Ear tag pliers for livestock

By designing a veterinary ear tag pliers with a pneumatic pressing and locking lifting mechanism, the problem of difficult pneumatic marking and maintenance in the existing technology has been solved. This has enabled convenient hand protection for the operator and maintenance of the pliers, and improved the accuracy and flexibility of marking.

CN224069455UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03WEST ANHUI UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-26
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing veterinary ear tagging pliers are difficult to pneumatically apply and are inconvenient to maintain, leading to hand strain for operators.

Method used

A veterinary ear tag pliers was designed, comprising a U-shaped block, an upper clamp, a lower clamp, a locking mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a pneumatic pressing mechanism. It utilizes a cylinder to drive the pressing needle to pierce the ear, and the locking and lifting mechanisms enable convenient maintenance of the pliers.

Benefits of technology

It enables pneumatic marking, reduces operator hand strain, facilitates the maintenance of the clamp, and improves marking accuracy and flexibility.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of ear tag pliers, in particular to veterinary ear tag pliers which comprise a U-shaped block. An upper clamp frame and a top block are fixedly connected to the top face of the inner wall of the U-shaped block, the top block is located above the upper clamp frame, a downward pressing mechanism is arranged on the top block, and a lower clamp frame is jointly hinged to the two sides of the upper clamp frame. The ear tag body is placed at the upper end of the lower clamp frame, the ear stud is placed at the lower end of the downward pressing mechanism, then the animal ear is placed at the upper end of the ear tag body, the ear stud can penetrate through the animal ear and be pressed into the ear tag body by starting the downward pressing mechanism, marking of the animal ear is achieved, a traditional manual pressing mode is effectively replaced, and the working efficiency is improved. The U-shaped block can be lifted by starting the lifting mechanism, the lower clamp frame and the U-shaped block can be locked together by utilizing the locking mechanism, and when the lower clamp frame needs to be maintained, the locking mechanism is taken down from the U-shaped block and the lower clamp frame, so that the lower clamp frame can be conveniently maintained.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ear tag pliers, specifically relating to a veterinary ear tag pliers. Background Technology

[0002] In modern animal husbandry, in order to facilitate individual identification, tracking and management of livestock, it is necessary to tag each animal with an ear tag. The ear tag usually records the animal's basic information, disease prevention status, activity patterns, etc., which helps farmers, veterinarians and relevant regulatory departments to effectively monitor and manage livestock.

[0003] Traditional manual ear tagging pliers rely on the lever principle and require strong pressure (especially for animals with thick ears such as cattle and horses). Long-term operation can easily lead to hand strain. Existing veterinary ear tagging pliers are usually difficult to use pneumatic tagging and are inconvenient to maintain the pliers body, which needs further improvement.

[0004] Therefore, a veterinary ear tagging pliers is proposed, which can use pneumatic marking and is convenient for maintenance of the pliers body. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the problems of existing veterinary ear tagging pliers, which are usually difficult to use pneumatically for tagging and are inconvenient to maintain, a new type of veterinary ear tagging pliers is proposed.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a veterinary ear tag pliers, including a U-shaped block; an upper plier frame and a top block are fixedly connected to the top surface of the inner wall of the U-shaped block, the top block is located above the upper plier frame, a pressing mechanism is provided on the top block, a lower plier frame is hinged to both sides of the upper plier frame, a first limiting hole is provided through the upper end of the lower plier frame, an ear stud is provided at the lower end of the pressing mechanism, an ear tag body is provided at the upper end of the lower plier frame, the ear stud and the ear tag body are corresponding and compatible, a locking mechanism is provided on both the U-shaped block and the lower plier frame, and a lifting mechanism for raising and lowering the U-shaped block is provided at the lower end of the U-shaped block.

[0007] Preferably, the pressing mechanism includes a first cylinder, a guide rod, a pressing block, and a pressing needle; the first cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper end of the top block, the guide rod is slidably provided through the upper end of the upper clamp frame, the lower end of the output shaft of the first cylinder passes through the top block and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the guide rod, the pressing block is fixedly connected to the lower end of the guide rod, and the pressing needle is fixedly connected to the lower end of the pressing block.

[0008] Preferably, the earring includes a pad and a stud body, with the pad and stud body fitted onto the side wall of the pin, the upper end of the stud body being fixed to the lower end of the pad, and the stud body and silicone tube being compatible.

[0009] Preferably, an ear tag pad is placed on the upper end of the lower clamp holder, and a silicone tube is fixed to the lower end of the ear tag pad. The side wall of the silicone tube fits against the inner wall of the first limiting hole, and a hole is opened through the upper end of the ear tag pad. The inner wall of the hole is flush with the inner wall of the silicone tube.

[0010] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a first insertion hole, a second insertion hole, a mounting block, a pin, and a nut; the second insertion hole is opened through one side of the U-shaped block, the first insertion hole is opened through one side of the lower clamp, the mounting block is placed on one side of the U-shaped block, and two pins are fixedly connected to the side of the mounting block near the lower clamp, one of the pins has its side wall in contact with the inner wall of the second insertion hole, and the other pin has its side wall in contact with the inner wall of the first insertion hole, and a nut is threaded onto the side wall of both pins.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a second limiting hole, a vertical rod, a base plate, a bearing block, a second cylinder, and a lifting block; the lower end of the U-shaped block is provided with a second limiting hole, the inner wall of the second limiting hole is slidably provided with a vertical rod, the lower end of the vertical rod is fixedly connected to the base plate, the side wall of the vertical rod is fixedly connected to the bearing block, the upper end of the bearing block is fixedly connected to the second cylinder, the upper end of the output shaft of the second cylinder is fixedly connected to the lifting block, and the upper end of the lifting block is fixedly connected to the lower end of the U-shaped block.

[0012] Preferably, both the upper and lower clamps are made of stainless steel.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By placing the ear tag body on the upper end of the lower clamp frame and the ear stud on the lower end of the pressing mechanism, and then placing the animal's ear on the upper end of the ear tag body, the pressing mechanism can be activated to pass the ear stud through the animal's ear and press it into the ear tag body, thereby marking the animal's ear. This effectively replaces the traditional manual pressing method, significantly reducing hand strain for the operator. The lifting mechanism can be activated to raise and lower the U-shaped block, and the locking mechanism can be used to lock the lower clamp frame and the U-shaped block together. When maintenance of the lower clamp frame is required, the locking mechanism can be removed from the U-shaped block and the lower clamp frame for convenient maintenance. This solves the problem that existing animal ear tag pliers are usually difficult to use pneumatic marking and are inconvenient to maintain the clamp body. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of a veterinary ear tag pliers according to this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 The diagram shows a three-dimensional disassembled structure of the pressing mechanism, ear stud, and ear tag body of a veterinary ear tag pliers according to this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional disassembled structural diagram of the lower clamp frame and locking mechanism of a veterinary ear tag pliers according to this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of the lifting mechanism of a veterinary ear tag clamp according to this utility model.

[0018] The markings in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. U-shaped block; 2. Upper clamp frame; 3. Lower clamp frame; 4. Top block; 41. First cylinder; 42. Guide rod; 43. Pressure block; 44. Pressure needle; 5. Ear stud; 51. Soft pad; 52. Nail body; 6. Ear tag body; 61. Ear tag pad; 62. Silicone tube; 7. Lifting mechanism; 8. Locking mechanism; 9. First limiting hole; 10. First insertion hole; 11. Second insertion hole; 12. Mounting block; 13. Insert post; 14. Nut; 15. Second limiting hole; 16. Upright pole; 17. Base plate; 18. Bearing block; 19. Second cylinder; 20. Lifting block. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-4 A type of veterinary ear tag pliers includes a U-shaped block 1; an upper clamping frame 2 and a top block 4 are fixedly connected to the top surface of the inner wall of the U-shaped block 1, the top block 4 is located above the upper clamping frame 2, and a pressing mechanism is provided on the top block 4; a lower clamping frame 3 is hinged to both sides of the upper clamping frame 2; a first limiting hole 9 is provided through the upper end of the lower clamping frame 3; an ear stud 5 is provided at the lower end of the pressing mechanism; an ear tag body 6 is provided at the upper end of the lower clamping frame 3; the ear stud 5 and the ear tag body 6 correspond to and are compatible with each other; a locking mechanism 8 is provided on both the U-shaped block 1 and the lower clamping frame 3; and a lifting mechanism 7 for raising and lowering the U-shaped block 1 is provided at the lower end of the U-shaped block 1.

[0021] In use, first place the ear tag body 6 on the upper end of the lower clamp 3 and the ear stud 5 on the lower end of the pressing mechanism. Then place the animal's ear on the upper end of the ear tag body 6. Activating the pressing mechanism will allow the ear stud 5 to pass through the animal's ear and be pressed into the ear tag body 6, thus marking the animal's ear. Activating the lifting mechanism 7 will allow the U-shaped block 1 to be raised or lowered. The locking mechanism 8 can be used to lock the lower clamp 3 and the U-shaped block 1 together. When maintenance of the lower clamp 3 is required, the locking mechanism 8 can be removed from the U-shaped block 1 and the lower clamp 3 for convenient maintenance.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the pressing mechanism includes a first cylinder 41, a guide rod 42, a pressing block 43, and a pressing needle 44. The upper end of the top block 4 is fixedly connected to the first cylinder 41, and the upper end of the upper clamp 2 is slidably provided with the guide rod 42. The lower end of the output shaft of the first cylinder 41 passes through the top block 4 and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the guide rod 42. The lower end of the guide rod 42 is fixedly connected to the pressing block 43, and the lower end of the pressing block 43 is fixedly connected to the pressing needle 44. The first cylinder 41 provides a stable downward pressure, and the guide rod 42 slides with the upper clamp 2 to ensure a vertical pressing path, which facilitates the stable passage of the pressing needle 44 through the animal's ear.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the earring 5 includes a soft pad 51 and a nail body 52. ​​The side wall of the pressure needle 44 is fitted with the soft pad 51 and the nail body 52. ​​The upper end of the nail body 52 is fixed to the lower end of the soft pad 51. The nail body 52 and the silicone tube 62 are adapted to each other. By setting the soft pad 51, the impact force of the pressure needle 44 can be buffered. The adaptation of the nail body 52 and the silicone tube 62 can prevent the earring 5 from shifting and improve the accuracy of marking.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, an ear tag pad 61 is placed on the upper end of the lower clamp 3, and a silicone tube 62 is fixed to the lower end of the ear tag pad 61. The side wall of the silicone tube 62 is in contact with the inner wall of the first limiting hole 9. A hole is opened through the upper end of the ear tag pad 61, and the inner wall of the hole is flush with the inner wall of the silicone tube 62. The silicone tube 62 fits tightly with the first limiting hole 9 through elastic deformation, ensuring the stable placement of the ear tag body 6.

[0025] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the locking mechanism 8 includes a first insertion hole 10, a second insertion hole 11, a mounting block 12, insertion posts 13, and a nut 14. The second insertion hole 11 is provided through one side of the U-shaped block 1, and the first insertion hole 10 is provided through one side of the lower clamp 3. The mounting block 12 is placed on one side of the U-shaped block 1. Two insertion posts 13 are fixedly connected to the side of the mounting block 12 near the lower clamp 3. The side wall of one insertion post 13 is in contact with the inner wall of the second insertion hole 11, and the side wall of the other insertion post 13 is in contact with the inner wall of the first insertion hole 10. Nuts 14 are threadedly installed on the side walls of both insertion posts 13. By inserting the two insertion posts 13 into the first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole 11 respectively to form a double positioning, and locking the two insertion posts 13 with the nuts 14, the lower clamp 3 can be stably fixed.

[0026] Please see Figures 1-3 In this embodiment, both the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3 are made of stainless steel.

[0027] Example 2: Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4Based on Embodiment 1, this application provides a technical solution: the lifting mechanism 7 includes a second limiting hole 15, a vertical rod 16, a base plate 17, a bearing block 18, a second cylinder 19, and a lifting block 20; the lower end of the U-shaped block 1 is provided with a second limiting hole 15, the inner wall of the second limiting hole 15 is slidably provided with a vertical rod 16, the lower end of the vertical rod 16 is fixedly connected to the base plate 17, the side wall of the vertical rod 16 is fixedly connected to the bearing block 18, the upper end of the bearing block 18 is fixedly connected to the second cylinder 19, the upper end of the output shaft of the second cylinder 19 is fixedly connected to the lifting block 20, and the upper end of the lifting block 20 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the U-shaped block 1. When it is necessary to adjust the height of the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3, the second cylinder 19 is activated to drive the lifting block 20 to adjust the height of the U-shaped block 1. At this time, the sliding cooperation between the vertical rod 16 and the second limiting hole 15 can ensure the vertical lifting accuracy and facilitate the stable lifting of the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3.

[0028] Working principle: When using veterinary ear tag pliers, first place the ear tag body 6 on the upper end of the lower clamp frame 3. The ear tag body 6 is composed of an ear tag pad 61 and a silicone tube 62, so that the side wall of the silicone tube 62 fits against the inner wall of the first limiting hole 9 through the upper end of the lower clamp frame 3, and is tightly fixed by elastic deformation.

[0029] Next, place the earring 5 at the lower end of the pressing mechanism. The earring 5 includes a soft pad 51 and a nail body 52. ​​Place the animal ear at the upper end of the ear tag pad 61, turn on the pressing mechanism, turn on the first cylinder 41 so that the lower end of its output shaft passes through the top block 4 and causes the guide rod 42 to move downward. The pressing block 43 and the pressing pin 44 will move downward, pressing the nail body 52 through the animal ear into the inner wall of the ear tag pad 61 and the silicone tube 62.

[0030] At this time, the nail body 52 is matched with the silicone tube 62 to prevent the earring 5 from shifting and improve the marking accuracy. The soft pad 51 buffers the impact force of the pressure needle 44.

[0031] When it is necessary to adjust the height of the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3, the lifting mechanism 7 is activated, and the second cylinder 19 is activated to extend and retract its output shaft, which can adjust the height of the U-shaped block 1. When the U-shaped block 1 is raised and lowered, the sliding cooperation between the upright rod 16 and the second limit hole 15 ensures the vertical lifting accuracy and facilitates the stable raising and lowering of the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3.

[0032] When maintenance of the lower clamp 3 is required, unscrew the nut 14 from the insert 13, remove the mounting block 12, and disengage the insert 13 from the first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole 11 to facilitate maintenance of the lower clamp 3.

Claims

1. A type of veterinary ear tag pliers, comprising a U-shaped block (1); characterized in that: The top surface of the inner wall of the U-shaped block (1) is fixed with an upper clamp frame (2) and a top block (4). The top block (4) is located above the upper clamp frame (2). The top block (4) is provided with a pressing mechanism. The two sides of the upper clamp frame (2) are hinged with a lower clamp frame (3). The upper end of the lower clamp frame (3) is provided with a first limiting hole (9). The lower end of the pressing mechanism is provided with an ear stud (5). The upper end of the lower clamp frame (3) is provided with an ear tag body (6). The ear stud (5) and the ear tag body (6) correspond to and are compatible with each other. The U-shaped block (1) and the lower clamp frame (3) are provided with a locking mechanism (8). The lower end of the U-shaped block (1) is provided with a lifting mechanism (7) for lifting the U-shaped block (1).

2. The veterinary ear tag pliers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing mechanism includes a first cylinder (41), a guide rod (42), a pressing block (43), and a pressing needle (44); the upper end of the top block (4) is fixedly connected to the first cylinder (41), the upper end of the upper clamp (2) is slidably provided with the guide rod (42), the lower end of the output shaft of the first cylinder (41) passes through the top block (4) and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the guide rod (42), the lower end of the guide rod (42) is fixedly connected to the pressing block (43), and the lower end of the pressing block (43) is fixedly connected to the pressing needle (44).

3. The veterinary ear tag pliers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The earring (5) includes a soft pad (51) and a stud body (52). The side wall of the pressure pin (44) is fitted with a soft pad (51) and a stud body (52). The upper end of the stud body (52) is fixed to the lower end of the soft pad (51). The stud body (52) and the silicone tube (62) are compatible.

4. The veterinary ear tag pliers according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ear tag pad (61) is placed on the upper end of the lower clamp (3), and a silicone tube (62) is fixed to the lower end of the ear tag pad (61). The side wall of the silicone tube (62) is in contact with the inner wall of the first limiting hole (9). A hole is opened through the upper end of the ear tag pad (61), and the inner wall of the hole is flush with the inner wall of the silicone tube (62).

5. The veterinary ear tag pliers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (8) includes a first insertion hole (10), a second insertion hole (11), a mounting block (12), a pin (13), and a nut (14). The second insertion hole (11) is opened through one side of the U-shaped block (1), and the first insertion hole (10) is opened through one side of the lower clamp (3). The mounting block (12) is placed on one side of the U-shaped block (1). Two pins (13) are fixed to the side of the mounting block (12) near the lower clamp (3). The side wall of one pin (13) is in contact with the inner wall of the second insertion hole (11), and the side wall of the other pin (13) is in contact with the inner wall of the first insertion hole (10). Nuts (14) are threaded onto the side walls of both pins (13).

6. The veterinary ear tag pliers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (7) includes a second limiting hole (15), a vertical rod (16), a base plate (17), a bearing block (18), a second cylinder (19), and a lifting block (20). The lower end of the U-shaped block (1) is provided with a second limiting hole (15), the inner wall of the second limiting hole (15) is slidably provided with a vertical rod (16), the lower end of the vertical rod (16) is fixedly connected to the base plate (17), the side wall of the vertical rod (16) is fixedly connected to the bearing block (18), the upper end of the bearing block (18) is fixedly connected to the second cylinder (19), the upper end of the output shaft of the second cylinder (19) is fixedly connected to the lifting block (20), and the upper end of the lifting block (20) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the U-shaped block (1).

7. The veterinary ear tag pliers according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the upper clamp (2) and the lower clamp (3) are made of stainless steel.