Panda excrement collecting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of excrement collection, in particular to a panda excrement collection device which comprises a main rod and further comprises a grabbing mechanism and a sealing mechanism, the grabbing mechanism comprises a connecting cover, a bottom plate, a telescopic assembly and a plurality of clamping claws, and the sealing mechanism comprises a driving assembly, two protective covers and two moving assemblies. According to the panda excrement collecting device, the effect of clamping panda excrement can be achieved, so that panda excrement samples are collected, after collection is completed, the clamping claws and the excrement samples clamped in the middles of the clamping claws can be wrapped through the protective covers on the two sides, and the samples are sealed; the phenomenon that the accuracy and reliability of panda excrement analysis data are affected due to the fact that excrement samples are in an exposed environment is avoided, and the risks of sample pollution and cross contamination are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fecal collection technology, specifically a giant panda fecal collection device. Background Technology

[0002] As a rare and endangered species unique to China and a national treasure, the protection and scientific research of giant pandas are of paramount importance. In fields such as field ecology, nutritional physiology, and health monitoring, giant panda fecal samples are an extremely valuable source of information. Therefore, when analyzing giant panda feces, it is necessary to collect the feces using fecal collection devices.

[0003] Currently, negative pressure extraction is commonly used to sample giant panda feces. For example, Chinese utility model patent CN213600405U discloses a feces collector. In use, the feces collector is placed on the excreted feces, and then the push rod is pulled upwards. The piston moves upwards under the action of the push rod to extract the feces sample. Although this method can collect feces samples, it is only suitable for liquid or homogeneous paste-like feces. Giant pandas mainly eat bamboo, and their feces contain a large amount of undigested, long, and tough plant fibers. For giant panda feces, which are rich in fiber and solid blocks, only the juice and small debris can be extracted, and it is not possible to effectively obtain representative solid samples.

[0004] For example, Chinese utility model patent CN212513718U discloses a veterinary animal feces collection device. The device uses a threaded shaft that moves back and forth under the action of a power rod. The threaded shaft drives the top of the fan-shaped toothed plate to move towards the center, thereby clamping the animal feces with the arc-shaped rod. Although this method can effectively obtain representative solid samples, there are still risks of "sample contamination" and "cross-contamination".

[0005] When fecal samples are collected, they cannot be sealed, leaving them exposed to the environment. During transfer, animal hair, plant pollen, microorganisms, and other contaminants from the environment can fall onto the sample. It is impossible to immediately isolate the sample from the external environment and seal it for preservation, which affects the accuracy and reliability of giant panda fecal analysis data. To address the above problems, this application provides a device for collecting giant panda feces. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a giant panda feces collection device to improve the aforementioned problems. To achieve this purpose, the technical solution adopted by this invention is as follows:

[0007] This application provides a giant panda feces collection device, including a main rod, a gripping mechanism, and a sealing mechanism;

[0008] Multiple connecting plates are installed on one side of the main pole, and mounting plates are fixed on the side of the multiple connecting plates away from the main pole. The gripping mechanism is installed at the bottom of the main pole, and the sealing mechanism is installed on the mounting plate.

[0009] The gripping mechanism includes a connecting cover, a base plate, a telescopic assembly, and multiple gripping claws. The connecting cover is fixed to the bottom end of the main rod, the base plate is installed at the bottom end of the connecting cover, and the multiple gripping claws are slidably disposed below the base plate. The telescopic assembly is located between the base plate and the multiple gripping claws.

[0010] The sealing mechanism includes a drive assembly, two protective covers, and two moving assemblies. The two protective covers are located on both sides of the connecting cover, and each moving assembly is located between the mounting plate and one protective cover. The drive assembly is located between the mounting plate and the two moving assemblies.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: multiple guide rails are fixed to the bottom end of the base plate, and a slide block is slidably provided on each guide rail. A connecting seat is fixed to one end of each gripper near the base plate, and the other end of each connecting seat is fixedly connected to the bottom end of two of the slide blocks.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the telescopic assembly includes a rotating plate, multiple arc-shaped grooves, multiple strip-shaped grooves, and multiple insert rods. The rotating plate is located inside the connecting cover and is rotatably mounted on the top of the base plate. Multiple arc-shaped grooves are formed on the surface of the rotating plate, and multiple strip-shaped grooves are formed on the surface of the base plate. Each strip-shaped groove is located between two guide rails. One end of each insert rod is fixedly connected to a connecting seat, and the other end of each insert rod passes through a strip-shaped groove and is inserted into the interior of another insert rod. A first micro motor for driving the rotating plate to rotate is installed inside the base plate.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a support plate is fixedly installed inside the base plate, a first micro motor is installed on the top of the support plate, and the output end of the first micro motor passes through the support plate and is fixedly connected to the rotating plate.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the drive assembly includes a second gear, a second micro motor, two first gears and two rotating shafts. Both rotating shafts are rotatably mounted on the mounting plate via bearings. Each first gear is fixed to one end of a rotating shaft, and the two first gears mesh with each other. The second gear is rotatably mounted on one side of the mounting plate and meshes with one of the first gears. The second micro motor is mounted on the side of the mounting plate away from the second gear, and the output end of the second micro motor is fixedly connected to the second gear.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model: each movable component includes a connecting frame, a first hinge rod, and a second hinge rod. The connecting frame is fixed to one side of one of the protective covers. One end of the first hinge rod is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft away from the first gear. The other end of the first hinge rod is hinged to the top of the connecting frame. The second hinge rod is located on one side of the first hinge rod. One end of the second hinge rod is hinged to the mounting plate, and the other end of the second hinge rod is hinged to the surface of the connecting frame.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this invention, the end of the gripper furthest from the connecting seat is arranged in an arc shape.

[0017] As a further embodiment of this utility model: each protective cover has a clearance groove at its top that matches the outer diameter of the connecting cover.

[0018] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a second sealing gasket is provided on the side of the two protective covers that are close to each other, and a first sealing gasket is provided on the inner wall of the clearance groove at the top of the two protective covers.

[0019] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a handle is fixedly installed at the top of the main rod, and the surface of the handle is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] 1. The giant panda feces collection device disclosed in this utility model, by setting multiple gripping claws, can grasp giant panda feces, thereby collecting giant panda feces samples. After collection, the protective covers on both sides can wrap the gripping claws and the feces sample held in the middle of the gripping claws, achieving sample sealing and preventing the feces sample from being exposed to the environment, which would affect the accuracy and reliability of the giant panda feces analysis data, and reducing the risk of "sample contamination" and "cross-contamination".

[0022] 2. The giant panda feces collection device disclosed in this utility model, by setting a gripping claw with an arc-shaped bottom, can better grasp and collect giant panda feces, preventing the feces sample from falling. At the same time, by setting a first sealing gasket and a second sealing gasket, the sealing effect between the two protective covers and between the protective cover and the connecting cover can be improved, thereby improving the protective sealing effect of the feces sample.

[0023] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the following description, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing embodiments of the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the written description, claims, and drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0026] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper structure in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of part B.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the connecting cover and the rotating plate in this utility model.

[0031] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram of section C.

[0032] Marked in the image:

[0033] 11. Main rod; 12. Connecting cover; 13. Base plate; 14. Support plate; 15. First micro motor; 16. Rotating plate; 17. Arc groove; 18. Strip groove; 19. Insert rod; 20. Guide rail; 21. Slide seat; 22. Connecting seat; 23. Gripping claw; 24. Protective cover; 25. Connecting frame; 26. First hinge rod; 27. Second hinge rod; 28. First gear; 29. ​​Second gear; 30. Second micro motor; 31. Mounting plate; 32. Connecting plate; 33. Handle; 34. First sealing gasket; 35. Second sealing gasket; 36. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] like Figure 1-7 As shown, this embodiment provides a giant panda feces collection device, including a main rod 11, as well as a gripping mechanism and a sealing mechanism;

[0037] Multiple connecting plates 32 are installed on one side of the main rod 11. A mounting plate 31 is fixed on the side of the multiple connecting plates 32 away from the main rod 11. The multiple connecting plates 32 can realize the fixed connection between the main rod 11 and the mounting plate 31. The gripping mechanism is installed at the bottom of the main rod 11, and the sealing mechanism is installed on the mounting plate 31.

[0038] The gripping mechanism includes a connecting cover 12, a base plate 13, a telescopic assembly, and multiple gripping claws 23. The connecting cover 12 is fixed to the bottom end of the main rod 11, the base plate 13 is installed at the bottom end of the connecting cover 12, and the multiple gripping claws 23 are slidably disposed below the base plate 13. The multiple gripping claws 23 are arranged in a ring at equal intervals, and the telescopic assembly is located between the base plate 13 and the multiple gripping claws 23.

[0039] The telescopic component can drive multiple gripping claws 23 to move synchronously. When it is necessary to collect giant panda feces, hold the handle 33 and place the multiple gripping claws 23 in this device on the outside of the feces. When the multiple gripping claws 23 move towards each other at the same time, the feces sample can be gripped and collected.

[0040] The sealing mechanism includes a drive assembly, two protective covers 24 and two moving assemblies. The two protective covers 24 are located on both sides of the connecting cover 12, and each moving assembly is located between the mounting plate 31 and one protective cover 24. The drive assembly is located between the mounting plate 31 and the two moving assemblies.

[0041] After the fecal sample is collected, the two protective covers 24 on both sides can wrap the gripping claw 23 and the fecal sample held in the middle of the gripping claw 23, which can achieve a sealing effect, prevent the fecal sample from being exposed to the environment, and avoid affecting the accuracy and reliability of the giant panda fecal analysis data, thus reducing the risk of "sample contamination" and "cross-contamination".

[0042] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a plurality of guide rails 20 are fixed at the bottom end of the base plate 13. A slide block 21 is slidably provided on each guide rail 20. A connecting seat 22 is fixed at one end of each gripper 23 near the base plate 13. The other end of each connecting seat 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of two slide blocks 21.

[0043] The sliding connection between the guide rail 20 and the slide block 21 can guide the gripper 23, ensuring that the gripper 23 can move along a certain length direction.

[0044] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the telescopic assembly includes a rotating plate 16, multiple arc-shaped grooves 17, multiple strip grooves 18, and multiple insert rods 19. The rotating plate 16 is located inside the connecting cover 12 and is rotatably mounted on the top of the base plate 13. Multiple arc-shaped grooves 17 are all formed on the surface of the rotating plate 16, and multiple strip grooves 18 are all formed on the surface of the base plate 13. Each strip groove 18 is located between two guide rails 20. One end of each insert rod 19 is fixedly connected to a connecting seat 22, and the other end of each insert rod 19 passes through a strip groove 18 and is inserted into the interior of the insert rod 19. A first micro motor 15 for driving the rotating plate 16 to rotate is installed inside the base plate 13.

[0045] When it is necessary to move the gripper 23, the controller controls the first micro motor 15 to work. The first micro motor 15 can drive the rotating plate 16 to rotate above the base plate 13. When the rotating plate 16 rotates, it simultaneously drives multiple arc-shaped grooves 17 to rotate, thereby pushing multiple insert rods 19 to move inside multiple strip grooves 18 respectively. The insert rods 19 can drive the connecting seat 22 and the gripper 23 to move along the length of the insert rods 19, thereby adjusting the position of multiple gripper 23 and achieving the gripping effect of giant panda feces, thus realizing the collection of giant panda feces samples.

[0046] Specifically, the controller can be installed inside the grip 33 for better operation and use.

[0047] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a support plate 14 is fixedly installed inside the base plate 13. The first micro motor 15 is installed on the top of the support plate 14. The output end of the first micro motor 15 passes through the support plate 14 and is fixedly connected to the rotating plate 16. The support plate 14 can be used to install and fix the first micro motor 15, thus providing support for the first micro motor 15.

[0048] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the drive assembly includes a second gear 29, a second micro motor 30, two first gears 28, and two rotating shafts 36. Both rotating shafts 36 are rotatably mounted on the mounting plate 31 via bearings. Each first gear 28 is fixed to one end of a rotating shaft 36, and the two first gears 28 mesh with each other. The second gear 29 is rotatably mounted on one side of the mounting plate 31 and meshes with one of the first gears 28. The second micro motor 30 is mounted on the side of the mounting plate 31 away from the second gear 29, and the output end of the second micro motor 30 is fixedly connected to the second gear 29.

[0049] After the fecal sample is collected, the controller controls the second micro motor 30 to work. The second micro motor 30 drives the second gear 29 to rotate. Since the second gear 29 meshes with one of the first gears 28, the rotation of the second gear 29 can drive the first gear 28 meshing with it to rotate. Since the two first gears 28 mesh with each other, when one first gear 28 rotates, it can drive the other first gear 28 to rotate. At this time, both rotating shafts 36 can rotate on the mounting plate 31.

[0050] like Figures 1-7 As shown, each moving component includes a connecting frame 25, a first hinge rod 26, and a second hinge rod 27. The connecting frame 25 is fixed to one side of one of the protective covers 24. One end of the first hinge rod 26 is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft 36 away from the first gear 28, and the other end of the first hinge rod 26 is hinged to the top of the connecting frame 25. The second hinge rod 27 is located on one side of the first hinge rod 26. One end of the second hinge rod 27 is hinged to the mounting plate 31, and the other end of the second hinge rod 27 is hinged to the surface of the connecting frame 25.

[0051] When the rotating shaft 36 rotates, it can drive the first hinge rod 26 to rotate synchronously. At this time, under the action of the second hinge rod 27, it can drive the connecting frame 25 to move. When the connecting frame 25 moves, it can drive the protective cover 24 to move synchronously, so that the two protective covers 24 can be moved to the outside of the multiple gripping claws 23 and form a wrapping of the multiple gripping claws 23 and the fecal sample inside the gripping claws 23.

[0052] When the gripper 23 and the fecal sample in the middle of the gripper 23 are wrapped, the two protective covers 24 can contact and press against each other on the side that is close to each other, and the inner wall of the top of each protective cover 24 can contact and press against the outer wall of the connecting cover 12, thereby achieving a sealing effect.

[0053] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the end of the gripper 23 away from the connecting seat 22 is set in an arc shape. By setting the gripper 23 with an arc-shaped bottom, it can better grasp and collect panda feces, and prevent the feces sample from falling.

[0054] like Figures 1-7 As shown, each protective cover 24 has a relief groove at its top that matches the outer diameter of the connecting cover 12, so that the top of the protective cover 24 can better contact the outer wall of the connecting cover 12.

[0055] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a second sealing gasket 35 is provided on the side of the two protective covers 24 that are close to each other, and a first sealing gasket 34 is provided on the inner wall of the clearance groove at the top of the two protective covers 24. By setting the first sealing gasket 34 and the second sealing gasket 35, the sealing effect between the two protective covers 24 and between the protective cover 24 and the connecting cover 12 can be improved, thereby improving the protective sealing effect on the fecal sample.

[0056] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a handle 33 is fixedly installed at the top of the main rod 11. The surface of the handle 33 is provided with anti-slip texture. The handle 33 is designed to make it convenient for users to pick up and grip the device, thereby improving stability during use and providing an anti-slip effect.

[0057] Specifically, the anti-slip texture on the surface of the grip 33 is made of rubber material.

[0058] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0059] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for collecting panda feces, comprising a main rod, characterized in that, The sealing mechanism and the grabbing mechanism are also included; A plurality of connecting plates are mounted on one side of the main rod, and a mounting plate is fixed to the side of the main rod away from the plurality of connecting plates. The grabbing mechanism is mounted at the bottom end of the main rod, and the sealing mechanism is mounted on the mounting plate; The grabbing mechanism includes a connecting cover, a bottom plate, an extension assembly, and a plurality of clamping claws. The connecting cover is fixed to the bottom end of the main rod. The bottom plate is mounted at the bottom end of the connecting cover. The plurality of clamping claws are slidably arranged below the bottom plate. The extension assembly is located between the bottom plate and the plurality of clamping claws. The sealing mechanism includes a driving assembly, two protective covers, and two moving assemblies. The two protective covers are located on both sides of the connecting cover. Each moving assembly is located between the mounting plate and one protective cover. The driving assembly is located between the mounting plate and the two moving assemblies.

2. The device for collecting panda feces according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom end of the bottom plate is fixed with a plurality of guide rails. Each guide rail is slidably provided with a sliding seat. Each clamping claw is fixed with a connecting seat at one end close to the bottom plate. The other end of each connecting seat is fixedly connected with the bottom end of two sliding seats.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein, The extension assembly includes a rotating plate, a plurality of arc-shaped grooves, a plurality of strip-shaped grooves, and a plurality of insertion rods. The rotating plate is located inside the connecting cover and is rotatably arranged at the top end of the bottom plate. The plurality of arc-shaped grooves are formed on the surface of the rotating plate. The plurality of strip-shaped grooves are formed on the surface of the bottom plate. Each strip-shaped groove is located between two guide rails. One end of each insertion rod is fixedly connected with a connecting seat. The other end of each insertion rod passes through a strip-shaped groove and is inserted into an insertion rod. The inside of the bottom plate is provided with a first micro motor for driving the rotating plate to rotate.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein, The inside of the bottom plate is fixedly provided with a support plate. The first micro motor is mounted at the top end of the support plate. The output end of the first micro motor passes through the support plate and is fixedly connected with the rotating plate.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein, The driving assembly includes a second gear, a second micro motor, two first gears, and two rotating shafts. The two rotating shafts are rotatably arranged on the mounting plate through bearings. Each first gear is fixed to one end of a rotating shaft, and the two first gears are meshed with each other. The second gear is rotatably arranged on one side of the mounting plate and is meshed with one of the first gears. The second micro motor is mounted on the side of the mounting plate away from the second gear. The output end of the second micro motor is fixedly connected with the second gear.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein, Each moving assembly includes a connecting frame, a first hinged rod, and a second hinged rod. The connecting frame is fixed to one side of one of the protective covers. One end of the first hinged rod is fixedly connected with the end of the rotating shaft away from the first gear. The other end of the first hinged rod is hingedly connected with the top end of the connecting frame. The second hinged rod is located on one side of the first hinged rod. One end of the second hinged rod is hingedly connected with the mounting plate. The other end of the second hinged rod is hingedly connected with the surface of the connecting frame.

7. The device of claim 6, wherein, The end of the clamping claw away from the connecting seat is arc-shaped.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein, The top end of each protective cover is provided with an avoidance groove matched with the outer diameter of the connecting cover.

9. The device of claim 8, wherein, The side of each protective cover close to each other is provided with a second sealing gasket. The inner wall of the avoidance groove at the top end of each protective cover is provided with a first sealing gasket.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein, The top end of the main rod is fixedly provided with a handle. The surface of the handle is provided with anti-slip lines.

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