A sample collection device for field detection of avian pathogens
By designing a pathogen detection device for wild birds, providing a safe foraging platform and an automatic collection system, the problem of high difficulty and large error in collecting wild bird samples has been solved, and efficient and accurate bird droppings sample collection and remote control have been achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HANSHAN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE MANAGEMENT BUREAU INNER MONGOLIA ZHALUT BANNER
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In the detection of pathogens in wild birds, the collection of bird droppings samples from the ground is easily affected by the ground environment and animals. Birds are not likely to stay, which makes sample collection difficult, results in large detection errors, and makes long-distance collection and preservation difficult.
A sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds was designed, including a collection platform, a rotating mechanism, a sampling mechanism, and a sensor camera. A safe foraging platform is provided by a support rod, and bird droppings are automatically collected and preserved using a sampling scraper and a suction pump. Combined with a remote monitoring system, remote control and video data acquisition are achieved.
It improves the safety and efficiency of bird sample collection in the wild, reduces sample contamination errors, facilitates remote control and data collection, and enhances the accuracy of detection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of field bird sample collection technology, specifically a sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds. Background Technology
[0002] Pathogen detection in wild birds helps assess the risk of disease transmission, especially when symptoms such as fever and cough appear after contact with bird droppings. Diagnosis requires imaging and laboratory tests. Pathogen detection in bird droppings primarily targets microorganisms such as avian influenza and Chlamydia psittaci, as well as organisms such as parasite eggs and bacteria. Pathogen detection in wild birds requires personnel to collect bird droppings samples from the wild.
[0003] Currently, the detection and sampling of pathogens in wild birds involves placing bait on the ground to attract birds. However, collecting bird droppings from the ground is easily affected by the ground environment and animals. Furthermore, birds have a low sense of security on the ground and are not likely to stay in a small area for a long time. This makes it difficult to collect bird droppings samples from the wild. In addition, it is not easy for testing personnel to collect and preserve samples in a timely manner from a distance. Sample contamination leads to large errors in the detection of pathogens in wild birds, resulting in poor practicality. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds, comprising a collection platform, a support base at the bottom of the collection platform, a rotating mechanism on the support base, the bottom of the collection platform connected to the rotating mechanism, a support rod at the bottom of the support base, a feeding trough in the middle of the top of the collection platform, a support plate at the upper end of one side of the support base, an installation rod on one side of the collection platform, the bottom of the installation rod connected to the support plate, a sampling mechanism on the collection platform, a sampling scraper on the side of the installation rod near the collection platform, the sampling scraper being located at the top of the collection platform, and a sensor camera mounted on the upper end of the side of the installation rod near the collection platform via a mounting bracket.
[0006] Preferably, the sampling mechanism includes a sampling port, a sampling cylinder, and a suction pump. The sampling port is located at the top of the sampling platform, and the sampling cylinder is located at the bottom of the sampling platform below the sampling port. A suction pump is mounted on the bottom of the sampling platform on one side of the sampling cylinder via a mounting bracket. The input end of the suction pump is connected to the suction port at the upper end of one side of the sampling cylinder via a connecting pipe.
[0007] Preferably, the sampling tube consists of a fixed tube and a sample tube. The fixed tube is located at the bottom of the collection platform and connected to the sampling port. The upper end of one side of the fixed tube is provided with a suction port connected to a suction pump. The sample tube is located at the bottom of the fixed tube through an installation port.
[0008] Preferably, the top of the sampling port is arranged in a strip-shaped structure, and the sampling scraper is provided to cover the top of the sampling port.
[0009] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a connecting shaft and a servo motor. The connecting shaft is located in the middle of the bottom of the acquisition platform, and the servo motor is located inside the support base through a receiving groove. The output end of the servo motor is connected to the connecting shaft through a coupling.
[0010] Preferably, the lower end of the support base is equipped with a battery and a control box. The output end of the sensing camera is electrically connected to the input end of the control module through the processing module. The output end of the control module is connected to the input end of the servo motor and the suction pump. The control module is connected to a remote terminal through a communication module.
[0011] Preferably, the support rod includes an upper support rod, a middle support rod, and a lower support rod. The upper support rod is provided at the bottom of the support base, the middle support rod is provided at the bottom of the upper support rod, and the lower support rod is provided at the bottom of the middle support rod.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] 1. This sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds provides a foraging platform for wild birds to collect bird droppings through a collection platform that works in conjunction with a feeding trough. Combined with the support rods, the collection platform has a certain installation height, ensuring high safety for wild birds and making it easier to attract them to stay. It also avoids interference from wild ground animals, and the support height is adjustable.
[0014] 2. This sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds uses a sampling port, sampling tube, and suction pump set on the collection platform. These components work in conjunction with a connecting shaft and servo motor, along with a sampling scraper on the mounting rod, to collect bird droppings on the collection platform. The bird droppings sample is stored in the sampling tube, and the sampling scraper covers the sampling port to protect the sample inside the sampling tube, thus avoiding pathogen detection errors caused by contamination of the bird droppings sample collected from wild birds.
[0015] 3. This sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds uses a sensor camera mounted on a pole above the collection platform. The sensor camera monitors birds resting on the collection platform in real time, enabling remote monitoring by the sensor camera. This allows for remote control of sampling by testing personnel and provides video data of sample collection for detecting pathogens in wild birds, making sampling for pathogen detection in wild birds convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support base in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the data acquisition platform in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the sensor camera in this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Acquisition platform; 2. Support base; 21. Connecting shaft; 22. Servo motor; 3. Support rod; 31. Upper support rod; 32. Middle support rod; 33. Lower support rod; 4. Feeding trough; 5. Support plate; 6. Mounting rod; 7. Sampling port; 8. Sampling cylinder; 81. Fixing cylinder; 82. Sample cylinder; 9. Suction pump; 10. Sampling scraper; 11. Sensor camera. Detailed Implementation
[0021] 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.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0023] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, this embodiment includes a data collection platform 1, a support base 2 at the bottom of the data collection platform 1, a rotating mechanism on the support base 2, and a support rod 3 at the bottom of the support base 2. A feeding trough 4 is located in the middle of the top of the data collection platform 1. A support plate 5 is located at the upper end of one side of the support base 2. A mounting rod 6 is located on one side of the data collection platform 1, with its bottom connected to the support plate 5. A sampling mechanism is provided on the data collection platform 1. A sampling scraper 10 is located on the side of the mounting rod 6 near the data collection platform 1, and the sampling scraper 10 is located at the top of the data collection platform 1. A sensor camera 11 is mounted on the upper end of the mounting rod 6 near the data collection platform 1 via a mounting bracket. The sensor camera 11 is an infrared sensor camera. The surface is treated with an environmental simulation coating to provide a foraging platform for wild birds to collect bird droppings. The collection platform 1 has a certain installation height, which makes wild birds feel safe and more likely to stay, avoiding interference from wild ground animals. The support height is adjustable. Bird droppings samples are collected and stored in a sampling tube 8. A sampling scraper 10 covers the sampling port 7 to protect the sample in the sampling tube 8, avoiding pathogen detection errors caused by contamination of the bird droppings samples. The testing personnel can remotely monitor the process using a sensor camera 11, which facilitates remote control of sampling and provides video data of sample collection for wild bird pathogen detection, making sampling for wild bird pathogen detection convenient.
[0024] Specifically, the sampling mechanism includes a sampling port 7, a sampling cylinder 8, and a suction pump 9. The sampling port 7 is located at the top of the collection platform 1, and the sampling cylinder 8 is located at the bottom of the collection platform 1 below the sampling port 7. The suction pump 9 is mounted on the bottom of the collection platform 1 on one side of the sampling cylinder 8 via a mounting bracket. The suction pump 9 must be equipped with a corresponding filter shield, such as a filter screen, which itself generates a large suction force. The input end of the suction pump 9 is connected to the suction port at the upper end of one side of the sampling cylinder 8 via a connecting pipe. The sampling scraper 10 scrapes bird droppings on the collection platform 1 into the sampling port 7. Under the suction action of the suction pump 9, a negative pressure is created inside the sampling cylinder 8, and the bird droppings are drawn into the sample cylinder 82 through the negative pressure of the sampling port 7.
[0025] Furthermore, the sampling cylinder 8 consists of a fixed cylinder 81 and a sample cylinder 82. The fixed cylinder 81 is located at the bottom of the collection platform 1 and connected to the sampling port 7. The upper end of one side of the fixed cylinder 81 is provided with a suction port connected to the suction pump 9. The sample cylinder 82 is provided at the bottom of the fixed cylinder 81 through the installation port. The outer surface of the upper end of the sample cylinder 82 is provided with an external thread, and the lower end of the fixed cylinder 81 is provided with an internal thread. The sample cylinder 82 and the fixed cylinder 81 are connected by threads. The sampling cylinder 8 has good sealing performance and makes it easy to remove the sample cylinder 82 containing bird droppings samples.
[0026] Furthermore, the top of the sampling port 7 is designed with a strip-shaped structure, which provides a large sampling range. The sampling scraper 10 is placed on top of the sampling port 7. When not sampling, the sampling scraper 10 covers and shields the sampling port 7 of the collection platform 1, protecting the sample in the sampling tube 8 and avoiding pathogen detection errors caused by contamination from samples collected from wild bird droppings.
[0027] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism includes a connecting shaft 21 and a servo motor 22. The connecting shaft 21 is located in the middle of the bottom of the collection platform 1. The servo motor 22 is located inside the support base 2 through a receiving groove. The output end of the servo motor 22 is connected to the connecting shaft 21 through a coupling. The servo motor 22 drives the collection platform 1 to rotate through the connecting shaft 21. The rotating collection platform 1 passes through the sampling scraper 10 on the mounting rod 6. The sampling scraper 10 scrapes the bird droppings on the collection platform 1 into the sampling port 7.
[0028] Furthermore, a battery and a control box are located at the lower end of the support base 2. The control box contains a processing module, a control module, and a communication module. The output of the sensor camera 11 is electrically connected to the input of the control module through the processing module. The output of the control module is connected to the input of the servo motor 22 and the suction pump 9. The control module is connected to a remote terminal, such as a mobile phone, through the communication module. The mobile phone has an APP installed, which receives real-time monitoring from the sensor camera 11 and remotely controls the servo motor 22 and the suction pump 9 to collect bird droppings samples on the collection platform 1.
[0029] Furthermore, the support rod 3 includes an upper support rod 31, a middle support rod 32, and a lower support rod 33. The support base 2 has an upper support rod 31 at its bottom, a middle support rod 32 at its bottom, a lower support rod 33 at its bottom, and a mounting plate at its bottom. The mounting plate is fixed in the field by bolts. The upper support rod 31 and the middle support rod 32, as well as the middle support rod 32 and the lower support rod 33, are assembled using flanges and bolts. The support rod 3 can be assembled according to the required support height of the data collection platform 1. The support rod 3 is easy to install and carry.
[0030] The usage method of this embodiment is as follows: Based on the habits of wild birds, support rods 3 of corresponding heights are assembled using upper support rod 31, middle support rod 32, and lower support rod 33. The bottom of the support rods 3 is fixedly installed with bolts. Birds are placed in the feeding trough 4 to feed them, thus installing the collection platform 1 in the wild. The sensor camera 11 on the mounting rod 6 above the collection platform 1 performs real-time sensing and monitoring. When the sensor camera 11 detects birds landing on the collection platform 1, it remotely transmits real-time monitoring data to the collection platform 1. When birds are detected landing on the collection platform 1, the remote terminal provides a notification. The testing personnel remotely monitor the collection platform 1 through the remote terminal and the sensor camera 11. When the testing personnel detect bird droppings on the collection platform 1 through the remote terminal and the sensor camera 11, they control the servo motor 22 and the suction pump 9 through the remote terminal. The servo motor 22 drives the collection platform 1 to rotate through the connecting shaft 21. As the collection platform 1 rotates, it passes over the sampling scraper 10 on the mounting rod 6. The sampling scraper 10 scrapes the bird droppings on the collection platform 1 into the sampling trough 9. Under the suction of the suction pump 9, negative pressure is created inside the sampling cylinder 8 at the sampling port 7. Bird droppings are drawn into the sample cylinder 82 through the negative pressure at the sampling port 7. After collection, the collection platform 1 stops rotating, and the sampling port 7 on the collection platform 1 stops at the bottom of the sampling scraper 10. The sampling scraper 10 covers and blocks the sampling port 7 of the collection platform 1. The testing personnel remove the sample cylinder 82 from the fixed cylinder 81. This equipment provides a platform for wild birds to forage and collect bird droppings. The collection platform 1 is supported at a certain installation height, and the high collection platform 1 provides a safe environment for wild birds. The sensory interface makes it easier to attract wild birds to stay, avoiding interference from ground animals on the collection platform 1. The support height is adjustable, and bird droppings samples are collected and stored in the sampling tube 8. The sampling scraper 10 covers the sampling port 7 to protect the sample inside the sampling tube 8, avoiding pathogen detection errors caused by contamination of samples collected from wild birds' droppings. The testing personnel can remotely monitor the process using the sensor camera 11, facilitating remote control of sampling. It also provides video data of sample collection for wild bird pathogen detection, making sampling for wild bird pathogen detection convenient.
[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds, comprising a collection platform (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the collection platform (1) is provided with a support base (2), and a rotating mechanism is provided on the support base (2). The bottom of the collection platform (1) is connected to the rotating mechanism. The bottom of the support base (2) is provided with a support rod (3). The middle of the top of the collection platform (1) is provided with a feeding trough (4). The upper end of one side of the support base (2) is provided with a support plate (5). One side of the collection platform (1) is provided with an installation rod (6). The bottom of the installation rod (6) is connected to the support plate (5). The collection platform (1) is provided with a sampling mechanism. The side of the installation rod (6) near the collection platform (1) is provided with a sampling scraper (10). The sampling scraper (10) is located on the top of the collection platform (1). The upper end of the side of the installation rod (6) near the collection platform (1) is provided with a sensor camera (11) via a mounting bracket.
2. The sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sampling mechanism includes a sampling port (7), a sampling tube (8), and a suction pump (9). The sampling port (7) is located at the top of the collection platform (1), and the sampling tube (8) is located at the bottom of the collection platform (1) below the sampling port (7). The suction pump (9) is installed at the bottom of the collection platform (1) on one side of the sampling tube (8) via a mounting bracket. The input end of the suction pump (9) is connected to the suction port at the upper end of one side of the sampling tube (8) via a connecting pipe.
3. The sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sampling tube (8) consists of a fixed tube (81) and a sample tube (82). The fixed tube (81) is located at the bottom of the collection platform (1) and connected to the sampling port (7). The upper end of one side of the fixed tube (81) is provided with a suction port connected to the suction pump (9). The bottom of the fixed tube (81) is provided with a sample tube (82) through the installation port.
4. The sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the sampling port (7) is arranged in a strip-shaped structure, and the sampling scraper (10) is arranged on the top of the sampling port (7).
5. The sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism includes a connecting shaft (21) and a servo motor (22). The connecting shaft (21) is located in the middle of the bottom of the acquisition platform (1). The servo motor (22) is located inside the support base (2) through a receiving groove. The output end of the servo motor (22) is connected to the connecting shaft (21) through a coupling.
6. The sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower end of the support base (2) is equipped with a battery and a control box. The output end of the sensor camera (11) is electrically connected to the input end of the control module through the processing module. The output end of the control module is connected to the input end of the servo motor (22) and the suction pump (9). The control module is connected to the remote terminal through the communication module.
7. The sample collection device for detecting pathogens in wild birds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support rod (3) includes an upper support rod (31), a middle support rod (32) and a lower support rod (33). The support base (2) has an upper support rod (31) at its bottom, a middle support rod (32) at its bottom, and a lower support rod (33) at its bottom.