (7) used in conjunction with the connecting seat (4) is fixed at the top end of the two groups of moving blocks (6).

4. The device for detecting the health condition of chicken keels according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting seat (4) is provided with two groups of staggered limiting grooves (11), the opposite ends of the two groups of limiting grooves (11) extend to the end of the connecting seat (4), and the two groups of connecting rods (7) are fixed with limiting blocks (12) used in conjunction with the corresponding limiting grooves (11).

5. The device for detecting the health condition of chicken keels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The restraining frame (5) comprises a first sliding frame (51) fixed to the inner wall of the box body (1), a second sliding frame (52) vertically distributed therewith is mounted on the first sliding frame (51), and the first sliding frame (51) and the second sliding frame (52) are connected.

6. The device for detecting the health condition of chicken keels according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjustment mechanism (8) is arranged between the moving block (6) and the suspension mechanism (9), the adjustment mechanism (8) comprising a sleeve (81) at the bottom end of the moving block (6), a telescopic rod (82) being slidably mounted in the sleeve (81), a bracket (84) for connecting the suspension mechanism (9) being fixed at the bottom end of the telescopic rod (82), and a screw (83) for locking the telescopic rod (82) being mounted on the sleeve (81).

7. The device for detecting the health condition of chicken keels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box body (1) is provided with a cleaning mechanism (10) for sweeping away the chicken feathers remaining therein. The cleaning mechanism (10) comprises a frame rod (101) fixed on a slider (33). The other end of the frame rod (101) passes through a restraining frame (5) and is provided with a cleaning brush (103).

8. The device for detecting the health condition of chicken keels according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism (10) further comprises a strip plate (102) fixed to the end of the frame rod (101), and at least two groups of through holes (104) provided on the cleaning brush (103); screw rods (105) corresponding in number to the through holes (104) are fixed on the strip plate (102); nuts (106) for fixing the cleaning brush (103) and the strip plate (102) are threadedly mounted on the screw rods (105).

9. The device for detecting the health condition of chicken keels according to claim 7, characterized in that: The detection system (2) comprises an X-ray emitter (21) and a fluorescent plate (22) installed in a box (1), and a display (23) is installed at the outer end of the box (1).

10. A detection method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: (1) Construct a standard model for scoring chicken keels; (2) The chicken is hung upside down on the suspension mechanism, and the power mechanism drives the chicken on it to move to the position of the detection system, and the image is displayed on the display by irradiation of the X-ray emitter; (3) By comparing the image with the standard model for keel scoring, the health status of the keel can be detected.

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