Spacing self-adaptive ear tag
By designing the adaptive spacing ear tags, using automatic telescopic adjustment components and temperature sensing devices, the problem that traditional ear tags cannot adapt to the ear sizes of different animals is solved, achieving a more accurate body temperature measurement and a more comfortable wearing experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421881440.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-06
AI Technical Summary
The fixed spacing of traditional ear tags cannot be adapted to animals of different sizes and breeds, resulting in ear tags that tend to fall off, poor contact with temperature sensors, affect measurement data, and may cause animal discomfort and skin damage.
A spacing adaptive ear tag is designed, using a male tag, a female tag holder, a temperature sensing device and an adjustment component. The adjustment component can automatically telescope to adapt to the ear thickness, ensuring that the temperature sensing device and the ear are in close contact.
Through the adaptive spacing design, the stable fixation of the ear tag is ensured, the contact accuracy of the temperature sensor is improved, the risk of ear tag falling off is reduced, the accuracy of measurement data is improved, and the wear comfort of animals is improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of ear tags, and in particular relates to an ear tag with adaptive spacing. Background Art
[0002] Ear tags are widely used in animal husbandry management and wildlife research. Animal health monitoring is very important in animal husbandry. Animal temperature detection can analyze the health status of animals, such as estrus and disease. Abnormal temperature detection is far ahead of the symptoms, so health problems can be discovered and prevented early, and the overall health level of livestock can be improved. Therefore, ear tags are used to track the growth, health and activity of livestock, monitor the location of animals in real time, and prevent loss or theft. Ear tags can be used to collect data for feeding decisions and disease prevention and control; ear tags can also be used to track the migration and behavior patterns of wild animals, study the interactions between species and the dynamic changes of ecosystems, and collect data for the protection and management of endangered species.
[0003] The ear tag is fixed on the ear of the animal, but the fixed spacing of the traditional ear tag cannot be suitable for animals of different sizes and breeds, and the ear tag is easy to fall off; the temperature sensor in the traditional ear tag is usually exposed to the air in order to be in direct contact with the animal, and the low temperature will affect the measurement data. In addition, the temperature sensor sometimes loses contact with the animal during the animal's jumping and fighting, that is, the temperature sensor is not close to the animal's body in real time, resulting in invalid body temperature measurement; the traditional ear tag design is rough, and it is easy to cause discomfort to livestock after wearing, and even cause skin damage and infection. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an ear tag with adjustable spacing that can not only ensure the measurement accuracy of the sensor but also take into account the adaptability of the animal. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides an ear tag with adaptive spacing, which can adapt its spacing according to the thickness of the ear, effectively solving the problem of inaccurate information collection and being more comfortable and safer.
[0005] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:
[0006] A spacing adaptive ear tag comprises a male tag, a female tag holder, a temperature sensing device and an adjustment component; the male tag comprises a male tag plate and an ear stud, the ear stud is fixed to the middle of the end face of the male tag plate facing the ear; a through hole I is provided in the middle of the female tag holder, and the through hole I is used to cooperate with the ear stud to lock the male tag; the end face of the male tag plate facing the ear and / or the end face of the female tag holder facing the ear are provided with an adjustment component, the adjustment component can automatically extend and retract to adapt to the thickness of the ear, and the ear is clamped between the adjustment component on the side of the male tag plate and the adjustment component on the side of the female tag holder, or between the adjustment component on the side of the male tag plate and the female tag holder, or between the adjustment component on the side of the male tag plate and the female tag holder; the temperature sensing device is arranged on any end face of the male tag plate, the female tag holder and the adjustment component that abuts against the ear, and the temperature sensing device abuts against the ear.
[0007] Furthermore, the adjustment component arranged on the end surface of the mother mark card seat facing the ear includes a mother mark spring piece and a mother mark elastic piece; the mother mark spring piece is coaxial with the mother mark card seat, and a through hole II with the same diameter as the through hole I is arranged in the middle part; the mother mark spring piece is provided with a mother mark clamping head, and a mother mark clamping groove cooperating with the mother mark clamping head is arranged on the end surface of the mother mark card seat facing the ear, which is used to fix the mother mark spring piece on the mother mark card seat; one end of the mother mark elastic piece is connected to the mother mark spring piece, and the other end is fixed in the mother mark groove of the end surface of the mother mark card seat facing the ear stud; after the ear stud is inserted into the through hole I, the mother mark clamping head is separated from the mother mark clamping groove, and the mother mark elastic piece pops out the mother mark spring piece to abut against the ear.
[0008] Furthermore, the adjustment component arranged on the end face of the public mark plate facing the ear includes a public mark spring piece and a public mark elastic part; the public mark spring piece is coaxial with the public mark plate, and a through hole III with the same diameter as the ear stud is arranged in the middle part, a public mark clamping head is arranged on the public mark spring piece, and a public mark slot cooperating with the public mark clamping head is arranged on the end face of the public mark plate facing the ear, which is used to fix the public mark spring piece on the public mark plate; one end of the public mark elastic part is connected to the public mark spring piece, and the other end of the public mark elastic part is fixed in the public mark groove on the end face of the public mark plate facing the female mark holder; after the ear stud is inserted into the through hole I, the public mark clamping head is separated from the public mark slot, and the public mark elastic part pops out the public mark spring piece to abut against the ear.
[0009] Furthermore, the female mark clamp head, the female mark clamp slot, the female mark elastic member, the female mark groove, the male mark clamp head, the male mark clamp slot, the male mark elastic member and the male mark groove are annular.
[0010] Furthermore, the end faces of the male label plate, female label holder, female label spring piece and male label spring piece that abut against the ear are all provided with cushions; the cushion on the end face where the temperature sensing device is located surrounds the temperature sensing device, and the temperature sensing device is in a closed space formed by the cushion and the ear.
[0011] Furthermore, the mother mark holder also includes a locking position, which is evenly arranged along the inner circumference of the through hole I and is used to fasten the earring in the through hole I.
[0012] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0013] 1. The utility model automatically expands and contracts to adapt to the thickness of the ear through the adjustment component, ensuring that the end surface close to the ear can always be in contact with the ear, and the ear tag is fixed on the ear; the temperature sensing device is in close contact with the ear, thereby avoiding the problem of poor contact of traditional ear tag sensors and ensuring accurate information collection; at the same time, the operation is simple, reducing the stress response and physical harm to livestock during wearing, and it is comfortable and safe, improving the overall health level.
[0014] 2. The utility model cooperates with the female label clamping head and the female label clamping slot. When not worn, the female label spring piece is firmly fixed on the target clamping seat. After the earring is inserted into the female label, the female label spring piece is ejected under the action of the female label elastic part until the ear is clamped between the female label spring piece and the male label plate. The female label elastic part is selected with moderate strength and can adaptively adjust the appropriate spacing, so that there is no discomfort when wearing the ear label.
[0015] 3. The adjustment component of the utility model can also be set on the male mark; the end surface that contacts the ear is provided with a soft pad to reduce the physical stimulation and discomfort to the livestock during wearing, and further fit the livestock's ears to avoid friction and pressure, reducing the risk of skin damage and infection.
[0016] 4. The temperature sensing device of the utility model is arranged on the end surfaces where the male mark plate, the female mark holder, the female mark spring piece and the male mark spring piece abut against the ear. The adaptive spacing of the ear mark makes the soft pad close to the ear, and the temperature sensing device is located in the enclosed space formed by the ear and the soft pad, thereby greatly improving the measurement accuracy, which is conducive to improving the accuracy of animal body temperature detection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the public mark of the utility model, wherein (a) is a front view of the public mark, and (b) is a bottom view of the public mark.
[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the mother mark of the utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the opening of the female spring device of the utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 It is a top view of the mother label holder of the utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the mother label spring piece of the utility model, wherein (a) is a top view of the mother label spring piece, and (b) is a bottom view of the mother label spring piece.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the general assembly of the ear tag of the utility model.
[0023] Among them, 1 is male label, 2 is female label adjustment component, 3 is earring, 4 is male label plate cushion, 5 is temperature sensing device, 6 is female label slot, 7 is female label elastic part, 8 is clamping position, 9 is female label clamping head, 10 is female label spring piece, 11 is female label holder, and 12 is female label cushion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.
[0025] The utility model provides a spacing adaptive ear tag, which includes a male tag 1, a female tag holder 11, a temperature sensing device 5 and an adjustment component; Figure 1 As shown, the public mark 1 includes a public mark plate and an ear stud 3. The ear stud 3 is fixed to the middle of the end surface of the public mark plate facing the ear. The public mark plate is on one side of the ear, and the ear stud 3 passes through the ear.
[0026] like Figure 2 As shown, the female label holder 11 is provided with a through hole I on the other side of the ear and in the middle, and the through hole I is used to cooperate with the earring 3 passing through the ear to lock the male label 1; the end surface of the male label plate facing the ear and / or the end surface of the female label holder 11 facing the ear are provided with an adjustment component, that is, an adjustment component can be provided on each of the end surface of the male label plate facing the ear and the end surface of the female label holder 11 facing the ear, and the adjustment component can also be provided only on the end surface of the male label plate facing the ear or the end surface of the female label holder 11 facing the ear. The adjustment component can automatically expand and contract to adapt to the thickness of the ear, so that the two end surfaces close to the ear among the male label plate, the female label holder 11 and the adjustment component abut against the ear. That is, when the adjustment component is connected to the mother mark holder 11, the adjustment component can adjust the distance between it and the public mark plate to clamp the ear between the two; when the adjustment component is connected to the public mark plate, the adjustment component can adjust the distance between it and the mother mark holder 11 to clamp the ear between the two; when both the mother mark holder 11 and the public mark plate are provided with adjustment components, the adjustment components on both sides simultaneously adjust their own telescopic lengths to clamp the ear between the two.
[0027] The temperature sensing device 5 is arranged on any end surface of the male mark plate, the female mark holder 11 and the adjustment component 2 that abuts against the ear, and the temperature sensing device 5 abuts against the ear.
[0028] Example 1
[0029] The adjustment component is connected to the mother mark holder 11, and the adjustment component is called the mother mark adjustment component 2. Figure 4 , 5As shown, the mother mark adjustment component 2 includes a mother mark spring piece 10 and a mother mark elastic member 7; the mother mark spring piece 10 is coaxial with the mother mark holder 11, and a through hole II of the same size as the through hole I is provided in the middle; the inner end face of the mother mark spring piece 10 is provided with a mother mark clamping head 9, and the inner end face of the mother mark spring piece is the end face facing the mother mark holder, and the mother mark clamping head 9 cooperates with the mother mark clamping groove 6 at one end of the mother mark holder 11 facing the ear, and is used to fix the mother mark spring piece 10 on the end face of the mother mark holder 11 facing the ear; one end of the mother mark elastic member 7 is connected to the mother mark spring piece 10, and the other end is fixed in the mother mark groove of the end face of the mother mark holder 11 facing the male mark 1.
[0030] When the ear tag is not in use, the mother tag clamp head 9 of the mother tag spring piece 10 is embedded in the mother tag clamping groove 6, and the mother tag elastic member 7 is completely hidden in the mother tag groove; Figure 3 , 6 As shown, when using the ear tag, the ear stud 3 of the male tag 1 is inserted into the through hole I through the ear with the ear tag pliers. Since the ear stud 3 generates thrust on the female tag holder 11 to compress the female tag elastic member 7, after the ear tag pliers are withdrawn, the female tag clamp 9 is separated from the female tag slot 6 under the elastic force of the female tag elastic member 7. At this time, the female tag elastic member 7 is extended to drive the female tag spring 10 to pop up until it contacts the animal's ear, and is clamped between the male tag plate and the female tag spring 10 of the female tag 2, that is, the ear tag is fixed on the ear. The female tag elastic member 7 is extended and retracted according to different animal ears, so that the distance between the female tag spring 10 and the male tag plate can adapt to different ear thicknesses.
[0031] As an improvement, Figure 1 As shown, a standard plate cushion 4 can be provided on the end surface of the standard plate facing the ear. The temperature sensing device 5 can be selectively provided on the end surface of the standard plate facing the ear, located outside the ear stud 3, and the standard plate cushion 4 surrounds the temperature sensing device 5. The standard plate cushion 4 can leave a certain space around the ear stud 3 to install the temperature sensing device 5. The adaptive spacing of the ear tags makes the standard plate cushion 4 close to the ear, so that the standard plate cushion 4 and the ear form a closed heat preservation space, and the temperature sensing device 5 is arranged in this space and surrounded by the standard plate cushion 4, and contacts the ear to measure the temperature.
[0032] As a further improvement, the mother mark adjustment component 2 further includes a mother mark soft pad 12, which is attached to the end surface of the mother mark spring piece 10 facing the ear. The mother mark soft pad 12 not only increases the comfort of the ear, but also has a heat preservation effect. In another embodiment, the temperature sensing device 5 can be arranged on the end surface of the mother mark spring piece 10 facing the ear, located at the periphery of the through hole II, and the mother mark soft pad 12 surrounds the outer periphery of the temperature sensing device 5.
[0033] In a specific implementation, the mother mark clamp head 9, the mother mark clamping groove 6, the mother mark elastic member 7 and the mother mark groove can all be set to be annular and coaxial with the through hole I. For example, the mother mark clamp head 9 can be a circle of protrusions set on the mother mark spring piece 10, and the mother mark clamping groove 6 is set on the mother mark clamping seat 11 to cooperate therewith; the mother mark elastic member 7 can be a spring ring, and the diameter of the spring ring matches the inner diameter of the mother mark groove, so that the spring ring can be completely embedded in the mother mark groove.
[0034] Example 2
[0035] The adjustment component is connected to the public mark plate. In this case, the adjustment component is called the public mark adjustment component, including a public mark spring piece and a public mark elastic part. The public mark spring piece is coaxial with the public mark plate and a through hole III with the same diameter as the ear stud 3 is provided in the middle; the inner end face of the public mark spring piece is provided with a public mark clamping head, and the inner end face is the end face of the public mark spring piece facing the public mark plate, and the end face of the public mark plate facing the ear is provided with a public mark slot, and the public mark clamping head cooperates with the public mark slot to fix the public mark spring piece on the end face of the public mark plate facing the ear; one end of the public mark elastic part is connected to the public mark spring piece, and the other end is fixed in the public mark groove at one end of the public mark plate facing the ear; after the ear stud 3 is inserted into the through hole I, the public mark clamping head is separated from the public mark slot, and the public mark elastic part pops out the public mark spring piece and abuts against the ear. The use principle of the adjustment component connected to the public mark plate is consistent with the female mark adjustment component 2. In the specific implementation, the public mark clamping head, the public mark slot, the public mark elastic part and the public mark groove can be annular.
[0036] As an improvement, the public mark adjustment component also includes a public mark spring pad, the temperature sensing device 5 is located on the public mark spring and is arranged on the periphery of the through hole III, the public mark spring pad is attached to the end surface of the public mark spring facing the ear and surrounds the outer periphery of the temperature sensing device 5. It is equivalent to that the public mark spring pad is hollow, that is, the public mark spring pad leaves a certain space around the public mark earring 3 to set the temperature sensing device 5, and the space is a closed heat-insulating space formed by the public mark spring pad and the ear. The temperature sensing device 5 is arranged in this space and surrounded by the public mark spring pad, and contacts the ear to measure the temperature.
[0037] As a further improvement, a female mark cushion 12 is provided on the end surface of the female mark holder 11 facing the ear. In another embodiment, the temperature sensing device 5 can also be provided on this end surface and located at the periphery of the through hole I, and the female mark cushion 12 surrounds the outer periphery of the temperature sensing device 5. Under the action of the male mark elastic member, the male mark spring piece and the female mark holder 11 clamp the ear, and the temperature sensing device 5 is in the closed space formed by the female mark cushion 12 and the ear and abuts against the ear.
[0038] Example 3
[0039] The end surface of the public mark plate facing the ear and the end surface of the female mark holder 11 facing the ear are both provided with adjustment components, and their structural settings and use principles are consistent with those of embodiments 1 and 2. Soft pads are provided on the end surfaces of the female mark spring piece 10 and the public mark spring piece facing the ear, and the temperature sensing device 5 can be provided on the female mark spring piece 10 or on the public mark spring piece, and their structural settings are consistent with those of embodiments 1 and 2.
[0040] As a further improvement to the above embodiment, the mother tag holder 11 also includes a locking position 8, which is evenly arranged along the inner circumference of the through hole I and is used to fasten the ear stud 3 in the through hole; the locking position 8 does not interfere with the ear stud 3 being nailed into the through hole I. After the ear stud 3 is nailed in, the locking position 8 can prevent the ear stud 3 from being pulled out, further preventing the ear tag from falling off the ear when the animal is running and jumping.
[0041] In a specific implementation, in addition to the temperature sensing device 5, various sensor devices and RFID chips can be built into the male label plate or the female label holder 11, such as motion sensors, high and low frequency signal transmission and batteries. The male label elastic member and the female label elastic member 7 are selected with moderate strength for greater comfort. The ear tag is made of soft, light, non-irritating materials, and can be coated with anti-UV and antibacterial coatings: the special coating technology on the surface of the ear tag provides anti-ultraviolet and antibacterial properties, prolongs the life of the ear tag and protects the health of the animal.
[0042] As a well-designed livestock management device, the utility model of the adaptive spacing ear tag is intended to solve the discomfort and health problems in the wearing process of traditional ear tags, while improving the efficiency and accuracy of livestock management.
[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A spacing adaptive ear tag, characterized in that: Including male and female label holders, temperature sensing devices and adjustment components; The public mark includes a public mark plate and an ear stud, wherein the ear stud is fixed to the middle of the end surface of the public mark plate facing the ear; A through hole Ⅰ is provided in the middle of the female label holder, and the through hole Ⅰ is used to cooperate with the ear stud to lock the male label; The end surface of the public mark plate facing the ear and / or the end surface of the female mark card seat facing the ear is provided with an adjustment component, which can automatically expand and contract to adapt to the thickness of the ear, and the ear is clamped between the adjustment component on the side of the public mark plate and the adjustment component on the side of the female mark card seat, or between the adjustment component on the side of the public mark plate and the female mark card seat, or between the public mark plate and the adjustment component on the side of the female mark card seat; The temperature sensing device is arranged on any end surface of the male mark plate, the female mark holder and the adjustment component which abuts against the ear, and the temperature sensing device abuts against the ear.
2. The spacing adaptive ear tag according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment component arranged on the end surface of the mother mark card seat facing the ear includes a mother mark spring piece and a mother mark elastic piece; the mother mark spring piece is coaxial with the mother mark card seat, and a through hole II with the same diameter as the through hole I is arranged in the middle part; the mother mark spring piece is provided with a mother mark clamping head; a mother mark clamping groove cooperating with the mother mark clamping head is arranged on the end surface of the mother mark card seat facing the ear, which is used to fix the mother mark spring piece on the mother mark card seat; one end of the mother mark elastic piece is connected to the mother mark spring piece, and the other end is fixed in the mother mark groove of the end surface of the mother mark card seat facing the ear stud; after the ear stud is inserted into the through hole I, the mother mark clamping head is separated from the mother mark clamping groove, and the mother mark elastic piece pops out the mother mark spring piece to abut against the ear.
3. The spacing adaptive ear tag according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment component arranged on the end face of the public mark plate facing the ear includes a public mark spring piece and a public mark elastic part; the public mark spring piece is coaxial with the public mark plate, and a through hole III with the same diameter as the ear stud is arranged in the middle part; a public mark clamping head is arranged on the public mark spring piece, and a public mark card slot cooperating with the public mark clamping head is arranged on the end face of the public mark plate facing the ear, which is used to fix the public mark spring piece on the public mark plate; one end of the public mark elastic part is connected to the public mark spring piece, and the other end of the public mark elastic part is fixed in the public mark groove on the end face of the public mark plate facing the female mark card seat; after the ear stud is inserted into the through hole I, the public mark clamping head is separated from the public mark card slot, and the public mark elastic part pops out the public mark spring piece to abut against the ear.
4. The spacing adaptive ear tag according to claim 3, characterized in that: The female mark clamp head, the female mark clamp slot, the female mark elastic part, the female mark groove, the male mark clamp head, the male mark clamp slot, the male mark elastic part and the male mark groove are annular.
5. The spacing adaptive ear tag according to claim 4, characterized in that: The end faces of the male label plate, the female label holder, the female label spring piece and the male label spring piece that abut against the ear are all provided with cushions; the cushion on the end face where the temperature sensing device is located surrounds the outer periphery of the temperature sensing device, and the temperature sensing device is in a closed space formed by the cushion and the ear.
6. The spacing adaptive ear tag according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The mother mark holder also includes a clamping position, which is evenly arranged along the inner circumference of the through hole I and is used to fasten the earring in the through hole I.