Intelligent detection device for embryonic development

By designing an intelligent embryo development detection device, which utilizes support and lighting devices to create light and shadow effects, and combines camera shooting and computer analysis, the problem of low efficiency and decreased accuracy of manual detection in hatcheries has been solved, achieving highly efficient and automated embryo detection.

CN223929222UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24ANIMAL SCI RES INST GUANGDONG ACADEMY OF AGRI SCI +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422998235.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-05
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-05

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Technical Problem

Manual inspection of fertilized eggs and embryos in hatcheries is inefficient, labor-intensive, and reduces accuracy, especially during large-scale incubation.

Method used

Design an intelligent detection device for embryonic development. The device uses a support and drive mechanism inside an opaque box to flip the hatching eggs, combined with a lighting device to create light and shadow effects. The device then uses a camera to capture images and transmits them to a computer for intelligent analysis.

Benefits of technology

Automated embryo testing has been achieved, which greatly improves testing efficiency, reduces human intervention, and improves testing accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an intelligent detection device for embryonic development, which comprises a box body made of lightproof materials, and a darkroom is formed in the box body. A supporting device used for supporting hatching eggs and a driving device used for turning over the hatching eggs are arranged in the box body. A light device is arranged under the supporting device and used for irradiating the hatching egg embryos. A camera is installed at the center of the top of the box body and used for shooting hatching egg embryos. The camera is connected with an external computer and transmits shot hatching egg embryo photos to the computer for storage and analysis. The hatching eggs placed on the supporting device are irradiated through the lamplight device, the embryos in the hatching eggs are irradiated through lamplight to form a shadow effect, the shadow effect is shot and recorded by the camera, the camera transmits shot hatching egg embryo photos to the computer, and the computer intelligently recognizes the hatching egg embryo photos to obtain the conditions of the embryos in the hatching eggs. The whole process is less in manpower participation, and the efficiency of embryonic development detection work is greatly improved through intelligent detection.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of embryo detection equipment technology, and in particular to an intelligent detection device for embryo development. Background Technology

[0002] Since the fertilization rate and embryo survival rate of hatching eggs are not 100%, candling is necessary during the incubation period to check the embryo condition inside the eggs. Hatcheries typically rely on manual candling using handheld candling machines. However, when hatcheries handle large numbers of eggs, especially when incubating a large batch simultaneously, the low efficiency of manual candling becomes particularly apparent. Furthermore, the workload for workers is heavy, and prolonged candling leads to decreased accuracy. The candling environment also negatively impacts human vision, resulting in extremely high labor costs and low efficiency. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automated device specifically designed for embryo detection. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent detection device for embryonic development, which can solve the problem of high labor costs and low efficiency in hatcheries relying on manual inspection of hatching eggs.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] An intelligent detection device for embryonic development includes a box made of opaque material, forming a dark chamber inside; the box contains a support device for supporting the hatching eggs and a drive device for turning the hatching eggs; a light device is installed directly below the support device to illuminate the hatching egg embryo; a camera is installed at the center of the top of the box to take pictures of the hatching egg embryo; the camera is connected to an external computer, and the camera transmits the pictures of the hatching egg embryo to the computer for storage and analysis.

[0006] Preferably, the support device includes two support plates and two rotating shafts rotatably connected between the two support plates, with the hatching egg placed between the two rotating shafts; a roller is provided at the same end of each of the two rotating shafts.

[0007] Preferably, the driving device includes a motor and a drive wheel disposed at the output end of the motor, the drive wheel and the two rollers being interconnected by a transmission belt.

[0008] Preferably, each of the rotating shafts has two rotating blocks at its center, and the hatching eggs are placed between the four rotating blocks.

[0009] Preferably, the two rotating blocks are frustum-shaped, and the side with the smaller outer diameter of the two rotating blocks is arranged face to face.

[0010] Preferably, the lighting device includes a fixed plate and an arc-shaped plate mounted on the side of the fixed plate; at least three light source components are equidistantly arranged on the arc-shaped plate, and the focal point of all the light source components is located at the center of the support device.

[0011] Preferably, a window and a curtain are provided on one side of the box, and the hatching eggs are placed into the box through the window; the top edge of the curtain is fixed to the top of the window, and the curtain completely covers the window.

[0012] This invention uses a lighting device to illuminate hatching eggs placed on a support structure. The light illuminates the embryo inside the egg, creating a light and shadow effect that is captured by a camera. The camera transmits the captured images of the embryo to a computer, which then intelligently identifies the embryo in the images to determine its condition. The entire process requires minimal human intervention, and the intelligent detection significantly improves the efficiency of embryo development monitoring. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent detection device for embryonic development according to the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a top view of the support device and lighting device in an intelligent embryo development detection device of this utility model.

[0016] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0017] 1: Box body, 5: Camera, 101: Window, 102: Curtain, 201: Support plate, 202: Rotating shaft, 203: Roller, 204: Rotating block, 301: Motor, 302: Drive wheel, 303: Transmission belt, 401: Fixing plate, 402: Curved plate, 403: Light source component. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art can easily understand the advantages and effects of this disclosure from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. This disclosure can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0020] Example 1

[0021] This invention uses a lighting device to illuminate hatching eggs placed on a support structure. The light illuminates the embryo inside the egg, creating a light and shadow effect that is captured by a camera. The camera transmits the captured images of the embryo to a computer, which then intelligently identifies the embryo in the images to determine its condition. The entire process requires minimal human intervention, and the intelligent detection significantly improves the efficiency of embryo development monitoring.

[0022] like Figure 1-2 As shown, an intelligent detection device for embryonic development includes a housing 1 made of opaque material, forming a dark chamber inside; the housing 1 is equipped with a support device for supporting the hatching eggs and a drive device for flipping the hatching eggs; a light device is installed directly below the support device to illuminate the hatching egg embryo; a camera 5 is installed at the center of the top of the housing 1 to take pictures of the hatching egg embryo; the camera 5 is connected to an external computer, and the camera 5 transmits the pictures of the hatching egg embryo to the computer for storage and analysis.

[0023] Furthermore, the support device includes two support plates 201 and two rotating shafts 202 rotatably connected between the two support plates 201, with the hatching eggs placed between the two rotating shafts 202; a roller 203 is provided at the same end of each of the two rotating shafts 202.

[0024] Furthermore, the driving device includes a motor 301 and a drive wheel 302 disposed at the output end of the motor 301. The drive wheel 302 is connected to the two rollers 203 via a transmission belt 303.

[0025] refer to Figure 3 Furthermore, each of the rotating shafts 202 has two rotating blocks 204 in the middle, and the hatching eggs are placed between the four rotating blocks 204.

[0026] Furthermore, the two rotating blocks 204 are frustoconical in shape, and the side with the smaller outer diameter of the two rotating blocks 204 are arranged face to face. The inclined side of the frustoconical shape helps to fix the hatching eggs and prevents the hatching eggs from falling off the support device.

[0027] Furthermore, the lighting device includes a fixed plate 401 and an arc-shaped plate 402 mounted on the side of the fixed plate 401; at least three light source components 403 are equidistantly arranged on the arc-shaped plate 402, and the focal point of all the light source components 403 is located at the exact center of the support device 2. The light source components 403 can be flashlights or other devices or components that emit light in a directional manner.

[0028] Furthermore, a window 101 and a curtain 102 are provided on one side of the box 1, and the hatching eggs are placed into the box 1 through the window 101; the top edge of the curtain 102 is fixed to the top of the window 101, and the curtain 102 completely covers the window 101 to prevent external light from shining into the box 1 and affecting the light and shadow effect formed by the beam inside the hatching eggs.

[0029] Working principle:

[0030] In use, the curtain 102 is opened, and the hatching eggs are placed into the support device inside the housing 1 through the window 101. The power is turned on, and the motor 301 drives the drive wheel 302 to rotate, which in turn drives the two rollers 203 to rotate via the transmission belt 303. This, in turn, drives the rotating blocks 204 located on the two rotating shafts 202 to rotate. The hatching eggs placed between the multiple rotating blocks 204 are continuously rotated by the rotating blocks 204. The light source component 403 emits light to illuminate the hatching eggs, and multiple beams of light are focused inside the hatching eggs, so that the embryo inside the hatching eggs forms a light source effect under the illumination. The camera 5 continuously takes pictures of the embryo inside the hatching eggs and transmits the pictures to an external computer. The computer analyzes the light and shadow effects of the pictures to obtain the development status of the embryo inside the hatching eggs.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "middle", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0032] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first feature, or indirect contact with the first feature through an intermediate medium. "A plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise expressly and specifically limited.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] The above description is merely illustrative of the embodiments of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model without creative labor should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent detection device for embryonic development, characterized in that, It includes a box (1) made of opaque material, forming a dark chamber inside; the box (1) is equipped with a support device for supporting the hatching eggs and a drive device for turning the hatching eggs inside; a light device is installed directly below the support device for illuminating the hatching egg embryos; a camera (5) is installed at the center of the top of the box (1) for taking pictures of the hatching egg embryos; the camera (5) is connected to an external computer, and the camera (5) transmits the pictures of the hatching egg embryos to the computer for storage and analysis.

2. The intelligent embryonic development detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support device includes two support plates (201) and two rotating shafts (202) rotatably connected between the two support plates (201). The hatching eggs are placed between the two rotating shafts (202). A roller (203) is provided at the same end of each of the two rotating shafts (202).

3. The intelligent embryonic development detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive device includes a motor (301) and a drive wheel (302) located at the output end of the motor (301). The drive wheel (302) and two rollers (203) are connected to each other by a transmission belt (303).

4. The intelligent embryonic development detection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Two rotating blocks (204) are provided in the middle of each of the rotating shafts (202), and the hatching eggs are placed between the four rotating blocks (204).

5. The intelligent embryonic development detection device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The two rotating blocks (204) are frustoconical in shape, and the side with the smaller outer diameter of the two rotating blocks (204) is arranged face to face.

6. The intelligent embryonic development detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lighting device includes a fixed plate (401) and an arc plate (402) mounted on the side of the fixed plate (401); at least three light source components (403) are equidistantly arranged on the arc plate (402), and the focal point of all the light source components (403) is located at the center of the support device.

7. The intelligent embryonic development detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The box (1) has a window (101) and a curtain (102) on one side. The hatching eggs are placed into the box (1) through the window (101). The top edge of the curtain (102) is fixed to the top of the window (101) and the curtain (102) completely covers the window (101).