Wearable device applied to sow follicular development monitoring

Abstract

The wearable equipment applied to sow follicular development monitoring comprises an elastic bellyband and a mounting cylinder, a B ultrasonic shell is arranged in the mounting cylinder, and the top of the mounting cylinder is connected with an adjusting limiting ring; a detachable B-ultrasonic cover is arranged at the bottom of the B-ultrasonic shell, two partition plates are arranged in the B-ultrasonic shell, and the two partition plates divide the interior of the B-ultrasonic shell into a first liquid supply cavity, a working cavity and a second liquid supply cavity in sequence; couplant extrusion structures are arranged in the first liquid supply cavity and the second liquid supply cavity, and couplant liquid outlets of the couplant extrusion structures are formed in the bottom of the B ultrasonic shell; a B-ultrasonic probe is arranged at the bottom of the working cavity. The B-ultrasonic assembly can be fixed to the abdomen position of the ovary of the sow through the elastic bellyband and the hook-and-loop fasteners, and follicular development in the ovary of the sow can be monitored conveniently. The coupling agent bottle can provide liquid coupling liquid for the B-ultrasonic probe, and the extruded liquid coupling liquid can be evenly smeared on a monitoring area of the abdomen of a sow in cooperation with the B-ultrasonic probe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of follicle monitoring equipment, and in particular to a wearable device used for monitoring the development of sow follicles. Background Art

[0002] In the process of pig breeding, estrus gilts need to be selected for breeding in time. At present, the selection of estrus gilts is still done by manual observation, which makes it difficult to manage a large number of gilts at the same time. In addition, the estrus characteristics of gilts are not obvious, and manual observation has large errors. Failure to select estrus gilts for breeding in time will reduce the breeding rate of gilts.

[0003] The estrus of sows can be judged by the development of follicles in the ovaries. The main methods for monitoring follicle development include basal body temperature monitoring, cervical mucus method, ovulation test paper, B-ultrasound monitoring, etc. Among them, B-ultrasound monitoring is the most accurate and the most commonly used method in the medical field. In the existing breeding process, B-ultrasound monitoring is generally used for follicle monitoring. Through B-ultrasound, you can clearly see the speed of follicle development in the ovaries, the size of the follicles, and whether ovulation has occurred. However, in actual application, due to the development cycle of follicles, it is often necessary to conduct multiple monitoring within a specific time to more accurately judge the development of follicles and whether ovulation has occurred. Therefore, in order to more conveniently monitor the development of sow follicles and improve the sow breeding rate, it is necessary to propose a wearable device for monitoring the development of sow follicles. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a wearable device for monitoring the development of sow follicles.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object of the invention, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0006] Provided is a wearable device for monitoring follicular development of sows, comprising a detachable elastic abdominal belt, a mounting tube being arranged in the middle of the elastic abdominal belt, a B-ultrasound shell being arranged in the mounting tube, an adjusting limit ring for mounting the B-ultrasound shell being threadedly connected to the top of the mounting tube; a detachable B-ultrasound cover being arranged at the bottom of the B-ultrasound shell, two partition plates being arranged inside the B-ultrasound shell, the two partition plates dividing the inside of the B-ultrasound shell into a first liquid supply chamber, a working chamber and a second liquid supply chamber in sequence; a coupling agent extrusion structure being arranged in the first liquid supply chamber and the second liquid supply chamber, the coupling agent liquid outlet of the coupling agent extrusion structure being arranged at the bottom of the B-ultrasound shell; and an ultrasound probe being arranged at the bottom of the working chamber.

[0007] Furthermore, the coupling agent extrusion structure includes a flow guide control part, a plug-in cylinder, a control rod, a liquid outlet button and a coupling agent bottle. The flow guide control part is fixed on the B-ultrasound housing. A vertical channel and a transverse channel are arranged in the flow guide control part. One end of the transverse channel is communicated with the vertical channel, and the lower side of the vertical channel is communicated with the coupling agent liquid outlet. The control rod is installed in the vertical channel, the middle part of the control rod is threadedly connected to the top of the vertical channel, and the top of the control rod is fixedly connected to the liquid outlet button. The plug-in cylinder is arranged on the inlet side of the vertical channel, one side of the coupling agent bottle is plugged into and matched with the plug-in cylinder, and the other side of the coupling agent bottle is arranged with an opening. An extrusion piston is arranged inside the coupling agent bottle, and a pressurizing mechanism is arranged on the opening side of the coupling agent bottle.

[0008] Furthermore, the pressurizing mechanism includes a compression spring and a spring rod, one end of the spring rod is fixed on the B-ultrasound housing, and the compression spring is sleeved on the spring rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the cross-section of the adjustment limit ring is T-shaped, the vertical end of the adjustment limit ring is connected to the bottom of the mounting tube, a preload spring is arranged between the inner lateral section of the adjustment limit ring and the B-ultrasound housing; and the outside of the adjustment limit ring is provided with anti-slip textures.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a signal processing module, a power module, a Bluetooth module and a battery, and the signal processing module is electrically connected to the power module, the Bluetooth module, the battery and the B-ultrasound probe.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a positioning seat, one side of the positioning seat is provided with a positioning adhesive layer, the other side is provided with a plurality of positioning protrusions, and the elastic belly band is provided with positioning holes that match the positioning protrusions.

[0012] Furthermore, one end of the elastic belly band is provided with a Velcro male buckle, and the other end is provided with a Velcro female buckle.

[0013] Furthermore, the elastic belly band is provided with double-sided adhesive tape on both sides of the mounting tube.

[0014] Furthermore, the B-ultrasound cover is provided with a coupling agent compartment cover that matches the coupling agent bottle; the B-ultrasound cover is provided with a rotating handle, and the rotating handle is in a straight line shape.

[0015] Furthermore, a power switch is provided on the B-ultrasound cover.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] The present invention can fix the B-ultrasound component on the abdominal position of the sow's ovary through an elastic belly band and Velcro, so as to facilitate the monitoring of the development of follicles in the sow's ovary; the B-ultrasound component can be positioned through a positioning seat, and with the elastic belly band, Velcro and double-sided tape, efficient fixed installation of the B-ultrasound component can be achieved.

[0018] The B-ultrasound component of the present invention is provided with a coupling agent bottle, which cooperates with a flow control part, a control rod, a liquid outlet button, an extrusion spring and a spring rod to provide liquid coupling fluid to the B-ultrasound probe. The squeezed liquid coupling fluid can be evenly applied to the monitoring area of ​​the sow's abdomen in combination with the B-ultrasound probe, which can be specifically achieved by rotating the liquid outlet button and rotating the B-ultrasound shell.

[0019] The B-ultrasound housing of the present invention can cooperate with the pre-tightening spring and the adjusting limit ring to adjust the fit between the B-ultrasound probe and the sow's abdomen, thereby ensuring the monitoring effect of the B-ultrasound probe. Specifically, the pre-tightening spring can be squeezed by adjusting the limit ring to achieve the adjustment of the fit of the B-ultrasound probe, which can better ensure the collection effect of the B-ultrasound probe.

[0020] The B-ultrasound component of the present invention is provided with a signal processing module, a power module, a Bluetooth module and a battery. The signal processing module processes the data collected by the B-ultrasound probe, and then connects the collected data to the mobile monitoring device through the Bluetooth module, so as to facilitate the breeding monitoring personnel to monitor the follicle development of the sow to be tested. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the installation tube Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 5 The structure diagram of the installation tube Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment limit ring;

[0027] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the external structure of the B-ultrasound shell Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the external structure of the B-ultrasound shell Figure 2 ;

[0029] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the B-ultrasound shell;

[0030] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the coupling agent extrusion structure;

[0031] Fig.11 It is a front view of the coupling agent extrusion structure;

[0032] Fig.12 for Fig.11 Sectional view at AA in the middle;

[0033] The main components in the figure are described as follows:

[0034] 1. Elastic belly band; 11. Male Velcro buckle; 12. Female Velcro buckle; 13. Double-sided tape; 14. Positioning hole; 2. Mounting tube;

[0035] 3. B-ultrasound housing; 31. partition plate; 32. first liquid supply chamber; 33. working chamber; 34. second liquid supply chamber; 35. B-ultrasound probe; 36. coupling agent outlet; 37. flow control unit; 38. plug-in tube; 39. control rod; 310. liquid outlet button; 311. coupling agent bottle; 312. extrusion piston; 313. extrusion spring; 314. spring rod;

[0036] 4. B-ultrasound cover; 41. Turning handle; 42. Power switch; 43. Coupling agent compartment cover; 5. Preload spring; 6. Adjustment limit ring; 7. Positioning seat; 71. Positioning protrusion; 72. Positioning adhesive layer; 8. Battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are described below so that those skilled in the art can understand the present invention. However, it should be clear that the present invention is not limited to the scope of the specific implementation modes. For those of ordinary skill in the art, as long as various changes are within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined and determined by the attached claims, these changes are obvious, and all inventions and creations utilizing the concept of the present invention are protected.

[0038] like Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figure 3, the wearable device used for monitoring the development of sow follicles includes a detachable elastic abdominal belt 1, a mounting tube 2 is provided in the middle of the elastic abdominal belt 1, a B-ultrasound shell 3 is provided in the mounting tube 2, and the top of the mounting tube 2 is threadedly connected with an adjustment limit ring 6 for mounting the B-ultrasound shell 3. A Velcro male buckle 11 is provided at one end of the elastic abdominal belt 1, and a Velcro female buckle 12 is provided at the other end. Through the quick-release design of Velcro, it is convenient to wrap the elastic abdominal belt 1 around the sow, so that the B-ultrasound component is fixed in a suitable detection position through the elastic abdominal belt 1 and the mounting tube 2. The elastic abdominal belt 1 is provided with double-sided adhesive tape 13 on both sides of the mounting tube 2. It is difficult to fix the mounting tube 2 in a suitable position only by the elastic abdominal belt 1. The mounting tube 2 can be limited to a certain extent by cooperating with the positioning seat 7. Then, by arranging double-sided adhesive tape 13 on the elastic abdominal belt 1 on both sides of the mounting tube 2, the two sides of the mounting tube 2 are also bonded and fixed to a certain extent, further improving the fixing and limiting effect of the mounting tube 2.

[0039] like Figure 4 , 5 As shown in 6, the cross-section of the adjusting limit ring 6 is T-shaped, the vertical end of the adjusting limit ring 6 is connected to the bottom of the mounting tube 2, and a preload spring 5 is arranged between the inner lateral section of the adjusting limit ring 6 and the B-ultrasound shell 3. The position of the adjusting limit ring 6 is changed by rotation, thereby adjusting the clamping force of the preload spring 5. The clamped preload spring 5 preloads the B-ultrasound shell 3 through the B-ultrasound cover 4. The outside of the adjusting limit ring 6 is provided with anti-slip textures to facilitate the installation of the adjusting limit ring 6.

[0040] like Figure 7 and 8 As shown, a detachable B-ultrasound cover 4 is provided at the bottom of the B-ultrasound housing 3, and two partition plates 31 are provided inside the B-ultrasound housing 3. The two partition plates 31 divide the inside of the B-ultrasound housing 3 into a first liquid supply chamber 31, a working chamber 34 and a second liquid supply chamber 34 in sequence.

[0041] like Fig. 9 As shown, the first liquid supply cavity 31 and the second liquid supply cavity 34 are provided with a coupling agent extrusion structure, and the coupling agent liquid outlet of the coupling agent extrusion structure is arranged at the bottom of the B-ultrasound housing 3. The bottom of the working cavity 34 is provided with a B-ultrasound probe 35.

[0042] like Fig.10 and 11As shown, the coupling agent extrusion structure includes a flow guide control part 37, a plug-in cylinder 38, a control rod 39, a liquid outlet button 310 and a coupling agent bottle 311. The flow guide control part 37 is fixed on the B-ultrasound housing 3. A vertical channel and a transverse channel are arranged in the flow guide control part 37. One end of the transverse channel is communicated with the vertical channel, and the lower side of the vertical channel is communicated with the coupling agent liquid outlet. The control rod 39 is installed in the vertical channel, the middle part of the control rod 39 is threadedly connected to the top of the vertical channel, and the top of the control rod 39 is fixedly connected to the liquid outlet button 310. The plug-in cylinder 38 is arranged on the inlet side of the vertical channel, one side of the coupling agent bottle 311 is plugged with the plug-in cylinder 38, and the other side of the coupling agent bottle 311 is provided with an opening. An extrusion piston 312 is arranged inside the coupling agent bottle 311, and a pressurizing mechanism is arranged on the opening side of the coupling agent bottle 311. The coupling agent bottle 311 is preferably made of transparent plastic material, and a scale value is set on the outside of the coupling agent bottle 311, so that it is convenient to open the coupling agent compartment cover 43 to observe the use of the coupling agent bottle 311. The coupling agent bottle 311 has a similar structure to the syringe barrel. When the coupling agent bottle 311 is installed, the opening of the coupling agent bottle 311 can be protected by a plug plate. After the coupling agent bottle 311 is plugged into the plug-in barrel 38, the plug plate is taken out, so that the coupling agent bottle 311 is conveniently and quickly installed between the plug-in barrel 38 and the extrusion spring 313.

[0043] like Fig.12 As shown, the pressurizing mechanism includes a compression spring 313 and a spring rod 314 . One end of the spring rod 314 is fixed on the B-ultrasound housing 3 , and the compression spring 313 is sleeved on the spring rod 314 . Specifically, the mouth of the coupling agent bottle 311 is plugged and fixed on the plug-in tube 38, and then the squeezing spring 313 is compressed and supported on the open side of the squeezing spring 313, and the squeezing spring 313 is in contact with the squeezing piston 312. When the liquid outlet button 310 is rotated from the outside, the liquid outlet button 310 rotates with the control rod 39, and the middle part of the control rod 39 is threadedly connected with the top of the diversion control part 37. The liquid outlet button 310 is rotated to make the control rod 39 rise. At this time, the vertical channel and the transverse channel are connected. Under the squeezing action of the squeezing spring 313, the squeezing piston 312 squeezes out the liquid coupling agent in the coupling agent bottle 311. The squeezed liquid coupling agent flows from the coupling agent bottle 311 through the transverse channel, the vertical channel and the coupling agent liquid outlet 36 in sequence, and flows to the bottom of the B-ultrasound shell 3. By rotating the B-ultrasound shell 3, the liquid coupling agent can be evenly applied to the detection position of the sow's abdomen, so that the liquid coupling agent cooperates with the B-ultrasound probe 35 for detection.

[0044] The B-ultrasound cover 4 is provided with a coupling agent compartment cover 43 that cooperates with the coupling agent bottle 311. The coupling agent bottle 311 can be exposed by opening the coupling agent compartment cover 43, so as to facilitate the replacement of the coupling agent bottle 311. The B-ultrasound cover 4 is provided with a rotating handle 41, which is in a straight line shape, and the B-ultrasound housing 3 can be driven to rotate by rotating the rotating handle 41. The B-ultrasound cover 4 is provided with a power switch 42, which is used to control the power on and off of the entire wearable device. A power indicator light and a battery power light can also be provided to observe the power switch and battery power status.

[0045] It also includes a signal processing module, a power module, a Bluetooth module and a battery 8. The signal processing module, the power module, the Bluetooth module, the battery 8 and the B-ultrasound probe 35 together constitute a B-ultrasound image acquisition component, and the signal processing module is electrically connected to the power module, the Bluetooth module, the battery 8 and the B-ultrasound probe 35. The B-ultrasound probe 35 and the signal processing module are relatively common prior arts, such as the signal processing module and the B-ultrasound probe in the patent document CN105943086B, which can also be used in this wearable device. The B-ultrasound probe 35 coordinated with the signal processing module collects the B-ultrasound data of the follicles in the ovaries, and transmits the collected B-ultrasound data to a remote mobile terminal, such as a mobile device such as a mobile phone, a tablet and a computer, through the Bluetooth module, to realize mobile and portable detection of sow follicles. A rechargeable Type-C interface is provided on the power module.

[0046] Working principle and process:

[0047] S1: Before the inspection, turn on the power switch 42, connect the mobile detection end to the Bluetooth module, find the abdominal position corresponding to the ovarian follicle of the sow, confirm the position of the follicle, and bond the positioning seat 7 to the abdomen of the sow;

[0048] S2: Wear the elastic belly band 1 on the body, align the positioning protrusion 71 with the positioning hole 14, and then stick it on the sow's abdomen through the double-sided tape 13, and clean the area in the positioning seat 7 with alcohol;

[0049] S3: Install the B-ultrasound housing 3 in the installation tube 2, with the B-ultrasound probe 35 on the B-ultrasound housing 3 facing the sow's abdomen, then place the preload spring 5 on one side of the B-ultrasound cover 4, and install the adjustment limit ring 6 on the installation tube 2.

[0050] S4: Turn the liquid outlet button 310 to the closed position, open the coupling agent compartment cover 43, install the coupling agent bottle 311 filled with liquid coupling agent between the plug-in tube 38 and the extrusion spring 313, and close the coupling agent compartment cover 43;

[0051] S5: Rotate the liquid outlet button 310 to the open position, so that the liquid coupling agent in the coupling agent bottle 311 flows out from the coupling agent liquid outlet 36 through the flow control part 37. After a part of the liquid coupling agent flows out, rotate the liquid outlet button 310 to the closed position;

[0052] S6: The B-ultrasound cover 4 and the B-ultrasound housing 3 are driven to rotate together by the rotating handle 41, and the liquid coupling agent is evenly applied to the abdomen of the sow using the B-ultrasound probe 35. After the liquid coupling agent is evenly applied, the fit between the B-ultrasound probe 35 and the abdomen of the sow is further adjusted by rotating the limit ring 6, so that the image at the remote detection end can be cleaned;

[0053] S6: Perform B-ultrasound monitoring on the ovarian follicles of the sow. The B-ultrasound information collected by the signal processing module is transmitted to the mobile detection terminal, which is convenient for pig farmers to monitor the development of the sow's follicles.

Claims

1. A wearable device for monitoring the development of sow follicles, characterized in that: The invention comprises a detachable elastic abdominal belt (1), wherein a mounting tube (2) is arranged in the middle of the elastic abdominal belt (1), a B-ultrasound housing (3) is arranged in the mounting tube (2), and an adjusting limit ring (6) for mounting the B-ultrasound housing (3) is threadedly connected to the top of the mounting tube (2); A detachable B-ultrasound cover (4) is arranged at the bottom of the B-ultrasound housing (3); two partition plates (31) are arranged inside the B-ultrasound housing (3); the two partition plates (31) divide the inside of the B-ultrasound housing (3) into a first liquid supply chamber (31), a working chamber (34) and a second liquid supply chamber (34) in sequence; the first liquid supply chamber (31) and the second liquid supply chamber (34) are provided with a coupling agent extrusion structure, and a coupling agent outlet of the coupling agent extrusion structure is arranged at the bottom of the B-ultrasound housing (3); and an ultrasound probe (35) is arranged at the bottom of the working chamber (34).

2. The wearable device for monitoring follicle development in sows according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coupling agent extrusion structure comprises a flow guide control part (37), a plug-in tube (38), a control rod (39), a liquid outlet button (310) and a coupling agent bottle (311); the flow guide control part (37) is fixed on the B-ultrasound housing (3); a vertical channel and a transverse channel are arranged in the flow guide control part (37); one end of the transverse channel is connected to the vertical channel; the lower side of the vertical channel is connected to the coupling agent liquid outlet; the control rod (39) is installed in the vertical channel; the control rod The middle part of the coupling agent bottle (39) is threadedly connected to the top of the vertical channel, the top of the control rod (39) is fixedly connected to the liquid outlet button (310), the plug-in cylinder (38) is arranged on the inlet side of the vertical channel, one side of the coupling agent bottle (311) is plugged into the plug-in cylinder (38), the other side of the coupling agent bottle (311) is provided with an opening, the coupling agent bottle (311) is provided with an extrusion piston (312) inside, and the opening side of the coupling agent bottle (311) is provided with a pressurizing mechanism.

3. The wearable device for monitoring follicle development in sows according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressurizing mechanism comprises a pressing spring (313) and a spring rod (314); one end of the spring rod (314) is fixed on the B-ultrasound housing (3); and the pressing spring (313) is sleeved on the spring rod (314).

4. The wearable device for monitoring follicle development in sows according to claim 1, characterized in that: The B-ultrasound cover (4) is provided with a coupling agent compartment cover (43) that matches the coupling agent bottle (311).

5. The wearable device for monitoring follicle development in sows according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the adjusting limit ring (6) is T-shaped, the vertical end of the adjusting limit ring (6) is connected to the bottom of the mounting tube (2), a preload spring (5) is arranged between the inner transverse section of the adjusting limit ring (6) and the B-ultrasound housing (3); and the outside of the adjusting limit ring (6) is provided with anti-slip patterns.

6. The wearable device for monitoring follicle development in sows according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a signal processing module, a power module, a Bluetooth module and a battery (8), wherein the signal processing module is electrically connected to the power module, the Bluetooth module, the battery (8) and the B-ultrasound probe (35).

7. The wearable device for monitoring follicle development in sows according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a positioning seat (7), one side of which is provided with a positioning adhesive layer (72), and the other side of which is provided with a plurality of positioning protrusions (71), and the elastic abdominal band (1) is provided with positioning holes (14) that cooperate with the positioning protrusions (71).

8. The wearable device for monitoring follicle development in sows according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the elastic abdominal band (1) is provided with a Velcro male buckle (11), and the other end is provided with a Velcro female buckle (12).

9. The wearable device for monitoring follicle development in sows according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic abdominal band (1) is provided with double-sided adhesive tape (13) on both sides of the mounting tube (2).

10. The wearable device for monitoring follicle development in sows according to claim 1, characterized in that: The B-ultrasound cover (4) is provided with a power switch (42).

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