Multifunctional sheep ear tag for livestock breeding

The multifunctional sheep ear tag uses an inflatable inner device and external protection mechanism to securely attach to sheep ears, addressing the issue of tag dislodgment and improving data collection and durability.

CN222216825UInactive Publication Date: 2024-12-24INST OF LIVESTOCK GRASS & GREEN AGRI GANSU ACAD OF AGRI SCI (INST OF AGRI QUALITY STANDARDS & DETECTION TECH GANSU ACAD OF AGRI SCI)
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Application Number
CN202420990825.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-09
Publication Date
2024-12-24
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Traditional Tibetan sheep ear tags are prone to falling off, especially when sheep are running, and lack effective locking mechanisms, affecting data collection and management efficiency, particularly at night.

Method used

A multifunctional sheep ear tag design featuring an inner ear device with an annular sponge pad and airbag balls that inflate to fit various ear sizes, combined with an external connection protection device using a limiting ball for secure attachment, ensuring the tag remains in place during movement.

Benefits of technology

The design prevents the ear tag from falling off, enhances data collection reliability, and extends the device's service life by providing a secure fit and protection against damage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sheep ear tags, and discloses a multifunctional sheep ear tag for livestock breeding, which comprises a connecting piece, an internal ear connecting device is arranged on the surface of the connecting piece, a connecting rod is arranged on the side surface of the connecting piece, and an external connecting protection device is arranged on the side surface of the connecting rod. The inner connecting lug device comprises an annular sponge cushion, a triangular groove, an air bag ball, a breather pipe, an inner connecting pipe fitting, an air injection pipe, a connecting frame, a supporting base and an air pump, and the annular sponge cushion is fixedly connected to the surface of the air bag ball. According to the multifunctional sheep ear tag for livestock breeding, the internal ear connecting device is arranged, an air bag ball can extrude an annular sponge cushion to extend outwards after being inflated and expanded, ear triangular grooves are formed, the annular sponge cushion can be stretched open, the diameter of the annular sponge cushion is increased, and therefore the ear tag can be better attached to the interior of an ear of a sheep; when the ear tag is inserted into the ear of the sheep, a locking adjusting assembly can be arranged, and the ear tag is not prone to falling off to affect data collection when the sheep runs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sheep ear tags, in particular to a multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry. Background Art

[0002] The background technology of multifunctional Tibetan sheep ear tags for animal husbandry mainly stems from the need to improve and upgrade the traditional management methods of animal husbandry. Traditional Tibetan sheep ear tags are mainly used to identify the identity of Tibetan sheep and carry individual information of Tibetan sheep, but their functions are relatively single and they can only be nailed directly on the ears of Tibetan sheep. They are easy to fall off and are difficult to distinguish at night, so the location of Tibetan sheep cannot be tracked in time.

[0003] The prior art discloses a multifunctional Tibetan sheep ear tag for animal husbandry with announcement number: CN211703296U, which relates to the field of Tibetan sheep ear tags, including an ear tag body, an ear tag rod is fixedly welded in the middle position of one side of the ear tag body, the end of the ear tag rod away from the ear tag body is connected to a limit ring through a threaded fit, an inner groove is provided on the side of the ear tag body away from the ear tag rod, a GPS positioning chip is provided inside the inner groove, a cover is connected to the opening of the inner groove through a threaded fit, and a sticker slot is provided in the middle position of the side of the cover away from the ear tag rod. In the utility model, a GPS positioning chip is provided inside the ear tag body, which can facilitate the location of Tibetan sheep, and is not easy to be lost, and has many functions; in the utility model, an information marking paper is attached to the ring groove, and a fluorescent paper is attached to the sticker slot. The fluorescent paper can use paper of different colors to distinguish the male and female Tibetan sheep or other information, which is convenient for quick search at night, and the information marking paper is annotated with the information of Tibetan sheep, which is convenient for management.

[0004] The multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry is provided with a heat dissipation ring groove and a heat dissipation outer groove on one side of the middle ear tag body close to the ear tag rod, so as to facilitate ventilation and heat dissipation on the side of the ear tag body that fits the ear, and it is not easy for the ear tag body and the ear to get damp and cause infection in hot weather. However, the sheep ear tag does not have a locking component when inserted into the sheep's ear, which causes the middle ear tag to fall off easily when the sheep is running, affecting data collection, and the effect during use is not good, which needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry, comprising a connecting piece, a surface of which is provided with an internal ear device, a side of which is provided with a connecting rod, and a side of which is provided with an external connection protection device.

[0007] The inner ear device includes an annular sponge pad, a triangular groove, an airbag ball, a vent pipe, an inner connecting pipe fitting, an air injection pipe, a connecting frame, a support base and an air pump. The annular sponge pad is fixedly connected to the surface of the airbag ball, the triangular groove is opened on the surface of the annular sponge pad, the airbag ball is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting piece, the vent pipe is connected to the inside of the airbag ball, the inner connecting pipe fitting is fixedly connected to the back of the airbag ball, the connecting frame is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting piece, and the support base is fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting frame.

[0008] Preferably, the external connection protection device includes an external ear mark, a surface ring pad, a protective plate, a mounting rod, a connecting plate, a screw and a limiting ball, the external ear mark is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting rod, the surface ring pad is fixedly connected to the surface of the external ear mark, the protective plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the surface ring pad, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the side of the external ear mark.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the air injection pipe away from the top of the air pump is fixedly connected to the right side of the triangular groove.

[0010] Preferably, a surface thread groove is provided on the left side of the surface of the mounting rod, and the connecting plate is threadedly connected to the left side of the surface of the mounting rod.

[0011] Preferably, the air pump is fixedly connected to the top of the support base, and the air injection pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the air pump.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting rod is fixedly connected to the left side of the surface ring pad, and the limiting ball is inserted into the left side of the mounting rod.

[0013] Preferably, a trapezoidal groove is provided on the surface of the annular sponge pad, and the triangular groove is arranged inside the trapezoidal groove. The trapezoidal groove and the triangular groove are both used to squeeze the annular sponge pad to extend outward, so that it is convenient to fit the inside of the sheep's ear, and can also increase the adaptability and adapt to sheep with different ear diameters.

[0014] Preferably, the number of the air-bag balls is twenty, and the twenty air-bag balls are distributed in a circular shape with equal intervals on the surface of the connecting piece. Gas is input into the air-bag balls through an air injection tube to expand the air-bag balls to lift up the annular sponge pad to fit the inside of the sheep's ear. When inserted into the sheep's ear, a locking adjustment component can be provided to prevent it from falling off.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] 1. The multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry is provided with an inner ear device. The airbag ball can squeeze the annular sponge pad to extend outward after being inflated. The setting of the ear triangle groove can be stretched to increase the diameter of the annular sponge pad, so that it can better fit the inside of the sheep's ear. When inserted into the sheep's ear, a locking adjustment component can be provided. The ear tag is not easy to fall off when the sheep is running, which affects the data collection.

[0017] 2. The multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry is provided with an external connection protection device. The limiting ball is also inserted into the left side of the mounting rod for further connection locking. The external ear protection component and the external ear tag can be connected to protect the external ear tag and increase the service life of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional side view structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional front view structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the internal ear device of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle.

[0022] In the figure: 1. connecting piece; 2. internal ear device; 201. annular sponge pad; 202. triangular groove; 203. air bag ball; 204. ventilation pipe; 205. internal connecting pipe; 206. air injection pipe; 207. connecting frame; 208. supporting base; 209. air pump; 3. connecting rod; 4. external connecting protection device; 401. external ear mark; 402. surface ring pad; 403. protection plate; 404. mounting rod; 405. connecting plate; 406. screw; 407. limiting ball. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] See also Figure 1-4 , the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0025] A multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry comprises a connecting piece 1, a surface of which is provided with an inner ear device 2, a side of which is provided with a connecting rod 3, and a side of which is provided with an external connection protection device 4.

[0026] The inner ear device 2 includes an annular sponge pad 201, a triangular groove 202, an airbag ball 203, a vent pipe 204, an inner connecting pipe 205, an air injection pipe 206, a connecting frame 207, a support base 208 and an air pump 209. The annular sponge pad 201 is fixedly connected to the surface of the airbag ball 203, the triangular groove 202 is opened on the surface of the annular sponge pad 201, the airbag ball 203 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting piece 1, the vent pipe 204 is connected to the inside of the airbag ball 203, the inner connecting pipe 205 is fixedly connected to the back of the airbag ball 203, the connecting frame 207 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting piece 1, the support base 208 is fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting frame 207, and the number of airbag balls 203 is twenty, and the twenty airbag balls 203 are distributed on the surface of the connecting piece 1 in a circular shape with equal spacing. , cooperate with the air injection tube 206 to input gas into the air bag ball 203, so that the air bag ball 203 expands and lifts the annular sponge pad 201 to fit the inside of the sheep's ear. When inserted into the sheep's ear, a locking adjustment component can be provided to prevent it from falling off. The end of the air injection tube 206 away from the top of the air pump 209 is fixedly connected to the right side of the triangular groove 202, and the air pump 209 is fixedly connected to the top of the support base 208. The air injection tube 206 is fixedly connected to the top of the air pump 209. A trapezoidal groove is provided on the surface of the annular sponge pad 201, and the triangular groove 202 is arranged inside the trapezoidal groove. The settings of the trapezoidal groove and the triangular groove 202 both play a role in squeezing the annular sponge pad 201 to extend outward, which is convenient for fitting the inside of the sheep's ear, and can also increase the adaptability, so that it is suitable for sheep with different ear diameters.

[0027] The external connection protection device 4 includes an external ear mark 401, a surface ring gasket 402, a protection plate 403, a mounting rod 404, a connecting plate 405, a screw 406 and a limiting ball 407. The external ear mark 401 is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting rod 3, the surface ring gasket 402 is fixedly connected to the surface of the external ear mark 401, the protection plate 403 is fixedly connected to the surface of the surface ring gasket 402, the connecting plate 405 is fixedly connected to the top of the side of the external ear mark 401, a surface thread groove is provided on the left side of the surface of the mounting rod 404, the connecting plate 405 is threadedly connected to the left side of the surface of the mounting rod 404, the mounting rod 404 is fixedly connected to the left side of the surface ring gasket 402, and the limiting ball 407 is inserted into the left side of the mounting rod 404.

[0028] When in use, the connecting piece 1 and the inner ear device 2 on the surface can be inserted into the ear of the test sheep together, and the setting of the inner ear device 2 enables the adjustment and locking functions during insertion, which plays a role in preventing the ear from falling off. When in use, the annular sponge pad 201 is inserted into the sheep's ear. The annular sponge pad 201 is made of soft material and will not cause damage. Then the internally arranged air pump 209 can be started, and the air injection tube 206 can be used to input gas into the airbag ball 203 to expand the airbag ball 203. The connecting frame 207 is located on the side of the connecting piece 1 away from the sheep's ear, and will not contact the sheep's ear to avoid causing damage. After inflation, the airbag ball 203 can squeeze the annular sponge pad 201 to extend outward, and the setting of the ear triangle groove 202 can be stretched to increase the diameter of the annular sponge pad 201 , so that it can better fit the inside of the sheep's ear. When inserted into the sheep's ear, a locking adjustment component can be provided. When the sheep is running, the middle ear tag is not easy to fall off and affect the data collection. The effect is good when in use. An external connection protection device 4 is provided on the right side of the connecting rod 3. The external connection protection device 4 is located outside the sheep's ear. A protection component is provided on the surface to prevent damage. When connecting, the connecting plate 405 can be screwed on the left side of the mounting rod 404, and the screwing is continued until the right side of the screw rod 406 contacts the left side of the connecting plate 405 to connect and fix. Then the limiting ball 407 is also inserted into the left side of the mounting rod 404 to further connect and lock. The outer ear protection component can be connected to the outer ear tag 401, and the outer ear tag 401 is protected to increase the service life of the device.

[0029] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry, comprising a connecting piece (1), characterized in that: The surface of the connecting piece (1) is provided with an internal ear device (2), the side of the connecting piece (1) is provided with a connecting rod (3), and the side of the connecting rod (3) is provided with an external connection protection device (4); The inner ear device (2) comprises an annular sponge pad (201), a triangular groove (202), an airbag ball (203), a vent pipe (204), an inner connecting pipe (205), an air injection pipe (206), a connecting frame (207), a support base (208) and an air pump (209); the annular sponge pad (201) is fixedly connected to the surface of the airbag ball (203); the triangular groove (202) is opened on the surface of the annular sponge pad (201); the airbag ball (203) is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting piece (1); the vent pipe (204) is connected to the inside of the airbag ball (203); the inner connecting pipe (205) is fixedly connected to the back of the airbag ball (203); the connecting frame (207) is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting piece (1); and the support base (208) is fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting frame (207).

2. The multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external connection protection device (4) comprises an external ear mark (401), a surface ring gasket (402), a protection plate (403), a mounting rod (404), a connecting plate (405), a screw rod (406) and a limiting ball (407); the external ear mark (401) is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting rod (3); the surface ring gasket (402) is fixedly connected to the surface of the external ear mark (401); the protection plate (403) is fixedly connected to the surface of the surface ring gasket (402); and the connecting plate (405) is fixedly connected to the top of the side of the external ear mark (401).

3. The multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the air injection pipe (206) away from the top of the air pump (209) is fixedly connected to the right side of the triangular groove (202).

4. The multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry according to claim 2, characterized in that: A surface thread groove is provided on the left side of the surface of the mounting rod (404), and the connecting plate (405) is threadedly connected to the left side of the surface of the mounting rod (404).

5. The multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air pump (209) is fixedly connected to the top of the support base (208), and the air injection pipe (206) is fixedly connected to the top of the air pump (209).

6. The multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting rod (404) is fixedly connected to the left side of the surface ring pad (402), and the limiting ball (407) is inserted into the left side of the mounting rod (404).

7. The multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry according to claim 1, characterized in that: A trapezoidal groove is formed on the surface of the annular sponge pad (201), and the triangular groove (202) is arranged inside the trapezoidal groove.

8. The multifunctional sheep ear tag for animal husbandry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the airbag balls (203) is twenty, and the twenty airbag balls (203) are distributed in a ring shape at equal intervals on the surface of the connecting piece (1).