Animal husbandry ear tag for measuring temperature

By designing miniaturized livestock ear tags and utilizing movable hinge components and temperature-sensing plates, the problems of large size and difficult maintenance of body temperature monitoring equipment have been solved, achieving cost savings and simplified operation, and improving the accuracy and economic benefits of detection.

CN223929194UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24WUXI FUHUA WULIAN TECH CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202520576348.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing livestock body temperature monitoring equipment is bulky, costly, and difficult to maintain.

Method used

Design a livestock ear tag comprising a mother plate and a daughter plate, connected by a movable hinge assembly, equipped with a temperature-sensing plate and an RFID electronic identification code, and connected by a detachable snap-fit ​​to achieve a miniaturized design, and utilize elastic spring clips to ensure full contact between the temperature-sensing plate and the skin.

Benefits of technology

This has enabled the miniaturization of livestock body temperature detection equipment, reducing costs, simplifying maintenance, and improving ease of use and detection accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ear tags, in particular to a livestock ear tag for measuring temperature, which comprises a mother board and a daughter board, adjacent edges of the mother board and the daughter board are connected through a movable hinge component, and a livestock ear tag component is arranged at one end of the mother board far away from the movable hinge component. A temperature sensing sheet is arranged on the surface, turning towards the mother board, of the daughter board; the purpose that the daughter board is horizontally overturned and attached to the mother board is achieved through the movable hinge assembly, the temperature sensing piece on the surface of the daughter board is fully attached to the ear of the livestock, body temperature monitoring is achieved, the livestock ear tag in the technical scheme develops towards miniaturization, cost can be saved, economic benefits can be improved, and through ear tag temperature sensing monitoring, the temperature of the livestock ear tag can be monitored. And the operation difficulty of maintaining the body temperature monitoring equipment by a worker can be effectively reduced, and the practicability is relatively high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ear tag technology, and in particular to a livestock ear tag for temperature measurement. Background Technology

[0002] Animal electronic tags are electronic tag products used for animal tracking and identification in food safety traceability management. Ear tags, as a convenient, safe, and reliable method of animal identification, have received increasing attention and use.

[0003] Patent (CN117782339A) discloses an intelligent body temperature monitoring device for livestock, including a connecting block. Tension springs are provided on both sides of the connecting block. The tension springs are connected to a bending block. A telescopic block is provided at the bottom of the bending block. A fixed block is connected at the bottom of the telescopic block. Temperature sensing plates are provided on the inner walls of the fixed block and the bending block. A display panel is provided on the bending block. A connecting rod is connected to the rear side of the connecting block. Fixing bolts are provided on both sides of the connecting rod.

[0004] This solution can monitor livestock body temperature changes in real time and provide information about their temperature status. However, the body temperature monitoring device is too large, resulting in high manufacturing costs, and routine maintenance is cumbersome. Therefore, a livestock ear tag for temperature measurement is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a livestock ear tag for temperature measurement.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A livestock ear tag for temperature measurement includes a mother plate and a daughter plate. The adjacent sides of the mother plate and the daughter plate are connected by a movable hinge assembly. The mother plate has a livestock ear tag assembly at its end away from the movable hinge assembly, and the daughter plate has a temperature-sensing plate on its surface that flips towards the mother plate.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the livestock ear tag assembly includes an ear tag clip and an ear tag female clip, wherein the ear tag clip and the ear tag female clip are detachably connected by a snap fastener.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the sub-board surface is further provided with an RFID electronic identification code, which is located on opposite sides of the temperature sensing element on the sub-board.

[0010] The movable hinge assembly includes fixed brackets disposed at the adjacent ends of the mother plate and the daughter plate. The fixed brackets on both sides are mirror images of each other. Each fixed bracket is provided with a slide rail, and a slider is slidably connected to each slide rail. A connecting arm is rotatably mounted on each slider. Fixed shafts are respectively disposed at the corners of the adjacent sides of the mother plate and the daughter plate. The connecting arms on the mother plate and the daughter plate are arranged in a cross shape, and their ends are respectively connected to the connecting shafts of the corresponding daughter plate and the mother plate. The two connecting arms are rotatably connected at their intersection through the connecting shafts.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, all connecting arms are U-shaped structures, with the long arm connecting the connecting arm to the slider being the long arm side and the short arm connecting the connecting arm to the fixed shaft being the short arm side. The main arm sides of the two connecting arms are connected by a connecting shaft.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a retaining spring is provided on the fixed bracket of the mother plate. The retaining spring has a V-shaped design, with one end being a fixed end and the other end being a movable end. The movable end pushes the short arm of the connecting arm mounted on the fixed shaft on the mother plate to rotate around the fulcrum.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] The livestock ear tags proposed in this solution solve the problem of high operating costs for livestock body temperature monitoring equipment, and promote the miniaturization of livestock body temperature detection equipment. This not only saves costs and improves economic efficiency, but also effectively reduces the operational difficulty for staff to maintain the body temperature monitoring equipment through ear tag temperature sensing monitoring. It is easy to use and has high practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the livestock ear tag proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This utility model proposes Figure 1 An enlarged diagram of point A on the animal ear tag.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Mother plate; 2. Daughter plate; 3. Ear tag female buckle; 4. Ear tag female buckle; 5. Fixing bracket; 6. Slide rail; 7. Slider; 8. Connecting arm; 9. Fixing shaft; 10. Connecting shaft; 11. Snap ring; 12. Temperature sensing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0019] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1-2 A livestock ear tag for temperature measurement includes a mother plate 1 and a daughter plate 2. Adjacent sides of the mother plate 1 and daughter plate 2 are connected by a hinge assembly. An ear tag assembly is located at the end of the mother plate 1 furthest from the hinge assembly. The ear tag assembly includes a sub-ear tag clip 3 and a female ear tag clip 4, which are detachably snapped together. This livestock ear tag assembly can be fixed to the animal's ear.

[0020] The sub-plate 2 has a temperature-sensing plate 12 on its surface that flips towards the mother plate 1; an RFID electronic identification code is also provided on the surface of the sub-plate 2, which is located on opposite sides of the temperature-sensing plate 12. The temperature-sensing plate 12 is used to sense body temperature, while the electronic identification code can be used to identify the animal individually, register and display individual information.

[0021] The structure of this movable hinge assembly needs to be described in detail, as shown in the attached document. Figure 2 As shown, the movable hinge assembly includes fixed brackets 5 disposed at the adjacent ends of the mother plate 1 and the daughter plate 2. The fixed brackets 5 on both sides are mirror images of each other. Each fixed bracket 5 is provided with a slide rail 6, and a slider 7 is slidably connected to each slide rail 6. A connecting arm 8 is rotatably mounted on each slider 7. Fixed shafts 9 are respectively disposed at the corners of the adjacent sides of the mother plate 1 and the daughter plate 2. The connecting arms 8 on the mother plate 1 and the daughter plate 2 are arranged in a cross shape, and their respective ends are connected to the connecting shafts 10 of the corresponding daughter plate 2 and the mother plate 1. The two connecting arms 8 are rotatably connected at their intersection through the connecting shafts 10.

[0022] The structure of the connecting arm 8 is specifically described in the appendix. Figure 2 In the enlarged view, the connecting arms 8 are all U-shaped structure arms, and the support arm of the connecting arm 8 connected to the slider 7 is the long arm side, while the support arm of the connecting arm 8 connected to the fixed shaft 9 is the short arm side. The main arm sides of the two connecting arms 8 are connected by the connecting shaft 10.

[0023] The movable hinge assembly ensures that the sub-plate 2 can rotate within a 180° range and remains flush with the surface of the mother plate 1. After the livestock ear tag assembly is installed, the mother plate 1 and sub-plate 2 are positioned precisely on either side of the livestock's ear. Here, a retaining spring 11 is provided on the fixing bracket 5 of the mother plate 1. The retaining spring 11 has a V-shaped design, with one end fixed and the other end movable. This movable end pushes the short arm of the connecting arm 8 mounted on the fixed shaft 9 on the mother plate 1 to rotate around the fulcrum. The function of the retaining spring 11 is to constantly push the connecting arm 8 in contact with it, ensuring that the sub-plate 2 remains pressed against the ear through elastic force, ensuring that the temperature sensor 12 fully adheres to the skin, guaranteeing continuous temperature detection, and ensuring the accuracy of the temperature detection results. Furthermore, the sub-plate 2, relying on its elasticity to press against the mother plate 1 and hold the ear in the middle, also ensures reliable ear tag installation and prevents it from falling off, which is also beneficial for temperature monitoring. When it is necessary to remove the equipment, first manually flip the sub-plate 2 to separate it from the mother plate 1, and then remove the livestock ear tag assembly. The operation is relatively convenient.

[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A livestock ear tag for temperature measurement, characterized in that, It includes a mother plate (1) and a daughter plate (2). The adjacent sides of the mother plate (1) and the daughter plate (2) are connected by a movable hinge assembly. The mother plate (1) is provided with a livestock ear tag assembly at its end away from the movable hinge assembly. The daughter plate (2) is provided with a temperature sensing plate (12) on its surface that is flipped toward the mother plate (1). The movable hinge assembly includes a fixed bracket (5) set at the adjacent ends of the mother plate (1) and the daughter plate (2). The fixed brackets (5) on both sides are mirrored. Each fixed bracket (5) is provided with a slide rail (6), and a slider (7) is slidably connected to the slide rail (6). A connecting arm (8) is rotatably installed on the slider (7). A fixed shaft (9) is set at the corner of the adjacent side of the mother plate (1) and the daughter plate (2). The connecting arms (8) on the mother plate (1) and the daughter plate (2) are cross-shaped and their ends are respectively connected to the connecting shaft (10) of the corresponding daughter plate (2) and the mother plate (1). The two connecting arms (8) are rotatably connected at their intersection through the connecting shaft (10).

2. The livestock ear tag for temperature measurement according to claim 1, characterized in that, The livestock ear tag assembly includes an ear tag clip (3) and an ear tag clip (4), and the ear tag clip (3) and the ear tag clip (4) are detachably connected by a snap fastener.

3. The livestock ear tag for temperature measurement according to claim 1, characterized in that, All connecting arms (8) are U-shaped structures. The arm connecting the connecting arm (8) to the slider (7) is the long arm side, and the arm connecting the connecting arm (8) to the fixed shaft (9) is the short arm side. The main arm sides of the two connecting arms (8) are connected by the connecting shaft (10).

4. The livestock ear tag for temperature measurement according to claim 3, characterized in that, A retaining spring (11) is provided on the fixed bracket (5) of the mother plate (1). The retaining spring (11) is a V-shaped design. One end of the retaining spring (11) is a fixed end, and the other end of the retaining spring (11) is a movable end. The movable end pushes the short arm of the connecting arm (8) installed on the fixed shaft (9) on the mother plate (1) to rotate around the fulcrum.

5. A livestock ear tag for temperature measurement according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sub-plate (2) is also provided with an RFID electronic identification code, which is located on opposite sides of the temperature sensing sheet (12).

Citation Information

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  • Intelligent livestock body temperature monitoring device

    CN117782339A