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    • 专利摘要:
    This invention relates to animal identification tags (100) and a method of manufacturing animal identification tags. In particular it relates to animal identification tags (100) having an electronic component (8) secured in a tamper-proof manner within a male pin (1) of the animal identification tags. An electronic tag component (8) is housed within a blind bore (7) inside the male pin (1). The first end (3) of the male pin is deformable (9) in such a way that it forms a closure (10) or partial closure to retain the electronic tag component (8) within the male pin (1).
    公开号:ES2618010A2
    申请号:ES201690052
    申请日:2015-04-15
    公开日:2017-06-20
    发明作者:Grant TOWNSEND；James Andrew Nathan STEWART；Johan Decaluwe；Jean-Jacques Hilpert
    申请人:Allflex Europe SA；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    image 1 DESCRIPTION
    Mark for animal identification and a method of placing the mark Field of the Invention
    The present invention relates to a mark for the identification of animals and a method
    5 to place the mark for animal identification. More specifically, although not exclusively, the invention relates to a mark for the identification of animals that has an electronic identification component fixed within a male pin of the mark for the identification of animals. Background of the invention
    10 Animal identification is an important part of modern livestock because it allows better livestock management and is a requirement in many countries. A common method for animal identification is an atrial mark. Existing ear tags are usually made of plastic and include identifying information in the form of a printed number, a barcode or an embedded electronic device.
    15 Marks can be formed with a male pin that is configured to penetrate the animal's ear and be fixed in place with a corresponding female part. In certain models, the electronic components of the marks are housed in a hole inside the male pin. To hold the electronic components of the marks, caps or plugs have been used to close the hole of the male pin. However, these caps can be
    20 remove, which makes it possible for the electronic device to be handled in a non-detectable manner. In addition, the use of a cap or plug adds additional stages and costs of installation and / or assembly.
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    There is a need to provide marks for the identification of animals that have electronic components of tamper-proof marks. There is also a need to provide marks for the identification of animals whose assembly is easy and inexpensive.
    The purpose of the invention is to provide a mark for improved animal identification or, at least, provide the public with a useful alternative. Summary
    An animal identification mark includes a male pin having a first end, a second end configured to penetrate an animal's ear, a locking flange 10 adjacent to the second end and a blind hole open at the first end and extending to the elongated part of the male pin, an electronic marking component disposed within the blind hole and a female part that includes an opening configured to receive the second end of the male pin that includes the locking flange; where the first end of the male pin is deformably configured
    15 to close the open end of the blind hole while retaining the electronic marking component.
    According to one embodiment, there is provided a method of placing a mark for animal identification that includes: a male pin having a first end, a second end configured to penetrate an animal's ear, an adjacent positioned locking flange to the second end and a blind hole open at the first end and
    20 extending to the elongated part of the male pin, an electronic marking component disposed within the blind hole and a female part that includes an opening configured to receive the second end of the male pin that includes the locking flange; which method includes the following stages:
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    a) insert the electronic marking component into the blind hole through the open end of the blind hole; and b) warp the first end of the male pin to close the open end of the blind hole, retaining the electronic marking component. Brief description of the drawings
    The invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
    Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a mark for the identification of animals;
    Figure 2A shows a female part and a male pin of a mark for the identification of animals according to another embodiment;
    10 Figure 2B shows the animal identification mark of Figure 2A with the female part after having received the male pin;
    Figure 3A shows in an elevation view a cross section of the elongated part of the male pin of a mark for the identification of animals according to another embodiment;
    Figure 3B shows in a plan view the first end of the male pin of Figure 3A;
    Figure 4A shows in an elevation view a cross section of the elongated part of the male pin of a mark for the identification of animals;
    Figure 4B shows in a plan view the first end of the male pin of Figure 20 4A;
    Figure 5A shows in an elevation view a cross section of the elongated part of the male pin of a mark for the identification of animals;
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    Figure 5B shows in a plan view the first end of the male pin of Figure 5A;
    Figure 6A shows in an elevational view a cross section of an embodiment of the male pin of a mark for the identification of animals;
    Figure 6B shows in an elevation view a cross section of another embodiment of a male pin of a mark for the identification of animals;
    Figure 6C shows in an elevation view a cross section of another embodiment of a male pin of a mark for the identification of animals;
    10 Figure 6D shows in an elevation view a cross section of another embodiment of a male pin of a mark for the identification of animals;
    Figure 6E shows in cross-sectional view a cross section of another embodiment of a male pin of a mark for the identification of animals;
    Figure 7A shows in an elevation view a cross section of another embodiment of the elongated portion of the male pin of a mark for the identification of animals in a closed state;
    Figure 7B shows in a plan view the first end of the male pin of Figure 7A;
    Figure 8A shows in an elevation view a cross section of another embodiment of the elongated portion of the male pin of a mark for the identification of animals;
    Figure 8B shows in a plan view the first end of the male pin of Figure 8A;
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    Figure 9A shows in an elevation view a cross section of another embodiment of the elongated part of the male pin of a mark for the identification of animals in a closed state; Y
    5 Figure 9B shows in a plan view the first end of the male pin of Figure 9A. Detailed description of embodiments of the invention
    Figure 1 shows a mark for the identification of animals 100. The mark 100 includes a male pin 1 and a female part 2. The male pin 1 is configured to pass through the ear of an animal and engage with the female part 2, fixing the mark for the identification of animals 100 to the animal's ear. The male pin 1 has a first end 3 and a second end 4. The second end 4 is configured to penetrate the animal's ear. For example, it can include a conical punch. Adjacent to this second end 4, there is a locking flange 5. The female part 2 has an opening 6 to receive the second end 4 of the
    15 male pin 1 together with the locking flange 5. The locking flange 5 is coupled with the female part 2 so that the male pin 1 is fixed to the female part 2. There are many possible mechanisms that allow the male pin 1 and the female part 2 is coupled. A molded panel 11 connects the male pin 1 with the female part 2, so that the mark 100 forms a closed loop after application in the ear of an animal.
    20 Figure 2A shows another embodiment of the marking for the identification of animals 100, where the male pin 1 and the female part 2 are not connected by a molded panel 11. Projections 9 are also shown which will be explained in more detail below.
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    Figure 2B shows the mark for the identification of animals 100 of Figure 2A with the female part 2 after having received the male pin 1. The projections 9 are no longer visible because they have been deformed to close a blind hole 7 in which the electronic component of brand 8 is housed, as will be explained below.
    5 Figure 3A shows a cross section of the elongated part of the male pin 1 of the marking for animal identification 100 according to the first embodiment. There is a blind hole 7 inside the male pin 1 to house an electronic brand component 8. The electronic brand component 8 can be fixed inside the male pin 1. The blind hole 7 can be empty except for the electronic brand component 8 Alternatively,
    The electronic brand component may be surrounded by a fluid, a viscous substance such as a grease or gel, or a foam material to allow some movement of the electronic brand component 8 and prevent physical trauma. The electronic brand component 8 may be any suitable electronic identification component, such as an RFID component. The RFID system can be based on UHF or low technology
    15 frequency Electronic components of marks 8 can be adapted for animal identification purposes. The electronic component of mark 8 can be of any suitable form, although in the embodiments of the figures it is cylindrical in shape.
    The blind hole 7, which houses the electronic marking component 8, is opened at the first end 3 of the male pin 1 and extends to an elongated part of the male pin
    20 1. During assembly, the electronic marking component 8 is inserted into the male pin 1 through the open end of the blind hole 7. In the embodiments shown, the male pin 1 and the blind hole 7 are cylindrical in shape. For example, the male pin 1 and / or the blind hole 7 can be cubic, or in any other suitable way. It is also not necessary that the male pin 1 and the blind hole 7 have the same shape. The blind hole 7


    It may or may not extend along the elongated part of the male pin 1, as shown in Figure 1.
    The first end 3 of the male pin 1 is deformable. The first end 3 has a shape and is configured to deform by forming a closure 10 that closes the open end of the blind hole 5. In another embodiment, this can be achieved by providing a small amount of additional material at the first end 3; the additional material being heat deformed
    or similar. However, there may be protrusions, handles or projections at the first deformable end 3 forming the closure 10 or plug.
    Figures 3A-5B show various alternatives wherein the first end 3 of the male pin 10 is deformably configured to close the open end of the blind hole 7, thereby retaining the electronic marking component 8.
    In Figures 3A-5B, the first end 3 of the male pin 1 includes one or more deformable projections 9. According to another embodiment, a suitable process is used, for example, heat deformation or welding to deform the projections 9 so that they form the
    15 closure 10 of the open end of the blind hole 7. To form the closure 10, more than one projection 9 can be used and in any suitable way.
    Figures 3A and 3B show a male pin 1 with a single projection 9, which forms a closed ring around the perimeter of the open end of the blind hole 7.
    Figures 4A and 4B show the male pin 1 with two symmetrical projections 9 arranged around the perimeter of the open end of the blind hole 7.
    Figures 5A and 5B show the male pin 1 with four relatively smaller projections 9 arranged around the perimeter of the open end of the blind hole 7.
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    In the embodiments shown, the projections are symmetric, however, other configurations are also possible where multiple projections 9 are not arranged symmetrically.
    The projections 9 can have any suitable shape. Figures 6A-6E show 5 different forms that projections 9 may have.
    Figure 6A shows round projections 9. Figure 6B shows triangular projections 9. Figures 6C and 6D show trapezoidal projections 9. Figure 6E shows an embodiment where the male pin 1 is lowered at the open end of the blind hole 7.
    10 The shape of the projections 9 is such that they can be easily deformed towards the center of the open end of the blind hole 7 so that they close the hole 7 forming a plug.
    The projection 9 is realizable in any suitable deformable material such as thermoplastic polymer, nylon, polypropylene or polyethylene.
    Any suitable deformation process is usable to deform the first end 3 of the
    15 blind hole 7. For example, by heat, by laser welding, ultrasonic welding or other methods to deform the material, e.g. eg near the melting point. There are other methods to deform and fuse material that depend on the particular materials that must be deformed.
    In another embodiment, the projections 9 are partially deformable, so that they bend
    20 towards the center of the open end of the blind hole 7, closing the hole 7. When there are multiple projections 9, they can be joined, e.g. ex. weld after deformation when they are in the center of the open end of the blind hole 7.
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    Figures 7A and 7B show the male pin 1 in which the first end 3 of the male pin 1 has been deformed by welding to form the closure 10, closing the open end of the blind hole 7. The deformed state of the projections 9 is visible like a circular and flat head protuberance, as a pushpin that covers the blind hole 7.
    5 Figures 8A and 8B show the male pin 1 in which the first end 3 of the male pin 1 has been deformed so that a closure 10 is created in the form of a flat surface (circular and flat head, by way of screw head) at the same level as the open end of the blind hole 7, creating a flat surface.
    Figures 9A and 9B show the male pin 1 in which the first end 3 of the pin
    10 male 1 has been deformed in such a way that the closure 10 partially closes the open end of the blind hole 7. This can occur, for example, if the volume of material of the projections 9 is not sufficient to completely cover the blind hole 7.
    The male pin can be placed quickly and easily in the following stages:
    a) insert the electronic marking component 8 into the blind hole 7 through the open end of the blind hole 7; Y
    b) warp the first end 3 of the male pin 1 to close the open end of the blind hole 7 while retaining the electronic marking component 8.
    The deformation process may consist of:
    1) Use a suitable means to transform the first end 3 of the male pin 20 to a state in which it can be deformed, e.g. eg, by applying heat so that it forms a resin. 2) While the first end 3 of the male pin 1 is in a state in
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    which can be deformed, formed or molded the first end 3 in a closure 10, for example, a tool can be used to press the deformable material at the open end of the blind hole 7. The animal identification mark 100 preferably has , a male pin 1
    5 which is tamper-proof, which prevents manipulation of the electronic marking component 8. In a state in which the first end 3 of the male pin 1 has been deformed to close the open end of the blind hole 7, the only way of accessing the electronic component of brand 8 is by physical damage or breakage of the male pin 1. Even if reassembled, by using glue or other methods to close the end again
    10 open the blind hole 7 will be apparent in sight or under a microscope.
    The placement process is simplified because the closure 10 of the blind hole 7 of the male pin 1 is molded as part of the same male pin 1. No separate caps or plugs are required. Therefore, a 100 mark is provided for the identification of fast and simple placement animals. A 100 mark is also provided for the identification of
    15 animals that safely house a tamper-proof electronic component of brand 8.
    权利要求:
    Claims (15)
    [1]
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    1. A mark for animal identification includes:
    a male pin (1) having a first end (3), a second end (4) configured to penetrate an animal's ear, a locking flange (5) positioned 5 adjacent to the second end (4) and a hole blind (7) open at the first end (3) and that
    extends through the inside of the second elongated end (4) of the male pin (1),
    a branded electronic component (8) disposed within the blind hole (7) and
    a female part (2) that includes an opening (6) configured to receive the second
    (4) end of the male pin (1) that includes the locking flange (5); characterized because
    10 the first end (3) of the male pin (1) is configured to deform by heat, laser welding or ultrasonic welding to close the open end of the blind hole (7) to retain the electronic mark component (8).
    [2]
    2. The mark according to claim 1; characterized in that the first end (3) of the male pin (1) includes at least one projection (9).
    The mark according to claim 2 characterized in that the projections (9) extend around the perimeter of the open end of the blind hole (7).
    [4]
    Four. The brand according to claim 3; characterized in that the projections (9) are deformable to close the blind hole (7) when bending towards the center of the hole (7).
    [5]
    5. The brand according to any of claims 2-4; characterized because the
    20 projections (9) are configured to deform by closing the blind hole (7), creating a flat surface at the same level as the first end (3) of the male pin (1).
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    [6]
    6. The brand according to any of claims 2-5; characterized in that the electronic mark component (8) is retained within the blind hole (7) after the deformed projections (9) close the same blind hole (7).
    [7]
    7. The animal identification mark of any of claims 1-6 characterized in that the blind hole (7) is cylindrical.
    [8]
    8. The brand according to any of claims 1-6; characterized in that the blind hole (7) is cubic.
    [9]
    9. The brand according to any of claims 1-8; characterized in that the branded electronic component (8) is an RFID component.
    The brand according to any of claims 1-9; characterized in that the first end (3) of the male pin (1) is formed of a thermoplastic polymer material.
    [11]
    11. The brand according to claim 1; characterized in that the first end (3) of the male pin (1) is deformable by heat.
    [12]
    12. The brand according to any of claims 1-11; characterized in that the first end (3) of the male pin (1) is deformable by ultrasonic welding.
    [13]
    13. The brand according to any of claims 1-13; characterized in that the mark includes a molded panel that connects the male pin (1) with the female part (2), so that the mark forms a closed loop after application to the ear of an animal.
    [14]
    14. A method of placing a mark for animal identification that includes:
    20 Introduction of a male pin (1) into the ear of an animal, where the male pin
    (1) having a first end (3), a second end (4), a locking flange (5)
    13
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    positioned adjacent to the second end (4) and a blind hole (7) open at the first end (3) and extending through the inside of the second elongated end (4) of the male pin (1),
    Reception of the second end (4) of the male pin (1), which includes the locking flange (5,) within a female part (2), which includes an opening (6);
    characterized in that the method includes the following stages:
    a) insert a branded electronic component (8) into the blind hole (7) through the open end of the blind hole (7); Y
    b) warp the first end (3) of the male pin (1) by heat, laser welding 10 or ultrasonic welding to close the open end of the blind hole (7) while retaining the electronic marking component (8).
    [15]
    15. The method according to claim 14; characterized in that the method includes deforming at least one projection (9) of the first end (3) of the male pin (1) by heat to close the open end of the blind hole (7) retaining the electronic component
    15 (8) brand.
    [16]
    16. The method according to claim 14; It includes the step of deforming the first end (3) of the male pin (1) using ultrasonic welding.
    [17]
    17. The method of any of claims 14-16; characterized in that it includes
    form a closed loop formed by a molded panel (11) that connects the male pin (1) 20 and the female part (2), after placing the mark on the ear of an animal.
    14
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