Artificial insemination gun

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of poultry breeding, and discloses an artificial insemination gun which adopts a light-transmitting probe to contact and indicate a to-be-inseminated part of poultry so as to assist an operator in positioning the to-be-inseminated part of the poultry, so that the artificial insemination gun can quickly align to the to-be-inseminated part of the poultry to carry out insemination operation. The efficiency of aligning an artificial insemination gun to a to-be-inseminated part of poultry is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of poultry farming technology, and in particular to an artificial insemination gun. Background Technology

[0002] In large-scale poultry farming, artificial insemination can improve reproductive efficiency and genetic quality. Artificial insemination in poultry is typically performed manually. Specifically, the operator aims the insemination gun at the fertilization site and inserts it to inject semen. In practice, the operator's skill level affects the efficiency of aiming the insemination gun at the fertilization site, resulting in low efficiency. Furthermore, the operator may need to handle the poultry multiple times before aiming correctly, increasing the risk of contamination of the insemination gun before semen injection and potentially leading to infection in the poultry, thus impacting the insemination success rate. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, the main objective of this application is to provide an artificial insemination gun that solves the technical problem of low efficiency in aligning the insemination gun with the insemination site during artificial insemination of poultry.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes an artificial insemination gun for use in poultry insemination, comprising:

[0005] Mounting base;

[0006] A light-transmitting probe, which is mounted on the mounting base, is used to contact and indicate the part of the bird to be inseminated;

[0007] An ultraviolet light source is mounted on the mounting base; there is optical communication between the ultraviolet light source and the light-transmitting probe; the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source is transmitted from inside the light-transmitting probe to the outside of the light-transmitting probe.

[0008] Optionally, the mounting base is provided with a disinfection chamber;

[0009] The artificial insemination gun also includes:

[0010] An insemination needle is mounted on the mounting base and can extend and retract within the sterilization chamber; an ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light into the sterilization chamber to irradiate the outer periphery of the insemination needle.

[0011] Optionally, the insemination needle has an insemination part for inserting into the insemination site of the bird; the insemination part has a first state in which it is housed in the disinfection chamber; and the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source irradiates the outer surface of the insemination part in the first state.

[0012] Optionally, the artificial insemination gun further includes:

[0013] A sensor is mounted on the light-transmitting probe; the sensor is configured to trigger the insemination part, which is in the first state, to protrude from the disinfection cavity and extend into the insemination part of the poultry when the light-transmitting probe contacts the poultry insemination site.

[0014] Optionally, the mounting base includes:

[0015] The light-transmitting tube, wherein the disinfection chamber is located within the light-transmitting tube;

[0016] A reflective element covers the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube, and the side of the reflective element facing the light-transmitting tube is configured as a reflective wall; the ultraviolet light source is located between the reflective element and the light-transmitting tube;

[0017] The ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source passes through the light-transmitting tube and irradiates the disinfection chamber; the reflective wall is used to reflect the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source back to the light-transmitting tube.

[0018] Optionally, the light-transmitting probe and the disinfection chamber are optically connected; or,

[0019] A reflective cavity is formed between the reflective element and the light-transmitting tube; light is conducted between the light-transmitting probe and the reflective cavity.

[0020] Optionally, the reflective element is configured as a reflective foil; the reflective foil is wrapped around the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube, and the ultraviolet light source is sandwiched between the reflective foil and the light-transmitting tube.

[0021] Optionally, the reflective element is configured as a reflective tube; the reflective tube is sleeved on the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube; at least a portion of the reflective wall in the reflective tube is arc-shaped.

[0022] Optionally, the reflective wall is covered with a light-reflecting layer; or,

[0023] The reflective wall is configured as one of the following:

[0024] Mercury-finish wall surfaces, mirror-finish stainless steel wall surfaces, and mirror-finish anodized aluminum wall surfaces.

[0025] Optionally, the disinfection chamber is provided with a reflective inner wall; the reflective inner wall is used to reflect the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source to the outer periphery of the insemination part.

[0026] This application provides an artificial insemination gun that uses a light-transmitting probe to contact and indicate the insemination site of poultry, in order to assist the operator in locating the insemination site of poultry, so that the artificial insemination gun can quickly aim at the insemination site of poultry and perform insemination operations, thereby effectively improving the efficiency of the artificial insemination gun in aiming at the insemination site of poultry. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an artificial insemination gun in one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of an artificial insemination gun in one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cross-section of an artificial insemination gun in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of section A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cross-section of an artificial insemination gun in one embodiment of this application.

[0033] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0034] 10. Artificial insemination gun;

[0035] 11. Mounting base; 111. Disinfection chamber; 112. Light-transmitting tube; 113. Reflector; 1131. Reflective wall; 114. Reflective tube; 115. Reflective chamber;

[0036] 12. Ultraviolet light source;

[0037] 13. Insemination needle; 131. Insemination site;

[0038] 14. Transmitting probe;

[0039] 15. Air blowing components. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0041] This application addresses the technical problem of low efficiency in aligning the insemination gun with the insemination site during artificial insemination of poultry. It provides an artificial insemination gun that uses a light-transmitting probe to contact and indicate the insemination site, assisting the operator in locating the site and enabling the insemination gun to quickly align with it for insemination, thus effectively improving the efficiency of aligning the insemination gun with the insemination site. See the following embodiments for details.

[0042] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 3 The first embodiment of this application provides an artificial insemination gun 10, which is used for inseminating poultry. A light-transmitting probe 14 is used to contact and indicate the part of the poultry to be inseminated, so as to assist the operator in locating the part of the poultry to be inseminated, so that the artificial insemination gun 10 can quickly aim at the part of the poultry to be inseminated and perform insemination operation, thereby effectively improving the efficiency of the artificial insemination gun 10 in aiming at the part of the poultry to be inseminated.

[0043] The artificial insemination gun 10 includes a mounting base 11, a light-transmitting probe 14, and an ultraviolet light source 12. The mounting base 11 serves as a support component, and the light-transmitting probe 14 is mounted on the mounting base 11. During operation, the operator can directly contact the poultry's body through the light-transmitting probe 14 to quickly locate the insemination site.

[0044] In actual insemination operations, the insemination site on poultry is often concealed, making precise positioning difficult for staff. This can lead to multiple contacts with the poultry before the insemination gun can be properly positioned, potentially contaminating the insemination gun before semen injection and increasing the risk of infection. To address this, staff can first align the probe with and bring it close to the insemination site, preventing the insemination needle 13 from contacting areas outside the insemination site before insemination. Since the distance between the probe and the insemination needle 13 is fixed, the probe's position allows for accurate determination of the insemination site's location, guiding the insemination needle 13 precisely into the site. This prevents insemination failure or injury to the poultry due to inaccurate positioning and avoids contamination of the insemination gun before semen injection, thus improving the success rate. The probe's length and thickness can be designed to adapt to the physiological structure of different poultry species (such as chickens, ducks, geese, etc.) to ensure accurate and reliable indication. For example, a probe length of 10mm can be used for artificial insemination of breeding chickens.

[0045] The ultraviolet light source 12 is mounted on the mounting base 11 and is optically connected to the light-transmitting probe 14. Specifically, this can be achieved by creating a light-guiding channel inside the mounting base 11 to guide the ultraviolet light to the light-transmitting probe 14, or by directly connecting one end of the light-transmitting probe 14 to the ultraviolet light source 12. The ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source 12 can be transmitted from inside the light-transmitting probe 14 to the outside. After the probe contacts and indicates the site to be inseminated, the ultraviolet light passing through the light-transmitting probe 14 can irradiate and disinfect it, eliminating microorganisms and avoiding the risk of cross-infection during continuous insemination. The light-transmitting probe 14 can be made of a high-transmittance material, such as quartz glass or high-transmittance plastic.

[0046] Please continue to refer to the following: Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the mounting base 11 has a disinfection chamber 111 inside for accommodating the insemination part 131. The artificial insemination gun 10 is provided with an insemination needle 13, which is mounted on the mounting base 11 and can be moved and extended within the disinfection chamber 111. The disinfection chamber 111 has the function of storing the insemination needle 13. The ultraviolet light source 12 emits ultraviolet light into the disinfection chamber 111 to irradiate the outer periphery of the insemination needle 13, thereby disinfecting the surface of the insemination needle 13 after each insemination, removing microorganisms from the surface of the insemination part 131, preventing the insemination needle 13 from being contaminated, avoiding cross-infection, and thus helping to ensure the health of poultry during continuous insemination operations.

[0047] Please continue reading. Figure 3 Furthermore, the insemination needle 13 has an insemination part 131 for inserting into the insemination site of poultry to inject semen; the insemination part 131 has a first state in which it is housed in the disinfection chamber 111, and the insemination part 131 is completely housed in the disinfection chamber 111. At this time, ultraviolet light can be emitted to the disinfection chamber 111 by the ultraviolet light source 12 to perform disinfection of the surface of the insemination part 131.

[0048] Furthermore, the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source 12 completely covers the outer surface of the insemination part 131, avoiding any blind spots in disinfection and ensuring comprehensive disinfection of the outer surface of the insemination part 131. This embodiment can achieve this by rationally designing the installation position, number, and irradiation angle of the ultraviolet light source 12. For example, multiple ultraviolet light sources 12 can be evenly arranged at different positions on the inner wall of the disinfection chamber 111, or an adjustable-angle ultraviolet light source 12 can be used to ensure that the emitted ultraviolet light can irradiate the outer surface of the insemination part 131 without any blind spots, so as to thoroughly kill the microorganisms on the outer surface of the insemination part 131, avoid pathogen residue, improve the disinfection effect, and ensure hygiene and safety during the poultry insemination process.

[0049] In some embodiments, the ultraviolet light source 12 can be directly embedded in the inner wall of the disinfection chamber 111, so that the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source 12 is directed towards the center of the disinfection chamber 111, reducing light loss. Alternatively, the ultraviolet light source 12 can be placed directly inside the disinfection chamber 111. For example, the ultraviolet light source 12 can be fixed to the center or side wall of the disinfection chamber 111 by a bracket, ensuring a suitable distance from the insemination section 131 to achieve effective irradiation. The ultraviolet light source 12 can be at least one ultraviolet lamp tube, such as a U-shaped lamp tube or a straight lamp tube; the length of the ultraviolet lamp tube can be adapted to the size of the disinfection chamber 111, helping to provide a larger irradiation area; the ultraviolet light source 12 can also be at least one ultraviolet light bead, such as a UV LED (i.e., ultraviolet light-emitting diode), which is small in size, flexible in arrangement, and can be combined and arranged according to requirements; the ultraviolet light bead can be selected with a power of 0.05W and a thickness of 1.4mm. To ensure the disinfection effect of ultraviolet light irradiation on the periphery of the insemination needle 13 and to achieve effective disinfection of the insemination part 131, the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source 12 can be selected within the wavelength range of 200nm to 300nm, preferably 265nm.

[0050] In some embodiments, the artificial insemination gun 10 also includes a sensor (not shown), which is mounted on the light-transmitting probe 14. When the light-transmitting probe 14 contacts the poultry's insemination site, the sensor automatically triggers the insemination part 131, which is in a first state, to protrude from the disinfection chamber 111 and extend into the poultry's insemination site to perform the insemination action. The sensor can be a pressure sensor or the like. When the light-transmitting probe 14 is aligned and contacts the poultry's insemination site, the sensor generates a signal change and sends an electrical signal to the control module of the insemination gun. After receiving the signal, the control module drives the insemination needle 13 to switch from the first state, where the insemination part 131 is retracted into the disinfection chamber 111, to the state where the insemination part 131 protrudes from the disinfection chamber 111 and extends into the poultry's insemination site, thus realizing the insemination action. The sensor provided in this embodiment helps to improve insemination efficiency and achieve automatic insemination after alignment.

[0051] Please continue reading. Figure 3 In some embodiments, the light-transmitting probe 14 protrudes from the mounting base 11 and the insemination part 131 protrudes from the disinfection chamber 111 on the same side of the mounting base 11, that is, the light-transmitting probe 14 and the insemination part 131 protrude from the same side of the mounting base 11. The direction in which the light-transmitting probe 14 protrudes from the mounting base 11 can be aligned with the direction in which the insemination part 131 protrudes from the disinfection chamber 111, so that the light-transmitting probe 14 can be used to indicate the insemination site of poultry.

[0052] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4In some embodiments, the mounting base 11 includes a light-transmitting tube 112, and the disinfection chamber 111 is located inside the light-transmitting tube 112. The insemination needle 13 is movably mounted inside the light-transmitting tube 112. The ultraviolet light source 12 is mounted on the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube 112, which can prevent the ultraviolet light source 12 from directly contacting the insemination needle 13, protect the ultraviolet light source 12, prevent the ultraviolet light source 12 from being contaminated or damaged, and facilitate the installation, maintenance and replacement of the light source. The light-transmitting tube 112 can be made of light-transmitting materials such as quartz glass or high-transmittance plastic, allowing ultraviolet light to pass through smoothly; the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source 12 can pass through the light-transmitting tube 112 and enter the disinfection chamber 111 to irradiate the outer periphery of the insemination part 131 in the first state, thereby realizing the disinfection function of the insemination part 131.

[0053] The mounting base 11 also includes a reflector 113, which covers the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube 112. The side of the reflector 113 facing the light-transmitting tube 112 is configured as a reflective wall 1131. The ultraviolet light source 12 is installed in the gap formed between the reflector 113 and the light-transmitting tube 112, so that the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source 12 has at least two propagation paths: part of the ultraviolet light directly passes through the light-transmitting tube 112 into the disinfection chamber 111 to irradiate the insemination part 131, and the other part of the ultraviolet light first irradiates the reflective wall 1131 of the reflector 113, and after being reflected by the reflective wall 1131, it passes through the light-transmitting tube 112 into the disinfection chamber 111 to further irradiate the insemination part 131. In this embodiment, the reflector 113 helps to improve the utilization rate of ultraviolet light and enhance the intensity of ultraviolet light in the disinfection chamber 111, thereby improving the disinfection effect on the periphery of the insemination part 131.

[0054] Please continue reading. Figure 3 In some embodiments, in order to ensure that ultraviolet light is successfully transmitted to the light-transmitting probe 14 and to achieve the disinfection function of the light-transmitting probe 14, light conduction can be set between the light-transmitting probe 14 and the disinfection chamber 111. Specifically, one end of the light-transmitting probe 14 can be connected to the disinfection chamber 111, so that the ultraviolet light in the disinfection chamber 111 can directly enter the interior of the light-transmitting probe 14 and then be transmitted to the outside to disinfect the surface of the light-transmitting probe 14.

[0055] A closed reflective cavity 115 is formed between the reflective element 113 and the light-transmitting tube 112. The ultraviolet light source 12 is located inside the reflective cavity 115. The light-transmitting probe 14 is optically connected to the reflective cavity 115. One end of the light-transmitting probe 14 can be extended into the reflective cavity 115, so that the ultraviolet light inside the reflective cavity 115 can enter the light-transmitting probe 14 and then be transmitted to the outside to disinfect the surface of the light-transmitting probe 14.

[0056] Furthermore, the reflective element 113 is configured as a reflective foil, which is thin, light, and flexible. The reflective foil is wrapped around the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube 112, and the ultraviolet light source 12 is sandwiched between the reflective foil and the light-transmitting tube 112, so that the ultraviolet light source 12 is fixed to the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube 112 by the reflective foil. Before wrapping the reflective foil, the ultraviolet light source 12 can be fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the light-transmitting tube 112 first, and then the reflective foil can be wrapped around the outside, so that the light source is stably held between the two. In this embodiment, the reflective foil can be flexibly adapted to the specific structure of the light-transmitting tube 112. The high reflectivity of the reflective foil can effectively reflect ultraviolet light and improve light utilization. At the same time, the wrinkles generated when the reflective foil is wrapped help to reflect ultraviolet light to cover the outer surface of the insemination part 131.

[0057] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the reflector 113 can be configured as a reflector tube 114, which has a tubular structure and is fitted around the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube 112. A gap can be formed between the reflector tube 114 and the light-transmitting tube 112 to accommodate the ultraviolet light source 12. The inner wall of the reflector tube 114 facing the light-transmitting tube 112 is a reflective wall 1131, and at least part of the reflective wall 1131 is arc-shaped, which helps to converge and reflect ultraviolet light, so that the reflected ultraviolet light passes through the light-transmitting tube 112 more concentratedly into the disinfection chamber 111, thereby enhancing the irradiation intensity on the outer periphery of the insemination part 131. Specifically, the inner wall of the reflector tube 114 can be designed as a semi-arc or a full arc, and the range of the arc area can be adjusted according to the installation position and number of ultraviolet light sources 12 to ensure that the outer surface of the insemination part 131 is effectively covered. The reflector tube 114 has a protective function for the light-transmitting tube 112 and the ultraviolet light source 12, preventing damage from collisions.

[0058] In some embodiments, the reflective wall 1131 of the reflective element 113 is covered with a light-reflecting layer; the light-reflecting layer can be made of a high-reflectivity material, such as an aluminum-plated reflective film or a silver-plated reflective film, and is attached to the surface of the reflective wall 1131 to ensure the reflective effect. The reflective wall 1131 can be set as a wall surface of a specific material, such as a mercury wall surface, a mirror stainless steel wall surface, or a mirror anodized aluminum wall surface, to ensure that ultraviolet light can be effectively reflected into the disinfection chamber 111.

[0059] In some embodiments, the disinfection chamber 111 is provided with a reflective inner wall. The main function of the reflective inner wall is to reflect the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source 12 to the outer periphery of the insemination part 131. When the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source 12 shines on the reflective inner wall, it is reflected and its propagation direction is changed. This allows the ultraviolet light that did not directly irradiate the insemination part 131 to act on the insemination part 131 again after reflection, which helps to improve the utilization rate of ultraviolet light, reduce light waste, and also helps to enhance the irradiation intensity and coverage of the insemination part 131, avoiding the formation of disinfection dead zones. In this embodiment, the reflection of the reflective inner wall can achieve effective irradiation, improve the overall disinfection effect, and ensure that the insemination part 131 is completely covered during disinfection.

[0060] Furthermore, a light-reflecting layer can be applied to the surface of the reflective inner wall. This reflective layer can be made of a high-reflectivity material, such as an aluminized film or a silver-plated film, and can be attached to the inner wall of the disinfection chamber 111 by pasting or spraying to achieve a good reflective effect. Alternatively, the reflective inner wall can be made of a specific material, processed into a smooth surface to reduce diffuse reflection. Specifically, the reflective inner wall can be made of a mercury reflective wall 1131, which has high reflectivity and stable performance; or it can be made of mirror stainless steel, which has good reflectivity, is corrosion-resistant, and easy to clean; or it can be made of mirror anodized aluminum, which has high reflectivity and good wear resistance.

[0061] Please continue reading. Figure 3 In some embodiments, the artificial insemination gun 10 further includes an air blowing component 15 and / or a liquid supply component. The air blowing component 15 is equipped with an air tube, one end of which is connected to the air blowing component 15, and the other end is connected to the disinfection chamber 111. The air blowing component 15 can provide a gaseous cleaning medium, such as compressed air or inert gas, which is delivered to the interior of the disinfection chamber 111 through the air tube. This removes impurities and other contaminants from the surface of the disinfection chamber 111 and the insemination part 131, thus cleaning the insemination part 131. After disinfection, any remaining minute contaminants on the surface of the insemination part 131 can be blown away by air blowing, or air can be blown before disinfection. The liquid supply component provides a liquid cleaning medium. It can be directly connected to the disinfection chamber 111 or connected to the disinfection chamber 111 through an air tube. It delivers the liquid cleaning medium to the disinfection chamber 111 to rinse and clean the disinfection chamber 111 and the insemination part 131, removing stubborn stains or microbial residues. This can synergize with ultraviolet disinfection to improve the cleaning and disinfection effect. Depending on the actual cleaning and disinfection needs, you can choose to set up the air blowing component 15 separately, the liquid supply component separately, or both at the same time.

[0062] In some embodiments, the liquid cleaning medium can be water at ambient temperature, such as physiological saline or intravenous glucose saline, which can effectively rinse away dust and impurities from the surfaces of the disinfection chamber 111 and the insemination part 131. The liquid cleaning medium can be water at 40℃-100℃; warm or hot water has a better cleaning effect, as high temperatures promote stain dissolution and improve rinsing efficiency. Water at a certain temperature also has a bactericidal auxiliary effect. The liquid cleaning medium can also be a disinfectant, such as chlorine-containing disinfectant or peracetic acid disinfectant. Disinfectants have a strong bactericidal effect and can be used in conjunction with ultraviolet disinfection to enhance the killing effect on microorganisms.

[0063] This application provides an artificial insemination gun that uses a light-transmitting probe to contact and indicate the insemination site of poultry, in order to assist the operator in locating the insemination site of poultry, so that the artificial insemination gun can quickly aim at the insemination site of poultry and perform insemination operations, thereby effectively improving the efficiency of the artificial insemination gun in aiming at the insemination site of poultry.

[0064] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this application involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0065] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. Additionally, if "and / or," "and / or," or "and / or" appears throughout the text, it means three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously.

[0066] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0067] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0068] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the content of the specification and drawings of this application under the concept of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An artificial insemination gun, used for inseminating poultry, characterized in that, include: Mounting base; A light-transmitting probe, which is mounted on the mounting base, is used to contact and indicate the part of the bird to be inseminated; An ultraviolet light source is mounted on the mounting base; there is optical communication between the ultraviolet light source and the light-transmitting probe; the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source is transmitted from inside the light-transmitting probe to the outside of the light-transmitting probe.

2. The artificial insemination gun as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base is provided with a disinfection chamber; The artificial insemination gun also includes: An insemination needle is mounted on the mounting base and can extend and retract within the sterilization chamber; an ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light into the sterilization chamber to irradiate the outer periphery of the insemination needle.

3. The artificial insemination gun as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The insemination needle has an insemination part for inserting into the insemination site of a bird; the insemination part has a first state in which it is housed in the disinfection chamber; the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source irradiates the outer surface of the insemination part in the first state.

4. The artificial insemination gun as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The artificial insemination gun also includes: A sensor is mounted on the light-transmitting probe; the sensor is configured to trigger the insemination part, which is in the first state, to protrude from the disinfection cavity and extend into the insemination part of the poultry when the light-transmitting probe contacts the poultry insemination site.

5. The artificial insemination gun as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting base includes: The light-transmitting tube, wherein the disinfection chamber is located within the light-transmitting tube; A reflective element covers the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube, and the side of the reflective element facing the light-transmitting tube is configured as a reflective wall; the ultraviolet light source is located between the reflective element and the light-transmitting tube; The ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source passes through the light-transmitting tube and irradiates the disinfection chamber; the reflective wall is used to reflect the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source back to the light-transmitting tube.

6. The artificial insemination gun as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The light-transmitting probe is optically connected to the disinfection chamber; or... A reflective cavity is formed between the reflective element and the light-transmitting tube; light is conducted between the light-transmitting probe and the reflective cavity.

7. The artificial insemination gun as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The reflective element is configured as a reflective foil; the reflective foil is wrapped around the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube, and the ultraviolet light source is sandwiched between the reflective foil and the light-transmitting tube.

8. The artificial insemination gun as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The reflective element is configured as a reflective tube; the reflective tube is sleeved on the outer periphery of the light-transmitting tube; at least a portion of the reflective wall in the reflective tube is arc-shaped.

9. The artificial insemination gun as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The reflective wall is covered with a light-reflecting layer; or... The reflective wall is configured as one of the following: Mercury-finish wall surfaces, mirror-finish stainless steel wall surfaces, and mirror-finish anodized aluminum wall surfaces.

10. The artificial insemination gun as described in any one of claims 2-9, characterized in that, The disinfection chamber is provided with a reflective inner wall; the reflective inner wall is used to reflect the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source to the outer periphery of the insemination part.

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