A livestock veterinarian urine sample sampling and detecting device and method

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of livestock veterinary urine sample sampling detection devices and methods, related to sampling detection field;The livestock veterinary urine sample sampling detection device and method of the present application, by setting up mounting bracket integrated drinking trough and side guard, can induce independent urination when animal natural drinking water, combined with the flexible positioning of collection assembly realized by the mounting rod driven by the first motor, to completely avoid artificial fixation and close distance access operation, effectively eliminate the safety risk of sampling personnel, significantly reduce animal stress response, protect the authenticity of urine composition;The eccentric collection bucket in the collection assembly cooperates with the rotatable clamping seat, which can accurately switch multiple collection cylinders to the bottom of the leakage groove to complete automatic sampling, and through the synergistic effect of the pressing plate and the sealing assembly during the switching process, the collection cylinder of the collected sample is timely closed, which not only prevents environmental foreign matter pollution, but also avoids the decomposition of urine effective components due to exposure, ensuring the stability and detection accuracy of the sample.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to sampling and detection technology, specifically to a sampling and detection device and method for urine samples from livestock and veterinary animals. Background Technology

[0002] In animal husbandry and veterinary clinical practice, urine analysis is a crucial basis for assessing animal health and diagnosing urinary system and metabolic diseases. Currently, traditional urine sample collection methods mainly rely on manual operation, where the sampler physically restrains the animal and directly collects the urine in a container while the animal urinates. This method is not only cumbersome and time-consuming with a low sampling success rate, but also requires the sampler to be in close contact with the animal, posing safety risks such as being bitten or kicked. Furthermore, prolonged manual restraint can cause strong stress responses in animals, leading to fluctuations in their physiological indicators and further interfering with the accuracy of urine composition, thus affecting the accuracy of disease diagnosis.

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technologies, there is an urgent need to design a device and supporting methods that can safely, efficiently and without stress collect animal urine. The aim is to simplify the sampling process, reduce the risk of human operation, overcome the drawbacks of existing sampling technologies, and meet the precise testing needs of modern animal husbandry and clinical veterinary medicine. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sampling and testing device and method for animal and veterinary urine samples, so as to solve the problems of cumbersome operation, long waiting time and low sampling success rate of manual sampling in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a livestock and veterinary urine sample collection and detection device, comprising:

[0006] The mounting frame includes a base plate, on which a side guardrail and a water trough are mounted. A first motor is fixedly connected to the side guardrail, and a mounting rod is mounted on the output shaft of the first motor.

[0007] The collection component, mounted on the mounting rod, includes a mounting shell fixedly mounted on the mounting rod and a collection hopper connected to the upper end of the mounting shell. The lower outlet of the collection hopper is eccentrically positioned. A second motor is disposed inside the mounting shell. The output shaft end of the second motor is connected to a retainer. Multiple slots are arranged in a circular array on the side of the retainer. A collection cylinder is engaged in the slots. A mounting ring is mounted on the open end of the collection cylinder. A sliding groove is formed on the mounting ring. A sealing component is mounted on the mounting ring. A pressure plate that cooperates with the sealing component is connected inside the mounting shell. A leakage groove is formed on the pressure plate below the lower outlet of the collection hopper and above the collection cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, the pressure plate has an annular groove and a recess communicating with the annular groove, the recess communicating with the leakage groove, the sealing assembly includes two plates slidably connected to the mounting ring via a sliding groove, a clamping plate fixedly installed on the upper part of the plates, and a limiting block fixedly installed on the lower part of the plates, and an external support assembly is provided between the two plates.

[0009] Preferably, the external support assembly includes an intermediate rod inserted between the two composite plates, and a first spring is disposed in the cavity between the composite plate and the intermediate rod.

[0010] Preferably, a disinfectant pump is connected to the inner wall of the mounting housing, a ring channel is formed inside the collection hopper, an inlet communicating with the ring channel is formed at the bottom of the collection hopper, an outlet communicating with the ring channel is formed on the inner wall of the collection hopper, and the inlet is connected to the disinfectant pump through a pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the inner wall of the mounting housing is connected to a slide rail and a sleeve plate. A slide plate is slidably connected in the slide rail. One end of the slide plate is inserted into the sleeve plate. A spring strip is provided inside the sleeve plate. One end of the spring strip abuts against the inner wall of the mounting housing, and the other end abuts against the slide plate. A lower sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting housing. An abutting component for pushing the slide plate is provided inside the lower sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, the abutting component includes an abutment block that is slidably inserted into the lower housing. The upper end of the abutment block is provided with an inclined surface on the side near the slide plate, and the lower end of the abutment block is provided with an inclined surface on the side near the side guardrail. A limit plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the abutment block away from the inclined surface.

[0013] Preferably, the side of the abutment block has an elongated groove, an installation strip is installed inside the elongated groove, a second spring is sleeved on the installation strip, a protrusion is connected to the mounting shell, the protrusion is slidably connected to the installation strip, one end of the second spring abuts against the inner wall of the elongated groove, and the other end abuts against the protrusion.

[0014] Preferably, the abutment component is disposed below the outlet of the collection hopper.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the mounting housing is provided with a drainage hole.

[0016] A method for collecting and testing urine samples from livestock and veterinary animals, comprising the following steps:

[0017] Lead the livestock to the floor to drink water and close the side railings;

[0018] The first motor is started to drive the installation rod to rotate, and the installation rod extends the collection component to below the animal's urination port. The animal's urine is collected through the collection hopper and collection cylinder, and the urine sample in the collection cylinder is sealed by the sealing component and pressure plate.

[0019] The first motor is restarted a second time, and the acquisition component is retrieved via the mounting rod. The acquisition component is then offset from the side guardrail using the mounting bracket.

[0020] The disinfectant pump is activated to spray disinfectant into the collection container through the loop and outlet, disinfecting the container for later urine sample collection.

[0021] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention provides a sampling and testing device and method for animal urine samples. By integrating a water trough and side rails into the mounting frame, it can induce animals to urinate spontaneously while they are drinking naturally. Combined with the mounting rod driven by the first motor, it enables flexible positioning of the collection components, thereby completely avoiding manual restraint and close-range handling operations, effectively eliminating the safety risks to sampling personnel, and significantly reducing animal stress response, ensuring the authenticity of urine components. The eccentrically positioned collection hopper in the collection components, together with the rotatable holder, can sequentially and accurately switch multiple collection tubes to the bottom of the trough to complete automatic sample collection. During the switching process, the pressure plate and sealing components work together to seal the collection tubes that have collected samples in a timely manner, preventing environmental contamination and avoiding the decomposition of effective urine components due to exposure, ensuring sample stability and detection accuracy. Moreover, the entire process is highly efficient and continuous, greatly improving the operational efficiency of large-scale sampling and testing. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure provided for an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the side guardrail and collection hopper structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the collection hopper provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the mounting shell provided in the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the mounting shell provided in the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure plate structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the collection cylinder structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the card holder provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 Provided for embodiments of the present invention Figure 8 Enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 1. Base plate; 2. Side railing; 3. Drinking trough; 4. First motor; 5. Mounting rod; 6. Mounting shell; 7. Collection hopper; 71. Ring track; 72. Liquid inlet; 73. Liquid outlet; 8. Disinfectant pump; 9. Slide rail; 10. Slide plate; 11. Sleeve plate; 12. Spring strip; 13. Second motor; 14. Card seat; 15. Card slot; 16. Collection cylinder; 17. Mounting ring; 171. Slide groove; 18. Sealing assembly; 181. Composite plate; 182. Clamping plate; 183. Limiting block; 184. Intermediate rod; 185. First spring; 19. Pressure plate; 191. Leakage groove; 192. Ring groove; 193. Groove; 20. Lower shell; 21. Abutment block; 22. Limiting plate; 23. Mounting strip; 24. Second spring; 25. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 9 As shown:

[0036] Example:

[0037] This invention provides a device for collecting and detecting urine samples from livestock and veterinary animals, comprising:

[0038] The mounting frame includes a base plate 1, on which a side guardrail 2 and a water trough 3 are mounted. A first motor 4 is fixedly connected to the side guardrail 2, and a mounting rod 5 is mounted on the output shaft of the first motor 4.

[0039] The collection component, mounted on the mounting rod 5, includes a mounting shell 6 fixedly mounted on the mounting rod 5 and a collection hopper 7 connected to the upper end of the mounting shell 6. The lower outlet of the collection hopper 7 is eccentrically positioned. A second motor 13 is installed inside the mounting shell 6. The output shaft of the second motor 13 is connected to a retainer 14. The retainer 14 has multiple slots 15 arranged in a circular array on its side. A collection cylinder 16 is engaged in the slots 15. A mounting ring 17 is installed on the open end of the collection cylinder 16. A sliding groove 171 is provided on the mounting ring 17. A sealing component 18 is installed on the mounting ring 17. A pressure plate 19 that cooperates with the sealing component 18 is connected inside the mounting shell 6. A leakage groove 191 is provided on the pressure plate 19, located below the lower outlet of the collection hopper 7. The leakage groove 191 is located above the collection cylinder 16.

[0040] When livestock stand on the base plate 1 to drink from the water trough 3, the first motor 4 can drive the collection component to rotate via the mounting rod 5, thereby rotating the collection component below the livestock's urination port. The collection bucket 7 collects the livestock's urine, and the urine collected by the collection bucket 7 flows out from the lower outlet into the collection cylinder 16. After one collection cylinder 16 collects the urine of one livestock, the second motor 13 drives the card holder 14 to rotate, and the card holder 14 drives multiple collection cylinders 16 to rotate, rotating the collection cylinder 16 containing urine to other positions, and then rotating the empty collection cylinder 16 below the trough 191 to collect the urine of the next livestock. When the collection cylinder 16 containing urine rotates to other positions, the sealing component 18, with the cooperation of the pressure plate 19, covers the outlet end of the collection cylinder 16, so that the urine is sealed in the collection cylinder 16, maintaining the stability of the urine state and preventing the urine from being contaminated.

[0041] As can be seen from the above, by setting up an integrated water trough 3 and side railing 2 on the mounting frame, animals can be induced to urinate spontaneously when drinking water naturally. Combined with the mounting rod 5 driven by the first motor 4, the collection component can be flexibly positioned, thus completely avoiding manual restraint and close-range handling operations, effectively eliminating the safety risks of sampling personnel, and significantly reducing animal stress response, ensuring the authenticity of urine components. The eccentrically positioned collection hopper 7 in the collection component, together with the rotatable card holder 14, can sequentially and accurately switch multiple collection tubes 16 to the underside of the trough 191 to complete automatic sample collection. During the switching process, through the synergistic action of the pressure plate 19 and the sealing component 18, the collection tubes 16 with collected samples are sealed in time, which not only prevents environmental contamination but also avoids the decomposition of effective urine components due to exposure, ensuring the stability of the samples and the accuracy of detection. Moreover, the entire process is efficient and continuous, greatly improving the operational efficiency of large-scale sampling and detection.

[0042] The pressure plate 19 has an annular groove 192 and a groove 193 communicating with the annular groove 192. The groove 193 communicates with the leakage groove 191. The sealing assembly 18 includes two mating plates 181 slidably connected to the mounting ring 17 via a sliding groove 171, a clamping plate 182 fixedly installed on the upper part of the mating plates 181, and a limiting block 183 fixedly installed on the lower part of the mating plates 181. An external support assembly is provided between the two mating plates 181. The external support assembly can apply an external pushing force to the two mating plates 181, so that the two mating plates 181 move away from each other, thereby exposing the upper end of the collection cylinder 16.

[0043] When the rotating bracket 14 drives the collection cylinder 16 to rotate, the mounting ring 17 and the sealing assembly 18 rotate together with the collection cylinder 16. When the sealing assembly 18 enters the annular groove 192 from the groove 193, the solid structures on both sides of the annular groove 192 abut against the clamping plates 182 of the two plates 181, forcing the two clamping plates 182 to move closer to each other. The clamping plates 182 that move closer to each other compress the outer support assembly, causing the two plates 181 to close and seal the upper end of the collection cylinder 16. When the empty collection cylinder 16 enters the groove 193 from the annular groove 192, the outer support assembly on the collection cylinder 16 loses the restriction of the annular groove 192. The outer support assembly opens the closed clamping plates 182 to expose the collection cylinder 16, making it easier for the empty collection cylinder 16 to receive the urine leaking from the leakage channel 191.

[0044] The external support assembly includes an intermediate rod 184 inserted between the two composite plates 181. A first spring 185 is provided in the cavity between the composite plates 181 and the intermediate rod 184. When the first spring 185 is unfolded, it applies a pushing force to the composite plates 181 and the intermediate rod 184. Therefore, the two composite plates 181 can slide on both sides with the intermediate rod 184 as the center, thereby exposing the opening of the collection tube 16.

[0045] The inner wall of the mounting housing 6 is connected to a disinfectant pump 8. The inside of the collection hopper 7 is provided with a ring channel 71. The bottom of the collection hopper 7 is provided with an inlet 72 that communicates with the ring channel 71. The inner wall of the collection hopper 7 is provided with an outlet 73 that communicates with the ring channel 71. The inlet 72 is connected to the disinfectant pump 8 through a pipe.

[0046] To prevent cross-contamination of residual urine inside the collection hopper 7, disinfectant can be pumped into the inlet 72 through the disinfectant pump 8 and pipeline. The disinfectant flows through the loop 71 and flows out from the outlet 73. The outflowing disinfectant washes and flows over the inner wall of the collection hopper 7, thereby rinsing and disinfecting the inner wall of the collection hopper 7.

[0047] The inner wall of the mounting shell 6 is connected to a slide rail 9 and a sleeve plate 11. A slide plate 10 is slidably connected in the slide rail 9. One end of the slide plate 10 is inserted into the sleeve plate 11. A spring strip 12 is provided inside the sleeve plate 11. One end of the spring strip 12 abuts against the inner wall of the mounting shell 6, and the other end abuts against the slide plate 10. A lower sleeve shell 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting shell 6. An abutting component for pushing the slide plate 10 is provided inside the lower sleeve shell 20.

[0048] The abutting component includes an abutting block 21 that is slidably inserted into the lower housing 20. The upper end of the abutting block 21 is provided with an inclined surface on the side near the slide plate 10, and the lower end of the abutting block 21 is provided with an inclined surface on the side near the side guardrail 2. A limit plate 22 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the abutting block 21 away from the inclined surface.

[0049] The abutment block 21 has a long groove on its side, and an installation strip 23 is installed inside the long groove. A second spring 24 is sleeved on the installation strip 23. A protrusion 25 is connected to the installation shell 6. The protrusion 25 is slidably connected to the installation strip 23. One end of the second spring 24 abuts against the inner wall of the long groove and the other end abuts against the protrusion 25. The abutment component is located below the outlet of the collection hopper 7.

[0050] To prevent waste disinfectant from flowing into the open collection cylinder 16, the sliding plate 10 can be moved by the abutment component, thereby causing the card seat 14 and the collection cylinder 16 to deviate from the leakage groove 191. Specifically, the first motor 4 is started to drive the mounting rod 5 to rotate. The mounting rod 5 drives the mounting shell 6 to move towards the side guardrail 2. The side guardrail 2 abuts against the lower inclined surface of the abutment block 21. The limiting plate 22 is L-shaped and can abut against the side guardrail 2, thereby limiting the upward movement distance of the abutment block 21. The abutment block 21 moves upward under the abutment action of the side guardrail 2. The upper inclined surface of the abutment block 21 abuts against the end of the sliding plate 10, forcing the sliding plate 10 to slide along the slide rail 9 to compress the spring strip 12. The sliding plate 10 moving to the side drives the second motor 13 and the card seat 14 to move together, thereby causing the collection cylinder 16 on the card seat 14 to deviate from the leakage groove 191. The bottom of the mounting shell 6 is provided with a leakage hole. The disinfectant that leaks down from the leakage groove 191 falls into the mounting shell 6 and leaks out from the leakage hole.

[0051] A method for collecting and testing urine samples from livestock and veterinary animals, comprising the following steps:

[0052] Lead the livestock to water at point 1 on the floor and close side railing 2;

[0053] The first motor 4 is started to drive the installation rod 5 to rotate. The installation rod 5 extends the collection component to below the animal's urination port. The animal's urine is collected through the collection hopper 7 and the collection cylinder 16. The urine sample in the collection cylinder 16 is sealed by the sealing component 18 and the pressure plate 19.

[0054] The first motor 4 is started a second time, and the acquisition component is retrieved through the mounting rod 5. The acquisition component is offset from the side guardrail 2 and the mounting bracket 14.

[0055] The disinfectant pump 8 is started to spray disinfectant into the collection hopper 7 through the loop 71 and the outlet 73 to disinfect the collection hopper 7 for the next urine sample collection.

[0056] The foregoing has only described certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention by way of illustration. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the foregoing drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for collecting and detecting urine samples from livestock and veterinary medicine, characterized in that, include: The mounting frame includes a base plate (1), on which a side guardrail (2) and a water trough (3) are mounted. A first motor (4) is fixedly connected to the side guardrail (2), and a mounting rod (5) is mounted on the output shaft of the first motor (4). The collection component, mounted on the mounting rod (5), includes a mounting shell (6) fixedly mounted on the mounting rod (5) and a collection hopper (7) connected to the upper end of the mounting shell (6). The lower end outlet of the collection hopper (7) is eccentrically positioned. A second motor (13) is installed inside the mounting shell (6). The output shaft end of the second motor (13) is connected to a retainer (14). The retainer (14) has multiple slots (15) arranged in a circular array on its side. The retainers (15) are engaged with the collection components. The collecting cylinder (16) has an installation ring (17) installed on its open end. The installation ring (17) has a sliding groove (171) and a sealing component (18) installed on it. The mounting shell (6) has a pressure plate (19) connected inside to cooperate with the sealing component (18). The pressure plate (19) has a trough (191) located below the lower outlet of the collecting hopper (7) and the trough (191) is located above the collecting cylinder (16).

2. The animal and veterinary urine sample collection and testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure plate (19) is provided with an annular groove (192) and a groove (193) communicating with the annular groove (192). The groove (193) is communicating with the leakage groove (191). The sealing assembly (18) includes two mating plates (181) slidably connected to the mounting ring (17) through a sliding groove (171), a clamping plate (182) fixedly installed on the upper part of the mating plate (181), and a limiting block (183) fixedly installed on the lower part of the mating plate (181). An external support assembly is provided between the two mating plates (181).

3. The animal and veterinary urine sample collection and testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The external support assembly includes an intermediate rod (184) inserted between the two composite plates (181), and a first spring (185) is disposed in the cavity between the composite plates (181) and the intermediate rod (184).

4. The animal and veterinary urine sample collection and testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the mounting housing (6) is connected to a disinfectant pump (8). The inside of the collection hopper (7) is provided with a ring channel (71). The bottom of the collection hopper (7) is provided with an inlet (72) communicating with the ring channel (71). The inner wall of the collection hopper (7) is provided with an outlet (73) communicating with the ring channel (71). The inlet (72) is connected to the disinfectant pump (8) through a pipe.

5. The animal and veterinary urine sample collection and testing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the mounting shell (6) is connected to a slide rail (9) and a sleeve plate (11). A slide plate (10) is slidably connected in the slide rail (9). One end of the slide plate (10) is inserted into the sleeve plate (11). A spring strip (12) is provided inside the sleeve plate (11). One end of the spring strip (12) abuts against the inner wall of the mounting shell (6), and the other end abuts against the slide plate (10). A lower sleeve shell (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting shell (6). An abutting component for pushing the slide plate (10) is provided inside the lower sleeve shell (20).

6. The animal and veterinary urine sample collection and detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The abutting component includes an abutting block (21) that is slidably inserted into the lower housing (20). The upper end of the abutting block (21) is provided with an inclined surface on the side near the sliding plate (10), and the lower end of the abutting block (21) is provided with an inclined surface on the side near the side guardrail (2). The lower end of the abutting block (21) is fixedly connected to a limiting plate (22) on the side away from the inclined surface.

7. The animal and veterinary urine sample collection and detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The abutment (21) has a long groove on its side, and an installation strip (23) is installed inside the long groove. A second spring (24) is fitted on the installation strip (23). A protrusion (25) is connected to the mounting shell (6). The protrusion (25) is slidably connected to the installation strip (23). One end of the second spring (24) abuts against the inner wall of the long groove, and the other end abuts against the protrusion (25).

8. The animal and veterinary urine sample collection and detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The abutment component is located below the outlet of the collection hopper (7).

9. The animal and veterinary urine sample collection and testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting housing (6) is provided with a leakage hole.

10. A method for collecting and detecting urine samples from livestock and veterinary animals, characterized in that the steps include... include: Lead the livestock to the bottom plate (1) to drink water and close the side guardrail (2); The first motor (4) is started to drive the installation rod (5) to rotate. The installation rod (5) extends the collection component to below the animal's urination port. The animal's urine is collected through the collection bucket (7) and collection cylinder (16). The urine sample in the collection cylinder (16) is sealed by the sealing component (18) and pressure plate (19). The first motor (4) is started for the second time, and the acquisition component is retrieved through the mounting rod (5). The acquisition component and the side guardrail (2) are offset from the mounting bracket (14). Start the disinfectant pump (8) to spray disinfectant into the collection hopper (7) through the loop (71) and the outlet (73) to disinfect the collection hopper (7) for the next urine sample collection.

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