Primate identification device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of primate identification equipment, belong to animal management equipment technical field, including outer ring, inner ring and fixed pin, outer ring is arc hollow structure;Wherein, outer ring is sleeved in the outside of inner ring, and the both ends of outer ring are equipped with fixed hole respectively;Inner ring is arc structure, and the side of inner ring is equipped with multiple adjusting holes, and the other side is equipped with identification slot, and animal identification chip is equipped in identification slot;Fixed pin is arranged in fixed hole and adjusting hole, realize the detachable connection of outer ring and inner ring, make outer ring and inner ring form the ring body compatible with primate neck, and inner ring and outer ring have certain toughness.The utility model whole structure is simple, can guarantee that chip cannot drop or damage due to animal activity, simultaneously still can touchless identification animal number, by adjusting the cooperation of different adjusting hole and fixed hole, realize the reduction and expansion of ring body ring mouth, can adapt to the neck size of different body shape primate, improve the durability of identification equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal management equipment technology, and more specifically to a primate identification device. Background Technology

[0002] In the breeding and experimental applications of non-human primates (mainly including rhesus monkeys and cynomolgus monkeys), identification devices are a key component supporting their efficient management. They must simultaneously meet three core requirements: First, they must be durable, sturdy, and not easily damaged. Due to the high dexterity of primates' hands and their sharp teeth, ordinary identification devices are easily damaged during their activities or biting, making long-term stable use difficult. Second, they must be easy to identify and mark for management, adapting to the needs of animal production processes and experimental data traceability to achieve rapid and accurate individual differentiation. Third, they must have no negative impact on animal health, avoiding physiological discomfort caused by problems with the material or structure of the identification device itself.

[0003] Currently, the mainstream animal identification equipment in the industry combines a bent wire collar with a round identification tag. However, the wire is prone to corrosion, and its sharp edges not only physically irritate the animal's fur but also easily entangle its hair, posing a potential threat to animal health with long-term use. Furthermore, this type of tag has limited information capacity, and the identification process relies on close-range manual inspection, making it unsuitable for large-scale, sophisticated management scenarios. While RFID chip tags, commonly used in agricultural animal husbandry, possess the potential for information management, their simple design and weak impact and wear resistance mean that direct application to non-human primates can easily lead to damage or detachment due to climbing, scratching, or other activities, compromising tag stability. Therefore, developing a lightweight, robust, and easy-to-use RFID chip tag management device that is harmless to animal health is crucial. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a primate identification device to improve the durability of animal identification devices.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a primate identification device, comprising an outer ring, an inner ring, and a fixing pin, wherein the outer ring has an arc-shaped hollow structure; wherein...

[0007] The outer ring is fitted around the outer side of the inner ring, and fixing holes are provided at both ends of the outer ring;

[0008] The inner ring has an arc-shaped structure, with multiple adjustment holes on one side and an identification groove on the other side, in which an animal identification chip is installed.

[0009] The fixing pin is inserted into the fixing hole and the adjusting hole to realize the detachable connection between the outer ring and the inner ring, so that the outer ring and the inner ring form a ring body that fits the neck of a primate.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing pin includes an upper pin and a lower pin that are coaxially fitted; one end of the upper pin is provided with a head with an inner triangular groove, and the other end is provided with a first magnetic part; one end of the lower pin is provided with a second magnetic part that is attracted to the opposite pole of the first magnetic part, and the other end is provided with an enlarged chamfer; the upper pin and the lower pin are detachably connected by the attraction between the opposite poles of the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part, and the connected upper pin and lower pin are together inserted into the fixing hole and the adjusting hole.

[0011] Preferably, both the outer and inner rings are made of colored nylon material.

[0012] Preferably, the arc-shaped opening of the outer ring has an angle of 90 to 100 degrees; the cross-section of the outer ring has rounded corners, and the fixing hole has an enlarged chamfer at the opening on the surface of the outer ring;

[0013] The inner ring has an arc-shaped cutoff angle of 60 degrees; both end faces of the inner ring are rounded.

[0014] Preferably, the marking slot is also equipped with a miniature positioning tracker for tracking the real-time location of the animal.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom layer of the identification slot is provided with a signal shielding layer, and the signal shielding layer does not cover the signal emitting surface of the animal identification chip.

[0016] Preferably, a reflective warning film is affixed to the outer periphery of the outer ring along an arc-shaped direction.

[0017] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] This utility model discloses a primate identification device. An outer ring is fitted over an inner ring containing an animal identification chip, forming a ring that fits the primate's neck. The overall structure is simple, ensuring the chip won't fall off or be damaged due to animal movement, while also enabling contactless identification of the animal's number. The outer ring has fixing holes at both ends, and the inner ring has multiple adjustment holes on one side. During use, a fixing pin passes through the fixing and adjustment holes, allowing for a detachable connection between the outer and inner rings. By adjusting the fit between the adjustment and fixing holes, the ring's diameter can be increased or decreased, adapting to the neck circumference of primates of different sizes and improving the device's durability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the primate identification device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing pin structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer ring structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a top view of the outer ring of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the inner ring structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a top view of the inner ring of this utility model;

[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Outer ring; 2. Inner ring; 3. Fixing pin; 301. Upper pin; 302. Lower pin; 303. First magnetic part; 304. Second magnetic part; 4. Fixing hole; 5. Adjustment hole; 6. Marking groove. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] To make the objectives, solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this utility model are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0028] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these specific details are not necessary to implement the present invention. In other embodiments, well-known structures, circuits, materials, or methods are not specifically described in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", "high", "low", "inner", and "outer" 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 limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] The following is in conjunction with the appendix of this utility model. Figures 1-6 The embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] Reference Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a primate identification device, including an outer ring 1, an inner ring 2, and a fixing pin 3. The outer ring 1 has an arc-shaped hollow structure. Wherein,

[0033] The outer ring 1 is fitted on the outside of the inner ring 2, and the two ends of the outer ring 1 are respectively provided with fixing holes 4;

[0034] The inner ring 2 has an arc-shaped structure. One side of the inner ring 2 has multiple adjustment holes 5, and the other side has an identification groove 6, in which an animal identification chip is installed.

[0035] The fixing pin 3 is inserted into the fixing hole 4 and the adjusting hole 5 to realize the detachable connection between the outer ring 1 and the inner ring 2, so that the outer ring 1 and the inner ring 2 form a ring body that fits the neck of a primate.

[0036] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 As shown, outer ring 1 is an arc-shaped hollow structure, and inner ring 2 is an arc-shaped structure adapted to the inner cavity of outer ring 1. Both outer ring 1 and inner ring 2 are structures formed by cutting a portion of material from a complete ring body. The arc-shaped cut angle (i.e., the central angle corresponding to the arc segment of the cut portion) can be selected and set according to actual needs. By adjusting the relative position of outer ring 1 and inner ring 2, the diameter of the marking device can be tightened or enlarged to accommodate non-human primates with different neck circumferences.

[0037] Figure 1 In the outer ring 1, there are two fixing holes 4 at each end, and each of the two fixing holes 4 at each end is fitted with a fixing pin 3. Meanwhile, the adjusting holes 5 on the inner ring 2 are evenly distributed along an arc direction, and the spacing between each adjusting hole 5 is the same as the spacing between the two fixing holes 4 on the outer ring. When fixing the outer ring 1 and the inner ring 2 with the fixing pins 3, the four fixing pins 3 are passed through the fixing holes 4 at both ends of the outer ring 1 and the adjusting holes 5 on the inner ring 2, thus completing the fixation of the inner ring 2 and the outer ring 1.

[0038] In this embodiment, when using the primate identification device, one end of the outer ring 1 is first fitted onto one end of the inner ring 2. Then, the inner ring 2 is slid into the hollow structure of the outer ring 1, leaving one end with the adjustment hole 5 exposed. A suitable adjustment hole 5 is selected on the inner ring 2 according to the size of the primate's neck, so that the adjustment hole 5 is aligned with the fixing hole 4. Then, the fixing pin 3 is passed through the fixing hole 4 and the adjustment hole 5 to fix the outer ring 1 and the inner ring 2, thereby fixing the identification device to the primate's neck.

[0039] In this embodiment, an outer ring 1 is fitted onto an inner ring 2 containing an animal identification chip, forming a ring that fits the neck of a primate. The overall structure is simple, ensuring that the chip will not fall off or be damaged due to animal movement, while also enabling contactless identification of animal numbers. Simultaneously, fixing holes 4 are provided at both ends of the outer ring 1, and multiple adjustment holes 5 are provided on one side of the inner ring 2. During use, fixing pins 3 are inserted into the fixing holes 4 and adjustment holes 5, allowing for a detachable connection between the outer ring 1 and the inner ring 2. By adjusting the fit between different adjustment holes 5 and fixing holes 4, the diameter of the ring opening can be reduced or increased, adapting to the neck circumference of primates of different sizes and improving the durability of the identification device.

[0040] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 2 As shown, the fixing pin 3 includes an upper pin 301 and a lower pin 302 that are coaxially fitted. One end of the upper pin 301 has a head with an inner triangular groove, and the other end has a first magnetic part 303. One end of the lower pin 302 has a second magnetic part 304 that attracts the opposite poles of the first magnetic part 303, and the other end has an enlarged chamfer. The upper pin 301 and the lower pin 302 are detachably connected by the attraction between the opposite poles of the first magnetic part 303 and the second magnetic part 304. After connection, the upper pin 301 and the lower pin 302 pass through the fixing hole 4 and the adjusting hole 5 to lock the outer ring 1 and the inner ring 2. When disassembling the outer ring 1 and the inner ring 2, the upper pin 301 is pried open with an inner triangular tool, and the upper pin 301 and the lower pin 302 are pulled out to achieve the locking and disassembly.

[0041] In one specific embodiment, the fixing pin 3 can be made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel to improve the durability of the fixing pin.

[0042] In this embodiment, in order to effectively distinguish different animal species during the breeding process, or to effectively differentiate experimental animals by comparison, both the outer ring 1 and the inner ring 2 are made of colored nylon material. Nylon material has the characteristics of high strength and corrosion resistance. While improving the stability and portability of the marking equipment, different non-human primates can be distinguished by comparison through the outer ring 1 or the inner ring 2 of different colors.

[0043] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the arc-shaped blank space of the outer ring 1 is cut off at an angle of 90~100 degrees, corresponding to Figure 4 Angle α. The cross-section of the outer ring 1 is rounded, and the fixing hole 4 has an enlarged chamfer at the opening on the surface of the outer ring 1. During assembly, the enlarged chamfer is flush with the end face of the enlarged chamfer left on the fixing pin 3 to prevent the fixing pin 3 from being pulled out by hand and from getting tangled in animal hair.

[0044] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the arc-shaped blank space in inner circle 2 is cut off at an angle of 60 degrees, corresponding to... Figure 6 Angle β in the middle. Both end faces of the inner ring 2 are rounded. When the inner ring 2 is slid into the inner cavity of the outer ring 1, the rounded corners can improve the smoothness of the inner ring 2 entering the inner cavity.

[0045] In this embodiment, half of the inner ring 2 has adjustment holes 5, and the spacing between the holes 5 is the same as the spacing between the holes 4 of each group of fixing holes on the outer ring 1. The remaining part is cut into half a fan-shaped area to form an identification groove 6, which is used to attach or embed an animal identification chip. In this embodiment, the animal identification chip is specifically an RFID tag chip, which can work with a corresponding RFID chip tag identification management system to realize the identification of animal identity.

[0046] The primate identification device provided in this embodiment has the following technical advantages:

[0047] 1. Lightweight, sturdy, and durable, it can accompany the animal for its entire life: The inner ring 2 and outer ring 1 are made of high-strength nylon material, which has excellent properties such as high strength and corrosion resistance. It is easy to disassemble, tighten or expand the diameter of the ring to fit the size of the animal's neck.

[0048] 2. Easy to identify and manage: The RFID chip tagging and identification management system allows for contactless animal identification by animal number. In addition, the equipment is made of colored nylon, which makes it easy to distinguish animals by comparison.

[0049] Example 2:

[0050] Based on Embodiment 1 above, in order to pinpoint the specific location of the animal, this embodiment also includes a miniature positioning tracker within the tag slot 6. The miniature positioning tracker is used to track and locate the animal's real-time position. The miniature positioning tracker can use a low-power Bluetooth / UWB unit for positioning. Staff can receive and display the positioning signal data from the neck tagging device of each non-human primate in real time through the central monitoring system of the breeding area.

[0051] When tagging devices are applied to monkey rearing models that combine multi-zone enclosures with outdoor activity areas, staff can access real-time signal data from the miniature tracking devices embedded in the neck tags of each monkey through a central monitoring system in the rearing area. The system interface displays the real-time coordinates and location of each monkey. This eliminates the need for staff to constantly monitor or frequently count the animals; real-time location data allows for precise tracking, reducing manual management costs and preventing data interference from animal escapes or cross-zone conflicts.

[0052] In this embodiment, in order to prevent electromagnetic radiation reflected from animal feeding equipment from interfering with the signal transmission of the RFID chip, a signal shielding layer is provided at the bottom of the identification slot 6, and the signal shielding layer does not cover the signal transmission surface of the animal identification chip.

[0053] The signal shielding layer can be made of 0.1mm thick nano-sized copper foil. The signal shielding layer can filter out the noise reflected from the metal cage and the radiation interference from the acquisition instrument, avoiding the problem of unstable RFID identification caused by electromagnetic interference in complex experimental environments.

[0054] In this embodiment, to improve animal location identification in low-light environments, a reflective warning light film is affixed to the outer perimeter of the outer ring 1 along an arc-shaped direction. The color of the reflective light film can be orange-red. In complex cage environments (such as low light, crowded with multiple animals) where quick location is difficult, after affixing the reflective warning light film to the outer perimeter of the outer ring 1, when staff patrol at night, the weak light from the corridor ceiling lights shines on the reflective light film, forming clear orange-red reflective dots. This allows for quick identification of the identification device on each animal's neck without the need for a handheld flashlight, thereby determining the animal's location. This solves the problems of difficult animal identification, low patrol efficiency, and easy interference with animals in low-light environments.

[0055] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A primate identification device, characterized in that, It includes an outer ring (1), an inner ring (2), and a fixing pin (3), wherein the outer ring (1) is an arc-shaped hollow structure; wherein, The outer ring (1) is fitted on the outside of the inner ring (2), and the two ends of the outer ring (1) are respectively provided with fixing holes (4). The inner ring (2) has an arc-shaped structure. One side of the inner ring (2) is provided with multiple adjustment holes (5), and the other side is provided with an identification groove (6). The identification groove (6) contains an animal identification chip. The fixing pin (3) is inserted into the fixing hole (4) and the adjusting hole (5) to realize the detachable connection between the outer ring (1) and the inner ring (2), so that the outer ring (1) and the inner ring (2) form a ring body that fits the neck of a primate.

2. The primate identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing pin (3) includes an upper pin (301) and a lower pin (302) that are coaxially fitted; one end of the upper pin (301) is provided with a head with an inner triangular groove, and the other end is provided with a first magnetic part (303); one end of the lower pin (302) is provided with a second magnetic part (304) that is attracted to the opposite pole of the first magnetic part (303), and the other end is provided with an enlarged chamfer; the upper pin (301) and the lower pin (302) are detachably connected by the attraction between the opposite poles of the first magnetic part (303) and the second magnetic part (304), and the connected upper pin (301) and lower pin (302) are together inserted into the fixing hole (4) and the adjusting hole (5).

3. The primate identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the outer ring (1) and the inner ring (2) are made of colored nylon material.

4. The primate identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arc-shaped gap of the outer ring (1) is cut at an angle of 90~100 degrees; the cross section of the outer ring (1) is provided with rounded corners, and the fixing hole (4) is provided with an enlarged chamfer at the opening on the surface of the outer ring (1); The arc-shaped blanking angle of the inner ring (2) is 60 degrees; both end faces of the inner ring (2) are rounded.

5. The primate identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The marking slot (6) is also equipped with a miniature positioning tracker for tracking the real-time location of the animal.

6. The primate identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom layer of the identification slot (6) is surrounded by a signal shielding layer, and the signal shielding layer does not cover the signal emitting surface of the animal identification chip.

7. The primate identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer ring (1) is provided with a reflective warning film along the arc direction on its outer periphery.

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