Integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated animal semen collection bottle conveying system relates to livestock breeding equipment technical field, aims at solving the low efficiency of the artificial transfer of the existing animal semen, easily affected by the vibration in the transportation process, leading to the problem of semen quality decline. The system includes the first conveying unit of setting in the breeding house, the second conveying unit of setting in the laboratory, the main conveying pipeline of connecting both and the vortex air pump of providing the power for the whole system, also includes control system. The utility model has realized the automation of the semen collection bottle between the breeding house and the laboratory, the closed pipe conveying of different lines, reduces the manual intervention, guarantees the environmental stability of semen in the transfer process, and is convenient for distinguishing management and testing and examining different batches of pig semen, is applicable to the semen transfer operation under the complex, large -scale pig raising scene of complex.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding equipment technology, specifically to an integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system. Background Technology

[0002] In large-scale pig farming, artificial insemination has become a key method to improve the reproductive efficiency of breeding pigs. The process involves the timely transfer of semen from the pigsty to a laboratory for quality testing, dilution, and preservation. This transfer directly affects the semen's activity and the subsequent insemination results.

[0003] Currently, the industry generally uses manual transport, where staff collect semen in the breeding sheds and then transport it to the laboratory in insulated boxes. This method has significant drawbacks: firstly, it is inefficient, especially in large-scale farms where the breeding sheds are far from the laboratory, making manual round trips time-consuming and labor-intensive; secondly, it suffers from poor environmental stability, as the semen is easily affected by external factors such as temperature, vibration, and contaminants during transport, leading to a decrease in sperm motility; and thirdly, it is costly in terms of labor, requiring dedicated personnel to handle the transport work, which increases the operating costs of breeding enterprises.

[0004] While some existing pipeline conveying systems are used for material transfer, they are mostly designed for granular or powdery industrial materials. Their structural design, power selection, and control logic are ill-suited to the conveying requirements of animal semen collection bottles—which are made of fragile glass or plastic, and the semen they contain demands extremely high stability and sealing during transport. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an integrated conveying system specifically designed for animal semen collection bottles to solve these technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical defects and provide an integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system to solve the problems of low efficiency and easy impact on semen quality in the existing technology.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to achieve its technical objective is as follows: an integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system, used to connect the breeding shed and the laboratory and realize the pipeline delivery of animal semen collection bottles, including an integrated base set in the laboratory, an air conversion chamber provided in the integrated base, the upper end of the air conversion chamber being connected to several delivery pipes through a fast solenoid valve, and the lower end being connected to a vortex air pump; one end of the delivery pipe extends into the breeding shed, and the other end extends into the laboratory, used to carry the delivery of semen collection bottles; each delivery pipe also includes a first delivery unit and a second delivery unit. The first conveying unit is located inside the breeding shed and connected to the end of the conveying pipe, and includes a first buffer chamber and a first photoelectric sensor; the bottom of the first buffer chamber is provided with a first feeding port for placing a semen collection bottle, and the top is connected to the conveying pipe; the first photoelectric sensor is installed on the top of the first buffer chamber and the inner wall of the conveying pipe, and is used to detect whether the semen collection bottle has passed through the first buffer chamber. The second delivery unit is located in the laboratory and connected to the other end of the delivery pipeline. It includes a second buffer chamber and a second photoelectric sensor. The bottom of the second buffer chamber is provided with a second inlet for removing the semen collection bottle, and the top is connected to the delivery pipeline. The second photoelectric sensor is installed on the top of the second buffer chamber and the inner wall of the delivery pipeline to detect whether the semen collection bottle has passed through the second buffer chamber. It also includes a control system, which is electrically connected to the fast solenoid valve, the first photoelectric sensor, the second photoelectric sensor, and the vortex air pump, respectively, to receive sensor signals and control the actions of each actuator.

[0007] Preferably, the upper part of the air conversion chamber is provided with four through holes, each of which is connected to a fast solenoid valve, and a delivery pipe is connected above each of the fast solenoid valves; the lower part of the air conversion chamber is provided with an opening, which is connected to a vortex air pump.

[0008] Preferably, an adjusting rod is connected between the air conversion chamber and the integrated base, and the adjusting rod is used to adjust the height of the air conversion chamber in the integrated base.

[0009] Preferably, the delivery pipe is made of transparent PVC material, and its inner diameter is 5-10 mm larger than the maximum outer diameter of the semen collection bottle. The inner wall of the pipe is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0010] Preferably, the inner walls of both the first and second buffer chambers are provided with rubber buffer pads, and the inner diameter of the buffer chambers is consistent with the inner diameter of the main conveying pipeline.

[0011] Preferably, both the first feeding port and the second discharging port are provided with flip-top sealing covers, and a sealing ring is provided at the connection between the sealing cover and the buffer chamber.

[0012] Preferably, the control system includes a PLC controller and a touch screen, the touch screen being used to display the system operating status and manual control parameter settings.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. High degree of automation: Powered by a vortex air pump and controlled by photoelectric sensors and fast solenoid valves, the semen collection bottles are automatically transported between the breeding shed and the laboratory, eliminating the need for manual transport and greatly improving transport efficiency.

[0014] 2. Ensure semen quality: The closed-loop pipeline transportation system avoids contact between the semen and the external environment during transportation, reducing the impact of factors such as temperature changes, vibration, and contamination on semen quality. At the same time, the transparent pipeline allows for real-time observation of the transportation status and timely detection of abnormalities.

[0015] 3. High adaptability: Based on the material and shape characteristics of semen collection bottles, a buffer chamber, rubber buffer pad, reasonable inner diameter of the pipe and inner wall coating are designed to effectively protect the collection bottle from damage and ensure stable and reliable transportation process.

[0016] 4. Controllable cost: The system uses a vortex air pump as a power source, which has low energy consumption and low maintenance costs; at the same time, it reduces labor input, and long-term use can reduce the operating costs of aquaculture enterprises.

[0017] 5. Diversified transportation routes: For complex and diverse pig farms and laboratories, a single set of equipment is equipped with multiple routes, which can implement different transportation channels for different bovine semen, making it easier to distinguish, manage and test. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall principle of this utility model; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the integrated structure of the base, fast solenoid valve, and delivery pipeline. Figure 3 for Figure 2 Rear view; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated base structure; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the air conversion cavity structure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the air conversion cavity from another angle.

[0019] The diagram is marked as follows: 1. Breeding shed; 2. Laboratory; 3. Integrated base; 4. Air conversion chamber; 5. Quick-acting solenoid valve; 6. Conveying pipeline; 7. Vortex air pump; 8. Semen collection bottle; 9. First conveying unit; 10. Second conveying unit; 11. First buffer chamber; 12. First photoelectric sensor; 13. First feeding port; 14. Second buffer chamber; 15. Second photoelectric sensor; 16. Second feed port; 17. Through hole; 18. Opening; 19. Adjusting rod; 20. Rubber buffer pad; 21. Sealing cover; 22. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Example

[0021] like Figure 1-5 As shown: An integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system is used to connect a breeding shed 1 and a laboratory 2 and to realize the pipeline delivery of animal semen collection bottles 8. It includes an integrated base 3 installed in the laboratory 2, within which an air conversion chamber 4 is provided. The upper end of the air conversion chamber 4 is connected to several delivery pipes 6 via a fast solenoid valve 5, and the lower end is connected to a vortex air pump 7. One end of each delivery pipe 6 extends into the breeding shed 1, and the other end extends into the laboratory 2, for carrying the semen collection bottles 8. Each delivery pipe 6 also includes a first delivery unit 9 and a second delivery unit 10. The first conveying unit 9 is installed inside the breeding house 1 and connected to the end of the conveying pipe 6, including a first buffer chamber 11 and a first photoelectric sensor 12; the bottom of the first buffer chamber 11 is provided with a first feeding port 13 for placing the semen collection bottle 8, and the top is connected to the conveying pipe 6; the first photoelectric sensor 12 is installed on the top of the first buffer chamber 11 and the inner wall of the conveying pipe 6, and is used to detect whether the semen collection bottle 8 has passed through the first buffer chamber 11. The second conveying unit 10 is located in the laboratory 2 and connected to the other end of the conveying pipe 6. It includes a second buffer chamber 14 and a second photoelectric sensor 15. The bottom of the second buffer chamber 14 is provided with a second feeding port 16 for taking out the semen collection bottle 8, and the top is connected to the conveying pipe 6. The second photoelectric sensor 15 is installed on the top of the second buffer chamber 14 and the inner wall of the conveying pipe 8 to detect whether the semen collection bottle 8 has passed through the second buffer chamber 14. It also includes a control system, which is electrically connected to the fast solenoid valve 5, the first photoelectric sensor 12, the second photoelectric sensor 15, and the vortex air pump 7, respectively, and is used to receive sensor signals and control the actions of each actuator.

[0022] The upper part of the air conversion chamber 4 is provided with four through holes 17, each of which is connected to a fast solenoid valve 5. A delivery pipe 6 is connected above the fast solenoid valve 5. The lower part of the air conversion chamber 4 is provided with an opening 18, which is connected to a vortex air pump 7.

[0023] An adjusting rod 19 is connected between the air conversion chamber 4 and the integrated base 3. The adjusting rod 19 is used to adjust the height of the air conversion chamber 4 in the integrated base 3.

[0024] The delivery pipe 6 is made of transparent PVC material, and its inner diameter is 5-10 mm larger than the maximum outer diameter of the semen collection bottle 8. The inner wall of the pipe is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0025] The inner walls of the first buffer chamber 11 and the second buffer chamber 14 are both provided with rubber buffer pads 20, and the inner diameter of the buffer chamber is consistent with the inner diameter of the main conveying pipe 6.

[0026] Both the first feeding port 13 and the second feeding port 16 are provided with flip-top sealing covers 21, and the connection between the sealing cover 21 and the buffer chamber is provided with a sealing ring 22.

[0027] The control system includes a PLC controller and a touch screen, which is used to display the system operating status and set manual control parameters.

[0028] The working principle and process of this utility model are as follows: The air conversion chamber 4 has four through holes 17 at its upper part, each of which is connected to a fast solenoid valve 5. A delivery pipe 6 is connected above the fast solenoid valve 5. The air conversion chamber 4 has an opening 18 at its lower part, which is connected to a vortex air pump 7. This allows one vortex air pump 7 to control four delivery pipes 6 through the four through holes 17 of the air conversion chamber 4, facilitating the transport of semen collection bottles 8 from the four breeding sheds 1 to the same laboratory 2 for further processing.

[0029] The first photoelectric sensor 12 is installed on the top of the first buffer chamber 11 and the inner wall of the delivery pipe 6 to detect whether the semen collection bottle 8 passes through the first buffer chamber 11; the second photoelectric sensor 15 is installed on the top of the second buffer chamber 14 and the inner wall of the delivery pipe 8 to detect whether the semen collection bottle 8 passes through the second buffer chamber 14; when the first photoelectric sensor 12 and the second photoelectric sensor 15 detect the passage of the semen collection bottle 8, they transmit a signal to the fast solenoid valve 5. The fast solenoid valve 5 adjusts its opening and closing state to change the airflow speed in the delivery pipe 6, thereby changing the descent speed of the semen collection bottle 8 in the delivery pipe 6, achieving a smooth descent and avoiding vibration of the semen collection bottle 8.

[0030] The use of a closed pipeline for transportation avoids contact between the semen collection bottle 8 and the external environment during transportation, reducing the impact of factors such as temperature changes, vibration, and contamination on semen quality; at the same time, the transparent pipeline facilitates real-time observation of the transportation status and timely detection of abnormalities.

Claims

1. An integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system, used to connect breeding sheds and laboratories and realize the pipeline delivery of animal semen collection bottles, characterized in that: The system includes an integrated base installed in the laboratory, within which an air conversion chamber is provided. The upper end of the air conversion chamber is connected to several delivery pipes via a rapid-acting solenoid valve, and the lower end is connected to a vortex air pump. One end of each delivery pipe extends into the breeding shed, and the other end extends into the laboratory, used for transporting semen collection bottles. Each delivery pipe also includes a first delivery unit and a second delivery unit. The first conveying unit is located inside the breeding shed and connected to the end of the conveying pipe, and includes a first buffer chamber and a first photoelectric sensor; the bottom of the first buffer chamber is provided with a first feeding port for placing a semen collection bottle, and the top is connected to the conveying pipe; the first photoelectric sensor is installed on the top of the first buffer chamber and the inner wall of the conveying pipe, and is used to detect whether the semen collection bottle has passed through the first buffer chamber. The second delivery unit is located in the laboratory and connected to the other end of the delivery pipeline. It includes a second buffer chamber and a second photoelectric sensor. The bottom of the second buffer chamber is provided with a second inlet for removing the semen collection bottle, and the top is connected to the delivery pipeline. The second photoelectric sensor is installed on the top of the second buffer chamber and the inner wall of the delivery pipeline to detect whether the semen collection bottle has passed through the second buffer chamber. It also includes a control system, which is electrically connected to the fast solenoid valve, the first photoelectric sensor, the second photoelectric sensor, and the vortex air pump, respectively, to receive sensor signals and control the actions of each actuator.

2. The integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the air conversion chamber is provided with four through holes, each of which is connected to a fast solenoid valve, and a delivery pipe is connected above each fast solenoid valve; the lower part of the air conversion chamber is provided with an opening, which is connected to a vortex air pump.

3. The integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjustment rod is connected between the air conversion chamber and the integrated base, and the adjustment rod is used to adjust the height of the air conversion chamber in the integrated base.

4. The integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The delivery pipe is made of transparent PVC material, and its inner diameter is 5-10 mm larger than the maximum outer diameter of the semen collection bottle. The inner wall of the pipe is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene.

5. The integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner walls of both the first and second buffer chambers are equipped with rubber buffer pads, and the inner diameter of the buffer chambers is consistent with the inner diameter of the main conveying pipeline.

6. The integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first feeding port and the second discharging port are equipped with flip-top sealing covers, and a sealing ring is provided at the connection between the sealing cover and the buffer chamber.

7. The integrated animal semen collection bottle delivery system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control system includes a PLC controller and a touch screen, which is used to display the system operating status and set manual control parameters.

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