Thermometer for animal detection
By designing a combination structure of fixing clip, adhesive fixing pad and spring rope, the problem of inaccurate measurement of animal thermometers in rectal measurement method is solved, realizing accurate measurement and comfortable use without manual hand holding.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423188388.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing animal thermometers require the veterinarian to hold them throughout the rectal measurement process, and the animal is prone to moving around during the measurement, leading to inaccurate results.
A thermometer comprising a thermometer body, a thermometer cover, a control box, a spring cord, and a fixing clip was designed. The thermometer is fixed to the animal's leg by the fixing clip and to the animal's back by an adhesive fixing pad. The combination of the spring cord and the thermometer cover prevents the thermometer body from being completely inserted into the animal's anus. Combined with a timer and a sound, the thermometer is reminded to be removed by the veterinarian.
This technology improves the accuracy and comfort of measurements without requiring the veterinarian to hold the device throughout the entire process, and reduces the impact of animal movement on the measurement results.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal medical device technology, and in particular to a thermometer for animal detection. Background Technology
[0002] Animal thermometers are tools specifically designed to measure animal body temperature. Their development is closely related to increased human awareness of animal health and technological advancements. With the large-scale and intensive development of animal husbandry, the prevention and control of animal diseases has become crucial. Accurate measurement of animal body temperature is one of the key means to promptly detect animal health problems and prevent and control the spread of diseases, which has spurred the research and application of animal thermometers.
[0003] Rectal thermometer measurement is the most common method for measuring animal body temperature and is suitable for most animals. Typically, the thermometer is first sterilized and coated with a suitable lubricant, such as petroleum jelly or cooking oil, and then slowly inserted into the animal's anus. The depth depends on the animal's size; generally, 2-3 cm is inserted into small pets, and deeper can be inserted into larger animals. After a certain period of time, the thermometer is removed and the temperature is read. However, current animal thermometers require the veterinarian to hold the thermometer throughout the rectal measurement process, and the animal is prone to movement during the procedure, which can easily lead to inaccurate results.
[0004] Therefore, a thermometer for animal testing is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the fact that existing animal thermometers require the veterinarian to hold the thermometer throughout the rectal measurement process, and that the animal is prone to moving around during the measurement, which can easily lead to inaccurate measurement results, this utility model is proposed.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a thermometer for animal detection, comprising a thermometer body, a thermometer cover on the top of the thermometer body, a control box connected to the thermometer cover, a spring rope between the control box and the thermometer cover, and a fixing clip for fixing the thermometer body on the control box, the fixing clip being a partially open circular ring structure.
[0007] Preferably, the fixing clamp has fixing grooves on its two clamping openings. A fixing strap and a limiting block are provided in the fixing groove of one clamping opening. The fixing strap passes through the limiting block and is disposed inside the fixing groove. The other end of the fixing strap is inserted into the fixing groove of the other clamping opening for fixing the measuring body.
[0008] Preferably, the inner side of the fixing band is provided with teeth, and the fixing groove of the other clamp is provided with fixing teeth that cooperate with the teeth for fixing the fixing band.
[0009] Preferably, the control box is equipped with a controller, a timer, a sound device, and an indicator light. The side wall of the control box is provided with a sound outlet for the sound device to pass through and a light outlet for the indicator light to pass through.
[0010] Preferably, a fixing pad is provided on the top of the control box, and the fixing pad is a soft elastic pad with adhesive properties.
[0011] Preferably, the diameter of the meter cover is larger than the diameter of the meter body.
[0012] Preferably, the measuring device is equipped with a display screen, which displays the body temperature value and the measurement time.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1. By setting a fixing clip, the thermometer can be fixed to the animal's leg. By changing the length of the fixing strap outside the fixing clip, it can be adapted to the leg fixing of different animals.
[0015] 2. By setting up a soft, elastic, and adhesive pad, the thermometer can be fixed to the animal's back, providing greater comfort and showing better results on hairless animals.
[0016] 3. By setting a cover, the problem of the meter body being completely inserted into the animal's anus and difficult to remove is avoided.
[0017] 4. By incorporating a spring rope, the distance between the thermometer body and the fixing clip can be adjusted, improving the applicability of the thermometer. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the control box of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a partial fixing clip of this utility model.
[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0024] 1. Counting body; 2. Counting cover; 3. Control box; 31. Controller; 32. Timer; 33. Sounder; 34. Indicator light; 4. Fixing clip; 41. Fixing strap; 42. Tooth; 43. Fixing groove; 44. Fixing tooth; 45. Connecting rod; 46. Limiting block; 5. Spring rope; 6. Display screen; 7. Fixing pad; 8. Connecting column. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 4 This invention provides a thermometer for animal detection. The thermometer includes a thermometer body 1, a thermometer cover 2 on the top of the thermometer body 1, a control box 3 connected to the thermometer cover 2, a spring rope 5 between the control box 3 and the thermometer cover 2, and a fixing clip 4 for fixing the thermometer body 1 on the control box 3. The fixing clip 4 is a partially open circular ring structure.
[0027] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the bottom of the thermometer body 1 is a temperature measuring head, and the top of the thermometer body 1 is provided with a thermometer cover 2. As a preferred embodiment, a connecting post 8 is provided between the thermometer cover 2 and the thermometer body 1. The minimum diameter of the thermometer cover 2 is greater than the maximum diameter of the thermometer body 1, ensuring that the rest of the thermometer is placed on the outside after the body is inserted into the animal's anus. At the same time, since the thermometer cover 2 and the thermometer body 1 are integrated, the thermometer cover 2 can also serve to fix the thermometer body 1. A display screen 6 is provided on the thermometer body 1. The display screen 6 displays the body temperature value and measurement time. The digital display reduces the degree error and increases the accuracy of body temperature detection.
[0028] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, a spring rope 5 is provided on the top of the thermometer cover 2, and a control box 3 is provided at the other end of the spring rope 5. The bottom of the control box 3 is connected to the spring rope 5. The spring rope 5 can adjust the distance between the thermometer body 1 and the control box 3, which can adapt to the body temperature detection needs of different types of animals and improve the applicability of the thermometer.
[0029] Reference Figure 3The control box 3 contains a controller 31, a timer 32, a sounder 33, and an indicator light 34. The timer 32 is electrically connected to the controller 31, and the sounder 33 and the indicator light 34 are electrically connected to the timer 32. The control box 3 has good sound transmission and light transmission. In some embodiments, the side wall of the control box 3 is provided with a sound outlet for the sound of the sounder 33 to pass through and a light outlet for the light of the indicator light 34 to pass through. The sounder 33 and the indicator light 34 can effectively remind the veterinarian of the measurement end time. The timer 32 and the measurement time on the display screen 6 are synchronized.
[0030] Understandably, the veterinarian sets the testing time, the timer 32 starts working, and the measurement time is displayed on the screen 6 simultaneously. When the set time is reached, the connected sounder 33 sounds, and the indicator light 34 lights up to remind the veterinarian that the temperature measurement is over. The veterinarian can then remove the thermometer 1 and read the measurement result on the screen 6.
[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, a fixing pad 7 is provided on the top of the control box 3. The fixing pad 7 is an adhesive soft elastic pad. The adhesive fixing pad 7 can more firmly fix the control box 3 to the animal's skin, which is more effective for hairless animals. The elastic pad has better comfort and prevents the animal from shaking off the controller 31 and fixing clip 4 due to discomfort. A fixing clip 4 is provided on the side of the control box 3. The fixing clip 4 is a partially open ring structure. Both clamping openings of the fixing clip 4 are provided with annular fixing grooves 43. A fixing strap 41 and a limiting block 46 are provided in the fixing groove 43 of one clamping opening. The limiting block 46 is fixedly set in the fixing groove 43. Inside, the fixing strap 41 passes through the limiting block 46 and is set inside the fixing groove 43. The fixing strap 41 can slide in the fixing groove 43, but due to the action of the limiting block 46, the fixing strap 41 cannot slide out of the fixing groove 43. The other end of the fixing strap 41 is inserted into the fixing groove 43 of another clamp. The fixing groove 43 is provided with a locking block for further fixing the fixing strap 41. The inner side of the fixing strap 41 is provided with teeth 42. The fixing groove 43 of the other clamp is provided with fixing teeth 44 that cooperate with the teeth 42 for fixing the fixing strap 41. Furthermore, the fixing clamp 4 is fixed to the control box 3 by the connecting rod 45.
[0032] During use, set the detection time, fix the clamp 4 to the animal's leg or fix the pad 7 to the animal's body, insert the meter 1 into the animal's rectum, and leave the meter cover 2 outside the animal's anus. When the measurement is finished, the sound device 33 will make a sound and the indicator light 34 will light up. The veterinarian will remove the meter 1, read the measurement value on the display screen 6, and remove the clamp 4 and the pad 7. The measurement is then complete.
[0033] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A thermometer for animal detection, comprising a thermometer body (1), characterized in that: The top of the measuring body (1) is provided with a measuring cover (2), and a control box (3) is connected to the measuring cover (2). A spring rope (5) is provided between the control box (3) and the measuring cover (2). A fixing clip (4) for fixing the measuring body (1) is provided on the control box (3). The fixing clip (4) is a partially open circular ring structure.
2. The thermometer for animal detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing clamp (4) has two clamping openings with fixing grooves (43). A fixing strap (41) and a limiting block (46) are provided in the fixing groove (43) of one clamping opening. The fixing strap (41) passes through the limiting block (46) and is located inside the fixing groove (43). The other end of the fixing strap (41) is inserted into the fixing groove (43) of the other clamping opening to fix the measuring body (1).
3. A thermometer for animal detection according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing band (41) has teeth (42) on its inner side, and the fixing groove (43) of the other clamp has fixing teeth (44) that cooperate with the teeth (42) for fixing the fixing band (41).
4. A thermometer for animal detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control box (3) is equipped with a controller (31), a timer (32), a sound device (33) and an indicator light (34). The side wall of the control box (3) is provided with a sound outlet for the sound device (33) to pass through and a light outlet for the light of the indicator light (34) to pass through.
5. A thermometer for animal detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the control box (3) is provided with a fixing pad (7), which is a soft elastic pad with adhesive properties.
6. A thermometer for animal detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the cover (2) is larger than the diameter of the body (1).
7. A thermometer for animal detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The measuring body (1) is equipped with a display screen (6), which displays the body temperature value and measurement time.