An information-embedded animal ear tag
By designing information-embedded animal ear tags, employing a locking structure and a dynamic health monitoring device, the problems of wear and contamination associated with traditional ear tags have been solved. This enables real-time health monitoring and environmental surveillance, improving identification accuracy and early warning response speed.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN JIAHEI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Traditional ear tags with QR codes or serial numbers are easily worn and contaminated, have a single identification method, lack health monitoring functions, and cannot obtain key data in real time.
Design an information-embedded animal ear tag, comprising a main tag, an auxiliary tag, and an ear tag body, fixed by a locking structure, and equipped with a dynamic health monitoring device, including a sensor module and a communication module, integrating an accelerometer, a locator, and a gas sensor, achieving data transmission through BLE and low-frequency RFID, and powered by a rechargeable battery.
Protect the information board from wear and contamination, enable real-time health monitoring, improve the speed of disease early warning response, monitor the enclosure environment, and improve identification accuracy and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of animal husbandry technology, specifically referring to an information-embedded animal ear tag. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional ear tags have QR codes or numbers sprayed on their surface to record coded information. These codes are easily worn or contaminated by animal activity, affecting the accuracy of identification.
[0003] In addition, existing ear tags only support a single identification method, such as QR code or RFID, and lack a health monitoring module, making it impossible to obtain key data such as exercise volume and enclosure environment in real time. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is the lack of information protection and health monitoring in the existing technology.
[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] This utility model proposes an information-embedded animal ear tag, which includes a main tag, an auxiliary tag, and an ear tag body;
[0007] The auxiliary label has an ear tag neck extending to the side, and the free end of the ear tag neck has a pointed ear tag head. The main label has a fixing hole, and the auxiliary label forms a locking structure by inserting the ear tag head into the fixing hole.
[0008] The ear tag body is installed at the lower end of the main tag. The ear tag body includes a shell. A slot is provided on one side of the shell. An identification space is formed between the slot and the interior of the shell. A transparent insert plate is provided outside the identification space. The identification space is used to embed an information plate. A dynamic health monitoring device is also provided inside the shell. The dynamic health monitoring device includes a sensor module installed inside the shell. The sensor module includes an accelerometer and a locator, which are used to collect the number of steps and location information and upload them to the background for real-time monitoring.
[0009] Preferably, the dynamic health monitoring device includes:
[0010] Control module: integrates an STM32 series microcontroller, connects to the sensor module, and processes sensor data in real time;
[0011] Communication module: Employs BLE and low-frequency RFID to achieve bidirectional data transmission and communication between the control module and the backend.
[0012] Power supply module: Provides power to the control module, communication module and sensor module. It uses a battery with long battery life and small size.
[0013] Preferably, the sensor module further includes a gas sensor. An air hole is provided on the outer side of the housing. The gas sensor is installed on the inner side of the housing near the air hole to detect the NH concentration. At the same time, the air hole can also play a role in heat dissipation.
[0014] Preferably, the main label includes a first fixing part, a second fixing part, and a positioning part that connects the two and is arranged in a U-shape at the bottom. The fixing hole includes a hole one opened on the first fixing part and a hole two opened on the second fixing part. The hole two extends along the axis in a direction away from the hole one and is provided with a fixing cavity. The ear tag neck passes through the hole one, and the ear tag head passes through the hole two and is inserted into the fixing cavity.
[0015] Preferably, the housing has a stepped positioning groove above the power supply module, a horizontally positioned positioning rod is inserted into the U-shaped positioning part at the positioning groove, and a slot hole for the positioning part to rotate is provided between the positioning rod and the positioning groove. The bottom of the positioning part has a groove, and the bottom of the positioning groove has a protrusion that matches the groove.
[0016] Preferably, the slotted plate is made of rigid transparent resin material, and the information plate includes RFID tags and / or QR code signs.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model by adopting the above structure are as follows:
[0018] 1. By setting up the slotted plate, the information board is protected inside the housing, which solves the problem of labels being easily worn or contaminated when exposed on the surface in the prior art.
[0019] 2. By setting up a dynamic health monitoring device, the device collects step count and location information to improve the speed of disease early warning response. It also integrates environmental monitoring functions to warn of the risk of excessive harmful gases in the enclosure. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an information-embedded animal ear tag provided in this application;
[0021] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram provided for this application;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of this application;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the shell in this application;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the dynamic health monitoring device provided in this application.
[0025] Among them, 1. main tag, 2. auxiliary tag, 3. ear tag body, 4. dynamic health monitoring device;
[0026] 11. First fixing part; 12. Second fixing part; 13. Positioning part;
[0027] 101. Fixing hole; 102. Fixing cavity; 103. Air hole;
[0028] 21. Ear tag neck; 22. Ear tag head;
[0029] 31. Housing; 32. Groove plate; 33. Positioning rod;
[0030] 301. Raised rib; 302. Groove; 303. Slot;
[0031] 41. Sensor module; 42. Control module; 43. Communication module; 44. Power supply module;
[0032] 401. Accelerometer; 402. Positioner; 403. Gas sensor.
[0033] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Detailed Implementation
[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0035] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", 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.
[0037] Example 1
[0038] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention proposes an embedded animal ear tag, including a main tag 1, an auxiliary tag 2, and an ear tag body 3. The auxiliary tag 2 is provided with an ear tag neck 21 extending to the side. The free end of the ear tag neck 21 is provided with a pointed ear tag head 22. The main tag 1 is provided with a fixing hole 101. The auxiliary tag 2 is embedded in the fixing hole 101 through the ear tag head 22 to form a locking structure. The ear tag body 3 is installed at the lower end of the main tag 1.
[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the ear tag body 3 includes a housing 31, and a slot is provided on one side of the housing 31. An identification space is formed between the slot and the interior of the housing 31. In order to solve the problem of insufficient information protection, a transparent slotted plate 32 is provided outside the identification space. The identification space is used to embed an information plate.
[0040] The slotted plate 32 is made of rigid transparent resin, and the information plate includes RFID tags and / or QR code signs.
[0041] In addition, combined Figure 2 As shown, the housing 31 has a fixing hole 101 on the upper outer side of the slot plate 32 that matches the recognition space. The fixing hole 101 and the recognition space can be selectively fixed with screws or other fixing structures to enhance the safety of the information board and prevent loss.
[0042] As a further example:
[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, the main label 1 includes a first fixing part 11, a second fixing part 12, and a positioning part 13 that connects the bottom of the two in a U-shape. The fixing hole 101 includes a hole one opened on the first fixing part 11 and a hole two opened on the second fixing part 12. The hole two extends along the axis in a direction away from the hole one and is provided with a fixing cavity 102. The ear tag neck 21 passes through the hole one, and the ear tag head 22 passes through the hole two and is inserted into the fixing cavity 102.
[0044] The housing 31 has a stepped positioning groove above the power supply module 44. A horizontally positioned positioning rod 33 is inserted into the U-shaped positioning part 13 at the positioning groove. A slot hole for the positioning part 13 to rotate is provided between the positioning rod 33 and the positioning groove. The bottom of the positioning part 13 has a groove. The bottom of the positioning groove has a protrusion 301 that matches the groove.
[0045] The engagement of the convex rib 301 and the groove 302 enables multi-angle rotation adjustment, adapting to different animal ear shapes and improving user comfort.
[0046] Example 2
[0047] refer to Figures 3-5 As shown, in order to address the problem of missing health monitoring, a dynamic health monitoring device 4 is also provided inside the housing 31. The dynamic health monitoring device 4 includes components installed inside the housing 31:
[0048] Sensor module 41 includes an accelerometer 401, a locator 402, and a gas sensor 403, used to collect step count, location information, and environmental data and upload them to the backend for real-time monitoring. An air vent 103 is provided on the outer side of the housing 31. The gas sensor 403 is installed on the inner side of the housing 31 near the air vent 103 to detect NH3 concentration; the air vent 103 also serves a heat dissipation function.
[0049] Preferably, the accelerometer 401 is an ADXL345 with a measurement range of ±16g, the locator 402 is a GPS positioning module, model ublox NEO-M8N, with an accuracy of ±1.5m, and the gas sensor 403 is a SensirionSGP40, which can detect NH3 concentrations of 0-100ppm.
[0050] Control module 42: integrates an STM32 series microcontroller, connects to sensor module 41, and processes sensor data in real time;
[0051] Communication module 43: Employs BLE and low-frequency RFID (SI24R2F+) to achieve bidirectional data transmission and communication between control module 42 and the backend.
[0052] Power supply module 44: provides power to control module 42, communication module 43 and sensor module 41, and uses a battery with long battery life and small size.
[0053] In this embodiment, the ADXL345 counts the number of steps and the locator 402 tracks the activity range. Abnormal data is uploaded to the backend in real time, which improves the speed of disease early warning response. The SGP40 can monitor NH3 concentration and trigger an alarm when it exceeds the standard, reducing the risk of respiratory diseases.
[0054] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An information-embedded animal ear tag, comprising a main tag (1), an auxiliary tag (2), and an ear tag body (3); the auxiliary tag (2) has an ear tag neck (21) extending to the side, and the free end of the ear tag neck (21) has a pointed ear tag head (22); the main tag (1) has a fixing hole (101); the auxiliary tag (2) is embedded in the fixing hole (101) through the ear tag head (22) to form a locking structure, characterized in that: The ear tag body (3) is installed at the lower end of the main tag (1). The ear tag body (3) includes a shell (31). A slot (303) is provided on one side of the shell (31). An identification space is formed between the slot (303) and the interior of the shell (31). A transparent slot plate (32) is provided outside the identification space. An information plate is embedded in the identification space. A dynamic health monitoring device (4) is also provided inside the shell (31). The dynamic health monitoring device (4) includes a sensor module (41) installed inside the shell (31). The sensor module (41) includes an accelerometer (401) and a locator (402) for collecting the number of steps and location information and uploading it to the background for real-time monitoring.
2. An information-embedded animal ear tag according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dynamic health monitoring device (4) includes: Control module (42): integrates an STM32 series microcontroller, which is connected to the sensor module (41) to process sensor data in real time; Communication module (43): BLE and low-frequency RFID are used to realize bidirectional data transmission and communication between the control module (42) and the background; Power supply module (44): supplies power to control module (42), communication module (43) and sensor module (41).
3. An information-embedded animal ear tag according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sensor module (41) also includes a gas sensor (403). A vent (103) is provided on the outer side of the housing (31). The gas sensor (403) is installed on the inner side of the housing (31) near the vent (103) for detecting NH3 concentration.
4. An information-embedded animal ear tag according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The main label (1) includes a first fixing part (11), a second fixing part (12), and a positioning part (13) that connects the bottom of the two in a U-shape. The fixing hole (101) includes a hole one opened on the first fixing part (11) and a hole two opened on the second fixing part (12). The hole two extends along the axis in a direction away from the hole one and is provided with a fixing cavity (102). The ear tag neck (21) passes through the hole one and the ear tag head (22) passes through the hole two and is inserted into the fixing cavity (102).
5. An information-embedded animal ear tag according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing (31) has a stepped positioning groove above the power supply module (44). A horizontally positioned positioning rod (33) is inserted into the U-shaped positioning part (13) at the positioning groove. A slot hole for the positioning part (13) to rotate is provided between the positioning rod (33) and the positioning groove. A groove (302) is provided at the bottom of the positioning part (13). A protrusion (301) matching the groove (302) is provided at the bottom of the positioning groove.
6. An information-embedded animal ear tag according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slotted plate (32) is made of rigid transparent resin material, and the information plate includes RFID tags and / or QR code signs.