A machine vision-based body measurement device for breeding swine
By introducing an adjustment and configuration section into the boar body size measuring device, the problems of inconvenient height adjustment and difficult maintenance have been solved, enabling flexible testing and efficient maintenance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522443249.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing boar body size measuring devices are difficult to adjust in a flexible manner according to the height of the boar, which makes the measurement operation inconvenient, affects the accuracy of the data, and is prone to collisions with the boar, causing stress and shortening the lifespan of the device.
A body size measuring device for breeding pigs, comprising an adjustment section and a configuration section, was designed. The adjustment section achieves height adjustment through a motor-driven connecting rod and gear transmission, while the configuration section facilitates disassembly and maintenance through a knob and balance bar structure.
It enables flexible adaptation to testing of breeding pigs of different heights, ensuring smooth testing and accurate data collection, while reducing the difficulty of inspection and maintenance and the downtime of equipment maintenance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of breeding pig body size measurement device, and in particular relates to a breeding pig body size measurement device based on machine vision. Background Technology
[0002] The machine vision-based pig body shape measurement device is an intelligent device that integrates image acquisition equipment, algorithm processing system and data output module. It captures images of pigs from multiple angles, such as the side and back, without contact, and uses machine vision technology to extract key body shape parameters such as height, length, chest circumference and hip circumference. Combined with algorithm analysis, it analyzes indicators such as body shape symmetry and muscle fullness, so as to achieve rapid, accurate and stress-free measurement of pig body shape data, and provide objective data support for pig breeding and breeding evaluation.
[0003] However, existing boar body size measuring devices are difficult to adjust in height according to the height of the boar during use. This not only makes the measurement operation inconvenient and affects the accuracy of the data, but also makes it easy for the device to collide with the boar, causing stress to the boar and shortening the lifespan of the device. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a machine vision-based boar body size measurement device. By setting an adjustment part, it solves the problem that existing boar body size measurement devices are difficult to adjust the height flexibly according to the height of the boar. This not only leads to inconvenient measurement operation and affects the accuracy of data, but also easily causes the device to collide with the boar, causing stress to the boar and shortening the service life of the device.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: This utility model relates to a machine vision-based device for measuring the body size of breeding pigs. It includes a base plate and further comprises: an adjustment section disposed on the top of the base plate; a configuration section disposed on the adjustment section; the adjustment section includes an adjustment assembly mounted on the top of the base plate; and a limiting assembly mounted on the adjustment assembly; the adjustment assembly includes two sliding rods fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, with a top plate fixedly connected to the top ends of the two sliding rods, and a U-shaped frame fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate, on which a rotatable component is connected. A rotating shaft has a connecting rod 1 fixedly connected to its outer wall. A connecting rod 2 is hinged to the end of the connecting rod 1 away from the U-shaped frame 1. A U-shaped frame 2 is hinged to the end of the connecting rod 2 away from the connecting rod 1. A sliding plate is slidably connected to the outer walls of the two sliding rods. The bottom of the U-shaped frame 2 is fixedly connected to the sliding plate. A driving component 1 is provided on the U-shaped frame 1. The right end of the rotating shaft extends outside the U-shaped frame 1. The driving component 1 includes a motor fixedly connected to the U-shaped frame 1. The output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft through a coupling. The motor is located on the right side of the U-shaped frame 1.
[0006] Furthermore, the configuration unit includes a fixing component mounted on the bottom of the skateboard; and a configuration component mounted on the top of the base plate.
[0007] Furthermore, the limiting component includes a gear fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft, a rectangular plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate, a limiting tooth is provided on the front side of the rectangular plate, a driving component is provided on the rectangular plate, the limiting tooth meshes with the gear, the driving component includes an electric telescopic rod fixedly connected to the back side of the rectangular plate, the output end of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the limiting tooth, and the output end of the electric telescopic rod extends to the outside of the rectangular plate and is slidably connected to the rectangular plate.
[0008] Furthermore, the fixing component includes a fixing clamp fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide plate, a rectangular plate two fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide plate, a screw threadedly connected to the rectangular plate two, a knob fixedly connected to the outer wall of the right end of the screw, and a movable clamp rotatably connected to the left end of the screw. A boar body size detection device is provided on the side of the fixed clamp and the movable clamp that are close to each other. A balancing component is provided on the rectangular plate two, the balancing component including two balancing rods slidably connected to the rectangular plate two, the left ends of the two balancing rods being fixedly connected to the movable clamp, and the two balancing rods being symmetrically distributed on both sides of the screw.
[0009] Furthermore, the configuration component includes two guardrails fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, with the two guardrails symmetrically distributed on the top of the base plate.
[0010] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. By setting an adjustment section, if it is necessary to adjust the height of the boar body shape detection device according to the height of the boar, the motor can be started. The motor will drive the connecting rod one to rotate through the rotating shaft. Since the connecting rod one is hinged to the connecting rod two, and the other end of the connecting rod two is hinged to the U-shaped frame two on the top of the sliding plate on the outer wall of the two sliding rods, when the motor drives the connecting rod one to rotate, it will transmit through the connecting rod two and the U-shaped frame two, so that the sliding plate drives the boar body shape detection device to complete the height adjustment. This setting can flexibly adapt to boars of different heights, ensuring smooth detection and accurate data collection. 2. By setting up a configuration section, when the boar body size detection device malfunctions after long-term use and needs to be disassembled and repaired, turning the knob on the screw outward will drive the screw to rotate synchronously. When the screw rotates, it will be guided by two balance bars to drive the movable clamp to separate from the fixed clamp, thereby releasing the limit on the detection device and facilitating quick disassembly and repair. This setting can reduce the difficulty of repair and shorten the equipment downtime for maintenance.
[0011] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description
[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying 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.
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the adjustment part of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the configuration part of this utility model; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of A in the middle; Figure 5 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of B in the diagram.
[0014] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Base plate; 2. Adjustment section; 21. Adjustment assembly; 211. Slide rod; 212. Top plate; 213. U-shaped frame one; 214. Motor; 215. Rotating shaft; 216. Connecting rod one; 217. Connecting rod two; 218. U-shaped frame two; 219. Slide plate; 22. Limiting assembly; 221. Gear; 222. Rectangular plate one; 223. Limiting tooth; 224. Electric telescopic rod; 3. Configuration section; 31. Fixing assembly; 311. Fixing clamp; 312. Rectangular plate two; 313. Screw; 314. Knob; 315. Movable clamp; 316. Breeding pig body shape detection device; 317. Balance bar; 32. Configuration assembly; 321. Guardrail. Detailed Implementation
[0015] 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.
[0016] Please see Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model is a machine vision-based device for measuring the body size of breeding pigs, including a base plate 1, and further including: an adjustment part 2, which is disposed on the top of the base plate 1; and a configuration part 3, which is disposed on the adjustment part 2.
[0017] Adjustment part 2 includes adjustment assembly 21, which is mounted on the top of base plate 1; and limiting assembly 22, which is mounted on adjustment assembly 21. Adjustment assembly 21 includes two slide rods 211 fixedly connected to the top of base plate 1. The top of the two slide rods 211 is fixedly connected to a top plate 212. The bottom of the top plate 212 is fixedly connected to a U-shaped frame 213. A rotating shaft 215 is rotatably connected to the U-shaped frame 213. A connecting rod 216 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 215. A connecting rod 217 is hinged to the end of the connecting rod 216 away from the U-shaped frame 213. The connecting rod 217 is located away from the end of the connecting rod 216 away from the connecting rod 216. One end of 16 is hinged to a U-shaped frame 218. A slide plate 219 is slidably connected to the outer walls of two sliding rods 211. The bottom of the U-shaped frame 218 is fixedly connected to the slide plate 219. A driving component 1 is provided on the U-shaped frame 213. The right end of the rotating shaft 215 extends outside the U-shaped frame 213. The limiting component 22 includes a gear 221 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 215. A rectangular plate 222 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate 212. A limiting tooth 223 is provided on the front of the rectangular plate 222. A driving component 222 is provided on the rectangular plate 222. The limiting tooth 223 meshes with the gear 221. The driving component 1 includes components fixedly connected to the U-shaped frame 213. The motor 214 on frame 213 has its output shaft fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 215 via a coupling. The motor 214 is located on the right side of the U-shaped frame 213. The second driving component includes an electric telescopic rod 224 fixedly connected to the back of rectangular plate 222. The output end of the electric telescopic rod 224 is fixedly connected to the limiting tooth 223. The output end of the electric telescopic rod 224 extends beyond the rectangular plate 222 and slides along it. By providing the adjustment part 2, if it is necessary to adjust the height of the boar body shape detection device 316 according to the height of the boar, the motor 214 can be started. The motor 214 will drive the rotating shaft 215... 15 drives the first connecting rod 216 to rotate. Since the second connecting rod 217 is hinged to the first connecting rod 216, and the other end of the second connecting rod 217 is hinged to the U-shaped frame 218 on the top of the slide plate 219 sliding on the outer wall of the two slide rods 211, during the process of the motor 214 driving the first connecting rod 216 to rotate, the transmission action between the second connecting rod 217 and the U-shaped frame 218 can cause the slide plate 219 at the bottom of the U-shaped frame 218 to drive the boar body size detection device 316 on it to complete the height adjustment. Through this setting, it can flexibly adapt to boars of different heights, ensuring the smoothness of the detection operation and the accuracy of data collection.
[0018] Configuration unit 3 includes a fixing component 31, which is installed at the bottom of the slide plate 219; and a configuration component 32, which is installed at the top of the base plate 1. The fixing component 31 includes a fixing clamp 311 fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide plate 219. A rectangular plate 312 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide plate 219. A screw 313 is threaded onto the rectangular plate 312. A knob 314 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the right end of the screw 313. A movable clamp 315 is rotatably connected to the left end of the screw 313. A boar body size detection device 316 is provided on the side of the fixed clamp 311 and the movable clamp 315 that are close to each other. A balancing component is provided on the rectangular plate 312. The configuration component 32 includes two guardrails 321 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1. The two guardrails 321 are symmetrically distributed on the top of the base plate 1. The balancing component includes two balance rods 317 slidably connected to a rectangular plate 312. The left ends of both balance rods 317 are fixedly connected to a movable clamp 315. The two balance rods 317 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the screw 313. By setting the configuration part 3, when the boar body size detection device 316 malfunctions after long-term use and needs to be disassembled for maintenance, the knob 314 on the screw 313 can be rotated outward. The knob 314 will drive the screw 313 to rotate synchronously. When the screw 313 rotates, it will be guided by the two balance rods 317 to drive the movable clamp 315 to separate from the fixed clamp 311 fixed on the other side, thereby releasing the limitation on the boar body size detection device 316, which facilitates quick disassembly and maintenance. This setting can reduce the difficulty of maintenance operations and shorten the equipment downtime for maintenance.
[0019] The 316 FancomeYeGrow body size detection device is an automated weight monitoring system for fattening pigs. Its working principle involves installing a 3D camera on the roof or above the fence of the pigpen. This camera requires no additional lighting and can capture up to 20,000 3D images daily, continuously monitoring and recording the condition of the fattening pigs in the pen. The system's advanced algorithms then convert the captured depth images of the pigs into weight-related data and accurately calculate the pigs' weight. This fully automated process eliminates the need for manual handling of the pigs, avoiding stress. The system then stores core data such as average weight, daily weight gain, number of measurements, and weight uniformity in the cloud. Without additional software assistance, farmers can remotely access this data anytime, anywhere, allowing them to adjust feeding strategies promptly and continuously track pig growth trends for better slaughter planning.
[0020] It should be noted that the control of the motor 214, the electric telescopic rod 224 and the boar body size detection device 316 in this application can all be achieved by using a program set in the control panel and inputting relevant parameters as needed for automated control. This control method can be achieved using existing technologies, such as PLC.
[0021] One specific application of this embodiment is as follows: When in use, if it is necessary to adjust the height of the boar body shape detection device 316 according to the height of the boar, the motor 214 can be started. The motor 214 will drive the connecting rod 216 to rotate via the rotating shaft 215. Since a connecting rod 217 is hinged to the connecting rod 216, and the other end of the connecting rod 217 is hinged to the U-shaped frame 218 at the top of the sliding plate 219 sliding on the outer wall of the two sliding rods 211, during the rotation of the connecting rod 216 driven by the motor 214, the transmission action between the connecting rod 217 and the U-shaped frame 218 will cause the sliding plate 219 at the bottom of the U-shaped frame 218 to drive the boar body shape detection device 316 to complete the height adjustment. This setting allows for flexible adaptation to boars of different heights, ensuring the smoothness of the detection operation and the accuracy of data collection. When the boar body shape detection... When the device 316 needs to be adjusted to a suitable height and is required to be limited, the electric telescopic rod 224 can be activated. The electric telescopic rod 224 will drive the limiting gear 223 to mesh with the gear 221 on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 215, thereby preventing the rotating shaft 215 from rotating and ensuring that the boar body size detection device 316 is stably maintained at the set height. When the boar body size detection device 316 malfunctions after long-term use and needs to be disassembled for maintenance, the knob 314 on the screw 313 can be turned outward. The knob 314 will drive the screw 313 to rotate synchronously. When the screw 313 is rotating, it will be guided by the two balance rods 317 to drive the movable clamp 315 to separate from the fixed clamp 311 fixed on the other side, thereby releasing the limitation on the boar body size detection device 316, which facilitates quick disassembly and maintenance. This setting can reduce the difficulty of maintenance operations and shorten the equipment downtime for maintenance.
[0022] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," 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 the present invention. 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.
[0023] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A machine vision-based device for measuring the body size of breeding pigs, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that, Also includes: Adjustment part (2), the adjustment part (2) is provided on the top of the base plate (1); Configuration unit (3), the configuration unit (3) is provided on adjustment unit (2); The adjustment section (2) includes an adjustment assembly (21) mounted on the top of the base plate (1); and A limiting component (22) is mounted on an adjusting component (21); The adjustment assembly (21) includes two slide rods (211) fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1). The top of the two slide rods (211) is fixedly connected to a top plate (212). The bottom of the top plate (212) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped frame (213). A rotating shaft (215) is rotatably connected to the U-shaped frame (213). A connecting rod (216) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (215). A connecting rod (217) is hinged to the end of the connecting rod (216) away from the U-shaped frame (213). A U-shaped frame (218) is hinged to the end of the connecting rod (217) away from the connecting rod (216). A sliding plate (219) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the two slide rods (211). The bottom of the U-shaped frame (218) is fixedly connected to the sliding plate (219). A driving component is provided on the U-shaped frame (213). The right end of the pivot (215) extends outside the U-shaped frame (213).
2. The machine vision-based body size measurement device for breeding pigs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The configuration unit (3) includes a fixing component (31) mounted on the bottom of the slide plate (219); and Configuration component (32) is mounted on top of base plate (1).
3. The machine vision-based body size measurement device for breeding pigs according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting component (22) includes a gear (221) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (215), a rectangular plate (222) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate (212), a limiting tooth (223) is provided on the front of the rectangular plate (222), and a driving component (222) is provided on the rectangular plate (222). Among them, the limiting tooth (223) meshes with the gear (221).
4. The machine vision-based body size measurement device for breeding pigs according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing component (31) includes a fixing clamp (311) fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide plate (219). A rectangular plate (312) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide plate (219). A screw (313) is threadedly connected to the rectangular plate (312). A knob (314) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the right end of the screw (313). A movable clamp (315) is rotatably connected to the left end of the screw (313). A boar body size detection device (316) is provided on the side of the fixed clamp (311) and the movable clamp (315) that are close to each other. A balancing component is provided on the rectangular plate (312).
5. The machine vision-based body size measurement device for breeding pigs according to claim 4, characterized in that, The configuration component (32) includes two guardrails (321) fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1); Two guardrails (321) are symmetrically distributed on the top of the base plate (1).
6. The machine vision-based body size measurement device for breeding pigs according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive unit includes a motor (214) fixedly connected to a U-shaped frame (213), and the output shaft of the motor (214) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (215) via a coupling; Among them, the motor (214) is located on the right side of the U-shaped frame (213).
7. The machine vision-based body size measurement device for breeding pigs according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second driving component includes an electric telescopic rod (224) fixedly connected to the back of the rectangular plate (222), and the output end of the electric telescopic rod (224) is fixedly connected to the limiting tooth (223); The output end of the electric telescopic rod (224) extends to the outside of the rectangular plate (222) and is slidably connected to the rectangular plate (222).
8. The machine vision-based body size measurement device for breeding pigs according to claim 7, characterized in that, The balancing component includes two balancing rods (317) that are slidably connected to the rectangular plate (312), and the left ends of the two balancing rods (317) are fixedly connected to the movable clamp (315). Two balance bars (317) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the screw (313).