Pig respiratory rate measuring device

By designing a device for measuring the respiratory rate of pigs, a pressure sensor and a digital display are used to automatically measure the respiratory rate of pigs, solving the problem of inaccurate observation of respiratory rate in pig farms and achieving accurate and rapid health detection.

CN223787619UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13NANJING AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY +1
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Application Number
CN202422887322.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-26
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-26

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Technical Problem

In existing pig farms, respiratory rate is not accurately observed and relies on manual counting when measuring pig health indicators, which is time-consuming and inaccurate. Furthermore, existing methods pose risks of disease transmission and stress.

Method used

A device for measuring respiratory rate in pigs is designed. It uses a C-type clamp to hold the pig's back, is equipped with a pressure sensor and a digital display, automatically measures and displays the respiratory rate, and has a removable cotton pad to reduce stress response. The auxiliary connection structure improves stability.

Benefits of technology

It enables objective and accurate measurement of pig respiratory rate, reduces errors and labor, lowers stress response, and improves detection efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pig respiratory rate measuring device, and relates to the technical field of respiratory rate measuring devices. The pig respiratory rate measuring device comprises a C-shaped measuring clamp used for being clamped on the back of a pig, and an auxiliary connecting structure for preventing the measuring clamp from falling off is arranged between the two ends of the measuring clamp. Pressure sensors are fixedly installed at the two opening ends of the measuring clamp, the abdomen fluctuation of a pig is sensed through the pressure sensors so as to measure the respiratory rate, a digital displayer is fixedly installed above the measuring clamp, and the pressure sensors are electrically connected with the digital displayer. The digital display is provided with a broadcasting module for automatically broadcasting detection data by voice; by arranging the measuring clamp, the digital display and the pressure sensor, the device can objectively measure the respiratory rate of the pig, errors caused by observing and detecting the respiratory rate of the pig are reduced, labor force is greatly reduced, and practicability is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of respiratory rate measuring devices, specifically a respiratory rate measuring device for pigs. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, when measuring the health indicators of pigs, domestic pig farms mainly focus on body temperature and respiratory rate as observation indicators. However, although rectal temperature measurement is accurate, directly using a rectal thermometer creates invasive stress and poses a risk of disease transmission. While infrared body temperature detectors can maintain a safe distance and achieve non-invasive stress, their accuracy is greatly affected by the detection distance, the presence of water or hair on the pig's body surface, and environmental factors. Therefore, observing respiratory rate is actually of great reference value.

[0003] Currently, respiratory rate is still determined by human observation and counting, which is very inaccurate and easily leads to mental fatigue. This technology solves the problem that human observation is not only time-consuming but also inaccurate in determining the health indicators of pigs.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a device for measuring the respiratory rate of pigs to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a device for measuring the respiratory rate of pigs.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a pig respiratory rate measuring device, including a measuring clip, the measuring clip being C-shaped and used to clamp onto the back of the pig, and an auxiliary connecting structure is provided between the two ends of the measuring clip to prevent the measuring clip from falling off;

[0007] Pressure sensors are fixedly installed at both open ends of the measuring clamp. The pressure sensors sense the abdominal fluctuations of the pig to measure the respiratory rate. A digital display is fixedly installed above the measuring clamp. The pressure sensors are electrically connected to the digital display. The digital display is equipped with a broadcast module to automatically announce the test data via voice.

[0008] Preferably, the digital display can automatically store data and display the data on the digital display.

[0009] Preferably, the auxiliary connection structure is a connecting strip set at both ends of the measuring clamp. When the two connecting strips overlap, they can form a complete ring with the measuring clamp. The sides of the two connecting strips that are close to each other are detachably fixedly connected by fasteners.

[0010] Preferably, a cotton pad is detachably installed on the inner wall of the measuring clip, and a number of Velcro hooks are fixed at equal intervals on the inner wall of the measuring clip. A number of Velcro patches are fixed on the side of the cotton pad near the measuring clip corresponding to the Velcro hooks, and the Velcro hooks and Velcro patches are attached and connected.

[0011] Preferably, the outer wall of the measuring clamp is symmetrically fixed with identification marks.

[0012] This invention provides a device for measuring the respiratory rate of pigs. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0013] 1. This application enables the device to objectively measure the respiratory rate of pigs by setting up a measuring clip, a digital display and a pressure sensor, reducing the error caused by observing and detecting the respiratory rate of pigs, and greatly reducing labor, thus having practicality.

[0014] 2. This application incorporates a detachable cotton pad installed on the inner wall of the measuring clip, which prevents the pig's back from directly contacting the cold measuring clip in cold weather, reducing the possibility of stress reactions during the measurement. Furthermore, the cotton pad can be regularly removed and washed, effectively reducing bacterial growth. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the hook and loop fastener and the fastener patch of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the measuring clip and cotton pad of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting strip and fixing component of this utility model.

[0019] The following are labeled in the diagram: 1. Measuring clip; 2. Digital display; 3. Pressure sensor; 4. Connecting strap; 5. Fastener; 6. Cotton pad; 7. Velcro hook; 8. Velcro patch; 9. Identification label. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] This utility model provides two technical solutions:

[0022] Figure 1 The first embodiment is shown: a pig respiratory rate measuring device, including a measuring clip 1, which is C-shaped and used to clamp the back of the pig, and an auxiliary connection structure is provided between the two ends of the measuring clip 1 to prevent the measuring clip 1 from falling off.

[0023] Pressure sensors 3 are fixedly installed at both open ends of the measuring clamp 1. The pressure sensors 3 sense the abdominal fluctuations of the pig to measure the respiratory rate. A digital display 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the measuring clamp 1. The pressure sensors 3 are electrically connected to the digital display 2. The digital display 2 can automatically store data and display the data on the digital display 2. The digital display 2 is equipped with a broadcast module to automatically announce the test data via voice.

[0024] This application, by setting up a measuring clip 1, a digital display 2, and a pressure sensor 3, enables the device to objectively measure the respiratory rate of pigs, reducing errors caused by observing and detecting the respiratory rate of pigs, and greatly reducing labor costs, thus possessing practicality.

[0025] Figures 2 to 4 The second embodiment is shown, and its main difference from the first embodiment is:

[0026] The auxiliary connection structure is a connecting strap 4 set at both ends of the measuring clip 1. When the two connecting straps 4 overlap, they can form a complete ring with the measuring clip 1. The sides of the two connecting straps 4 that are close to each other are detachably fixedly connected by a fastener 5. The fastener 5 is one of the connection structures such as Velcro, magnetic buckle, snap fastener, etc.

[0027] A cotton pad 6 is detachably installed on the inner wall of the measuring clip 1. Several Velcro hooks 7 are fixed at equal intervals on the inner wall of the measuring clip 1. Several Velcro patches 8 are fixed to the side of the cotton pad 6 closest to the measuring clip 1, corresponding to the Velcro hooks 7. The Velcro hooks 7 and Velcro patches 8 are connected in a close-fitting manner. This application, by setting a detachable cotton pad 6 on the inner wall of the measuring clip 1, prevents the pig's back from directly contacting the cold measuring clip 1 in cold weather, reducing the possibility of stress reactions during testing. Furthermore, the cotton pad 6 can be regularly removed and washed, effectively reducing bacterial growth.

[0028] The outer wall of the measuring clip 1 is symmetrically fixed with identification marks 9; the identification marks 9 are available in multiple colors, and when multiple pigs are measured at the same time, the identification marks 9 of different colors can quickly identify and detect the pigs.

[0029] Working principle:

[0030] The staff clips the measuring clip 1 onto the pig's back. The pressure sensor 3 senses the pressure difference caused by the pig's abdominal breathing, records one effective breath, and the digital display 2 automatically stores the data and calculates the pig's breathing rate per minute. The data is reported through sound and displayed on the digital display 2.

[0031] When the measuring clip 1 is clamped onto the pig's back, the two connecting straps 4 are overlapped, and the fasteners 5 on the sides of the two connecting straps 4 that are close to each other are connected. This improves the stability of the measuring clip 1 during use and prevents the pig from falling off the measuring clip 1 and causing damage to the device. In cold weather, the cotton pad 6 installed on the inner wall of the measuring clip 1 can prevent the pig from directly contacting the cold device and effectively reduce the pig's stress response. By separating the Velcro and Velcro, the cotton pad 6 can be removed from the inner wall of the measuring clip 1 and cleaned and disinfected to prevent bacterial growth.

[0032] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0033] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pig breath rate measuring device, characterised in that: The utility model relates to a pig respiratory frequency measuring device, including determination clip (1), determination clip (1) is C type for clamping in pig back, and the auxiliary connecting structure that prevents determination clip (1) from falling off is equipped between the both ends of determination clip (1); Two open ends of determination clip (1) are fixedly installed with pressure sensor (3), and the respiratory frequency is determined by the fluctuation of pig abdomen sensed by pressure sensor (3), and digital display (2) is fixedly installed above determination clip (1), and pressure sensor (3) is electrically connected with digital display (2).

2. A pig breath rate measuring device according to claim 1, characterised in that: Digital display (2) can automatically store data, and the data can be displayed on digital display (2).

3. A pig breath rate measuring device according to claim 2, characterised in that: Digital display (2) is provided with a broadcast module to automatically voice broadcast detection data.

4. The pig breath rate measuring device of claim 1, wherein: The auxiliary connecting structure is a connecting band (4) arranged at both ends of the determination clip (1), and when the two connecting bands (4) overlap, a complete ring is formed with the determination clip (1), and the two connecting bands (4) are fixedly connected by a fixing member (5) on the side close to each other.

5. A pig breath rate determination device according to claim 4, characterised in that: The inner wall of the determination clip (1) is detachably mounted with a cotton pad (6).

6. A pig breath rate measuring device according to claim 5, characterised in that: The inner wall of the determination clip (1) is fixed with a plurality of magic tape hooks (7) at equal intervals, the side of the cotton pad (6) close to the determination clip (1) is fixed with a plurality of magic tape tabs (8) corresponding to the magic tape hooks (7), and the magic tape hooks (7) and the magic tape tabs (8) are attached and connected.

7. A pig breath rate measuring device according to claim 6, characterised in that: The outer wall of the determination clip (1) is fixed with identification marks (9) symmetrically.