Intelligent yak saddle

Abstract

The intelligent yak saddle comprises a drive-by-wire box, the bottom of the drive-by-wire box is fixedly connected with a back clamping plate, the bottom face of the back clamping plate is an arc-shaped face with one high side and one low side, the low arc-shaped face is attached to the front side of the back of a yak and protrudes, and the high arc-shaped face is located at the low-lying position of the rear side of the back of the yak. The two sides of the back clamping plate are movably connected with the outer side clamping plates, the attaching angle can be automatically adjusted according to the body type difference of yaks, the non-intrusive self-adaptive structure effectively disperses the load bearing pressure while guaranteeing the connection stability of the device, the technical problems that animal skin is abraded and the device falls off due to long-term field wearing are solved, and the service life of the device is prolonged. Meanwhile, in the use process of the cattle saddle, a camera, a main controller and other components are matched, long-time real-time remote monitoring on cattle herds is achieved, the cattle herds with intelligent ear tags are matched, the positions of the cattle herds and the physiological state of yaks are monitored in a centralized mode, and the economic losses caused by missing of the cattle herds and diseases are reduced.

Description

Intelligent yak saddle Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of yak breeding technology, and more specifically, to an intelligent yak saddle. Background Technology

[0002] As the main means of transportation in plateau regions, yaks rely on manual herding, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, transportation efficiency is difficult to improve due to limitations imposed by terrain and climate (such as high-altitude hypoxia and complex terrain). Traditional herding relies on the experience of herders and lacks precise positioning and health monitoring methods, which can easily lead to yaks getting lost, delayed treatment of diseases, and even livestock theft. The harsh plateau environment requires herders to be exposed to extreme weather for extended periods, resulting in high labor intensity. In addition, poor management of yak herds can lead to human-livestock conflicts or ecological damage.

[0003] Furthermore, the following problems may also exist in the process of yak breeding:

[0004] (1) Difficult to find when lost: Yak herds have a large range of activity, and once lost, manual search is extremely costly and inefficient.

[0005] (2) Lack of health monitoring: Traditional grazing cannot detect the health indicators of each yak in real time, such as body temperature and exercise volume, which leads to delayed disease detection and can easily cause economic losses.

[0006] (3) Unstable network coverage: 4G / 5G signal coverage is incomplete in plateau areas, and a single communication method is prone to data loss, which cannot meet the needs of all-weather monitoring.

[0007] (4) Battery life bottleneck: Existing electronic devices have rapid battery performance degradation in high-altitude and low-temperature environments, making it difficult to meet the continuous working needs of long-term field work (>18 months).

[0008] Therefore, there is a need for a smart wearable device that can be adapted to the size of a yak, has long battery life, multi-mode communication and edge computing capabilities, in order to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent yak saddle to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an intelligent yak saddle, comprising a wired control box, wherein a back clamp is fixedly connected to the bottom of the wired control box, the bottom surface of the back clamp is an arc-shaped surface with one side higher than the other, the lower arc-shaped surface protruding and fitting against the front side of the yak's back, and the higher arc-shaped surface located in the low-lying area on the rear side of the yak's back; both sides of the back clamp are movably connected to outer clamps, the outer clamps fitting against the sides of the yak; a monitoring and positioning component is installed on the wired control box, the monitoring and positioning component being used to monitor the yak's current position and the yak's current environment.

[0011] Preferably, the monitoring and positioning component includes a camera, which is mounted on the wired control box. The wired control box contains a main controller and a signal transceiver. An antenna is mounted on the outside of the signal transceiver, with one end of the antenna penetrating through the outer wall of the wired control box. The main controller is electrically connected to the camera and the signal transceiver via a wire.

[0012] Preferably, multiple solar panels are installed on the side of the outer clamp away from the back clamp, and a photovoltaic battery is installed inside the wired control box. The solar panels are electrically connected to the photovoltaic battery through wires.

[0013] Preferably, a soft connecting layer is attached to the outside of the outer clamp.

[0014] Preferably, the outer side of the clamp has multiple through holes, and the inside of the through holes is wrapped with straps.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] In this invention, the high and low arc surfaces of the back clamp adapt to the back shape of the yak, allowing the saddle to stably fit the outer clamp and limit the yak's sides during use, reducing the risk of the saddle falling off. This overcomes the limitation of traditional rigid wearable devices that cannot conform to the animal's spine. Furthermore, the design incorporates a gradually curvature fixing clamp and a rotation center axis adjustment mechanism, which automatically adjusts the fitting angle according to the yak's body shape. This non-invasive, adaptive structure ensures stable device connection while effectively dispersing the load pressure, solving the technical problems of skin abrasion and device detachment caused by long-term outdoor wear. During the use of the saddle, in conjunction with a camera and main controller, long-term real-time remote monitoring of the herd can be achieved. Additionally, with the addition of smart ear tags, the herd's location and physiological state can be centrally monitored, reducing economic losses from lost herds and disease outbreaks. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 is a side view of the structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the back clamp in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the wired control box in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 100, wired control box; 101, back clamp; 102, outer clamp; 103, camera; 200, solar panel; 201, antenna; 300, strap; 400, flexible connection layer; 500, photovoltaic battery; 501, main controller; 502, signal transceiver. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, the intelligent yak saddle of this application includes a wired control box 100. A back clamp 101 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the wired control box 100. The bottom surface of the back clamp 101 is an arc-shaped surface with one side higher than the other. The lower arc-shaped surface is attached to the front of the yak's back and protrudes, while the higher arc-shaped surface is located in the low-lying area on the rear of the yak's back. Outer clamps 102 are movably connected to both sides of the back clamp 101. The outer clamps 102 are attached to the sides of the yak. ​​A monitoring and positioning component is installed on the wired control box 100. The monitoring and positioning component is used to monitor the current position of the yak and the current environment of the yak.

[0024] Specifically, during use, the staff first aligns the low-arc side of the back clamp 101 with the protruding part on the front of the yak's back, and the high-arc side with the low-lying part on the back, using the arc design to adapt to the physiological curve of the yak; then adjust the movable outer clamps 102 on both sides of the back clamp 101 to make them fit tightly against the sides of the yak's body, forming a three-point fixation structure of "back + sides" to prevent the device from falling off.

[0025] Furthermore, during the free-range yak grazing process, by powering on the wired control box 100, the monitoring and positioning components on it are activated, and the initialization and debugging of the positioning signal and data transmission module are completed. This ensures that the components are connected to the herder's terminal. The monitoring and positioning components continuously capture the current coordinates of the yak, while simultaneously collecting images and data of the surrounding environment. After processing by the wired control box 100, the information is fed back to the terminal in real time. Staff can use the terminal to view the yak's location in real time, track its activity trajectory, and monitor the environmental conditions, so as to promptly detect any abnormalities such as yaks getting lost.

[0026] As shown in Figures 1-2, the outer side of the clamping plate 102 has multiple through holes, and the inside of the through holes is wrapped with straps 300.

[0027] Specifically, during installation, the staff first thread one end of the strap 300 through the insertion hole on one side of the outer clamp 102, adjusting the length of the strap 300 according to the yak's body length. Then, the other end of the strap 300 is threaded through the corresponding insertion hole on the other side of the outer clamp 102, forming a strap 300 passage around the yak's body. After the strap 300 is wrapped around the yak, the back clamp 101 is placed against the yak's back, and the two ends of the strap 300 are pulled to make the outer clamps 102 on both sides of the yak tightly adhere to both sides through the soft connecting layer 400. The force-distributing design of multiple insertion holes prevents the strap 300 from being too tight in some areas and compressing the yak. ​​After the strap 300 and the outer clamp 102 are installed, the staff tightens and locks the strap 300 using the adjustable buckle on the strap 300 to ensure that the strap 300 is not too tight, so that the device will not slip due to looseness, nor will it affect the yak's breathing and movement due to excessive tightness, thus completing the overall fixation.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1-4, the monitoring and positioning component includes a camera 103, which is mounted on a wired control box 100. Inside the wired control box 100, there is a main controller 501 and a signal transceiver 502. An antenna 201 is mounted on the outside of the signal transceiver 502, with one end of the antenna 201 penetrating through the outer wall of the wired control box 100. The main controller 501 is electrically connected to the camera 103 and the signal transceiver 502 via wires.

[0029] Specifically, during use, after calibrating the angle of the camera 103, the operator fixes it in the preset installation position of the control box 100, ensuring that the lens is unobstructed. The main controller 501 and signal transceiver 502 are then fixed inside the control box 100. Connecting wires creates an electrical path between the main controller 501, the camera 103, and the signal transceiver 502. Finally, the antenna 201 is inserted through the outer wall of the control box 100 and fixed in place to ensure stable signal reception. During monitoring startup, the power in the control box 100 is turned on. The main controller 501 automatically starts and completes a self-test, simultaneously activating the camera 103 and the signal transceiver 502. The operator sends a pairing command through the terminal, which is received by the antenna 201, and the signal transceiver 502 then connects to the terminal. A communication connection is established, and camera 103 continuously collects images of the yak's surrounding environment. The video and image data are transmitted to the main controller 501 via a wire. After the main controller 501 compresses the data, it converts it into a communication signal through transceiver 502 and sends it to the operator's terminal via antenna 201. At the same time, the main controller 501 receives the location data from the positioning module and transmits it synchronously with the environmental data. On the operator's terminal, the operator can view the environmental images and the yak's location in real time. If it is necessary to adjust the angle of camera 103 or turn on night vision mode, a command can be sent through the terminal, which is transmitted to the main controller 501 via antenna 201 and transceiver 502. The main controller 501 then controls camera 103 to perform the operation.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, multiple solar panels 200 are installed on the side of the outer clamping plate 102 away from the back clamping plate 101, and a photovoltaic battery 500 is installed inside the wired control box 100. The solar panels 200 are electrically connected to the photovoltaic battery 500 through wires.

[0031] Specifically, during installation, workers evenly install multiple solar panels 200 on the side of the outer clamp 102 away from the back clamp 101, ensuring the panels face the direction of sufficient sunlight and are unobstructed. The photovoltaic battery 500 is fixed in its preset mounting position inside the control box 100. A dedicated wire is used to precisely connect the solar panel 200 to the photovoltaic battery 500, and the interface is checked for good contact. After installation, the circuit is connected to verify the photoelectric conversion function of the solar panel 200. Under sunlight, the solar panel 200 converts light energy into electrical energy, which is transmitted to the photovoltaic battery 500 through the wire. The photovoltaic battery 500 begins charging, and the charging status can be checked through the power indicator light on the control box 100. During use, the solar panel 200 continuously captures sunlight and converts it into electrical energy, replenishing the photovoltaic battery 500 with power in real time. The photovoltaic battery 500 provides stable power to components such as the main controller 501, signal transceiver 502, and camera 103 inside the control box 100, ensuring the equipment operates around the clock.

[0032] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, a soft connecting layer 400 is attached to the outside of the outer side plate 102.

[0033] Specifically, during installation, the soft connecting layer 400 is precisely aligned with the pre-set contact area on the outside of the outer clamp 102 and fixed to the inside of the outer clamp 102 by adhesive or snap-fit ​​structure. This ensures that the connecting layer completely covers all parts of the outer clamp 102 that come into contact with the yak. ​​The soft connecting layer 400 reduces the excessive clamping of the yak by the hard outer clamp 102 or the damage to the yak caused by continuous friction.

[0034] Furthermore, in terms of positioning, the transceiver 502 adopts a GNSS positioning module, supports GPS / BeiDou, has an accuracy of <5m, and a positioning frequency of 1Hz. The Bluetooth communication module is integrated on the main controller 501, and the main controller 501 and the Bluetooth input / output interface adopt SPI; standard BLE protocol, supporting Android / iOS App pairing.

[0035] The main controller 501 uses UART for input / output with 4G LTE and SPI for input / output with LoRa; it also supports MQTT protocol and JSON data packet upload.

[0036] Furthermore, an ear tag is installed on the ear of each yak. ​​The ear tag contains modules such as a communication module, a pressure sensor, and a temperature sensor. An AI biological model is integrated inside the main controller 501 to determine whether the yak has any health abnormalities, such as fever or estrus, based on its body temperature and movement data. It receives data information from the sensors inside the ear tag, analyzes the data through big data AI algorithms, and then determines whether the yak has any abnormal phenomena, generates a data report, stores the data, and generates historical records for herders to view.

[0037] Furthermore, during the yak inventory process, the Bluetooth communication module is reused to estimate and detect missing yaks based on the Bluetooth signal strength of the ear tags. Each yak wears a unique livestock ear tag. The system accurately identifies and counts the group size by judging the signal strength threshold or matching the device ID. During the yak inventory, the smart ear tags emit ear tag beacons to count the yaks, with an interval of more than 30 minutes between counts. Yaks that are not detected after three consecutive counts may be lost, and the system will issue an alert. When yaks go missing, the location of yaks wearing saddles is directly obtained through the GNSS positioning system, while the location of yaks wearing only ear tags is estimated based on the signal strength of the smart ear tags to determine the distance between the yak and the saddle.

[0038] The technical solutions described in the above embodiments of this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages: Compared with the prior art, in this invention, the high and low arc surfaces of the back clamp 101 are adapted to the back shape of the yak, so that the saddle can stably cooperate with the outer clamp 102 to limit the sides of the yak during use, reducing the risk of the saddle falling off. This breaks through the limitation that traditional hard wearable devices cannot fit the animal's back. At the same time, a gradient curvature fixing clamp and a rotation center axis adjustment mechanism are designed to automatically adjust the fitting angle according to the yak's body shape. This non-invasive adaptive structure ensures the stability of the device connection while effectively dispersing the load pressure, solving the technical problem of long-term outdoor wear causing animal skin abrasion and device fall-off. In addition, during the use of the saddle, in conjunction with the camera 103 and the main controller 501, real-time remote monitoring of the herd can be achieved. Furthermore, in conjunction with the herd with smart ear tags, the location of the herd and the physiological state of the yaks can be centrally monitored, reducing the economic losses caused by herd wandering and disease.

[0039] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart yak saddle, including a wired control box (100), characterized in that: The bottom of the wire control box (100) is fixedly connected to a back clamp (101). The bottom surface of the back clamp (101) is an arc-shaped surface with one side higher than the other. The lower arc-shaped surface is attached to the front side of the yak's back and protrudes, while the higher arc-shaped surface is located in the low-lying area on the rear side of the yak's back. Both sides of the back clamp (101) are movably connected to outer clamps (102). The outer clamps (102) are attached to the sides of the yak. ​​The wire control box (100) is equipped with a monitoring and positioning component, which is used to monitor the current position of the yak and the current environment of the yak.

2. The intelligent yak saddle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring and positioning component includes a camera (103), which is mounted on the wired control box (100). The wired control box (100) is equipped with a main controller (501) and a signal transceiver (502). An antenna (201) is mounted on the outside of the signal transceiver (502). One end of the antenna (201) penetrates through the outer wall of the wired control box (100). The main controller (501) is electrically connected to the camera (103) and the signal transceiver (502) through a wire.

3. The intelligent yak saddle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple solar panels (200) are installed on the side of the outer clamp (102) away from the back clamp (101). A photovoltaic battery (500) is installed inside the wired control box (100). The solar panels (200) are electrically connected to the photovoltaic battery (500) through wires.

4. The intelligent yak saddle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side plate (102) is fitted with a soft connecting layer (400).

5. The intelligent yak saddle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the clamp (102) has multiple through holes, and the inside of the through holes is wrapped with straps (300).

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