Animal device applicator

Abstract

The invention relates to an animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator (1) comprising two jaws (13, 14) intended to receive an animal ear to be tagged, comprising a concave part (32) and a convex part (31), said convex part comprising a tip, said concave part comprising a through-hole (321) for receiving the tip. The applicator comprises a mechanism for fixing the element to one of said jaws, said fixing mechanism comprising elastic return means (42, 52) and a movable holding portion (41, 51) for holding the concave part prior to assembly, said second jaw having an interior space (141) in which the fixing mechanism is mounted, the retaining portion is movable between a fixed position in which the retaining portion secures the female component to the second clamp, and a released position in which the retaining portion is pressed to release the female component from the second clamp, and the retaining portion is movable between a fixed position in which the retaining portion secures the female component to the second clamp and a released position in which the retaining portion is pressed to release the female component from the second clamp.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The field of this disclosure is tagging animals with animal identification and / or monitoring devices or tags designed to be attached to the animals.

[0002] More specifically, this disclosure relates to an applicator for applying one-piece and / or two-piece identification and / or monitoring tags to the ears of animals. Background Technology

[0003] One method for improving livestock tracking, monitoring livestock (e.g., monitoring temperature), and / or ensuring animal origin is to tag animals by attaching animal identification and / or monitoring devices to, for example, the animal's ear.

[0004] These tags are typically attached to an animal's ear using an applicator. Traditionally, these tags consist of convex and concave parts positioned on either side of the ear and working together to hold the identification and / or surveillance tag securely to the ear. Generally, before attaching such a tag to the animal's ear, the convex part of the tag is positioned at the level of the first clamp of the applicator, while the concave part is positioned at the level of the second clamp of the applicator. Once the convex and concave parts are positioned, the applicator brings these parts closer together, piercing and capturing the animal's ear between the two parts.

[0005] However, current tag applicators available for this task do not always meet the operator’s needs, especially regarding the process of releasing the tag after it has been assembled into the animal’s ear.

[0006] In particular, once the tag is attached to an animal's ear, it can be difficult to remove the tag and the ear from the applicator. This can lead to damage to the tag or discomfort to the animal, and in some cases, injury due to the animal's sudden movement.

[0007] Currently, some applicators are able to temporarily hold the concave part on the applicator before assembling it with the convex part of the label.

[0008] Patent application WO 01 / 72117A1 describes an ear tag applicator designed for simultaneously tagging and collecting biological samples from animals. Before assembly with the animal's ear, the sample portion (concave portion) of the tag is inserted and accommodated between the applicator's upper clamp and a pair of protruding tongues attached to a pivoting retainer plate of the upper clamp.

[0009] Patent application NZ 582984A relates to an animal tagging applicator having a pin with pivoting capability to facilitate the loading of a convex component. Furthermore, the tagging applicator has a spring-loaded plate that, by pressing down its end, can pivot upwards to position a concave component below the plate, thereby holding the concave component before assembly and preparing it to receive the convex component during the tagging operation.

[0010] This type of applicator requires the operator to pivot the retaining plate and insert the concave part under the retaining plate of the applicator, thus requiring time and effort. The additional time and effort is a significant obstacle to the effectiveness of animal tagging, as it often requires tagging a very large number of animals, especially if the farm is large.

[0011] Therefore, there is a need to improve the efficiency, safety, and usability of animal tagging applicators.

[0012] In particular, there is a need to develop an improved applicator for applying single-piece and two-piece tags to animals, which allows the two parts of the tag to be stabilized before being attached to the animal in the latter case, and the applicator to be easily released from the tagged animal. Summary of the Invention

[0013] The techniques of exemplary aspects of this disclosure allow for the resolution of at least some of the drawbacks caused by the prior art.

[0014] For this purpose, an exemplary aspect of this disclosure provides an applicator for an animal identification and / or monitoring device, comprising two clamps defining a mouth portion for receiving an animal ear to be tagged, a handle for moving the clamps together, the identification and / or monitoring device comprising a concave portion and a convex portion intended to be positioned on opposite sides of the animal ear and moved together to engage with each other and secure the identification and / or monitoring device to the ear, each of the concave and convex portions intended to be supported by one of the clamps, the convex portion including a tip and the concave portion including a through-hole for receiving the tip of the convex portion to assemble the convex portion of the identification and / or monitoring device onto the concave portion. The applicator includes a fixing mechanism and a movable retaining portion. The fixing mechanism includes a resilient return device. The movable retaining portion is used to hold the concave part of the label on a second clamp before assembling the convex and concave parts together. The second clamp has an internal space in which the fixing / retaining mechanism is mounted, and the retaining portion is movably mounted along a translational axis between the following positions: - The device retains / fixes the position, wherein the retaining portion is raised from the internal space by the action of the elastic return device to retain / fix the concave part of the tag on the second clamp, and - Device release position, wherein when the tip of the convex member is inserted into the through hole of the concave member, the portion held within the internal space is pressed and compressed by the tip of the convex member to elastically return the device so as to release the concave member from the second clamp.

[0015] In this specification, to distinguish the two clamps of the applicator, the "upper clamp" refers to the clamp designed to hold the convex part of the identification and / or monitoring device or tag, while the "lower clamp" refers to the clamp designed to hold the concave part of the identification and / or monitoring device.

[0016] The identification and / or monitoring device may carry visual and / or electronic identification information related to the animal, and / or may be a sensor-containing device for monitoring, for example, the animal's health, temperature, activity and / or location.

[0017] The present invention relates to a method for holding and securing the elements constituting such identification and / or monitoring devices on the clamps of an applicator.

[0018] The fixing mechanism allows the concave part of the tag to be held in one of the clamps of the applicator and restricts the movement of the concave part before it is assembled with the convex part of the identification and / or monitoring device and the animal's ear. This has several advantages. It prevents the concave part from detaching from the applicator before assembly, allows the two parts of the tag to be stabilized before the part is attached to the animal, and allows the applicator to be easily released from the tagged animal. After tagging, the automatic and easy release of the concave part from the applicator depends directly on its assembly with the convex part of the identification and / or monitoring device. In fact, the concave part can only be released when the tip of the convex part locks into the concave part and pushes the movable retaining part of the fixing mechanism into the cavity of the lower clamp away from the concave part.

[0019] This improves the ergonomics of the applicator, thereby reducing the workload for the individual operating the tag applicator. In fact, this allows the operator to comfortably hold the applicator (in one hand) via its handle throughout the entire tagging process on the animal, especially during the positioning of the convex and concave parts on the applicator's clamps.

[0020] Furthermore, since the fixation mechanism is located inside the applicator and therefore does not come into contact with the animal in some embodiments of the invention described herein, applying the fixation portion in one of the clamps of the applicator will not cause discomfort or injury to the animal.

[0021] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, the retaining portion has the shape of a pin, and the resilient return device is positioned below the retaining portion.

[0022] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, the retaining portion is axial in shape, such as an elongated cylindrical rod having a first end configured to cooperate with a concave component, and an elastic return device is positioned around the elongated cylindrical rod.

[0023] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, the internal space of the second clamp is a through hole, and the second end of the elongated cylindrical rod portion is located outside the through hole in the device release position, allowing the second end to be manually pressed to hold the elongated cylindrical rod portion in the device fixed position.

[0024] This embodiment allows for manual control of the translation of the movable retaining portion during the placement of the label in the concave part, and for manually holding the retaining portion in its retaining / fixed position.

[0025] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, the applicator further includes a support mechanism mounted on the second clamp and configured to contact the concave portion when the concave portion of the identification and / or monitoring device is positioned on the second clamp.

[0026] The support mechanism allows for further improvements in securing the concave component to the lower clamp of the applicator.

[0027] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, the support mechanism includes a clamp or clip for firmly holding the concave part of the identification and / or monitoring device onto the applicator when the concave part is positioned on the second clamp.

[0028] Therefore, the stability of the concave component on the lower clamp of the applicator is improved by the action of the clamp or clip.

[0029] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, the support mechanism includes a magnetic device configured to cooperate with a metallic or magnetic element located within the identification and / or monitoring device, and / or to activate the identification and / or monitoring device.

[0030] For example, the interaction of magnetic elements positioned in the identification and / or monitoring device and the lower clamp respectively increases the fixation of the concave part on the applicator and even improves its alignment.

[0031] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, the handle includes two arms, each arm extended by a clamp, and the applicator includes an open spring positioned between the two arms of the handle and an overtravel stop located inside the open spring of the applicator to limit the travel of the applicator when the arms of the applicator are closed.

[0032] The stop can be positioned within the open spring of the applicator to block the applicator's travel and thus prevent injury to the animal during tagging due to excessive travel (by pinching the ears). Additionally, the stop allows for noise reduction and prevents coil blockage.

[0033] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, a portion is retained in the through-hole of the concave component.

[0034] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, a portion of the housing extends around the through-hole of the concave member and remains partially fitted into the concave member.

[0035] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, the convex component is supported by a movable pusher movably mounted on a first clamp and configured to push the convex component toward the concave component when the clamps of the applicator are together in order to assemble the component with the animal ear, and configured to retract when the clamps of the applicator move away from each other in order to release the concave component from the second clamp when the convex and concave components are assembled, and then remove the pusher from the convex component.

[0036] The pusher is a piston that carries the convex part before assembling the convex and concave parts onto the animal's ear. When the applicator's clamps are together, the pusher first pushes the convex part through the animal's ear and into the concave part. Then, as the applicator's clamps move apart, the pusher retracts, causing the convex part to pull the concave part out of the retaining mechanism of the corresponding clamp, and then releases the convex part (attached to the concave part on the animal's ear) from the upper clamp.

[0037] According to a specific aspect of this disclosure, the movable convex component pusher includes an internal rod intended to hold the convex component and an external tube forming a cavity, the internal rod being movably mounted in the cavity between the following positions: - The unfolded position when the clamps of the applicator are together, wherein the inner rod extends from the cavity to push the convex part closer to the concave part, and - The retracted position when the clamps of the applicator move away from each other, wherein the inner rod is fully retracted inside the cavity, so that the convex part is removed from the inner rod by forming contact with the tube.

[0038] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, the first clamp includes a pin for retaining the convex component, the pin being rotatably movable between the following positions: - Lower the position, in which the pin is positioned in the space that separates the clamps, such that the convex part faces the concave part, and - Elevated position, in which the pin is positioned outside the space and substantially aligned with the upper clamp.

[0039] According to a particular aspect of this disclosure, the movable retaining portion is made of or encapsulated in an elastic material. Attached Figure Description

[0040] One or more aspects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent upon reading the following description and accompanying drawings of particular embodiments, which are given by way of simple illustrative and non-limiting examples, in which: - Figure 1 An applicator for an animal identification and / or monitoring device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a convex part and a concave part of the identification and / or monitoring device to be assembled are positioned on the applicator; - Figure 2 It shows that according to Figure 1 The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator of the embodiment is in a position in which a concave part of the identification and / or monitoring device is held on the lower clamp of the applicator by a holding portion, the holding portion being shown in a holding position; - Figure 3 It shows that according to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator of the embodiment is in a position in which the concave part of the identification and / or monitoring device is released from the lower clamp of the applicator, and the holding part is in the released position; - Figures 4A to 4E The movement of different parts of the applicator is shown during tagging of an animal's ear; - Figure 5 An applicator for an animal identification and / or monitoring device according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a convex part and a concave part of the identification and / or monitoring device to be assembled are positioned on the applicator; - Figure 6A yes Figure 5 A detailed view showing the retaining part in the retaining position; - Figure 6B yes Figure 5 A detailed view shows the retaining part in the released position; - Figure 7 It is a perspective view of an animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator with a concave component support mechanism; - Figure 8A An animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator is shown, having a concave component support mechanism on one side of the applicator and a clamp on the other side of the applicator; - Figure 8B An animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator is shown having a concave component support mechanism on one side of the applicator, the concave component support mechanism being provided with a clamp; - Figure 8C An animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator is shown having a concave component support mechanism on one side of the applicator, the concave component support mechanism being equipped with a clamp; - Figure 9 An animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator is shown having a concave component support mechanism on one side of the applicator, the concave component support mechanism being provided with a magnetic device; - Figures 10A to 10F The different operational stages of the convex component actuator applied to the applicator of an animal identification and / or monitoring device are schematically illustrated. - Figure 11 The concave component and centering assembly are schematically shown for application to an applicator in an animal identification and / or monitoring device; - Figure 12 The diagram schematically illustrates the lowered and raised positions of the movable pin applied to the animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to the invention. Detailed Implementation

[0041] about Figures 1 to 4E The first embodiment of the applicator according to the invention is shown for attaching a two-piece identification and / or monitoring device or tag to an animal's ear.

[0042] It should be noted that the applicator can also work with a one-piece tag comprising a convex portion having a head body and a concave portion having a head receiving hole connected by a hinge, which forms a loop when attached to an animal's ear.

[0043] An identification and / or monitoring tag includes a convex portion or component formed by a rod extending from a support and terminating at a pointed head or tip, and a concave portion or component including a through-hole for receiving the head of the convex portion and a mechanism (e.g., an inner shoulder) for locking the tip of the convex portion.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the applicator 1 includes handles 111 and 121, each of which includes two arms 11 and 12, each extended from clamps 13 and 14.

[0045] The two arms 11, 12 are interconnected by a joint 10 forming a pivotal connection, such that when the arms 11 and 12 are brought together and rotated about the joint 10, the first or upper clamp 13 and the second or lower clamp 14 are brought together simultaneously.

[0046] The upper clamp 13 has a removable pin 132 at its end. The pin 132 has an upper portion 1321 and a lower end 1322, the upper portion 1321 allowing the pin to be attached to the upper clamp 13, and the lower end 1322 intended to engage with a protruding member 31 of an animal ear tag 3. To ensure its fixation, the upper clamp 13 includes a housing 131 designed to removably receive the pin 132. The housing 131 points toward the lower clamp 14 and receives the upper portion 1321 of the pin 132. The upper portion 1321 is held in the housing 131 by a nut 1311 that engages within a slot in the upper clamp 13. Alternatively, the pin 132 may be held in the housing 131 by any other securing means known to those skilled in the art.

[0047] The pin 132 is configured to be inserted into a convex member 31 of the animal ear tag 3, the convex member 31 being formed by a rod extending from the support and terminating at a pointed head or tip. The pin 132 is inserted into a housing having a complementary shape formed inside the convex member.

[0048] The applicator 1 includes a retaining or fixing mechanism on its lower clamp 14, which includes a resilient return device and a movable retaining portion. The retaining mechanism is configured to retain or fix the concave portion 32 of the ear tag 3 to the lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1 before attaching the ear tag 3 to the animal's ear. More specifically, the concave portion 32 is intended to be held on the inner surface of the lower clamp 14 by the movable retaining portion. In this specification, the inner surface of the clamp is the surface of the clamp oriented relative to the clamp.

[0049] The retaining or fixing mechanism has dimensions that allow it to fit within the lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1. More specifically, its resilient return mechanism and its movable retaining portion are housed within the internal space or cavity 141 of the lower clamp 14, which has dimensions suitable for accommodating them. The internal space or cavity 141 of the lower clamp 14 has the shape of an open circular aperture leading to the inner surface of the lower clamp 14. The dimensions of the cavity 141 allow the retaining portion to translate along an axis (L) between a fixed position and a released position. This axis (L) is substantially perpendicular to the inner surface of the lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1. An abutment portion 142 is positioned at the opening of the cavity 141 to limit the translation of the movable retaining portion toward its fixed position.

[0050] Figure 5 Figure 6 partially illustrates a second embodiment of the applicator according to the invention for placing an identification and / or monitoring device on an animal's ear. Although some features are not visible in these figures, the applicator has the same structure as described above, particularly the two arms 11, 12, connector 10, upper clamp 13, and lower clamp 14 as described above.

[0051] However, the holding or fixing mechanisms of the first and second embodiments differ in their structure.

[0052] In some embodiments, particularly regarding Figures 1 to 4E In the first embodiment described, the internal space or cavity 141 may be open at both ends and guided on the inner and outer surfaces of the lower clamp 14.

[0053] In some embodiments, particularly regarding Figure 5 In the second embodiment described in Figure 6, the internal space or cavity 141 may be open only at one end of the inner surface of the lower clamp 14.

[0054] Once the convex and concave parts are positioned on the corresponding clamps of the applicator, they are intended to be placed on either side of the animal's ear and move together to engage with each other and secure the tag to the animal's ear.

[0055] In the two embodiments described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the resilient return device positioned in the cavity 141 tends to push the movable retaining portion at least partially outward from the cavity 141 in a device holding or fixed position, in which the resilient return device secures the concave member 32 placed on the inner surface of the lower clamp 14. The resilient return device may be, for example, a compression spring.

[0056] The movable retaining portion moves translationally toward its released position. Specifically, when the tip of the convex member 31 is inserted into the through hole 321 of the concave member 32, the movable retaining portion is pressed into the cavity 141 and compressed by the tip of the convex member 31 (where the pin 132 of the upper clamp 13 of the applicator 1 is located). Once in the released position, the concave member 32, which is locked to the convex member and attached to the animal's ear, can be released from the lower clamp 14, and the applicator 1 can be removed from the tagged ear.

[0057] When applying the tag 3 to an animal's ear using the applicator 1, the operator first engages the hollow convex member 31 with the pin 132 on the upper clamp 13. The operator also positions the concave member 32 on the lower clamp 14 by inserting the movable retaining portion into the through-hole 321 of the concave member 32, which is in the default fixed position. The operator then grasps the arms 11 and 12 of the handles 111 and 121 to place the animal's ear E between the convex and concave members, and then brings the two clamps 13 and 14 together. During this movement, the pointed tip of the convex member 31, mounted on the support pin 132, pierces the animal's ear E and engages with the through-hole 321 of the concave member 32. The convex member 31 then contacts and presses against the support surface of the movable retaining portion, also located in the through-hole 321. Thus, the movable retaining portion moves at least partially within the cavity 141, and the convex member is locked in the concave member.

[0058] Therefore, the movable retaining part is in the so-called device release position, in which the movable retaining part no longer holds the concave part 32 on the lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1. To release the applicator 1 from the tagged animal, the operator can release the handles 111, 121, causing the upper clamp 13 and lower clamp 14 to move away from the assembled tag 3. Thus, the pin 132 on the upper clamp 13 disengages from the hollow convex part 31, the tip of which holds the movable retaining part in the so-called release position. The attached ear E can then be withdrawn from the space between the clamps 13, 14 of the applicator 1. Once the tag 3 attached to the ear is removed from the applicator, the movable retaining part returns to the so-called fixed or retaining position under the action of the elastic return device.

[0059] It should be noted that the movable retaining portion may be fully contained within the cavity 141 in the release position, or only partially contained within the cavity 141, such that the movable retaining portion is not completely ejected from the concave portion when pressed by the convex portion. This allows some residual friction to remain between the retaining portion and the through-hole of the concave portion, and facilitates the release of the upper clamp pin from the convex portion when the handle is opened.

[0060] Advantageously, the through-hole 321 of the concave member 32 of the label 3 may have a first shoulder 3211 and a second shoulder 3212, the first shoulder 3211 for receiving the upper end of the movable retaining portion when in the fixed position, and the second shoulder 3212 for retaining the arrow-shaped end of the convex member 31 to disengage the convex member 31 from the lower clamp 14. When the lower clamp 14 and the upper clamp 13 are separated, the locking of the arrow end 3100 of the convex member 31 within the concave member 32 allows the assembled label 3 to disengage from the applicator 1.

[0061] Therefore, when the convex component 31 is locked in the through hole 321 of the concave component 32 and these components 31, 32 surround the animal's ear E, the tag 3 is irreversibly held on the ear E. When the operator subsequently releases the handles 111, 121 to reopen the clamps 13, 14 of the applicator 1, the applicator releases it from the animal's ear E.

[0062] exist Figures 1 to 4E In the first embodiment shown, the retaining mechanism 5 has an elastic element 52 (e.g., a compression spring) positioned about a movable retaining portion 51 in the form of an axis, which in this example is an elongated cylindrical rod. Alternatively, the movable retaining portion 51 may have any other suitable shape.

[0063] The upper end of the movable retaining portion 51 is designed to fit into the through hole 321 of the concave member 32 and has a shape complementary to the through hole 321, so as to securely hold the concave member 32 on the lower clamp 14 in its fixed position. Figure 1 As shown, the upper end of the movable retaining portion 51 is oriented in the direction of the inner surface of the lower clamp 14.

[0064] In this particular embodiment, the applicator includes a lower clamp 14, the cavity of which is a through hole 141, which opens to the inner surface of the lower clamp at one end and to the outer surface at the other end.

[0065] When the label or device is fixed in place, the upper end of the movable retaining part 51 extends from the inner surface of the lower clamp 14, while its lower end is located in the through hole 141.

[0066] In the tag or device release position, the lower end of the movable retaining portion 51 extends from the outer surface of the lower clamp 14, while its upper end is located within the through hole 141.

[0067] This configuration advantageously provides the operator with the possibility of manually pressing or pushing the lower end of the movable retaining portion 51 to prevent downward movement of the concave member 32 when it is positioned on the lower clamp 14, thus holding the movable retaining portion 51 in the fixed position of the device. In other words, this allows the retractable shaft to extend through the bottom of the clamp. This helps the user load the label onto the retractable shaft by preventing the shaft from retracting back into the cavity when pressure is applied to the label by frictional engagement with the retractable shaft.

[0068] To limit its translational movement through the fixed position of the device, the movable retaining part 51 is located on its upper part ( Figure 3 The lower clamp 14 has a shoulder 511, or in other words, a shoulder 511 located on the portion of its inner surface near the lower clamp 14. When the movable retaining portion 51 is in the fixed position, the shoulder 511 is intended to abut against the adjacent portion 142 of the lower clamp 14. Figure 3 )stop.

[0069] like Figure 4A As shown, in its fixed or holding position, the holding portion 51 is held against the adjacent portion 142 by the elastic element 52. In this position, the elastic element 52 is in its relaxed configuration. Thus, the upper end of the movable holding portion 51 extends from the through hole 141 and holds the concave part 32 of the animal ear tag 3 on the lower clamp 14.

[0070] The retaining portion 51 retains the concave component 32 by, for example, a frictional engagement between the retaining portion 51 and the concave component 32; a magnetic connection between the retaining portion 51 and the concave component 32; or any other releasable connection between the retaining portion 51 and the concave component 32 known to those skilled in the art.

[0071] In one example, the upper end of the movable retaining portion 51 is engaged in the through hole 321 of the concave member 32 and contacts the shoulder 3210, so that the movable retaining portion 51 is secured in the concave member 32.

[0072] To assemble tag 3 onto animal ear E, the operator places ear E between two clamps 13 and 14 of the applicator that holds the convex part 31 and concave part 32 to be assembled, as follows: Figure 4B As shown. Ideally, the animal ear E should be placed against the concave part 32.

[0073] Then, the operator must grasp the handle of the applicator ( Figures 4A-4E (Not shown in the image) so that the lower clamp 14 and the upper clamp 13 are together. Bringing the lower clamp 14 and the upper clamp 13 together brings the convex part 31 and the concave part 32 of the ear tag closer together. Initially, this movement causes the animal's ear E to be pierced by the tip of the convex part 31 mounted on the pin 132 of the upper clamp 13, as... Figure 4C As shown (the convex component is in) Figure 2 , 3 (Not shown in 4D, 4E, and 5). Next, when the upper end of the movable retaining portion 51 is pressed by the pin 132 of the convex member 31 (or otherwise subjected to the pressure generated by the movement of the convex member 31 toward the concave member 32 and piercing the ear E), the elastic element 52 is compressed, and the movable retaining portion 51 slides translationally along the axis L into the through hole 141 of the lower clamp. Then, the movable retaining portion moves toward its release position, in which the lower end of the retaining portion 51 protrudes from the lower end of the through hole 141, and the upper end of the movable retaining portion 51 is no longer stuck in the through hole 321 of the concave member 32, thereby releasing the tag.

[0074] Therefore, the operator can release the arms 11, 12 of the applicator 1, causing its upper clamp 13 and lower clamp 14 to move away from each other. As a result, the convex part 31 is released from the pin 132 and assembled onto the concave part 32, which is no longer held by the applicator and is attached to the animal's ear E.

[0075] like Figure 4D As shown, the tip of the convex member 31, which passes through the ear E and is locked in the concave member 32, will still keep the retaining portion 51 in its released position.

[0076] The movable retaining part 51 no longer contacts the through hole 321 of the concave part 32, and the concave part 32 of the animal ear tag 3 is automatically released.

[0077] Tag 3 is attached to the animal's ear E, allowing the operator to remove applicator 1 from the animal.

[0078] The convex part 31 attached to one side of the animal's ear E also helps the concave part 32 to disengage from the lower clamp 14.

[0079] Then, the movable retaining portion 51, pushed by the elastic force of the surrounding elastic element 52 (which returns to its relaxed position), returns to its initial fixed position, as... Figure 4E As shown.

[0080] Therefore, the applicator is then ready to receive another set of convex and concave parts for the animal ear tag to be assembled / attached.

[0081] In a particular embodiment, a rubber O-ring (e.g., a recessed rubber O-ring) may be positioned axially around the outside of the movable retaining portion 51. The rubber O-ring can facilitate a releasable connection (e.g., friction fit or other connections described herein) between the retaining portion and the recessed member. In particular, it is designed with respect to tolerance variations in the internal dimensions of the through-hole 321 of the recessed member 32 and / or the tolerance variations in the retaining portion 51.

[0082] The rubber ring can also be replaced by a similar elastic material and can be made of an open ring or a pin.

[0083] In another particular embodiment, the movable retaining portion 51, which is in the form of a shaft, is made of an elastic material that can deform when the concave part 32 of the label is releasably connected to the shaft for better performance, which also helps with tolerance variations on the label or applicator part.

[0084] exist Figure 5 An applicator according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown in the figure, and... Figure 6A and Figure 6B Its operating mode is illustrated schematically in the diagram.

[0085] The difference between this applicator and the first embodiment is that the retaining mechanism 4 has an elastic element 42, which in this example is a spring, located below a movable retaining portion 41 in the form of a pin, the pin having a cylindrical upper portion extending from a larger cylindrical lower portion (or base) defining a shoulder 411, the shoulder 411 contacting the elastic element 42.

[0086] The through-hole 321 of the concave member 32 has a first portion with a first diameter, which is extended by an intermediate second portion having a second diameter larger than the first diameter to define a shoulder 3212. The second portion is extended by a third portion having a third diameter larger than the second diameter to define another shoulder 3211.

[0087] like Figure 6A As shown, the upper end of the retaining portion 41 is designed to engage in the third portion of the through hole 321 of the concave member 32 in its device fixed or retaining position under the action of the elastic element 42, and has a shape complementary to the through hole 321 so as to retain or hold the concave member 32 on the lower clamp 14 before marking the animal's ear.

[0088] The releasable connection between the upper end of the retaining portion 41 and the through hole 321 of the concave member 32 can be of various types.

[0089] The retaining portion retains the concave component 32 by, for example, a frictional engagement between the retaining portion and the concave component 32; a magnetic connection between the retaining portion and the concave component 32; or any other releasable connection between the retaining portion and the concave component 32 known to those skilled in the art.

[0090] In certain embodiments, a rubber O-ring, for example in the form of a shaft, may be positioned around the outside of the movable retaining portion 41 to facilitate a releasable connection between the retaining portion 41 and the concave member 32. Specifically, it is designed with respect to tolerance variations in the internal dimensions of the through-hole 321 of the concave member 32 and / or the retaining portion 41.

[0091] The rubber ring can also be replaced by a similar elastic material and can be made of an open ring or a pin.

[0092] In another particular embodiment, the movable retaining portion 41, which is in the form of a shaft, is made of an elastic material that can deform when the concave part 32 of the label is releasably connected to the shaft for better performance, which also helps with tolerance variations on the label or applicator part.

[0093] In the fixed or held position of the device, the shoulder 411 of the movable holding part 41 is held against the adjacent part 142 of the cavity 141 by the force of the elastic element 42, thereby restricting the translation of the holding part 41.

[0094] The tip of the convex component 32 may have a different shape, which must be complementary to the through hole of the concave component.

[0095] like Figure 6B As shown, the tip of the convex member 31 enters the through hole 321 of the concave member 32 and then presses against the upper surface of the movable retaining portion 41. Therefore, the elastic element 42 is compressed and the retaining portion 41 moves into the cavity 141. When the movable retaining portion 41 is no longer in contact with the shoulder 3211 of the concave member 32, the concave member 32 automatically releases from the lower clamp 14.

[0096] Therefore, in the same manner as in the aforementioned embodiments, in order to assemble the identification and / or monitoring device or tag onto the animal's ear, the operator places the ear E between the two clamps 13, 14 of the applicator 1 that carries the convex part 31 and the concave part 32 to be assembled, and against the concave part 32.

[0097] Next, the operator grasps the handles 111 and 121 of the applicator 1 so that their clamps 13 and 14 come together, thereby bringing the convex and concave parts of the label 3 together. Initially, this movement causes the animal's ear E to be pierced by the tip of the convex part 31 mounted on the pin 132 of the upper clamp 13.

[0098] Then, the tip of the convex member 31 enters the concave member 32 and locks into the through hole 321, so that they are assembled around the ear E of the animal 1. More specifically, when the movable retaining portion 41 is pushed by the tip of the convex member 31, the elastic element 42 is compressed, and the movable retaining portion 41 slides translationally along the axis L and enters the cavity 141 of the lower clamp 14.

[0099] When the movable retaining part 41 is no longer accommodated in the through hole 321 of the concave part 32, the concave part 32 of the animal ear tag 3 is automatically released and is now attached to the convex part 31 and the animal ear E. The disengagement of the concave part 32 is also facilitated by raising the convex part 31 of the concave part 32, because its tip is locked by the shoulder 3212.

[0100] Finally, the operator can release the arms 11, 12 of the applicator 1 and remove the applicator from the tagged ear E of the animal. At this time, the retaining part 41 returns to its initial fixed position, pushed by the elastic force of the elastic element 42 located below it.

[0101] Then, the applicator is prepared to receive a new set of convex and concave parts for the animal ear tag.

[0102] In any (and all) embodiments of the previously described applicator, in an optional design, such as Figures 1 to 4E The detailed embodiments and Figures 5 to 6BIn the detailed embodiment, when the convex tip pushes downwards the movable pin or shaft of the retaining portion 41, 51 to release the label, it does not completely remove the retaining portion from the through-hole 321 of the concave member 32. Therefore, in this alternative embodiment, the label 3 is not completely released, but is at least partially retained in the applicator 1. Retaining the label in the applicator in this way facilitates the removal of the convex pin 132 from the convex member 31 of the label when the user opens the handle after the application stroke is complete. For example, by still retaining the label 3 at least partially, the label will remain in place when the convex pin 132 is removed. In other cases, when applying animal ear tags, a certain amount of force is sometimes required to remove the convex pin 132 from the label 3 after application. By retaining the label 3 in the applicator 1 while removing the convex pin 132, it is easier to apply the force required to remove the convex pin 132.

[0103] As can be Figures 1 to 6B In another alternative design used with any of the embodiments described herein, the applicator 1 (via retaining portions 41, 51) will not release the concave member 32 at all until the tag 3 is applied and the user pulls the applicator 1 away from the ear. In this case, the tag 3 will remain attached to the lower clamp 14, thereby allowing the protruding pin 132 to be fully withdrawn, and the tag 3 will detach from the lower clamp 14 when the user pulls the applicator away from the ear.

[0104] Other aspects Figure 7 An applicator 1 is shown, which can be an applicator according to the first and second embodiments, as well as the aforementioned design alternatives regarding partial and complete label retention. A concave member 32 is positioned on the lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1, which includes a support mechanism 6 configured to increase the stability of the concave member 32 when positioned on the lower clamp 14. The support mechanism 6 is part of the lower clamp or a single-piece or multi-piece element mounted on the lower clamp.

[0105] In this example, the support mechanism 6 is fixed to the lower surface of the lower clamp 14. The support mechanism 6 includes a bent portion 61 and a fixed portion 62. A portion of the outer surface of the concave member 32 is positioned on the bent portion 61, and the fixed portion 62 extends from the bent portion 61 and engages with a portion of the outer surface of the lower clamp 14.

[0106] This support mechanism can also be applied to other types of applicators, not just those according to the first and second embodiments.

[0107] Figures 8A to 8CAn applicator 1 is shown, which may be an applicator according to the first and second embodiments (and alternatives to the design described above). A convex member 31 and a concave member 32 are located on the upper clamp 13 and lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1, respectively. The applicator 1 is provided with the following regarding... Figure 7 The support mechanism 6 and the means for firmly holding the concave part 32 when it is positioned on the lower clamp 14 (e.g., clamp, clip, strap or other connecting mechanism known to those skilled in the art).

[0108] As an example, the spring clamp 81 is positioned on one side of the lower clamp 14, as... Figure 8A As shown. In this configuration, the spring clamp 81 includes a first portion 811 fixed to the lower clamp 14 and extended by a second portion 812 located between the two clamps 13, 14 and configured to contact the upper surface of the concave member 32 to hold the concave member 32 against the lower clamp 14. A spring is mounted between the side surface of the lower clamp 14 and the first portion 811 of the clamp 81. The operator can press the first portion 811 to raise the second portion 812 to position the concave member 32 on the lower clamp 14. Once the concave member 32 is positioned on the lower clamp 14, the operator releases the first portion 811, causing the second portion 812 to contact the upper surface of the concave member 32 and press the concave member 32 against the lower clamp 14.

[0109] As another example, such as Figure 8B As shown, the clamp 82 is positioned on one side of the support mechanism 6. The clamp includes a fixing portion 821 that allows the clamp to be fixed to the support mechanism 6, and is extended by a movable arm 822 that can be raised by the operator to position the concave part 32 on the lower clamp 14; and lowered to contact the upper surface of the concave part 32 and press the concave part 32 against the lower clamp 14.

[0110] In another example, such as Figure 8C As shown, the support mechanism 6 includes two spaced-apart clips 83, with a concave member 32 positioned and held between the clips 83 before assembly with the convex member 31 and the animal ear. These clips 83 are flexible enough to allow an operator to manually separate them to insert the concave member 32 between them. The operator releases the clips 83 when the concave member 32 of the ear tag 3 is correctly positioned against the lower clamp 14 and between the two clips 83. Alternatively, the clips can be movable and resilient, allowing the user to insert the concave member 32 between the clips 83, and the clips 83 then resiliently retract onto the concave member and hold it in place. In either design, the concave member 32 is then held by the clips 83 against the inner surface of the lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1.

[0111] It should be noted that such a clamp or clip can also be applied to other types of applicators, not just those according to the first and second embodiments.

[0112] Figure 9 An applicator 1 is shown, which can be an applicator according to the first and second embodiments (and the optional designs described above). A convex member 31 and a concave member 32 are respectively positioned on the upper clamp 13 and lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1, and the applicator 1 is provided with... Figure 7 The support mechanism 6 includes a magnetic element 9 configured to hold the concave part 32 in place on the lower clamp 14 by cooperating with a metal element located inside the concave part 32 (e.g., the metal portion of a battery, a separate magnet added to the tag, or the metal portion of the tag itself).

[0113] Optionally, the magnetic element 9 can be inserted into the lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1.

[0114] Optionally or additionally, this magnetic element 9 can be used to activate the internal power supply in the concave part 32 of the identification and / or monitoring device.

[0115] The magnetic element 9 can be configured to trigger a magnetic sensor or switch or a series of magnetic sensors or switches inside the tag to activate the tag.

[0116] A delayed activation of power can be provided in the identification and / or monitoring device, after a few seconds, for example, after the concave part 32 is placed on the lower clamp 14 near the magnetic element 9.

[0117] This ensures that the correct applicator is used to apply the ear tag to the animal. In other words, these features avoid using the wrong applicator and prevent the ear tag from being activated when positioned on the wrong applicator.

[0118] This also saves battery power in ear tag 3.

[0119] This magnetic device can also be applied to other types of applicators with different kinds of identification and / or monitoring devices, not just the applicators according to the first and second embodiments.

[0120] The applicator according to the first and second embodiments includes an open spring 7, which is securely fixed between the two arms 11, 12 of the applicator 1.

[0121] According to a specific embodiment, Figure 1The component shown, referred to as the overtravel stop 71, is added within the open spring 7 to limit the travel of arms 11 and 12 when handles 111 and 121 are closed by the operator. The angular displacement of arms 11 and 12 of the applicator 1 can be adjusted according to the size of the overtravel stop 71.

[0122] This overtravel stop can also be applied to other types of applicators, not just those according to the first and second embodiments.

[0123] In the first and second embodiments described above, the pin 132 of the upper clamp 13 is a fixing element. In other embodiments, the pin may be mounted on a movable device called a "convex component pusher". Such a convex component pusher can be applied to any type of applicator intended to assemble a convex component of an animal ear tag onto a concave component, including the first and second embodiments described above.

[0124] exist Figures 10A to 10F In the example shown, the convex component pusher 133 has a longitudinal and cylindrical shape and is movably mounted within the end of the upper clamp 13 of the applicator 1. More precisely, to ensure its attachment to the applicator, the upper clamp 13 includes a housing (not shown) designed to receive the convex component pusher 133.

[0125] This convex component pusher 133 includes an internal rod 1331 that is movable within an outer tube 1332 having a hollow and cylindrical shape. The tube 1332 is designed for translational movement within the housing (not shown) of the upper clamp 13 of the applicator 1.

[0126] The outer tube 1332 has a shape complementary to the housing of the upper clamp 13, so that it is held at one end by the upper clamp 13 while the other end is positioned toward the lower clamp 14.

[0127] The tube 1332 has an inner cavity 1334 for receiving the movable inner rod 1331. This cavity 1334 of the convex component actuator 133 (in...) Figure 10F (See in particular) It has the shape of an open circular hole that opens onto the inner surface of the upper clamp 13.

[0128] The diameter of the movable inner rod 1331 is smaller than the diameter of the tube 1332, and the outer surface of the movable inner rod 1331 conforms to the inner contour of the tube 1332. In this way, the movable inner rod 1331 is accommodated in the tube 1332 and configured to slide translationally within the cavity 1334.

[0129] The downward-facing end surface of the movable internal rod 1331 is attached to a pin 1330, which is designed to receive the convex part 31 of the animal ear tag 3.

[0130] The pin 1330 has a base 13301 for attaching to the end surface of a movable internal rod 1331, the base 13301 being extended by a post 13302 for engaging with a convex member 31 of the tag 3. Specifically, the post 13302 of the pin 1330 is configured to insert into the convex member 31 of the animal ear tag 3, the convex member being formed by a rod extending from a support and terminating at a generally pointed head or tip.

[0131] The diameter of the base 13301 of the pin 1330 is also equal to or smaller than the diameter of the movable internal rod 1331, so that the pin 1330 can be introduced into the cavity 1334.

[0132] In the middle position, the movable internal rod 1331 is fully positioned in the cavity 1334, but the pin 1330 is not fully positioned in the cavity 1334, so that the pin 1330 can be assembled to the convex part 31.

[0133] In the "retracted" position, the movable internal rod 1331 is further positioned toward the bottom of the cavity 1334, so that the pin 1330 is also accommodated in the cavity 1334. In this specification, the "bottom" of the cavity 1334 refers to the end opposite to its opening.

[0134] In the "unfolded" position, the lower part of the movable internal rod 1331 extends out of the cavity 1334, while its upper part is positioned within the cavity 1334. In this position, the pin 1330 is not accommodated in the cavity 1334.

[0135] Similarly, tube 1332 can be translated between a "retracted" position and an "extended" position. In the "retracted" position, tube 1332 is positioned in the housing of upper clamp 13 away from lower clamp 14. In the "extended" position, tube 1332 is partially moved toward lower clamp 14 and outside the housing of upper clamp 13 using movable internal rod 1331 and pin 1330.

[0136] Figures 10A to 10F The various operating steps of this convex component actuator are shown.

[0137] like Figure 10A As shown, in the intermediate position, the movable internal rod 1331 is fully accommodated in the cavity 1334, and its lower surface is aligned with the lower surface of the outer tube 1332. At this stage, the pin 1330 is positioned outside the cavity 1334, such that the convex component 31 of the identification and / or monitoring device can engage with the pin 1330.

[0138] Therefore, before assembly, the convex part 31 is mounted on the post portion 13302 of the pin 1330, while the concave part 32 of the animal ear tag 3 is mounted on the inner surface of the lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1.

[0139] In the illustrated embodiment, the concave member 32 is held by a retaining element 140 of the lower clamp 14. Specifically, the retaining element 140 is positioned against a shoulder 3211 formed in the internal through-hole 321 of the concave member 32 and holds the concave member 32 on the lower clamp 14.

[0140] According to another example, the concave component 32 can be held on the lower clamp 14 by a movable retaining portion as described in the first and second embodiments previously explained.

[0141] In order to assemble the tag onto the animal's ear, the operator places the animal's ear (not shown) between two clamps 13, 14 of the applicator 1 that carries the convex and concave parts to be assembled.

[0142] Next, the operator grasps the handles 111 and 121 (not shown) of the applicator 1 to bring its lower clamp 14 and upper clamp 13 closer together. Figure 10B As shown, this movement causes the outer tube 1332 to translate within the housing of the upper clamp 13 toward the lower clamp 14 of the applicator. Then, to bring the convex member 31 closer to the concave member 32, the movable inner rod 1331 translates within the cavity 1334 toward the lower clamp 14 and the concave member 32.

[0143] In the first step, the movement causes the tip of the convex member 31 mounted on the post portion 13302 of the pin 1330 to pierce the animal's ear (not shown).

[0144] Then, in the second step, the tip of the convex component 31 enters the concave component 32 and is locked within the through hole 321 by the shoulder 3212, so that they are assembled around the animal's ear. The movable inner rod 1331 and the outer tube 1332 are then positioned in their unfolded positions. Figure 10C At this point, the convex and concave parts are assembled onto the animal's ear.

[0145] Then, the operator can release the arms 11, 12 of the applicator 1, causing the upper clamp 13 and lower clamp 14 to move away from each other.

[0146] At this stage, such as Figure 10D As shown, the movable inner rod 1331 (and / or outer tube 1332) of the convex component pusher 133 moves translationally toward the bottom of the cavity 1334 and the upper clamp 13. In other words, the movable inner rod 1331 retracts into the cavity 1334 so that the concave component 32 can be pulled and withdrawn from the holding portion of the lower clamp 14 under the action of the arrow tip 3100 of the convex component 31.

[0147] Therefore, the concave component 32 and the convex component 31 disengage from the lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1, as... Figure 10DAs shown.

[0148] Subsequently, the movable inner rod 1331 retracts toward the upper clamp 13 until the convex member 31 presses against the edge surface of the outer tube 1332 and reaches the stop point. Figure 10E ).

[0149] Subsequently, the movable internal rod 1331 continues to retract into the cavity 1334 until the outer tube 1332 disassembles the pin 1330 from the convex component 31, as... Figure 10F As shown. Then, pin 1330 is received in cavity 1334, and the convex part 31 and concave part attached to the animal's ear are released.

[0150] The movable inner rod 1331 and the outer tube 1332 are in their retracted positions at this stage.

[0151] The tag attached to the animal's ear is released from the upper clamp 13. The operator can then remove the applicator from the animal's ear. In this way, the applicator is ready to receive a new set of convex and concave parts for the animal ear tag to be assembled.

[0152] Figure 11 A retaining portion with a centering component is schematically shown, which can be applied to an applicator according to the first and second embodiments (and alternative designs described herein).

[0153] The centering assembly 322 includes an outer centering portion 3221 and an inner centering portion 3222. The inner centering portion 3222 is housed within the outer centering portion 3221. These centering portions extend from the end 3220 of the retaining portion (not shown) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the inner surface of the lower clamp 14.

[0154] The inner centering portion 3222 is designed to fit into the through hole 321 of the concave member 32 of the ear tag 3 so as to stably and correctly position the concave member 32 on the lower clamp 14 of the applicator 1. The outer centering portion 3221 is designed to fit into a shoulder portion 3211 extending around the opening of the through hole 321 on the outer surface of the concave member 32.

[0155] More precisely, when the concave part 32 is assembled into the lower clamp 14, the outer centering part 3221 is positioned inside the shoulder 3211, while the inner centering part 3222 is positioned against the shoulder 3212 of the through hole 321.

[0156] Therefore, the concave part 32 is correctly positioned on the inner surface of the lower clamp 14 and restricts lateral movement.

[0157] It should be noted that the centering component 322 may include only at least one external centering portion 3221, which is designed to fit into a shoulder 3211 extending around the opening of the through hole 321 on the outer surface of the concave component 32.

[0158] Figure 12 An applicator 1 is shown, which may be an applicator according to the first and second embodiments.

[0159] The applicator includes a pin 132 movably mounted on the end of its upper clamp 13. More precisely, the upper portion of the pin 132 is held by an arm 1323 attached to the upper clamp 13 by a fastening element 1324. More precisely, the arm 1323 is mounted on the end of the upper clamp 13.

[0160] The arm 1323 allows the pin 132 to rotate between a lowered position and an raised position. In the lowered position, the pin 132 faces the downward clamp 14, and in the raised position, the pin 132 is substantially aligned with the upper clamp 13.

[0161] In order to move from its lowered position to its raised position, pin 132 rotates in the X direction, as follows: Figure 12 As shown. Conversely, to move from the raised position to the lowered position, pin 132 rotates in the direction opposite to direction X. Switching from one position to another can be achieved by the operator, for example, by pulling pin 132 in direction X, or by pushing pin 132 in the direction opposite to direction X.

[0162] When pin 132 is in the raised position, it allows the operator to easily assemble the convex part 31 of the ear tag 3 onto pin 132 without requiring the operator to insert the convex part 31 into the available space between the two clamps 13, 14. Therefore, it is convenient to assemble the convex part 31 onto pin 132.

[0163] The aforementioned applicator is also suitable for applying one-piece identification and / or monitoring tags to animal ears.

Claims

1. An animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator (1), comprising: Two clamps (13, 14) define a mouth for receiving the animal's ear (E) to be tagged; A handle for moving the clamps (13, 14) together, the identification and / or monitoring device comprising a concave part (32) and a convex part (31) designed to be positioned on either side of an animal's ear and moved together to engage with each other and secure the identification and / or monitoring device to the ear, the concave part (32) and the convex part (31) each designed to be supported by one of the clamps, the convex part (31) including a tip and the concave part (32) including a through hole (321) for receiving the tip of the convex part (31) to assemble the convex part (31) of the identification and / or monitoring device onto the concave part (32). The applicator is characterized by comprising a fixing mechanism and a movable retaining portion (41, 51), the fixing mechanism comprising an elastic return device (42, 52), the movable retaining portion (41, 51) for holding the concave part (32) of the label on a second clamp (14) before assembling the convex and concave parts together, the second clamp (14) having an internal space (141) in which the fixing mechanism is mounted, and the retaining portion being movably mounted along a translation axis (L) between the following positions: - The device is fixed in a fixed position, in which the retaining portions (41, 51) are raised from the internal space (141) by the action of the elastic return devices (42, 52) to secure the concave part (32) of the label to the second clamp (14), and - Device release position, in which, when the tip is inserted into the through hole (321) of the concave member (32), the retaining portion (41, 51) is pressed and compressed inside the internal space (141) by the tip of the convex member (31) so as to release the concave member from the second clamp (14).

2. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to claim 1, wherein, The retaining portion (41) has the shape of a pin, and the elastic return device (42) is positioned below the retaining portion (41).

3. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to claim 1, wherein, The retaining portion (51) is shaped like a shaft having a first end configured to cooperate with the concave member (32), and the elastic return device (52) is positioned around an elongated cylindrical rod.

4. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to claim 3, wherein, The internal space (141) of the second clamp (14) is a through hole, and in the device release position, the second end of the elongated cylindrical rod portion is outside the through hole (141), so that the second end can be manually pressed to hold the elongated cylindrical rod portion in the device fixed position.

5. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to claims 1 to 4, wherein, The animal ear tag applicator (1) also includes a support mechanism (6) mounted on the second clamp (14) and configured to contact the concave part (32) when the identification and / or monitoring device is positioned on the second clamp (14).

6. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to claim 5, wherein, The support mechanism (6) includes clamps (81, 82) or clips (83) for holding the concave part (32) of the identification and / or monitoring device firmly on the applicator when the concave part (32) of the identification and / or monitoring device is positioned on the second clamp (14).

7. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The support mechanism (6) includes a magnetic device (9) configured to cooperate with and / or activate the identification and / or monitoring device in conjunction with a metal or magnetic element located inside the identification and / or monitoring device.

8. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The handle includes two arms (11, 12), each arm being extended by clamps (13, 14), and the applicator includes an open spring (7) positioned between the two arms (11, 12) of the handle and an overtravel stop (71) located inside the open spring (7) of the applicator (1) to limit the travel of the applicator when the arms (11, 12) of the applicator are closed.

9. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The retaining portions (41, 51) fit into the through hole (321) of the concave component (32).

10. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The retaining portions (41, 51) fit into the housing of the concave member (32), the housing extending around the through hole (321) of the concave member (32).

11. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, The convex component (31) is supported by a movable pusher (133), which is movably mounted on the first clamp (13) and configured to push the convex component (31) toward the concave component (32) when the clamps (13, 14) of the applicator (1) are together, so as to assemble the component (31, 32) with the animal ear (E), and configured to retract when the clamps (13, 14) of the applicator move away from each other so as to release the concave component (32) from the second clamp (14) when assembling the convex component (31) and the concave component (32), and then remove the pusher (133) from the convex component (31).

12. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to claim 11, wherein, The movable convex component pusher (133) includes an internal rod (1331) designed to hold the convex component (31) and an outer tube (1332) forming a cavity, the internal rod (1331) being movably mounted in the cavity between the following positions: - The unfolded position of the clamps (13, 14) of the applicator (1) when they are together, wherein the inner rod (1331) extends from the cavity to push the convex member (31) closer to the concave member (32), and - The retracted position when the clamps (13, 14) of the applicator (1) move away from each other, wherein the inner rod (1331) is fully retracted inside the cavity, such that the convex member (31) is removed from the inner rod (1331) by forming contact with the tube (1332).

13. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, The first clamp (13) includes a pin (132) for retaining the convex member (31), the pin (132) being rotatably movable between the following positions: - Lowered position, in which the pin (132) is positioned in the space separating the clamps (13, 14) such that the convex member (31) faces the concave member (32), and - Elevated position, in which the pin (132) is positioned outside the space and substantially aligned with the upper clamp (13).

14. The animal identification and / or monitoring device applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein, The movable retaining parts (41, 51) are made of elastic material or encapsulated in elastic material.

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