Animal semen storage device for livestock breeding

Abstract

The utility model discloses an animal seminal fluid storage device for livestock breeding, and particularly relates to the field of animal seminal fluid storage, the storage device comprises a box body, a handle is hinged on the box body, a storage mechanism is arranged on the box body, the storage mechanism comprises a plurality of storage cylinders, fixing rings are arranged in the storage cylinders, and the fixing rings are used for placing containers. A communication mechanism is arranged in the storage cylinder and comprises a sliding ring arranged in the storage cylinder in a sliding mode, a plurality of first through holes are formed in the storage cylinder, and a plurality of second through holes are formed in the sliding ring. According to the sperm storage device, the storage mechanism and the communication mechanism are arranged, before the container is placed, liquid nitrogen does not enter the storage cylinder, and the problems that the vitality and survival rate of sperms are reduced due to liquid nitrogen evaporation loss and temperature fluctuation are solved; and liquid nitrogen can enter the storage cylinder to perform freezing storage on the animal semen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of animal semen storage, and more specifically, to an animal semen storage device for animal husbandry. Background Art

[0002] Animal semen storage for livestock breeding is a technology used to collect and store semen from livestock (such as cattle, sheep, and pigs) for artificial insemination at the appropriate time. This technology contributes to animal breed improvement, reproductive efficiency, and genetic resource management. The main steps include semen collection, dilution and processing, frozen storage, thawing, and artificial insemination. This technology supports large-scale breeding and achieves more efficient herd management and breeding programs.

[0003] Currently, animal semen is usually stored in plastic straws or small test tubes. These containers have good tolerance to low-temperature environments and are then placed on a freezing rack in a liquid nitrogen storage box to ensure that the semen is completely immersed in liquid nitrogen for storage.

[0004] The existing liquid nitrogen storage box needs to be opened and the container containing semen is placed in before the liquid nitrogen storage box is closed when taking out and placing the container containing semen. Since the animal semen is difficult to survive at room temperature after sampling, the animal semen needs to be placed in the liquid nitrogen storage box in time for storage. Therefore, after the animal semen is collected, the animal semen needs to be diluted in time before being placed in the liquid nitrogen storage box for storage. Therefore, after each time the animal semen is collected, the liquid nitrogen storage box needs to be opened and closed to place the animal semen. However, each time the storage box is opened, the liquid nitrogen in the box will come into contact with the higher temperature air outside, resulting in rapid evaporation of the liquid nitrogen. The rapid evaporation of the liquid nitrogen will reduce the liquid nitrogen level in the box, and the liquid nitrogen needs to be frequently replenished to maintain a low temperature environment. In addition, frequent opening will cause hot air from the outside to enter the box, causing internal temperature fluctuations in a short period of time. The temperature fluctuations will have a negative impact on the stored semen, resulting in a decrease in sperm vitality and survival rate. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides an animal semen storage device for animal husbandry, and aims to solve the following problems: currently, after the animal semen is collected, the animal semen needs to be diluted in time and then placed in a liquid nitrogen storage box for storage. Therefore, after each collection of the animal semen, the liquid nitrogen storage box needs to be opened and closed to place the animal semen. However, when the storage box is opened frequently, the liquid nitrogen in the box will come into contact with the higher temperature air outside, resulting in rapid evaporation of the liquid nitrogen. The rapid evaporation of the liquid nitrogen will reduce the liquid nitrogen level in the box, and the liquid nitrogen needs to be frequently replenished to maintain a low temperature environment. In addition, frequent opening will cause hot air from the outside to enter the box, causing internal temperature fluctuations in a short period of time. The temperature fluctuations will have a negative impact on the stored semen, resulting in a decrease in sperm motility and survival rate.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an animal semen storage device for animal husbandry, comprising a box body, a handle hingedly connected to the box body, a storage mechanism provided on the box body, the storage mechanism comprising a plurality of storage cylinders, a fixing ring provided in the storage cylinders for placing containers, a connecting mechanism provided in the storage cylinders, the connecting mechanism comprising a sliding ring slidably provided in the storage cylinders, a plurality of through holes 1 being formed in the storage cylinders, and a plurality of through holes 2 being formed in the sliding rings;

[0007] Before placing the container in the fixed ring, several through holes 1 and corresponding through holes 2 are not connected to each other. After placing the container in the fixed ring, the connecting mechanism drives the sliding ring to slide, switching the through holes 1 and 2 to a connected state.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, an upper ring is fixedly provided on the box body, the storage cylinder is fixedly provided on the top inner wall of the box body, the upper ring is fixedly provided on the top of the box body, and the storage cylinder is communicated with the upper ring, a sealing cover is threadedly connected on the upper ring, and a rubber pad is fixedly provided in the fixed ring.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting mechanism further comprises a butt ring, which is fixedly arranged in the cover, a butt rod is fixedly arranged on the sliding ring, the butt rod is aligned with the butt ring in the vertical direction, and an elastic member 1 is arranged at the bottom of the sliding ring.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a swing mechanism is provided in the storage barrel, and the swing mechanism includes a connecting shaft, which is rotatably provided in the storage barrel, and a connecting strip is installed at the end of the connecting shaft, and the connecting strip is fixedly connected to the fixing ring. Two side blocks are fixedly provided in the storage barrel, and an elastic member 2 is provided between the two side blocks and the connecting strip.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the push rod is arranged on a side away from the connecting strip, and the fixing ring is located between the push rod and the connecting strip. The position of the push rod and the swing of the fixing ring do not interfere with each other.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a swing drive mechanism is provided in the storage cylinder, and the swing drive mechanism includes a driving member, which is installed on the storage cylinder, and a toggle rod is installed at the output end of the storage cylinder, and a fixed block is fixed on the connecting shaft, and the toggle rod is used to toggle the fixed block to swing.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0014] The utility model provides a storage mechanism and a connecting mechanism, so that before placing the container, liquid nitrogen is prevented from entering the storage cylinder to avoid evaporation loss of liquid nitrogen and the problem of decreased sperm vitality and survival rate caused by temperature fluctuation. After placing the container, the first through hole is connected with the second through hole, so that liquid nitrogen can enter the storage cylinder to freeze and store animal semen. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the storage cylinder of the utility model Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the storage cylinder of the utility model. Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the storage cylinder of the utility model. Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the storage cylinder of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the storage cylinder of the utility model Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of part A.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of the swing drive mechanism of the utility model.

[0024] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. box body; 11. handle; 2. storage mechanism; 21. storage cylinder; 211. through hole 1; 22. upper ring; 23. sealing cover; 24. fixing ring; 241. rubber pad; 3. connecting mechanism; 31. push ring; 32. sliding ring; 321. through hole 2; 33. elastic member 1; 34. push rod; 4. swing mechanism; 41. connecting shaft; 42. connecting bar; 43. side block; 44. elastic member 2; 5. swing drive mechanism; 51. drive member; 52. toggle rod; 53. fixed block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present application is described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is necessary to point out that the following specific implementation methods are only used to further illustrate the present application and cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Technicians in this field can make some non-essential improvements and adjustments to the present application based on the above application content.

[0026] Refer to the instruction manual Figures 1 to 4 A device for storing animal semen for livestock breeding comprises a housing 1, a handle 11 being hingedly connected to the housing 1, a storage mechanism 2 being provided on the housing 1, the storage mechanism 2 comprising a plurality of storage cylinders 21, a fixing ring 24 being provided in the storage cylinders 21, the fixing ring 24 being used to place a container, a connecting mechanism 3 being provided in the storage cylinders 21, the connecting mechanism 3 comprising a sliding ring 32 slidably provided in the storage cylinders 21, a plurality of first through holes 211 being formed in the storage cylinders 21, and a plurality of second through holes 321 being formed in the sliding ring 32;

[0027] Before the container is placed in the fixed ring 24, several through holes 1 211 and corresponding through holes 2 321 are not connected to each other. After the container is placed in the fixed ring 24, the connecting mechanism 3 drives the sliding ring 32 to slide, switching the through holes 1 211 and the through holes 2 321 to a connected state.

[0028] It should be noted that, among the several storage cylinders 21, each storage cylinder 21 is used to hold a container, the box body 1 is a liquid nitrogen storage box, and an appropriate amount of liquid nitrogen is filled in the box body 1. The storage cylinder 21 is open at the upper end, and a top cover is provided at the opening, so that animal semen can be conveniently placed by opening the top cover. The connecting mechanism 3 can be a cylinder provided in the storage cylinder 21. After the container is placed in the fixed ring 24, the sliding ring 32 is driven by the cylinder to slide, so that the through hole 1 211 is connected with the corresponding through hole 2 321, so that the liquid nitrogen in the box body 1 can enter the storage cylinder 21 through the through hole 1 211 and the through hole 2 321 to cool and store the animal semen.

[0029] The specific implementation scenario is as follows: when it is necessary to place a container into the box body 1 for storage, the top cover is first opened. Since several through holes 211 and corresponding through holes 2 321 are not connected to each other before the container is placed, the problem of liquid nitrogen evaporation loss will not occur when the top cover is opened. At this time, the container is placed in the fixing ring 24, and then the top cover is closed. The sliding ring 32 is driven downward by the cylinder to connect the through hole 1 211 with the corresponding through hole 2 321, so that the liquid nitrogen in the box body 1 can enter the storage tube 21 through the through hole 1 211 and the through hole 2 321 to cool and store the animal semen. After the container is placed tightly in the storage tube 21, the liquid nitrogen enters the storage tube 21 from the through hole 1 211 and the through hole 2 321 to cool and store the animal semen, and each storage tube 21 is used to hold one container. Therefore, when the container is placed, the liquid nitrogen in the box is prevented from coming into contact with the higher temperature air outside, resulting in rapid evaporation of the liquid nitrogen, and the problem of internal temperature fluctuations causing decreased sperm motility and survival rate when the container is placed is solved.

[0030] Further, refer to the instructions attached Figure 4 An upper ring 22 is fixedly provided on the box body 1, and the storage cylinder 21 is fixedly provided on the top inner wall of the box body 1. The upper ring 22 is fixedly provided on the top of the box body 1, and the storage cylinder 21 is connected to the upper ring 22. A sealing cover 23 is threadedly connected on the upper ring 22, and a rubber pad 241 is fixedly provided in the fixing ring 24.

[0031] It should be noted that the cover 23 is connected to the upper ring 22 through threads, so that the cover 23 can be opened conveniently to take out and put animal semen, and the rubber pad 241 provided in the fixing ring 24 can be used to conveniently fix the container in the fixing ring 24 when placing the container.

[0032] Further, refer to the instructions attached Figure 4 The connecting mechanism 3 also includes a butt ring 31, which is fixedly arranged in the cover 23. A butt rod 34 is fixedly arranged on the sliding ring 32. The butt rod 34 is aligned with the butt ring 31 in the vertical direction, and an elastic member 33 is provided at the bottom of the sliding ring 32.

[0033] It should be noted that the elastic member 33 is a spring. Figure 4 As shown, before placing the container, the cover 23 is installed on the upper ring 22 by threaded connection, and the cover 23 has not been completely tightened on the upper ring 22, but at this time there is no pressure between the ring 31 and the rod 34. After placing the container, when the cover 23 is screwed on, Figure 4In this state, continue to rotate the cover 23 to completely tighten the cover 23 on the upper ring 22, so that it can apply pressure to the push rod 34 through the push ring 31, and drive the sliding ring 32 to move downward, and the sliding ring 32 can be squeezed by the spring, so that the through hole 1 211 can be connected with the corresponding through hole 2 321, and then the sliding ring 32 can be driven to slide while closing the cover 23, so that the liquid nitrogen in the box body 1 can enter the storage tube 21 through the through hole 1 211 and the through hole 2 321 to cool and store the animal semen.

[0034] In the above technical solution, since the box body 1 is hinged with a handle 11, the box body 1 can be carried by hand after the animal semen is placed. However, during the movement of the carrying box body 1, the box body 1 will shake. Although animal semen often needs to be shaken during storage to avoid the animal semen from sinking to the bottom and affecting the quality of the animal semen, the shaking of the animal semen usually requires orderly and regular shaking, while the shaking during carrying by hand is usually disordered and irregular shaking, and disordered and irregular shaking will cause damage to the head of the sperm. Since the head of the sperm contains a cell nucleus carrying genetic material, any damage will affect its ability to combine with the egg, and the cell membrane of the sperm is very fragile. Mechanical stress will cause the cell membrane to rupture or be damaged, resulting in an imbalance in the internal and external environment of the cell, and ultimately leading to the death of the sperm. For this reason, the utility model proposes a swinging mechanism 4, which converts the irregular movement of the container into a regular movement during the movement of the carrying box body 1.

[0035] For details, please refer to the attached manual. Figure 5 and Figure 6 A swing mechanism 4 is provided in the storage cylinder 21. The swing mechanism 4 includes a connecting shaft 41. The connecting shaft 41 is rotatably provided in the storage cylinder 21, and a connecting strip 42 is installed at the end of the connecting shaft 41. The connecting strip 42 is fixedly connected to the fixing ring 24. Two side blocks 43 are fixedly provided in the storage cylinder 21. An elastic member 44 is provided between the two side blocks 43 and the connecting strip 42.

[0036] It should be noted that the elastic member 44 is a spring. During the movement of the suitcase body 1, when the suitcase body 1 shakes irregularly, the rotation setting of the connecting shaft 41 and the connecting bar 42 can make the container only swing when shaking, and under the action of the two side blocks 43, the swing of the container can be limited to the left and right. In addition, under the action of the spring, it can play a buffering role when the container swings, so that it can change the irregular shaking into regular shaking. It can not only solve the problem of the decline in the quality of animal semen caused by irregular shaking, but also solve the problem of animal semen sinking to the bottom through regular shaking during the process of carrying animal semen.

[0037] Further, refer to the instructions attached Figure 5 and Figure 7 The push rod 34 is arranged on a side away from the connecting bar 42, and the fixing ring 24 is located between the push rod 34 and the connecting bar 42. The position of the push rod 34 and the swing of the fixing ring 24 do not interfere with each other.

[0038] It should be noted that by setting the push rod 34 on the side away from the connecting bar 42 and the fixing ring 24 between the push rod 34 and the connecting bar 42, when the container installed on the fixing ring 24 swings, the push rod 34 will not interfere with the swing of the container, thereby avoiding damage to the container caused by interference and obstruction.

[0039] In the above technical solution, the irregular shaking of the container is changed into regular shaking during the movement of the suitcase body 1. However, animal semen usually needs to be cooled and stored for a period of time before it can be collected and used, and animal semen is mostly stored in a certain position in a static state. During the static storage process, there will be a problem that the animal semen will sink to the bottom due to long-term static storage, affecting the quality of the animal semen. For this reason, the utility model proposes a swing drive mechanism 5 for driving the animal semen to swing when the animal semen is static, so as to avoid the phenomenon of the animal semen sinking to the bottom.

[0040] For details, please refer to the attached manual. Figure 8 and Figure 9 A swing driving mechanism 5 is provided in the storage cylinder 21, and the swing driving mechanism 5 includes a driving member 51. The driving member 51 is installed on the storage cylinder 21, and a toggle rod 52 is installed at the output end of the storage cylinder 21. A fixed block 53 is fixed on the connecting shaft 41, and the toggle rod 52 is used to toggle the fixed block 53 to swing.

[0041] It should be noted that the driving member 51 is a motor, which drives the toggle rod 52 to rotate back and forth one circle at intervals. When the toggle rod 52 rotates, the toggle rod 52 can toggle the fixed block 53 to swing, so that the container installed in the fixed ring 24 can be swung through the connecting shaft 41 and the connecting bar 42, so as to solve the problem that the animal semen sinks to the bottom due to long-term static state and affects the quality of the animal semen.

[0042] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the scope of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An animal semen storage device for livestock breeding, comprising a box body (1), a handle (11) hingedly connected to the box body (1), a storage mechanism (2) provided on the box body (1), the storage mechanism (2) comprising a plurality of storage cylinders (21), a fixing ring (24) provided in the storage cylinders (21), the fixing ring (24) being used to place a container, characterized in that: A communication mechanism (3) is provided in the storage cylinder (21), and the communication mechanism (3) includes a sliding ring (32) slidably provided in the storage cylinder (21), a plurality of first through holes (211) are provided on the storage cylinder (21), and a plurality of second through holes (321) are provided on the sliding ring (32); Before the container is placed in the fixed ring (24), several through holes 1 (211) and corresponding through holes 2 (321) are in a state of being disconnected from each other. After the container is placed in the fixed ring (24), the connecting mechanism (3) drives the sliding ring (32) to slide, switching the through holes 1 (211) and the through holes 2 (321) into a connected state.

2. The animal semen storage device for animal husbandry according to claim 1, characterized in that: An upper ring (22) is fixedly provided on the box body (1), the storage cylinder (21) is fixedly provided on the top inner wall of the box body (1), the upper ring (22) is fixedly provided on the top of the box body (1), and the storage cylinder (21) is communicated with the upper ring (22), a sealing cover (23) is threadedly connected to the upper ring (22), and a rubber pad (241) is fixedly provided in the fixing ring (24).

3. The animal semen storage device for animal husbandry according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (3) further comprises a butt ring (31), wherein the butt ring (31) is fixedly arranged in the cover (23), a butt rod (34) is fixedly arranged on the sliding ring (32), the butt rod (34) is aligned with the butt ring (31) in the vertical direction, and an elastic member (33) is arranged at the bottom of the sliding ring (32).

4. The animal semen storage device for animal husbandry according to claim 3, characterized in that: A swing mechanism (4) is provided in the storage barrel (21), and the swing mechanism (4) includes a connecting shaft (41). The connecting shaft (41) is rotatably provided in the storage barrel (21), and a connecting bar (42) is installed at the end of the connecting shaft (41). The connecting bar (42) is fixedly connected to the fixing ring (24). Two side blocks (43) are fixedly provided in the storage barrel (21), and a second elastic member (44) is provided between the two side blocks (43) and the connecting bar (42).

5. The animal semen storage device for animal husbandry according to claim 4, characterized in that: The push rod (34) is arranged on a side away from the connecting bar (42), and the fixing ring (24) is located between the push rod (34) and the connecting bar (42). The position of the push rod (34) and the swing of the fixing ring (24) do not interfere with each other.

6. The animal semen storage device for animal husbandry according to claim 5, characterized in that: A swing drive mechanism (5) is provided in the storage cylinder (21), and the swing drive mechanism (5) comprises a driving member (51), the driving member (51) being mounted on the storage cylinder (21), and a toggle rod (52) being mounted on the output end of the storage cylinder (21), a fixed block (53) being fixedly provided on the connecting shaft (41), and the toggle rod (52) being used to toggle the fixed block (53) to swing.

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