Ear tag for livestock growth management
By designing a fixed pin and clip structure for the ear tag, the problem of unstable temperature detection caused by the difference in the spacing between the main and auxiliary ear tags was solved. This achieved close contact between the temperature sensor and the ear, improving detection accuracy and data recording reliability. Furthermore, the use of a button battery for power extended the device's lifespan.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing electronic ear tags suffer from differences in spacing due to variations in ear thickness after the primary and secondary ear tags are inserted, affecting the stability and accuracy of temperature detection.
An ear tag for livestock growth management was designed, employing a fixing pin and a locking strip structure to ensure close contact between the temperature sensor and the ear skin. The slope and chamfer design of the locking strip ensures stable insertion of the fixing pin. Combined with an NFC chip, GPS positioning module, and button battery power supply, it achieves stable temperature detection and data recording.
It achieves close contact between the temperature sensor and the ear, reducing detection errors, preventing the ear tag from falling off, improving the accuracy of temperature detection and the reliability of data recording, and uses a button battery for power to extend the device's lifespan.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock products technology, specifically to an ear tag used for livestock growth management. Background Technology
[0002] An ear tag is an identification tag attached to an animal's ear, typically containing a unique identification number and possibly an electronic chip. It is primarily used to track an animal's identity, growth data, and health status, helping farmers with individual identification, health monitoring, and livestock management. Existing electronic ear tags, while recording information such as the animal's identity, growth data, and health status, also detect body temperature via a temperature detection device. However, current electronic ear tags still use a traditional method of inserting a primary ear tag into a secondary ear tag, which can lead to gaps due to variations in ear thickness, resulting in unstable temperature detection. Therefore, a new ear tag for livestock growth management is designed to address these issues. Utility Model Content
[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an ear tag for livestock growth management. It solves the problem that when the main ear tag and the secondary ear tag are inserted together, the different ear thicknesses result in different spacing between the main ear tag and the secondary ear tag, causing different contact areas between the detection end of the temperature sensor and the ear, leading to errors in the detected temperature.
[0005] (II) Technical Solution
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] This utility model provides an ear tag for livestock growth management, comprising: an ear tag body, wherein an NFC chip, a GPS positioning module, and a temperature sensor are installed inside the ear tag body, the detection end of the temperature sensor extends through the ear tag body to the lower end, the lower front side of the ear tag body extends forward, a notch is provided at the extended front end of the ear tag body, a reinforcing port is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the extended front end of the ear tag body outside the notch, a retaining strip is fixedly connected around the inside of the reinforcing port, an outwardly inclined ramp is fixedly connected to the outside of the retaining strip, a disc-shaped secondary ear tag is provided at the lower front end of the ear tag body, a fixing pin with a conical upper end is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the secondary ear tag, the fixing pin is inserted into the inside of the reinforcing port, and an end cap is threadedly connected to the upper outer end of the reinforcing port.
[0008] Preferably, a button battery cavity is provided inside the upper front side of the ear tag body, and a sealing cap is threadedly connected to the upper outer side of the button battery cavity. A sealing ring is provided at the connection between the lower outer side of the sealing cap and the inside of the button battery cavity.
[0009] Preferably, a clock chip is installed inside the ear tag body.
[0010] Preferably, the outer shell of the ear tag body is sealed at the connection point.
[0011] Preferably, the outer side of the end cap is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0012] Preferably, the height of the upper end of the end cap is lower than the height of the upper rear end of the ear tag body.
[0013] Preferably, the lower outer edge of the bayonet is chamfered, and the two sides of the outward slope of the outer edge of the card strip are also chamfered.
[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0015] This utility model provides an ear tag for livestock growth management, which has at least the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0016] This ear tag, used for livestock growth management, has a locking pin inserted and the end cap tightened. The teeth on the inside of the locking strip lock the pin in place, thus fixing its position and ensuring that the temperature sensor contacts are in close contact with the skin. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is an anatomical view of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Left side view;
[0020] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Bottom view;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial enlarged view of the present invention.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Ear tag body; 2. Buckle; 3. Reinforcing opening; 4. Clip; 5. Secondary ear tag; 6. Fixing pin; 7. End cap; 21. Button battery cavity; 22. Sealing cap. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: an ear tag for livestock growth management, comprising: an ear tag body 1, wherein an NFC chip, a GPS positioning module, and a temperature sensor are installed inside the ear tag body 1, the detection end of the temperature sensor extends through the ear tag body 1 to the lower end, the lower front end of the ear tag body 1 extends forward, a notch 2 is provided at the extended front end of the ear tag body 1, a reinforcing opening 3 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the extended front end of the ear tag body 1 outside the notch 2, a retaining strip 4 is fixedly connected around the inside of the reinforcing opening 3, an outwardly inclined ramp is fixedly connected to the outside of the retaining strip 4, a disc-shaped secondary ear tag 5 is provided at the lower front end of the ear tag body 1, a fixing pin 6 with a conical upper end is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the secondary ear tag 5, the fixing pin 6 is inserted into the inside of the reinforcing opening 3, and an end cap 7 is threadedly connected to the upper outer end of the reinforcing opening 3.
[0025] In use, the ear tag body 1 and the auxiliary ear tag 5 are installed together on the ear tag clamp, and then pressed on the ear. The fixing pin 6 will pass through the bayonet 2 at the front end of the ear tag body 1 and enter the interior of the reinforcement port 3. At this time, the end cap 7 is rotated downward. During the downward rotation of the end cap 7, the outward inclined slope on the outside of the locking strip 4 is pushed inward, so that the locking strip 4 locks the upper conical position of the fixing pin 6, making the ear tag body 1 close to the ear, and the temperature detection end of the temperature sensor close to the ear. During the process, while pressing the ear tag clamp inward, the bayonet 2 also acts as a traditional ear tag hole to prevent the ear tag body 1 and the auxiliary ear tag 5 from falling off and causing secondary injury to the animal. The NFC chip records the cloud data interface connection. The temperature sensor operates independently and stores data. Users can also view the animal's current information through the connection.
[0026] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an implementation method. Based on the above implementation method, a button battery cavity 21 is provided inside the upper front side of the ear tag body 1. A sealing cover 22 is threadedly connected to the upper outer side of the button battery cavity 21. A sealing ring is provided at the connection between the lower outer side of the sealing cover 22 and the inside of the button battery cavity 21.
[0027] Analysis of the above structure reveals that because devices such as NFC chips, GPS positioning modules, and temperature sensors consume more power than the combination of RFID chips and temperature sensors, button batteries are used to increase battery capacity and facilitate secondary recycling. The sealing cover 22 on the button battery cavity 21 can only be removed by rotating the central groove, reducing the probability of it falling off due to friction. The sealing ring at the connection between the lower outer side of the sealing cover 22 and the inside of the button battery cavity 21 can prevent water from entering the button battery cavity 21 and causing damage to the device.
[0028] like Figure 1-4 As shown in the figure, this utility model provides an implementation method in which a clock chip is installed inside the ear tag body 1 based on the above implementation method.
[0029] Analysis of the above structure shows that once the clock chip's interval is set, the temperature sensor will be activated when the set time is reached to record the temperature. The temperature information will then be recorded in the cloud data through a separate channel.
[0030] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an implementation method in which the outer shell connection of the ear tag body 1 is sealed.
[0031] Analysis of the above structure shows that the sealed connection of the outer shell of the ear tag body 1 can prevent rainwater, washing water, etc. from entering the interior of the ear tag body 1 through the seam and causing damage to the device.
[0032] like Figure 1-4 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment provides an implementation method. Based on the above implementation method, the outer side of the end cap 7 is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0033] Analysis of the above structure shows that the anti-slip texture on the outer side of the end cap 7 can increase friction, making it easier to tighten and loosen the end cap 7.
[0034] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an implementation method in which the height of the upper end of the end cap 7 is lower than the height of the upper rear side of the ear tag body 1.
[0035] Analysis of the above structure shows that the height of the upper end of the end cap 7 is lower than the height of the upper rear side of the ear tag body 1, which can reduce the probability of the end cap 7 rubbing against the animal during activity, thereby reducing the probability of the end cap 7 becoming loose.
[0036] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an implementation method. Based on the above implementation method, a chamfer is provided around the lower outer side of the bayonet 2, and chamfers are also provided on both sides of the outwardly inclined slope on the outer side of the card strip 4.
[0037] Analysis of the above structure shows that the lower outer side of the bayonet 2 is chamfered, which can guide the fixing pin 6 and facilitate the installation of the ear tag body 1 and the auxiliary ear tag 5. The chamfers on both sides of the outward slope of the outer side of the locking strip 4 can push the locking strip 4 and help push the locking strip 4 inward.
[0038] 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.
[0039] 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. An ear tag for livestock growth management, characterised in that, Include: Ear mark body (1), the inside of ear mark body (1) is installed NFC chip, GPS positioning module, temperature sensor, the temperature sensor detection end passes through ear mark body (1) and extends to lower end, the lower side of the front end of ear mark body (1) extends forward, the bayonet (2) is set up on the front end extension position of ear mark body (1), the surface of the front end extension position of ear mark body (1) and the outside of bayonet (2) are fixedly connected with the reinforcing mouth (3), the inside of reinforcing mouth (3) is fixedly connected with the card strip (4) in a circle, the outside of card strip (4) is fixedly connected with the outwardly inclined slope, the lower side of the front end of ear mark body (1) is provided with the disc-shaped auxiliary ear mark (5), the upper surface of auxiliary ear mark (5) is fixedly connected with the upper end conical fixed needle (6), the fixed needle (6) is insertedly connected with the inside of reinforcing mouth (3), the upper end outside of reinforcing mouth (3) is threadedly connected with end cover (7).
2. An ear tag for livestock growth management according to claim 1, characterised in that: The upper end outside of the button cell cavity (21) in the front end upper side of ear mark body (1) is connected with sealing cover (22) by screwing, the lower end outside of sealing cover (22) is provided with sealing ring at the connecting place in the inside of button cell cavity (21).
3. An ear tag for livestock growth management according to claim 1, characterised in that: The inside of ear mark body (1) is installed clock chip.
4. An ear tag for livestock growth management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell connecting place of ear mark body (1) is sealedly connected.
5. An ear tag for livestock growth management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outside of end cover (7) is provided with anti-skid lines.
6. An ear tag for livestock growth management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the upper end of end cover (7) is lower than the height of the rear upper end of ear mark body (1).
7. An ear tag for livestock growth management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end outside of bayonet (2) is provided with chamfer in a circle, the both sides of the outwardly inclined slope of the outside of card strip (4) are also provided with chamfer.