Clamping mechanism and poultry injection device

Abstract

This application discloses a clamping mechanism and a poultry injection device. The clamping mechanism includes a drive member, a fixed base, and a pair of clamping arms. Each clamping arm has a pressing portion at its end, and the fixed base has a receiving cavity. The pair of clamping arms are connected to the drive member and are movably mounted on the fixed base. The drive member enables the pair of clamping arms to be in a clamping state or an open state. When the clamping arms are in the clamping state, the pressing portions allow the poultry head to be positioned within the receiving cavity. The clamping mechanism provided by this application can fix the poultry head, exposing the neck for easy injection operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of poultry immunization equipment, specifically relating to a clamping mechanism and a poultry injection device. Background Technology

[0002] During poultry farming, multiple vaccinations are required for immunization or treatment. These vaccinations necessitate restraining the poultry to facilitate subcutaneous injections via the neck. Current restraint mechanisms only restrict the poultry and do not expose the neck, hindering the injection procedure. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to provide a clamping mechanism and a poultry injection device, which at least solves one of the problems of the prior art.

[0004] According to a first aspect of this application, a clamping mechanism is provided for securing the head of poultry, comprising:

[0005] The device includes a drive unit, a fixed base, and a pair of clamping arms, the ends of which are provided with pressing parts, and the fixed base is provided with receiving cavities.

[0006] The pair of clamping arms are connected to the driving member and are movably mounted on the fixed base. The driving member enables the pair of clamping arms to be in a clamping state or an open state.

[0007] When the clamping arm is in the clamping state, the pressing part enables the poultry's head to be located within the receiving cavity.

[0008] Optionally, it also includes a connecting seat, wherein the clamping arm is L-shaped, one end of which is connected to the output end of the drive unit through a waist-shaped hole and the other end is provided with the pressing part.

[0009] Optionally, the pair of clamping arms are movably mounted on the fixed base via a pivot.

[0010] Optionally, the receiving cavity is located on the upper side of the pair of clamping arms, and the pressing portion extends upward along the end of the clamping arm and is inclined toward the side close to the receiving cavity.

[0011] Optionally, it also includes a first sensor for detecting whether the poultry's head is in position.

[0012] Optionally, a second sensor is also included, which is used to detect the clamping state of the pair of clamping arms.

[0013] According to a second aspect of this application, a poultry injection device is provided, comprising:

[0014] The frame, control module, injection mechanism, and clamping mechanism described in the first aspect;

[0015] Both the injection mechanism and the clamping mechanism are mounted on the frame, and the control module is used to control the working status of the clamping mechanism and the injection mechanism.

[0016] Optionally, the injection mechanism has an injection station, and the clamping mechanism is movably mounted on the frame and can be moved to the injection station.

[0017] Optionally, the system also includes a skin-lifting mechanism disposed on the frame and connected to the control module, the skin-lifting mechanism being used to expose the neck skin of the poultry on the clamping mechanism.

[0018] Optionally, the injection mechanism includes a needle, and the skin lifting mechanism includes a pair of meshing gears that can rotate in opposite directions to expose the neck skin of the poultry on the clamping mechanism; wherein, the pair of gears are located on one side of the needle, and their rotation axes are at a set angle with the injection direction of the needle, and the set angle is an acute angle.

[0019] Optionally, the system also includes a disinfection mechanism, which is mounted on the frame and connected to the control module. The disinfection mechanism is used to disinfect poultry on the clamping mechanism.

[0020] The clamping mechanism provided in this application can drive the clamping arm to clamp or release poultry through the driving component, and use the pressing part to position the poultry's head in the receiving cavity on the fixing seat, so that the poultry's neck can be exposed, which facilitates subcutaneous injection in the poultry's neck and improves the reliability and accuracy of poultry fixation.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism provided in this application;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The main view;

[0026] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism provided in this application in the open state;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Top view;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Side view;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in the clamping state;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a poultry injection device provided in this application;

[0031] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Side view;

[0032] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 1. Driving component; 2. Fixing base; 21. Receiving cavity; 3. Clamping arm; 31. Pressing part; 32. Waist-shaped hole; 4. Rotating shaft; 5. Connecting base; 6. First sensor;

[0035] 100. Clamping mechanism; 200. Frame; 300. Control module; 301. Switch; 302. Touch screen; 400. Injection mechanism; 401. Needle; 500. Skin lifting mechanism; 501. Gear; 600. Sterilization mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Embodiments of this application will now be described in detail. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. Furthermore, "and / or" in the specification and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0038] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0039] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, according to a first aspect of this application, a clamping mechanism 100 is provided for fixing the head of poultry, comprising: a driving member 1, a fixing base 2, and a pair of clamping arms 3, wherein the ends of the clamping arms 3 are provided with pressing portions 31, and the fixing base 2 is provided with receiving cavities 21; wherein, the pair of clamping arms 3 are connected to the driving member 1 and are respectively movably disposed on the fixing base 2, and the driving member 1 enables the pair of clamping arms 3 to be in a clamping state (see reference). Figure 7 (or open state) (refer to) Figures 4 to 6 When the clamping arm 3 is in the clamping state, the pressing part 31 can make the poultry head located in the receiving cavity 21.

[0041] Specifically, in this embodiment, the clamping mechanism 100 is used to clamp the head of poultry. Of course, it can also be applied to other parts of the poultry, and is not limited here. The driving member 1 is connected to a pair of clamping arms 3, enabling the pair of clamping arms 3 to open or close relative to each other, thus achieving a clamping state and an open state. The driving member 1 can be a cylinder or a motor, etc. When the clamping arms 3 are in the open state, the poultry's head can be inserted into the space between the pair of clamping arms 3, and then the driving member 1 drives the pair of clamping arms 3 to close, thus restraining the poultry's head between the two clamping arms 3 and preventing the poultry from escaping.

[0042] During the aforementioned clamping process, the ends of the two clamping arms 3 are respectively provided with pressing parts 31, so that the poultry's head can be located in the receiving cavity 21 provided on the fixing base 2, thereby exposing the poultry's neck area, facilitating subcutaneous injection in the neck area, and improving the reliability and accuracy of poultry fixation. The pressing parts 31 can be designed to extend to one side of the receiving cavity 21 and avoid the poultry's neck; there are no restrictions on this.

[0043] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 2 ,as well as Figure 7 As shown, the clamping mechanism 100 also includes a connecting seat 5. The clamping arm 3 is L-shaped, with one end connected to the output end of the drive member 1 via a waist-shaped hole 32 and the other end provided with a pressing part 31.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, the L-shaped clamping arms 3 ensure that when the two clamping arms 3 are in the clamping state, there is sufficient space between the two clamping arms 3 to accommodate the poultry's head. (Refer to...) Figure 7 This design avoids overly tight clamping that could cause poultry suffocation, and the pressure part 31 prevents the poultry's head from slipping out from between the clamping arms 3, further improving the reliability and safety of the clamping mechanism 100. In practical applications, the L-shaped clamping arms 3, when in the clamping state, not only restrain the poultry's head within the formed space, but their ends can also interlock to clamp the skin of the poultry's neck, facilitating subsequent skin-lifting mechanisms to further pull the neck skin, increasing the success rate of immunization. During this process, the skin clamped by the two clamping arms 3 is not completely crushed, allowing for some movement and improving the comfort of the poultry being restrained.

[0045] In the above structure, the waist-shaped hole 32 provided at one end of the clamping arm 3 can be assembled with the rotating shaft and rotatably connected to the output end of the drive 1 on the connecting seat 5 through the rotating shaft. The shape of the waist-shaped hole 32 can ensure that the linear output of the drive 1 is converted into the relative approach or distance of the two clamping arms 3 to realize the clamping or releasing action. Its structure is simple.

[0046] Optionally, such as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, a pair of clamping arms 3 are movably mounted on the fixed base 2 via a rotating shaft 4.

[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, the two clamping arms 3 and the fixed base 2 are movably assembled on the fixed base 2 via a rotating shaft 4. The position of the rotating shaft 4 on the clamping arm 3 can adjust the size of the space between the two clamping arms 3, so that it can clamp the poultry head with an appropriate degree of tightness. At the same time, it can also limit the movement trajectory of the clamping arm 3 and improve the reliability of clamping.

[0048] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the receiving cavity 21 is located on the upper side of a pair of clamping arms 3, and the pressing part 31 extends upward along the end of the clamping arm 3 and is inclined to the side closer to the receiving cavity 21.

[0049] Specifically, in this embodiment, the receiving cavity 21 is located on the fixed base 2 above the clamping arm 3. When the clamping arm 3 clamps the poultry's head, the pressing part 31 extends upwards from the clamping arm 3 and tilts towards the side closer to the receiving cavity 21, thus pressing the poultry's head into the receiving cavity 21 and exposing the poultry's neck. The periphery of the pressing part 31 can be rounded to avoid causing injury to the poultry. Preferably, the pressing part 31 and the clamping arm 3 are at an angle of 10° to 20°, which allows the poultry's neck to be exposed and facilitates the operator in inserting the poultry's head between the two clamping arms 3, avoiding interference with the clamping operation and improving operational efficiency.

[0050] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the clamping mechanism 100 also includes a first sensor 6, which is used to detect whether the poultry's head is in position.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first sensor 6 can detect whether the poultry's head is in position. It can be a distance sensor or a trigger structure such as a push-button switch 301. In one embodiment, the first sensor 6 can be a diffuse reflection sensor, with its trigger head disposed within the receiving cavity 21. When the poultry's head is pressed into the receiving cavity 21 by the pressing part 31, the poultry's head triggers the diffuse reflection sensor, indicating that the poultry's head is in position, facilitating the next step of operation. The installation of the first sensor 6 improves the reliability of the equipment operation.

[0052] In the above embodiments, the diffuse reflection sensor is a photoelectric sensor. Its working principle is that the emitter emits light to illuminate the object, the object surface diffusely reflects the light in all directions, the receiver receives the reflected light and converts it into an electrical signal, and the presence, position or distance of the object is detected by analyzing the signal changes. The use of a diffuse reflection sensor can improve the accuracy of detection.

[0053] Optionally, the clamping mechanism 100 also includes a second sensor for detecting the clamping status of a pair of clamping arms 3.

[0054] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second sensor can detect whether the clamping action of the clamping arm 3 is in place, so as to proceed to the next step. For example, the drive unit 1 can be a cylinder, and the second sensor can be a magnetic sensor, which is placed inside the cylinder. When the output end moves to the set position, the magnetic sensor can be triggered to indicate that the clamping action of the clamping arm 3 is in place, facilitating the next operation. The setting of the second sensor also improves the reliability of the equipment operation.

[0055] In the above embodiments, the magnetic sensor is based on the change in physical quantities (such as resistance, voltage, magnetoresistance, etc.) inside the sensor caused by the change in magnetic field, and then converts the magnetic field information into a measurable electrical signal. The use of a diffuse reflection sensor can improve the accuracy of detection.

[0056] According to the second aspect of this application, such as Figures 8 to 9 As shown, a poultry injection device is provided, including: a frame 200, a control module 300, an injection mechanism 400, and a clamping mechanism 100 in the first aspect; the injection mechanism 400 and the clamping mechanism 100 are both disposed on the frame 200, and the control module 300 is used to control the working state of the clamping mechanism 100 and the injection mechanism 400.

[0057] Specifically, in this embodiment, the poultry injection device uses the clamping mechanism 100 provided in the first aspect to restrain and fix the poultry, exposing the poultry's neck for subcutaneous injection and other operations, thus improving injection efficiency. The injection mechanism 400 typically includes components such as an injection solution reservoir, infusion tubing, and needle. When the clamping mechanism 100 exposes the poultry's neck, the control module 300 receives a positioning signal and can then control the injection mechanism 400 to perform subcutaneous injection into the poultry's neck, improving the injection reliability and accuracy of the injection mechanism 400.

[0058] In the above embodiments, the control module 300's control over the working states of the injection mechanism 400 and the clamping mechanism 100 typically includes the opening, closing, movement, and injection speed of each mechanism. The specific design can be tailored to actual needs and is not limited here. Additionally, the control module 300 may include components such as a touchscreen 302 and a switch 301, allowing operators to control the overall working state of the device via the touchscreen 302.

[0059] Optionally, such as Figure 9 As shown, the injection mechanism 400 has an injection station, and the clamping mechanism 100 is movably mounted on the frame 200 and can be moved to the injection station.

[0060] Specifically, in actual operation, the poultry clamping requires a large operating space, and it is necessary to avoid accidental contact with the needle or injury from the needle during operation. Therefore, the clamping mechanism 100 is set at a certain distance from the needle. After the clamping work is completed, the control module 300 can control the clamping mechanism 100 to move to the injection station to complete the injection of poultry, which improves the safety and ease of operation of the equipment.

[0061] Optionally, such as Figures 8 to 9As shown, the poultry injection device also includes a skin lifting mechanism 500, which is disposed on the frame 200 and connected to the control module 300. The skin lifting mechanism 500 is used to expose the neck skin of the poultry on the clamping mechanism 100.

[0062] Specifically, poultry injections are usually administered subcutaneously through the skin of the poultry's neck. Directly injecting the poultry's neck through the injection mechanism 400 may cause bleeding or missed injections. The skin-lifting mechanism 500 allows the poultry to be held in place by the clamping mechanism 100, and then the skin of the poultry's neck can be lifted to facilitate subcutaneous injection by the injection mechanism 400, thus improving the reliability and safety of the injection.

[0063] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the injection mechanism 400 includes a needle 401, and the skin lifting mechanism 500 includes a pair of meshing gears 501 that are capable of rotating in opposite directions to expose the neck skin of the poultry on the clamping mechanism 100; wherein, the pair of gears 501 are located on one side of the needle 401, and their rotation axis ( Figure 10 The Y direction in the needle 401 is the same as the injection direction in the needle 401. Figure 10 The X direction in the figure is at a set angle, and the set angle is an acute angle.

[0064] Specifically, in one embodiment, the skin-lifting mechanism 500 can be implemented by a pair of gears that can rotate in opposite directions and mesh with each other. That is, a driving device such as a motor drives the two gears to mesh relative to each other. When approaching the poultry's neck, the neck skin can be lifted, or the skin can be lifted by clamping the feathers. The pair of gears 501 are positioned on one side of the needle 401, with their rotation axis forming an acute angle with the injection direction of the needle 401. This allows the lifted poultry skin to form a depression, facilitating the insertion of the injection needle 401. Furthermore, it avoids interference between the gears 501 and the needle 401, improving the reliability of the injection. The included angle can be designed to be approximately 10° to 30°.

[0065] Optionally, such as Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the poultry injection device also includes a disinfection mechanism 600, which is mounted on the frame 200 and connected to the control module 300. The disinfection mechanism 600 is used to disinfect the poultry on the clamping mechanism 100.

[0066] Specifically, in this embodiment, the disinfection mechanism 600 can disinfect poultry before injection, especially the injection site in the neck, thus improving the safety of the injection. The disinfection mechanism 600 can typically be implemented using an alcohol bottle connected to a spray head, and the operating status of the spray head can be controlled by the control module 300.

[0067] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0068] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clamping mechanism for use in securing the head of a poultry bird, characterised in that, include: The device includes a drive unit, a fixed base, and a pair of clamping arms, the ends of which are provided with pressing parts, and the fixed base is provided with receiving cavities. The pair of clamping arms are connected to the driving member and are movably mounted on the fixed base. The driving member enables the pair of clamping arms to be in a clamping state or an open state. When the clamping arm is in the clamping state, the pressing part enables the poultry's head to be located within the receiving cavity.

2. The clamping mechanism of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a connecting seat, the clamping arm is L-shaped, one end of which is connected to the output end of the drive unit through a waist-shaped hole and the other end is provided with the pressing part.

3. The clamping mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The pair of clamping arms are respectively movably mounted on the fixed base via a rotating shaft.

4. The clamping mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The receiving cavity is located on the upper side of the pair of clamping arms, and the pressing portion extends upward along the end of the clamping arms and is inclined toward the side close to the receiving cavity.

5. The clamping mechanism of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a first sensor, which is used to detect whether the poultry's head is in position.

6. The chucking mechanism of claim 1, wherein It also includes a second sensor for detecting the clamping state of the pair of clamping arms.

7. A poultry injection device characterized in that, include: The frame, the control module, the injection mechanism, and the clamping mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-6; Both the injection mechanism and the clamping mechanism are mounted on the frame, and the control module is used to control the working status of the clamping mechanism and the injection mechanism.

8. Poultry injection device according to claim 7, characterized in that The injection mechanism has an injection station, and the clamping mechanism is movably mounted on the frame and can move to the injection station.

9. The poultry injection device of claim 7, wherein, It also includes a skin-lifting mechanism, which is disposed on the frame and connected to the control module. The skin-lifting mechanism is used to expose the neck skin of poultry on the clamping mechanism.

10. Poultry injection device according to claim 9, characterized in that The injection mechanism includes a needle, and the skin lifting mechanism includes a pair of meshing gears that are capable of rotating in opposite directions to expose the neck skin of the poultry on the clamping mechanism. Among them, a pair of gears are located on one side of the needle, and their rotation axes are at a set angle with the injection direction of the needle, the set angle being an acute angle.

11. The poultry injection device of claim 7, wherein, It also includes a disinfection mechanism, which is mounted on the frame and connected to the control module. The disinfection mechanism is used to disinfect poultry on the clamping mechanism.

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