Panda urine collection device
By installing urine collection devices in the enclosures, using an arc-shaped structure and a collection cylinder to collect giant panda urine, the problems of urine loss and attack risks have been solved, achieving safe and efficient urine collection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHENGDU RES BASE OF GIANT PANDA BREEDING
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for collecting panda urine cannot avoid urine loss or contamination, and pose safety risks to keepers, especially during the estrus period when the risk of panda attacks is high.
A giant panda urine collection device was designed, including a urine sample collector and a collection cylinder, which are installed on the ground in the enclosure. The arc-shaped structure provides a marker for urine excretion, and the collection cylinder stores the urine, facilitating subsequent sampling and reducing human intervention.
This improved the convenience of urine collection, prevented urine loss or contamination, reduced the risk of giant pandas attacking keepers, and ensured the safety of staff.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of giant panda breeding equipment technology, specifically to a giant panda urine collection device. Background Technology
[0002] Giant pandas are seasonally estrous, monogamous, and raised by a single parent. Under captive conditions, female giant pandas reach sexual maturity at 5.5-6.5 years of age and can then become pregnant and give birth. After giving birth, they nurse their cubs until they are two years old, after which they are separated and recuperate for at least one year before re-entering the breeding market. They only go into estrus once a year, with the estrus period lasting 10-20 days. Based on behavioral patterns, the entire estrus process is divided into three stages: proestrus (≥8 days), estrus peak (0.5-2 days), and mesestrus. The timing of natural mating for giant pandas needs to be determined by combining changes in estrus behavior and changes in sex hormones in urine. Each sex hormone test for giant pandas takes 4 hours, and keepers must ensure that a clean, qualified urine sample from the female panda is delivered to the testing center every four hours.
[0003] Currently, the main methods used by zookeepers to collect giant panda urine include: First, keeping the panda in enclosure A for an extended period while the zookeeper waits until the panda urinates on the ground. Then, the panda is moved to enclosure B, and the zookeeper enters enclosure A to collect a sample from the ground using a clean syringe. Because giant pandas are wild animals and highly aggressive, even in captivity, zookeepers and pandas need to be separated by enclosure railings or solid walls. Second, using bamboo poles or plastic bottles to make urine collection sticks. Since some pandas urinate while standing on all fours, the collection stick can be discreetly placed behind them to collect the urine.
[0004] If a giant panda is not promptly moved to an adjacent enclosure after urinating, the urine on the ground will be contaminated. Furthermore, the urine will quickly flow into the sewer or be absorbed by the concrete floor. Keepers may make mistakes while locking the door to move the panda to another enclosure, leading to escape, panda attacks, and potentially serious safety incidents. Most giant pandas in estrus do not urinate standing up. Giant pandas in estrus are more sensitive and aggressive; if a keeper approaches a panda with a urine collection stick, it may trigger an attack, causing the panda to attack or roar at the keeper, hindering the collection process. Utility Model Content
[0005] The present invention provides a giant panda urine collection device to solve the problem that urine is easily contaminated by flowing away or can be collected by the panda attacking its keepers during the estrus period.
[0006] An embodiment of this utility model provides a giant panda urine collection device, which is applied to a cage, wherein a first hole is provided on the ground inside the cage;
[0007] The giant panda urine collection device includes:
[0008] A urine sample collector is located within and adapted to the first orifice. A first outer edge is provided around the top periphery of the urine sample collector, which extends to the outer side of the top of the first orifice. A second orifice is provided in the middle of the urine sample collector.
[0009] A liquid collecting cylinder is adapted to the second hole position. A second outer edge is provided around the top of the liquid collecting cylinder, and the second outer edge extends to the outer side of the top of the second hole position.
[0010] In some embodiments, the corner of the cage is provided with an arc-shaped structure that matches the corner of the cage. The outer surface of the arc-shaped structure is provided with a plurality of fixing holes. Each fixing hole is provided with a wooden post that extends to the outside of the fixing hole.
[0011] In some embodiments, the surface of the arc-shaped structure is provided with a water-based magnetized wall film layer.
[0012] In some embodiments, the second hole is a through hole, a drain pipe is provided below the urine sample collector, and a notch is provided in the upper middle part of the collection cylinder.
[0013] In some embodiments, the urine sample collector on the outer periphery of the collection cylinder is provided with a plurality of collection holes, each of which is a solid hole.
[0014] In some embodiments, the liquid collection cylinder and each of the collection holes are provided with a first drainage groove.
[0015] In some embodiments, a second drainage channel is provided between adjacent collection holes.
[0016] In some embodiments, notches are provided on the corresponding liquid collecting cylinder and collecting hole connected to the first diversion channel, and notches are also provided on the collecting hole connected to the second diversion channel.
[0017] In some embodiments, the urine sample collector is slightly concave inward.
[0018] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows:
[0019] In this application, the urine sample collector is detachably installed in the first hole of the enclosure, with its first outer edge resting on the upper outer periphery of the first hole, ensuring the urine sample collector is stably positioned in the first hole. The collection cylinder is detachably located in the second hole, with its second outer edge resting on the upper outer periphery of the second hole, facilitating installation and removal. By storing the giant panda's urine in the collection cylinder, when a urine sample is needed, the giant panda is moved to an adjacent enclosure, and staff can then draw the urine directly from the collection cylinder using a syringe, or simply remove the collection cylinder and pour out the urine. This improves the convenience of giant panda urine collection, prevents urine from flowing away or being absorbed and contaminated by the concrete floor, and also prevents giant pandas from attacking keepers, ensuring the safety of the staff. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a cage diagram provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an arc-shaped body provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of the urine sample collector provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 4 This is a diagram of a liquid collecting cylinder provided in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. In addition, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. In the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" generally refer to the upper and lower positions of the device in actual use or operation, specifically the drawing directions in the accompanying drawings; while "inner" and "outer" refer to the outline of the device.
[0026] Please see Figure 1This application provides a giant panda urine collection device, which is applied to a cage, wherein a first hole is provided on the ground inside the cage;
[0027] The giant panda urine collection device includes:
[0028] A urine sample collector is located within and adapted to the first orifice. A first outer edge is provided around the top periphery of the urine sample collector, which extends to the outer side of the top of the first orifice. A second orifice is provided in the middle of the urine sample collector.
[0029] A liquid collecting cylinder is adapted to the second hole position. A second outer edge is provided around the top of the liquid collecting cylinder, and the second outer edge extends to the outer side of the top of the second hole position.
[0030] In some embodiments, the shape of the first hole may be cubic or cylindrical.
[0031] In some embodiments, the urine sample collector is made of 304 stainless steel.
[0032] In some embodiments, the urine sample collector is cylindrical, and the top radius of the urine sample collector is 4mm to 6mm, for example, 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, etc.
[0033] In some embodiments, the liquid collecting cylinder is made of stainless steel 304.
[0034] In some embodiments, the liquid collecting cylinder is cylindrical, and the top radius of the liquid collecting cylinder is 18mm to 25mm, for example, it can be 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 25mm, etc.
[0035] In some embodiments, the depth of the liquid collecting cylinder is 30mm to 40mm, for example, it can be 30mm, 32mm, 35mm, 36mm, 38mm, 40mm, etc.
[0036] In this application, the urine sample collector is detachably installed in the first hole of the enclosure, with its first outer edge resting on the upper outer periphery of the first hole, ensuring the urine sample collector is stably positioned in the first hole. The collection cylinder is detachably located in the second hole, with its second outer edge resting on the upper outer periphery of the second hole, facilitating installation and removal. By storing the giant panda's urine in the collection cylinder, when a urine sample is needed, the giant panda is moved to an adjacent enclosure, and staff can then draw the urine directly from the collection cylinder using a syringe, or simply remove the collection cylinder and pour out the urine. This improves the convenience of giant panda urine collection, prevents urine from flowing away or being absorbed and contaminated by the concrete floor, and also prevents giant pandas from attacking keepers, ensuring the safety of the staff.
[0037] Please see Figure 2In some embodiments, the corner of the cage is provided with an arc-shaped structure that matches the corner of the cage. The outer surface of the arc-shaped structure is provided with a plurality of fixing holes. Each fixing hole is provided with a wooden post, which extends to the outside of the fixing hole.
[0038] In some embodiments, the wooden posts are secured with screws and nuts.
[0039] For example, screws and nuts are fixed in fixing holes, and wooden posts are fixed on the screws, with the wooden posts all outside the fixing holes.
[0040] As another example, screws and nuts are fixed in fixing holes, and wooden posts are fixed on the screws, with the wooden posts partially outside the fixing holes.
[0041] It's understandable that female giant pandas exhibit individual behavioral differences; some female giant pandas in estrus like to mark themselves by urinating on wooden posts and leaving their scent.
[0042] For example, there are 6 fixing holes, evenly distributed on the outer surface of the arc-shaped structure. The depth of the fixing holes is 50mm, with embedded nuts. They are used with 304 stainless steel hexagonal combination screws (M6×45) to fix the wooden posts. This can also be used for giant pandas to express rubbing and marking behaviors, and also increases the medium for information exchange between giant pandas.
[0043] In some embodiments, the surface of the arc-shaped structure is provided with a water-based magnetized wall film layer.
[0044] It is understandable that the arc-shaped structure provides a medium for giant pandas to express rubbing and marking behaviors. The water-based ceramic wall film layer is a green, environmentally friendly, antibacterial, mildew-proof, waterproof, scratch-resistant, and easy-to-clean coating layer with hydrophobic properties, which can ensure that urine flows into the urine sample collector.
[0045] It is understandable that the triangular facet of the arc-shaped structure matches the corner of the cage wall, and the arc-shaped facet of the arc-shaped structure is located on the side away from the corner.
[0046] In some embodiments, the height of the arc-shaped structure is 2800mm to 3500mm, for example, it can be 2800mm, 2900mm, 3000mm, 3200mm, 3400mm, 3500mm, etc.
[0047] In some embodiments, the radius of the upper fan-shaped part of the arc-shaped structure is 50mm to 60mm, for example, it can be 50mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 60mm, etc.
[0048] In some embodiments, the material of the arc-shaped structure is cement.
[0049] This application proposes constructing an arc-shaped structure at the corner of the enclosure to provide a medium for giant pandas to mark their urination, thus eliminating the need for keepers to wait for them to urinate for extended periods. If giant pandas do not urinate for an extended period, sex hormone testing cannot be conducted on time, leading to the stagnation of panda mating. The arc-shaped structure constructed in this application fully utilizes the characteristic behavior of giant pandas frequently rubbing their genitals to mark their estrus cycle, allowing urine samples to be collected while the pandas are expressing their natural behavior. This significantly shortens the urine collection time, ensures the natural expression of the pandas' behavior, reduces human interference with their actions, and greatly mitigates the impact on the assessment of the timing of panda mating.
[0050] It is understandable that this application increases the medium or channel for information exchange during giant panda mating by constructing an arc-shaped structure at the corner of the enclosure.
[0051] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the second hole is a through hole, a drain pipe is provided below the urine sample collector, and a notch is provided in the upper middle part of the collection cylinder.
[0052] It is understandable that the sewage pipe leads to the sewer and is made of PVC. Since giant pandas sometimes urinate in large quantities, the opening makes it easier for excess urine to overflow. The overflowing urine enters the sewer through the sewage pipe and is discharged, solving the problem of the new device on the cage floor affecting daily cleaning. In addition, the opening also prevents urine from overflowing from the collection tube and being contaminated by the giant pandas.
[0053] Please see Figure 3 In some embodiments, the urine sample collector on the outer periphery of the collection cylinder is provided with a plurality of collection holes, each of which is a solid hole.
[0054] In some embodiments, a plurality of the collection holes are evenly distributed on the outer periphery of the liquid collection cylinder, and the collection holes are solid holes.
[0055] For example, there are three collection holes, which are evenly located on the outer periphery of the liquid collection cylinder and are located on the same circumference. The radius of each collection hole is 5 mm and the depth of each collection hole is 20 mm.
[0056] Understandably, setting up multiple collection holes can improve the convenience of collecting panda urine samples. If impurities are observed mixed in the urine at a certain collection hole, samples can be taken from other collection holes. If a larger volume of urine sample is needed, it can be taken from the collection cylinder. In addition, the setting of multiple collection holes and urine sample collectors can prevent urine from being absorbed by the cement floor and wasted.
[0057] It is also understandable that the top opening of the liquid collection cylinder and the collection hole is very small for the panda's paw, so the panda will not step into empty space, thus ensuring its safety.
[0058] In some embodiments, the liquid collection cylinder and each of the collection holes are provided with a first drainage groove.
[0059] It is understandable that when panda urine enters the urine sample collector, the urine first flows into the diffuser of multiple collection holes. After the multiple collection holes are full, the excess urine is collected in the collection cylinder through the first drainage channel.
[0060] For example, the width of the first drainage channel is 5mm and the depth is 10mm.
[0061] In some embodiments, a second drainage channel is provided between adjacent collection holes.
[0062] It is understandable that the second drainage channel is designed to facilitate the rapid dispersion of panda urine into other adjacent collection holes and collection cylinders.
[0063] In some embodiments, notches are provided on the corresponding liquid collecting cylinder and collecting hole connected to the first diversion channel, and notches are also provided on the collecting hole connected to the second diversion channel.
[0064] It is understandable that the notch design facilitates the smooth flow of urine into the collection port and the collection cylinder.
[0065] In some embodiments, the urine sample collector is slightly concave inward.
[0066] It is understandable that the slightly concave design of the urine sample collector allows urine to flow smoothly into the collection hole and the collection cylinder.
[0067] It is understood that the urine collection device of this application can be used not only for giant pandas, but also for other captive wild animals of similar size or with similar behavior.
[0068] In some embodiments, a third drainage channel is provided between the collection port and the urine sample collector.
[0069] Understandably, the third drainage channel facilitates the smooth flow of panda urine into the collection hole and the liquid collection cylinder.
[0070] In this application, the panda enclosure is cleaned, the ground is kept dry, and any remaining liquid in the collection tube and collection holes is wiped dry with paper towels or clean towels. A female panda is then introduced into the enclosure. Once inside, the female panda marks and urinates on the curved wall structure. The urine flows down the wall into a urine sample collector, and through the first, second, and third drainage channels, enters the collection tube and collection holes. Alternatively, urine samples from other pandas can be pre-applied to a high point (above 1.5m) on the curved wall structure to induce scent covering and anti-marking behavior in the female panda, allowing for urine collection in the same way. The female panda is then introduced into an adjacent enclosure via a passageway or into an outdoor area through a heavy-duty door. The process involves opening the enclosure equipped with a urine sample collector, collecting a urine sample using a clean syringe, injecting it into the collection tube, and then closing the enclosure. Depending on subsequent needs, the enclosure may be cleaned, and the scent of the female panda may be removed. Multiple usage scenarios are available based on requirements. Scenario 1: If communication between paired pandas is required, the male panda is introduced into the enclosure with the urine sample collector. The male panda will exhibit natural behaviors such as sniffing, licking, scent attachment, and scent coverage. The relevant data is recorded and integrated to assess the feasibility of pairing male and female pandas. Scenario 2: A large-capacity syringe is used to collect urine samples, which are then sprayed around the male panda's enclosure to facilitate communication between the pandas.
[0071] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this utility model. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
Claims
1. A giant panda urine collection device, characterized in that, Applied to cages, wherein a first hole is provided on the ground inside the cage; The giant panda urine collection device includes: A urine sample collector is located within and adapted to the first orifice. A first outer edge is provided around the top periphery of the urine sample collector, which extends to the outer side of the top of the first orifice. A second orifice is provided in the middle of the urine sample collector. A liquid collecting cylinder is adapted to the second hole position. A second outer edge is provided around the top of the liquid collecting cylinder, and the second outer edge extends to the outer side of the top of the second hole position.
2. The giant panda urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The corner of the cage is provided with an arc-shaped structure that matches the corner of the cage. The outer surface of the arc-shaped structure is provided with multiple fixing holes. Each fixing hole is provided with a wooden post, which extends to the outside of the fixing hole.
3. The giant panda urine collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of the arc-shaped structure is provided with a water-based magnetized wall film layer.
4. The giant panda urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second hole is a through hole, a drain pipe is provided below the urine sample collector, and a notch is provided in the upper middle part of the collection cylinder.
5. The giant panda urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The urine sample collector on the outer periphery of the collection cylinder is provided with multiple collection holes, each of which is a solid hole.
6. The giant panda urine collection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The liquid collection cylinder and each of the collection holes are provided with a first drainage groove.
7. The giant panda urine collection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A second drainage channel is provided between adjacent collection holes.
8. The giant panda urine collection device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The liquid collection cylinder and the collection hole connected to the first drainage channel are both provided with notches, and the collection hole connected to the second drainage channel is also provided with notches.
9. The giant panda urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The urine sample collector is slightly concave inward.