Urine collecting device used when giant panda rubs genitalia

By designing a urine collection device for giant pandas to use when rubbing against the vagina, the problem of urine collection in captive environments has been solved, and efficient collection and preservation of giant panda urine has been achieved. This adapts to the rubbing habits of different giant pandas and improves the success rate of breeding.

CN223429557UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-14CHINA CONSERVATION & RES CENT FOR THE GIANT PANDA SICHUAN
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Application Number
CN202521763342.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-19
Publication Date
2025-10-14
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-19

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Technical Problem

How to efficiently collect urine excreted by giant pandas during genital rubbing in a captive environment in order to analyze the estrogen changes in female giant pandas, and then predict the peak estrus period and improve the success rate of breeding.

Method used

A urine collection device for giant pandas to use when rubbing their genitals has been designed. It includes a base, a contact hemisphere, and a collection trough. The base uses the characteristics of the base to attract giant pandas to rub their genitals, and the urine is collected through the diversion trough and the collection trough. The device can be switched to a fixed or mobile state for easy transportation and use.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient collection and preservation of urine from giant pandas when they rub against their genitals, adapts to the rubbing habits of different giant pandas, ensures that urine is not lost, facilitates transportation and cleaning, and improves the reliability and efficiency of urine collection.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a urine collecting device used when a panda rubs the vagina, and relates to the technical field of urine collection, the urine collecting device comprises a base, the top end of the base is integrally provided with a contact hemisphere in a protruding mode, and the contact hemisphere is used for the panda to make contact with the vagina and guiding the flow direction of urine discharged in the vagina rubbing process of the panda; a first collecting groove is formed in the top end of the base, surrounds the contact hemisphere and is used for collecting urine flowing down along the contact hemisphere. By means of the characteristic that the base is a foreign object, the panda is attracted to rub the vagina, when the panda rubs the vagina, grease substances secreted by perianal glands are left on the contact hemisphere, discharged urine is guided into the first collecting groove, and collection of the urine discharged when the panda rubs the vagina is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of urine collection, in particular to a urine collection device used by giant pandas when rubbing their genitals. Background Art

[0002] Giant pandas rub their genitals, secreting a special scent substance from the perianal glands near their anus. They then rub their buttocks against objects like tree trunks and rocks, leaving behind pheromones to mark their territory and warn others not to intrude. This marking behavior is more frequent during estrus, used to attract mates.

[0003] When giant pandas rub their genitals, they often excrete a small amount of urine simultaneously. This mixes secretions from the perianal glands with the urine, forming a "dual-channel information packet" and enhancing the signal complexity. Volatile substances in urine, such as ammonia and short-chain fatty acids, are rapidly dissipated, attracting nearby pandas. Oily substances secreted by the perianal glands adhere to surfaces, retaining their scent for a long time and enabling long-term territorial declaration.

[0004] In a captive environment, collecting and analyzing the urine excreted by female giant pandas during genital rubbing can provide data on estrogen changes, allowing accurate prediction of the peak estrus period and thus increasing the success rate of breeding.

[0005] Therefore, how to collect the urine discharged by giant pandas when they rub their genitals is a problem that needs to be solved urgently in this technical field. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a urine collection device for giant pandas to use when rubbing their genitals, so as to solve the above problem. In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] The urine collection device provided by the present application for giant pandas to use when rubbing their genitals comprises:

[0008] The base has a protruding contact hemisphere on the top, which is used for the giant panda to rub its genitals and guide the flow of urine discharged during the process.

[0009] A first collecting groove is provided on the top of the base. The first collecting groove is arranged around the contact hemisphere and is used for collecting urine flowing down the contact hemisphere.

[0010] Preferably, the base is configured as a polygonal column, and each chamfered corner on the top of the base is configured as an arc-shaped contact slope, which is used for the giant panda to rub its genitals in a low position. A second collection trough is provided in the middle of the base, which is used to collect urine flowing down the arc-shaped contact slope.

[0011] Preferably, one side of the contact hemisphere is configured as a smooth spherical surface, and the other side of the contact hemisphere is provided with a plurality of first guide grooves.

[0012] Preferably, a second guide groove is provided at the bottom end of the arc-shaped contact slope, and the second guide groove is used to guide urine into the second collecting groove.

[0013] Preferably, two gripping grooves are symmetrically provided on the bottom of the base, and the gripping grooves are used for manual lifting and carrying.

[0014] Preferably, a mounting groove is provided at the bottom end of the base, in which a movable plate and a positioning plate are slidably connected, a plurality of universal wheels are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the movable plate, a plurality of conical rods are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the positioning plate, the conical rods pass through the movable plate, a driving mechanism is connected in the mounting groove, the driving mechanism is transmission-connected to the movable plate and the positioning plate, and the driving mechanism is used to drive the movable plate and the positioning plate to slide toward or oppositely, so that the base can be switched to a fixed state or a movable state.

[0015] Preferably, the driving mechanism includes a connecting rod and a driving rod, the connecting rod and the driving rod are rotatably connected in the mounting groove, one end of the connecting rod is set as a left-handed threaded rod section, the left-handed threaded rod section is threadedly connected to the positioning plate, the other end of the connecting rod is set as a right-handed threaded rod section, the right-handed threaded rod section is threadedly connected to the movable plate, the middle part of the connecting rod is connected to a first bevel gear, one end of the driving rod is connected to a second bevel gear, the second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear, and the other end of the driving rod is integrally provided with a torsion bar, the torsion bar is set through the base, and the torsion bar is used to drive after being connected to the socket wrench.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] The utility model utilizes the characteristic that the base is a foreign object to attract giant pandas to rub their genitals. When the giant panda rubs its genitals, the oily substance secreted by the perianal glands is retained on the contact hemisphere, and the discharged urine is guided into the first collection groove, thereby realizing the collection of the urine discharged by the giant panda when rubbing its genitals.

[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the description, or understood by practicing the embodiments of the present invention. The objectives and other advantages of the present invention can be achieved and obtained by the structures particularly pointed out in the written description, claims, and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application when it is in a mobile state;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application when it is in a fixed state;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod structure of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the driving rod structure of this application;

[0025] Markings in the figure: base 1, first collecting groove 11, arc-shaped contact slope 12, second collecting groove 13, second guide groove 14, gripping groove 15, mounting groove 16, contact hemisphere 2, first guide groove 21, movable plate 3, universal wheel 31, positioning plate 4, tapered rod 41, driving mechanism 5, connecting rod 51, left-handed threaded rod segment 511, right-handed threaded rod segment 512, driving rod 52, torsion bar 521, first bevel gear 53, second bevel gear 54. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention generally described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings. At the same time, in the description of this utility model, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used only to distinguish the description and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a urine collection device for giant pandas to use when rubbing their genitals, comprising:

[0029] The base 1 is integrally formed with a contact hemisphere 2 at the top end, which is used for the giant panda to contact and rub against, and guides the flow direction of the urine discharged during the rubbing process of the giant panda.

[0030] The base 1 is integrally formed with a contact hemisphere 2 at the top end, which is used for the giant panda to contact and rub against, and guides the flow direction of the urine discharged during the rubbing process of the giant panda.

[0031] It can be understood that when collecting the urine discharged by the giant panda during rubbing, the base 1 is moved into the activity area of the giant panda, and the characteristics of the base 1 as a foreign object in the activity area are used to attract the giant panda to rub against; during the rubbing process of the giant panda, displacement and tilting are avoided by the self-weight of the base 1, and after the giant panda rubs against the contact hemisphere 2 with the anal gland near the anus, the oily substance secreted by the anal gland is left on the contact hemisphere 2; when the giant panda discharges urine during the rubbing process, the urine impacts on the contact hemisphere 2, flows along the contact hemisphere 2, and then enters the first collecting groove 11, and then the staff further collects and analyzes; after the staff further collects, the device is recycled, and then it is cleaned and disinfected for all-around use; in this technical solution, the characteristics of the base 1 as a foreign object and stone material attract the giant panda to rub against; during the rubbing process of the giant panda, the oily substance secreted by the anal gland is left on the contact hemisphere 2, and the discharged urine is guided into the first collecting groove 11, thereby realizing the collection of the urine discharged by the giant panda during rubbing.

[0032] As shown in Figure 1 The base 1 is provided in a polygonal columnar shape, the top of the base 1 is provided with an arc-shaped contact slope 12 at each chamfer, the arc-shaped contact slope 12 is used for the giant panda to contact and rub against at a low position, and the middle of the base 1 is provided with a second collecting groove 13, which is used for collecting the urine flowing along the arc-shaped contact slope 12.

[0033] It can be understood that the base 1 is provided in a polygonal columnar shape, which guarantees the structural stability of the base 1, and enables the base 1 to stably stand on the ground when the giant panda rubs against in any direction; the giant panda rubs against in various postures and at various heights, so the top of the base 1 is provided with an arc-shaped contact slope 12 at each chamfer, which is used for the giant panda to contact and rub against at a low position; the contact hemisphere 2 meets the needs of the giant panda to contact and rub against at a high position, and can avoid the giant panda being scratched by the edges and corners of the base 1 during the rubbing process; when the giant panda rubs against on the arc-shaped contact slope 12, the oily substance secreted by the anal gland is left on the arc-shaped contact slope 12; when the giant panda discharges urine during the rubbing process, the urine impacts on the arc-shaped contact slope 12, flows along the arc-shaped contact slope 12, and then enters the second collecting groove 13, and then the staff further collects and analyzes.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1As shown, the side surface of the contact hemisphere 2 is provided as a smooth spherical surface, and the other side surface of the contact hemisphere 2 is provided with a plurality of first flow guide grooves 21.

[0035] It can be understood that different giant pandas have different requirements for the surface of the object when they are sunning, and some giant pandas like to sun on a smooth surface, and the other giant pandas like to sun on a rough surface. Therefore, the side surface of the contact hemisphere 2 is provided as a smooth spherical surface, and the other side surface is provided with a plurality of first flow guide grooves 21. The smooth spherical surface is suitable for giant pandas who like to sun on a smooth surface, and the smooth spherical surface can prevent urine from accumulating on the contact hemisphere 2. The plurality of first flow guide grooves 21 increase the roughness of the other side surface of the contact hemisphere 2, which is suitable for giant pandas who like to sun on a rough surface, and the plurality of first flow guide grooves 21 guide the urine to flow into the first collection groove 11, thereby preventing the urine from accumulating on the contact hemisphere 2.

[0036] As shown in Figure 1 , the bottom end of the arc-shaped contact slope 12 is provided with a second flow guide groove 14, and the second flow guide groove 14 is used to guide the urine into the second collection groove 13.

[0037] It can be understood that the urine on the arc-shaped contact slope 12 is guided by the second flow guide groove 14, so that the urine on the arc-shaped contact slope 12 can accurately enter the second flow guide groove 14, and the amount of urine flowing to the surrounding is reduced, thereby reducing the loss caused by the increase of the urine contact surface.

[0038] As shown in Figure 1 , the bottom of the base 1 is symmetrically provided with two holding grooves 15, and the holding grooves 15 are used for manual lifting and carrying.

[0039] It can be understood that after the urine of the giant panda is collected, the base 1 needs to be recycled and processed. The base 1 itself has a large weight, and the two holding grooves 15 are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the base 1, which facilitates manual lifting and carrying, and small distance movement, which is suitable for scenarios of crossing obstacles or placing on a transportation device.

[0040] As shown in Figure 2-Figure 3 , the bottom end of the base 1 is provided with a mounting groove 16, and the mounting groove 16 is slidably connected with a moving plate 3 and a positioning plate 4. The bottom end of the moving plate 3 is fixedly connected with a plurality of universal wheels 31, and the bottom end of the positioning plate 4 is fixedly connected with a plurality of taper rods 41. The taper rods 41 penetrate through the moving plate 3. The mounting groove 16 is connected with a driving mechanism 5, and the driving mechanism 5 is in transmission connection with the moving plate 3 and the positioning plate 4. The driving mechanism 5 is used to drive the moving plate 3 and the positioning plate 4 to slide towards each other or away from each other, so as to switch the base 1 to a fixed state or a moving state.

[0041] It can be understood that when a long distance is moved, the moving plate 3 and the positioning plate 4 are driven to slide in the installation groove 16 in opposite directions by the driving mechanism 5, so that the plurality of taper rods 41 are lifted into the installation groove 16, the plurality of universal wheels 31 are lowered to support on the ground, and the base 1 enters the moving state. The staff pushes the base 1, so that the plurality of universal wheels 31 roll on the ground, so as to easily transport the heavy base 1 to the target location. It is suitable for moving on flat road surface, so that the base 1 is easy to move; after being transported to the target location, the moving plate 3 and the positioning plate 4 are driven to slide in the installation groove 16 in opposite directions by the driving mechanism 5, so that the plurality of universal wheels 31 are lifted into the installation groove 16, the plurality of taper rods 41 are embedded into the ground after penetrating through the moving plate 3, and the base 1 enters the fixed state, so as to enhance the anti-toppling and anti-displacement performance of the base 1.

[0042] As shown in Figure 2-Figure 5 The driving mechanism 5 includes a connecting rod 51 and a driving rod 52. The connecting rod 51 and the driving rod 52 are rotationally connected in the installation groove 16. One end of the connecting rod 51 is provided as a left-handed threaded rod segment 511, which is threadedly connected with the positioning plate 4. The other end of the connecting rod 51 is provided as a right-handed threaded rod segment 512, which is threadedly connected with the moving plate 3. The middle part of the connecting rod 51 is connected with a first bevel gear 53. One end of the driving rod 52 is connected with a second bevel gear 54, which is engaged with the first bevel gear 53. The other end of the driving rod 52 is integrally provided with a torsion rod 521, which is arranged through the base 1. The torsion rod 521 is used to be connected with a socket wrench for driving.

[0043] It can be understood that when the state of the base 1 is adjusted, the socket wrench is connected with the torsion rod 521. When adjusted to the moving state, the socket wrench drives the torsion rod 521 to rotate counterclockwise. The engagement of the second bevel gear 54 and the first bevel gear 53 drives the connecting rod 51 to rotate counterclockwise. At this time, the right-handed threaded rod segment 512 drives the moving plate 3 to slide downward in the installation groove 16, and the left-handed threaded rod segment 511 drives the positioning plate 4 to slide upward in the installation groove 16, until the plurality of taper rods 41 are lifted into the installation groove 16, and the plurality of universal wheels 31 are lowered to support on the ground. When adjusted to the fixed state, the socket wrench drives the torsion rod 521 to rotate clockwise. The engagement of the second bevel gear 54 and the first bevel gear 53 drives the connecting rod 51 to rotate clockwise. At this time, the right-handed threaded rod segment 512 drives the moving plate 3 to slide upward in the installation groove 16, and the left-handed threaded rod segment 511 drives the positioning plate 4 to slide downward in the installation groove 16, until the plurality of universal wheels 31 are lifted into the installation groove 16, and the plurality of taper rods 41 are embedded into the ground after penetrating through the moving plate 3.

[0044] The above merely describes preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can be variously changed and altered. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

[0045] The above merely describes preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can be variously changed and altered. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A urine collection device for giant pandas when rubbing their genitals, characterized in that: include: The base has a protruding contact hemisphere on the top, which is used for the giant panda to rub its genitals and guide the flow of urine discharged during the process. A first collecting groove is provided on the top of the base. The first collecting groove is arranged around the contact hemisphere and is used for collecting urine flowing down the contact hemisphere.

2. The urine collection device for giant pandas when rubbing against their genitals according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is designed to be a polygonal column, and each chamfer on the top of the base is designed to be an arc-shaped contact slope. The arc-shaped contact slope is used for the giant panda to rub the shade at a low position. A second collection trough is provided in the middle of the base. The second collection trough is used to collect urine flowing down the arc-shaped contact slope.

3. The urine collection device for giant pandas when rubbing against their genitals according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the contact hemisphere is configured as a smooth spherical surface, and the other side of the contact hemisphere is configured as a plurality of first guide grooves.

4. The urine collection device for giant pandas when rubbing against their genitals according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second guide groove is provided at the bottom end of the arc-shaped contact slope, and the second guide groove is used for guiding urine into the second collecting groove.

5. The urine collection device for giant pandas when rubbing against their genitals according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two gripping grooves are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the base for manual lifting and carrying.

6. The urine collection device for giant pandas according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting groove is provided at the bottom end of the base, in which a movable plate and a positioning plate are slidably connected, a plurality of universal wheels are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the movable plate, a plurality of tapered rods are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the positioning plate, and the tapered rods pass through the movable plate. A driving mechanism is connected in the mounting groove, and the driving mechanism is transmission-connected to the movable plate and the positioning plate. The driving mechanism is used to drive the movable plate and the positioning plate to slide toward or oppositely, so that the base can be switched to a fixed state or a movable state.

7. The urine collection device for giant pandas according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving mechanism includes a connecting rod and a driving rod. The connecting rod and the driving rod are rotatably connected in the mounting groove. One end of the connecting rod is set as a left-handed threaded rod section, and the left-handed threaded rod section is threadedly connected to the positioning plate. The other end of the connecting rod is set as a right-handed threaded rod section, and the right-handed threaded rod section is threadedly connected to the movable plate. The middle part of the connecting rod is connected to a first bevel gear, and one end of the driving rod is connected to a second bevel gear, and the second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear. The other end of the driving rod is integrally provided with a torsion bar, which is set through the base. The torsion bar is used to drive after being connected to the socket wrench.