Animal ear tag

Abstract

The utility model provides an animal ear tag, relates to the technical field of positioning tags, and aims to solve the problems that an existing RFID tag suitable for a small animal is implanted under the skin of the animal in an intrusive injection mode, operation is inconvenient, and use limitation is large. Comprising an ear tag body and an induction box, the ear tag body comprises a first bent edge and a second bent edge which are arranged in pairs, and the first bent edge and the second bent edge both extend towards the middle line direction of the ear tag body; the induction box is provided with a first connecting hole and a second connecting hole which are arranged in pairs, the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are located in the two opposite side faces of the induction box respectively, the positions of the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole correspond to the positions of the first bent edge and the second bent edge, the first bent edge is inserted into the first connecting hole, and the second bent edge is inserted into the second connecting hole. The second bent edge is inserted into the second connecting hole; the ear tag body is provided with an identification area. The device is convenient to operate, and has both naked eye readability and machine readability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of positioning labels, in particular to an animal ear tag. Background Art

[0002] An ear tag is a marker that carries individual animal information and is often used to identify animals. It is often attached to the animal's ear. Currently, commonly used ear tags include QR code ear tags and electronic ear tags using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. QR code ear tags electronically read ear tag information, enabling digital management of experimental animals. Electronic ear tags using RFID technology can be used for batch inventory and tracking escaped animals. These ear tags utilize long-distance reading and writing to identify animal information. These ear tags are widely used due to their non-contact, long-distance, automatic identification of moving objects, and read / write capabilities.

[0003] However, existing RFID tags suitable for small animals are invasive. They encapsulate the RFID chip in a glass tube and implant it under the animal's skin through invasive injection. This is inconvenient to operate and the information can only be read by a machine, which has great limitations. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an animal ear tag to solve the technical problem that the existing RFID tags suitable for small animals are implanted under the animal's skin by invasive injection, which is not only inconvenient to operate, but also can only be read by machines and has great limitations in use.

[0005] The utility model provides an animal ear tag, comprising an ear tag body and an induction box, wherein the ear tag body comprises a first bent edge and a second bent edge arranged in a pair, wherein the first bent edge and the second bent edge both extend toward the center line of the ear tag body; the induction box is provided with a first connecting hole and a second connecting hole arranged in a pair, wherein the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are respectively located on two opposite sides of the induction box, and the positions of the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole correspond to the positions of the first bent edge and the second bent edge, wherein the first bent edge is inserted into the first connecting hole and the second bent edge is inserted into the second connecting hole, and the induction box has a built-in RFID tag; and the ear tag body is provided with an identification area.

[0006] Furthermore, the ear tag body also includes a connecting plate and a display plate arranged at an angle to the connecting plate, wherein the connecting plate is fitted with the induction box, and the first bent edge and the second bent edge are respectively arranged on two opposite side edges of the connecting plate; the identification area is arranged on the display plate.

[0007] Furthermore, one of the connecting plate and the display plate is provided with an ear tag hole, and the other of the connecting plate and the display plate is provided with an ear tag nail, and the ear tag nail is used to be fixedly connected to the ear tag hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the angle formed between the connecting plate and the display plate is α, wherein 60°<α<80°.

[0009] Furthermore, a clamping and fixing space for connecting with the ears of an animal is formed between the connecting plate and the display plate, and the identification area is arranged on a side of the display plate facing away from the clamping and fixing space.

[0010] Furthermore, one end of the display plate away from the connecting plate is bent toward the clamping and fixing space to form the ear tag nail, and the ear tag nail is a triangular plate structure, with the sharp corner of the ear tag nail facing the clamping and fixing space.

[0011] Furthermore, the identification area is formed by a laser etching process.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting plate, the display plate, the first bent edge, the second bent edge and the ear tag are an integrated structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the first connection hole is opposite to and connected to the second connection hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the ear tag body is made of stainless steel.

[0015] The beneficial effects brought by the animal ear tag of the utility model are:

[0016] By providing the ear tag body with a first bent edge and a second bent edge both extending toward the center line, and by providing a first connection hole and a second connection hole corresponding to the positions of the first bent edge and the second bent edge on two opposite side surfaces of the induction box, respectively, the first bent edge is inserted into the first connection hole, and the second bent edge is inserted into the second connection hole, thereby achieving a reliable connection between the ear tag body and the induction box.

[0017] Through the above arrangement, the first bent edge and the second bent edge of the animal ear tag are roughly in an embracing posture, so that connection with the sensing box can be achieved on two opposite sides of the sensing box. The connection reliability is high, and the situation that the ear tag body and the sensing box are easily separated due to the animal biting each other during use is effectively avoided.

[0018] In addition, the animal ear tag places the RFID tag inside the induction box, eliminating the need to encapsulate it in a glass tube and then invasively inject it into the animal's skin. This makes it easy to operate and reduces the impact on experimental operations. Furthermore, when it is necessary to read animal information, the RFID electronic tag stored in the induction box can be read remotely by a machine, or the tag information in the identification area can be directly read by the experimenter's naked eye, providing great flexibility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the animal ear tag provided in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an animal ear tag provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a front view of the structure of an animal ear tag provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Description of reference numerals:

[0024] 100-ear tag body; 200-sensor box;

[0025] 110 - first bending edge; 120 - second bending edge; 130 - connecting plate; 131 - ear tag hole; 140 - display board; 141 - identification area; 142 - ear tag nail; 150 - clamping and fixing space;

[0026] 210-first connecting hole; 220-second connecting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] An electronic ear tag is an electronic device specifically designed for the identification and electronic management of laboratory animals. It serves as an automatically identifiable electronic ID card for laboratory animals, allowing for convenient automatic identification of each individual laboratory animal through various specialized data collection devices. This enables automated and information-based technology for many tasks in animal research, breeding, management, and investigation, such as individual identification, data statistics, whereabouts control, feeding records, and behavior management, greatly improving animal tracking and management capabilities.

[0028] The electronic ear tags for experimental animals can record and associate each animal's ear number with its breed, origin, immune status, health status and other information, and track or trace its source according to experimental needs.

[0029] However, existing RFID tags suitable for small animals are invasive. They encapsulate the RFID chip in a glass tube and implant it under the animal's skin through invasive injection. This is inconvenient to operate and the information can only be read by a machine, which has great limitations.

[0030] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an animal ear tag to solve the technical problem that the existing RFID tags suitable for small animals are implanted under the animal's skin by invasive injection, which is not only inconvenient to operate, but also can only be read by machines, and has great limitations in use.

[0031] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following describes in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the three-dimensional structure of the animal ear tag provided in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the animal ear tag provided in this embodiment. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides an animal ear tag, including an ear tag body 100 and a sensing box 200. Specifically, the ear tag body 100 includes a first bent edge 110 and a second bent edge 120 arranged in a pair, both of which extend toward the centerline of the ear tag body 100. The sensing box 200 is provided with a first connection hole 210 and a second connection hole 220 arranged in a pair. The first connection hole 210 and the second connection hole 220 are respectively located on two opposite sides of the sensing box 200. The positions of the first connection hole 210 and the second connection hole 220 correspond to the positions of the first bent edge 110 and the second bent edge 120. The first bent edge 110 is inserted into the first connection hole 210, and the second bent edge 120 is inserted into the second connection hole 220. The sensing box 200 has a built-in RFID tag. The ear tag body 100 is provided with an identification area 141.

[0033] By providing the ear tag body 100 with a first bent edge 110 and a second bent edge 120 both extending toward the centerline, and by providing a first connection hole 210 and a second connection hole 220 corresponding to the positions of the first bent edge 110 and the second bent edge 120 on two opposite side surfaces of the sensing box 200, respectively, the first bent edge 110 is inserted into the first connection hole 210, and the second bent edge 120 is inserted into the second connection hole 220, thereby achieving a reliable connection between the ear tag body 100 and the sensing box 200.

[0034] The above arrangement enables the first bent edge 110 and the second bent edge 120 of the animal ear tag to be in a generally embracing position, thereby enabling connection to the sensing box 200 on opposite sides thereof. This provides a high connection reliability and effectively prevents the ear tag body 100 and the sensing box 200 from being easily separated by the animal biting each other during use.

[0035] In addition, the animal ear tag places the RFID tag inside the induction box, eliminating the need to encapsulate it in a glass tube and then implant it subcutaneously through an invasive injection. This makes it easy to operate and reduces the impact on experimental operations. Furthermore, when animal information needs to be read, the RFID tag stored in the induction box can be read remotely by a machine, or the tag information in the identification area can be directly read by the experimenter's naked eye, providing great flexibility.

[0036] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, how to achieve long-distance reading and writing through the induction box 200 to achieve the purpose of identifying animal information is something that those skilled in the art can obtain based on existing technology. This embodiment does not make any improvements to this, so it will not be repeated.

[0037] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the ear tag body 100 may further include a connecting plate 130 and a display plate 140 arranged at an angle to the connecting plate 130, wherein the connecting plate 130 is in contact with the sensing box 200, and the first bent edge 110 and the second bent edge 120 are respectively arranged on two opposite side edges of the connecting plate 130; and the identification area 141 is arranged on the display plate 140.

[0038] By providing the connecting plate 130 and the display plate 140 in the ear tag body 100, on the one hand, the connecting plate 130 can be used to achieve the purpose of connecting to the induction box 200, and on the other hand, the display plate 140 can also be used to display information, so that the corresponding animal information (such as: number information) can be displayed intuitively.

[0039] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, the connecting plate 130 is provided with an ear tag hole 131 , and the display plate 140 is provided with an ear tag nail 142 , wherein the ear tag nail 142 is used to be fixedly connected to the ear tag hole 131 .

[0040] When the animal ear tag needs to be fixed to the ear of an animal, the connecting plate 130 and the display plate 140 can be respectively arranged on both sides of the ear. Then, the connecting plate 130 and the display plate 140 are brought close to each other so that the ear tag pin 142 set on the display plate 140 can pass through and be fixed in the ear tag hole 131 set in the connecting plate 130, thereby achieving the fixation of the animal ear tag to the animal's ear.

[0041] The connection plate 130 and the display plate 140 can be brought closer to each other by direct pressing by the experimenter's hands, or by pressing with ear tag clamps.

[0042] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the ear tag hole 131 may be provided on the display plate 140 , and the ear tag pin 142 may be provided on the connecting plate 130 . The connection plate 130 and the display plate 140 may be close to each other to achieve the purpose of fixing the animal ear tag to the animal's ear.

[0043] Figure 3 This is the main view of the structure of the animal ear tag provided in this embodiment. Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , and combined with Figure 3 In this embodiment, the angle formed between the connecting plate 130 and the display plate 140 is α, wherein 60°<α<80°.

[0044] By limiting the angle formed between the connecting plate 130 and the display plate 140 to within the above range, on the one hand, it is possible to avoid a situation where the animal's ear cannot smoothly enter between the connecting plate 130 and the display plate 140 due to the above angle being too small. On the other hand, it is also possible to avoid the situation where the experimenter's hand or ear tag clamp needs to be opened too wide due to the above angle being too large, thereby reducing the difficulty of fixing the ear to the animal.

[0045] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, a clamping and fixing space 150 for connecting to the animal's ear is formed between the connecting plate 130 and the display plate 140 , and the identification area 141 is arranged on a side of the display plate 140 away from the clamping and fixing space 150 .

[0046] By arranging the identification area 141 on the side of the display board 140 away from the clamping and fixing space 150 , the animal information can be displayed intuitively after the animal ear tag is fixed to the ear of the animal, making it easier for experimenters to identify it.

[0047] Please continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3In this embodiment, one end of the display plate 140 away from the connecting plate 130 is bent toward the clamping and fixing space 150 to form an ear tag nail 142, wherein the ear tag nail 142 is a triangular plate structure, and the sharp corner of the ear tag nail 142 faces the clamping and fixing space 150.

[0048] This arrangement of the ear tag pin 142 can not only be fixed to the animal's ear by cooperating with the ear tag hole 131 , but also has a simple structure.

[0049] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the identification area 141 is formed by a laser etching process.

[0050] This method of forming the identification area 141 by using a laser etching process ensures the stability of the identification area 141 and effectively prevents the identification area 141 from falling off, thereby reducing the possibility of confusion between animals.

[0051] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the connecting plate 130, the display plate 140, the first bent edge 110, the second bent edge 120 and the ear tag pin 142 are an integrated structure.

[0052] The above arrangement effectively reduces the number of components used to form the ear tag body 100 . This simplifies the assembly process and improves assembly efficiency. Furthermore, it ensures the structural strength of the ear tag body 100 , thereby extending the service life of the animal ear tag of this embodiment.

[0053] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the first connection hole 210 and the second connection hole 220 are opposite to each other and connected.

[0054] By arranging the first connection hole 210 and the second connection hole 220 to be opposite and connected, while ensuring that the ear tag body 100 is connected to the sensing box 200 through the first bent edge 110 and the second bent edge 120, the first connection hole 210 and the second connection hole 220 can be processed at one time through the corresponding process, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and improving manufacturing efficiency.

[0055] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, a group of the first bending edge 110 and the second bending edge 120 is provided, and correspondingly, a group of the first connecting hole 210 and the second connecting hole 220 is provided.

[0056] The above arrangement can not only ensure the connection reliability between the ear tag body 100 and the sensing box 200 , but also reduce the manufacturing cost.

[0057] In this embodiment, the ear tag body 100 is made of stainless steel.

[0058] By setting the material of the ear tag body 100 to be stainless steel, on the one hand, the structural strength of the ear tag body 100 can be ensured, and on the other hand, allergies caused to the animal's ears can be reduced, thereby improving wearing comfort.

[0059] In this embodiment, the animal ear tag has dimensions of approximately 14 × 10 × 4 mm, is resistant to immersion in 70°C water for 20 minutes, weighs approximately 7g, and has an operating temperature range (during communication) of -20°C to +65°C (no freezing), and a storage temperature range (for data retention) of -30°C to +75°C. The animal ear tag has read and write capabilities, operates at a frequency of 915 MHz, retains data for more than 10 years, can be rewritten more than 100,000 times, operates passively, and has an identification range of 1 to 10 cm.

[0060] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprises" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or device that includes the element.

[0062] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of directions such as “upper”, “lower”, and “side” are all based on the drawings.

[0063] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An animal ear tag, characterized in that: The invention comprises an ear tag body (100) and a sensing box (200), wherein the ear tag body (100) comprises a first bending edge (110) and a second bending edge (120) arranged in pairs, wherein the first bending edge (110) and the second bending edge (120) both extend toward the center line of the ear tag body (100); the sensing box (200) is provided with a first connecting hole (210) and a second connecting hole (220) arranged in pairs, wherein the first connecting hole (210) and the second connecting hole (220) are respectively located at On two opposite sides of the induction box (200), the positions of the first connection hole (210) and the second connection hole (220) correspond to the positions of the first bending edge (110) and the second bending edge (120); the first bending edge (110) is inserted into the first connection hole (210), and the second bending edge (120) is inserted into the second connection hole (220); the induction box (200) has a built-in RFID tag; and the ear tag body (100) is provided with an identification area (141).

2. The animal ear tag according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ear tag body (100) further comprises a connecting plate (130) and a display plate (140) arranged at an angle to the connecting plate (130), wherein the connecting plate (130) is in contact with the induction box (200), the first bent edge (110) and the second bent edge (120) are respectively arranged on two opposite side edges of the connecting plate (130); and the identification area (141) is arranged on the display plate (140).

3. The animal ear tag according to claim 2, characterized in that: One of the connecting plate (130) and the display plate (140) is provided with an ear tag hole (131), and the other of the connecting plate (130) and the display plate (140) is provided with an ear tag nail (142), and the ear tag nail (142) is used for fixed connection with the ear tag hole (131).

4. The animal ear tag according to claim 2, characterized in that: The angle formed between the connecting plate (130) and the display plate (140) is α, wherein 60°<α<80°.

5. The animal ear tag according to claim 3, characterized in that: A clamping and fixing space (150) for connecting with an animal's ear is formed between the connecting plate (130) and the display plate (140), and the identification area (141) is arranged on a side of the display plate (140) facing away from the clamping and fixing space (150).

6. The animal ear tag according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the display plate (140) away from the connecting plate (130) is bent toward the clamping and fixing space (150) to form the ear tag nail (142). The ear tag nail (142) is a triangular plate structure, and the sharp corner of the ear tag nail (142) faces the clamping and fixing space (150).

7. The animal ear tag according to claim 5, characterized in that: The identification area (141) is formed by a laser etching process.

8. The animal ear tag according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting plate (130), the display plate (140), the first bent edge (110), the second bent edge (120) and the ear tag nail (142) form an integrated structure.

9. The animal ear tag according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connection hole (210) and the second connection hole (220) are opposite to each other and communicate with each other.

10. The animal ear tag according to claim 1, wherein: The ear tag body (100) is made of stainless steel.

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