Earplug type core thermometer for live pigs

Abstract

The invention provides an earplug type core thermometer for live pigs, and relates to the technical field of livestock body temperature monitoring equipment.The earplug type core thermometer comprises a controller and an earplug type temperature sensor, a control system is arranged in the controller, the earplug type temperature sensor comprises a rubber earplug, a cavity is formed in the rubber earplug, the lower end of the cavity is communicated with the outside, and a mounting shell is arranged on the inner side of the cavity; a temperature sensing element is installed at the lower end of the installation shell through an extension column, a temperature sensor is installed on the inner side of the installation shell, the sensing end of the temperature sensor makes contact with the temperature sensing element, an elastic piece is installed on the outer side of the rubber earplug, a sealed inflation cavity is formed in the inner side of the elastic piece, and a silica gel air resistance nozzle is installed on the rubber earplug. The ear plug type design and the temperature sensor are combined, when the ear plug type temperature sensor is used, the ear plug type temperature sensor can be directly plugged into the ear canal of a live pig, the ear plug type temperature sensor is convenient to wear by the live pig, meanwhile, the temperature is measured through the position, close to the tympanic membrane, of the ear canal, the core body temperature of the live pig can be reflected, and the ear plug type temperature sensor is more accurate and real.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of livestock body temperature monitoring equipment, and in particular to an earplug-type core thermometer for pigs. Background Art

[0002] The body temperature of pigs is an important physiological indicator for assessing their health status. Abnormal body temperature is usually an early manifestation of disease or stress response. For example, common high fever diseases in pigs, such as swine fever, blue ear disease, foot-and-mouth disease, etc., can cause significant fluctuations in body temperature. In addition, low temperature may indicate that pigs suffer from hypoglycemia, physical exhaustion and other problems. Therefore, timely and accurate monitoring of pig body temperature is of great significance for early warning of diseases, rapid diagnosis and breeding management.

[0003] In modern farms, the trend of intensive management and large-scale pig herds has put forward higher requirements for body temperature monitoring. Traditional body temperature monitoring methods such as rectal thermometers and external patches have the problems of low measurement efficiency, easy to induce stress response and unsuitable for large-scale continuous monitoring. The accurate monitoring of core body temperature can more effectively reflect the real health status of pigs and is an important means to achieve scientific and intelligent breeding. Therefore, the present invention proposes a pig earplug core thermometer to solve the problems existing in the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to propose a pig earplug core thermometer, which has the advantage of taking the comfort of the animal into consideration, adopts an earplug design, is not easy to cause strong rejection reaction after wearing, is suitable for long-term continuous monitoring, and solves the problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the purpose of the present invention, the present invention is implemented through the following technical scheme: a pig earplug core thermometer, including a controller and an earplug temperature sensor, the earplug temperature sensor is electrically connected to the controller through a cable, the controller is provided with a control system, the earplug temperature sensor includes a rubber earplug, a cavity is provided in the rubber earplug, and the lower end of the cavity is connected to the outside, a mounting shell is provided on the inner side of the cavity, a temperature sensing element is installed at the lower end of the mounting shell through an extension column, a temperature sensor is installed on the inner side of the mounting shell, and the sensing end of the temperature sensor is in contact with the temperature sensing element, an elastic part is installed on the outer side of the rubber earplug, and a sealed inflation cavity is provided on the inner side of the elastic part, a silicone air block nozzle is installed on the rubber earplug, and the silicone air block nozzle is connected to the sealed inflation cavity.

[0006] A further improvement is that a special-shaped ear page is installed on the upper end of the rubber earplug, and the special-shaped ear page is integrally formed with the rubber earplug, a ventilation cavity is provided between the rubber earplug and the elastic member, a support ring is provided on the inner side of the ventilation cavity, and the support ring is sleeved on the rubber earplug, and the support ring is provided in several groups.

[0007] A further improvement is that ventilation holes are provided at both upper and lower ends of the rubber earplug, the ventilation holes are evenly arranged in a plurality of groups, and the ventilation holes are communicated with the ventilation cavity.

[0008] A further improvement is that: the support ring is provided with openings, and the openings are evenly arranged in a plurality of groups.

[0009] A further improvement is that a support frame is provided between the mounting shell and the rubber earplug, the support frame includes a center ring, an L-shaped frame is installed on the outer side of the center ring, and the L-shaped frame is provided with several groups, and a card slot is provided on the inner side of the rubber earplug, and the shape of the card slot is adapted to the support frame.

[0010] A further improvement is that the controller comprises a control box, a controller body is installed on the inner side of the control box, a silicone sleeve is provided on the outer side of the control box, and an earring is installed on the lower end of the silicone sleeve.

[0011] A further improvement is that the control system includes a main control module for controlling the core thermometer, a signal acquisition module for collecting temperature signals, a communication module for providing wireless connection function and a power supply module for providing power, and the signal acquisition module, communication module and power supply module are all connected to the main control module.

[0012] A further improvement is that the main control module includes a microcomputer unit for processing data and executing programs, a timing unit for timing tasks, and a storage unit for storing data and programs.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention combines an earplug-type design with a temperature sensor, which can be directly inserted into the ear canal of a pig when in use, making it convenient for the pig to wear. At the same time, the temperature can be measured through the ear canal close to the eardrum, which can reflect the core body temperature of the pig, and is more accurate and true. At the same time, the present invention separately sets the controller part to reduce the discomfort caused to the pig, and also reduces the volume of the temperature collection component, which will not bring greater pressure to the pig's ear. Therefore, the present invention takes the comfort of the animal into consideration and adopts an earplug-type design, which is not easy to cause a strong rejection reaction after wearing, and is suitable for long-term continuous monitoring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a front view schematic diagram of the core thermometer structure of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rubber earplug provided by the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a top view schematic diagram of the support frame provided by the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a front view schematic diagram of the rubber earplug provided by the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the control box and the earring provided by the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 It is a top view schematic diagram of the opening distribution provided by the present invention.

[0020] Among them: 1. Rubber earplug; 2. Mounting shell; 3. Extension column; 4. Temperature sensing element; 5. Temperature sensor; 6. Elastic part; 7. Sealed inflation cavity; 8. Silicone air-blocking nozzle; 9. Special-shaped ear leaf; 10. Ventilation cavity; 11. Support ring; 12. Ventilation hole; 13. Opening; 14. Center ring; 15. L-shaped frame; 16. Control box; 17. Silicone sleeve; 18. Ear stud. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to deepen the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with examples. The examples are only used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention.

[0022] In traditional body temperature monitoring methods, rectal thermometers are generally used to detect the body temperature of pigs. However, this method is an invasive measurement and can easily cause discomfort and stress reactions in pigs, leading to decreased appetite, slow growth and even reduced resistance. At the same time, human intervention is required during the detection process. In large-scale farms, the efficiency is extremely low and it is difficult to meet the needs of rapid screening. At the same time, manual recording of body temperature data is prone to errors and difficult to conduct large-scale data analysis.

[0023] As for the other method, that is, measuring with an external patch thermometer, it is easily affected by changes in ambient temperature, resulting in inaccurate measurement results.

[0024] Therefore, the temperature collecting component of the present invention adopts an earplug-type design, which is directly inserted into the ear canal of the pig to facilitate the pig's wearing. At the same time, the controller part is set separately to reduce the discomfort caused to the pig. At the same time, the volume of the temperature collecting component is also reduced, which will not cause greater pressure on the pig's ears.

[0025] Therefore, according to Figure 1-Figure 6As shown, this embodiment proposes a pig earplug core thermometer, including a controller and an earplug temperature sensor. For the controller, a control system is provided in the controller, and the control system includes a main control module for controlling the core thermometer, a signal acquisition module for collecting temperature signals, a communication module for providing a wireless connection function and a power supply module for providing power. The temperature measurement module, the communication module and the main control module are all connected to the power supply module. Correspondingly, the main control module includes a microcomputer unit for processing data and executing programs, a timing unit for timing tasks and a storage unit for storing data and programs. Then, under the action of the control system enabling the execution program, the present invention can continuously or regularly obtain the body temperature of the pig and store it, so that subsequent personnel can obtain it through wireless connection, thereby achieving the effect of monitoring the body temperature of the pig.

[0026] Among them, the signal acquisition module is responsible for collecting the temperature signal measured by the earplug-type temperature sensor and converting it into an electrical signal for subsequent processing. It then enters the main control module, where the microcomputer unit filters, amplifies and digitizes the collected temperature signal, thereby converting it into a digital temperature value, which is then stored in the storage unit.

[0027] During use, personnel use the APP of the mobile terminal to connect to the present invention through the communication module by wireless connection. The communication module realizes wireless transmission of data. In this embodiment, the wireless transmission method supports Bluetooth connection and wireless connection. After connection, the detected temperature data is obtained.

[0028] The earplug-type temperature sensor includes a rubber earplug 1, a cavity is provided in the rubber earplug 1, and the lower end of the cavity is connected to the outside world, and a mounting shell 2 is provided on the inner side of the cavity, and the outer wall surface of the mounting shell 2 is in contact with the inner wall surface of the rubber earplug 1. In this embodiment, the mounting shell 2 can be pulled out of the rubber earplug 1 under the intervention of external force. A temperature sensing element 4 is installed at the lower end of the mounting shell 2 through an extension column 3, and a temperature sensor 5 is installed on the inner side of the mounting shell 2, and the sensing end of the temperature sensor 5 is in contact with the temperature sensing element 4. In this embodiment, the material of the temperature sensing element 4 is copper, which is connected to the sensing end of the temperature sensor 5 through a thermally conductive resin. Then, after the present invention is worn, the temperature sensor 5 and the temperature sensing element 4 cooperate to sense body temperature. This embodiment adopts an earplug-type design, and measures the temperature through the ear canal close to the tympanic membrane, which can reflect the core body temperature of the pig, which is more accurate and true.

[0029] An elastic part 6 is installed on the outer side of the rubber earplug 1, and a sealed inflation cavity 7 is provided on the inner side of the elastic part 6. A silicone air barrier nozzle 8 is installed on the rubber earplug 1, and the silicone air barrier nozzle 8 is connected to the sealed inflation cavity 7. In this embodiment, the principle of the silicone air barrier nozzle 8 is consistent with the principle of the air barrier nozzle on the basketball in the prior art. When the rubber earplug 1 enters the pig's ear canal, the staff holds a needle-shaped inflation device to inflate the sealed inflation cavity 7. The gas is air, so the outer side of the elastic part 6 expands and deforms. Therefore, the contact area between the rubber earplug 1 and the pig's ear canal is increased by expanding and deforming, and at the same time, it can play a blocking role, thereby enhancing the stability of the rubber earplug 1 after being inserted into the pig's ear canal.

[0030] A special-shaped ear leaf 9 is installed at the upper end of the rubber earplug 1. The special-shaped ear leaf 9 is a sheet structure that matches the shape of the pig's auricle, and the special-shaped ear leaf 9 is integrally formed with the rubber earplug 1. A ventilation cavity 10 is provided between the rubber earplug 1 and the elastic member 6. A support ring 11 is provided on the inner side of the ventilation cavity 10, and the support ring 11 is sleeved on the rubber earplug 1. The support ring 11 is provided with several groups. In this embodiment, two groups of support rings 11 are provided. An opening 13 is provided on the support ring 11, and the openings 13 are evenly provided in several groups. In this embodiment, four groups of openings 13 are evenly provided. The setting of the openings 13 is to prevent the support rings 11 from affecting the circulation of air.

[0031] Vent holes 12 are provided at both upper and lower ends of the rubber earplug 1. The vent holes 12 are evenly arranged in several groups. The vent holes 12 are connected to the ventilation cavity 10. The function of the vent holes 12 and the ventilation cavity 10 is to achieve a certain ventilation effect. Since the earplug thermometer is close to the ear canal, if it is completely closed, it may cause heat accumulation in the ear canal, thereby affecting the accuracy of body temperature measurement. Therefore, the function of the vent holes 12 and the ventilation cavity 10 is to avoid such a situation. At the same time, it helps to reduce the pressure and stuffiness of the earplug, reduce the pigs' rejection reaction to the equipment, especially when worn for a long time, it can significantly improve the comfort.

[0032] Furthermore, a support frame is provided between the mounting shell 2 and the rubber earplug 1, and the support frame includes a center ring 14, an L-shaped frame 15 is installed on the outer side of the center ring 14, and the L-shaped frame 15 is provided with a plurality of groups, and a card slot is provided on the inner side of the rubber earplug 1, and the shape of the card slot is adapted to the support frame. The function of the support frame is to protect the mounting shell 2. Because the rubber earplug 1 itself has a certain elasticity, it can be deformed under the intervention of external force. In order to reduce the impact on the mounting shell 2, the support frame is provided to protect it.

[0033] The controller includes a control box 16, and a controller body is installed on the inner side of the control box 16. The controller body corresponds to a PCB board and various chips arranged on the PCB board (such as a microcomputer chip, a Bluetooth connection chip, a wireless connection chip, etc.). The controller body meets the requirements of the control system. A silicone sleeve 17 is provided on the outer side of the control box 16. The silicone sleeve 17 plays a protective role. An ear stud 18 is installed on the lower end of the silicone sleeve 17, which is fixed to the ear of the pig through the ear stud 18 to fix the control box 16.

[0034] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the framework and scope of application of the present invention, the present invention may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the present invention to be protected. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pig earplug core thermometer, comprising a controller and an earplug temperature sensor, characterized in that: The earplug-type temperature sensor is electrically connected to a controller via a cable, and a control system is provided in the controller. The earplug-type temperature sensor comprises a rubber earplug (1), a cavity is provided in the rubber earplug (1), and the lower end of the cavity is communicated with the outside, a mounting shell (2) is provided on the inner side of the cavity, a temperature sensing element (4) is installed on the lower end of the mounting shell (2) via an extension column (3), a temperature sensor (5) is installed on the inner side of the mounting shell (2), and the sensing end of the temperature sensor (5) is in contact with the temperature sensing element (4), an elastic member (6) is installed on the outer side of the rubber earplug (1), and a sealed air-filled cavity (7) is provided on the inner side of the elastic member (6), a silicone gas-blocking nozzle (8) is installed on the rubber earplug (1), and the silicone gas-blocking nozzle (8) is communicated with the sealed air-filled cavity (7).

2. A pig earplug core thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A special-shaped ear leaf (9) is installed at the upper end of the rubber ear plug (1), and the special-shaped ear leaf (9) and the rubber ear plug (1) are integrally formed. A ventilation cavity (10) is provided between the rubber ear plug (1) and the elastic member (6). A support ring (11) is provided on the inner side of the ventilation cavity (10), and the support ring (11) is sleeved on the rubber ear plug (1). The support ring (11) is provided in a plurality of groups.

3. A pig earplug core thermometer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rubber earplug (1) is provided with ventilation holes (12) at both upper and lower ends, and the ventilation holes (12) are evenly arranged in a plurality of groups, and the ventilation holes (12) are communicated with the ventilation cavity (10).

4. A pig earplug core thermometer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support ring (11) is provided with openings (13), and the openings (13) are evenly arranged in a plurality of groups.

5. The pig earplug core thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support frame is provided between the mounting shell (2) and the rubber earplug (1), the support frame comprising a center ring (14), an L-shaped frame (15) is installed on the outer side of the center ring (14), and the L-shaped frame (15) is provided with a plurality of groups, and a card slot is provided on the inner side of the rubber earplug (1), and the shape of the card slot is adapted to the support frame.

6. A pig earplug core thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller comprises a control box (16), a controller body is installed on the inner side of the control box (16), a silicone sleeve (17) is provided on the outer side of the control box (16), and an earring (18) is installed on the lower end of the silicone sleeve (17).

7. A pig earplug core thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control system includes a main control module for controlling the core thermometer, a signal acquisition module for collecting temperature signals, a communication module for providing wireless connection function and a power supply module for providing power. The signal acquisition module, communication module and power supply module are all connected to the main control module.

8. A pig earplug core thermometer according to claim 7, characterized in that: The main control module includes a microcomputer unit for processing data and executing programs, a timing unit for timing tasks, and a storage unit for storing data and programs.

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