EP0995408A1 - Oestrus detecting device for dairy cattle - Google Patents

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EP0995408A1
EP0995408A1 EP99402608A EP99402608A EP0995408A1 EP 0995408 A1 EP0995408 A1 EP 0995408A1 EP 99402608 A EP99402608 A EP 99402608A EP 99402608 A EP99402608 A EP 99402608A EP 0995408 A1 EP0995408 A1 EP 0995408A1
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Jean-Gérard Saint-Ramon
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  • the present invention relates to a device for detecting the state of estrus in dairy cows. More particularly, the invention relates to a device for detect estrus status in cows with a condition detector holder estrus in cows emitting light signals, and enclosed in a housing.
  • the invention therefore relates to a support for detecting the state of estrus in cows and a housing for detecting the state of estrus in cows, intended to be supported by such a support, as well as the support and detector assembly enclosed in its case.
  • FR 2 432 300 describes a device indicating the heat periods of mammals, in particular cows, in determining the temperature of the cow's milk.
  • EP 0 705 536 describes a sensor for movement depending on the position of the cows.
  • cows When in estrus, cows show increased activity. In particular, they tend to overlap each other.
  • US-A-3 844 273, US-A-5 542 431 and EP-A-0 263 629 describe a device comprising a detector on a support carried by the cow, usually fixed on the rump of the animal.
  • US-A-5,111,799 describes a device for detecting estrus in cows and other animals implanted under the skin of the cow. Such a device remains attached to the animal but cannot be conveniently examined or recovered.
  • Cows also have different morphologies which vary considerably depending on their race. Or art detection devices previous do not take into account these differences in morphology and are not designed only for a specific race.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a device for detecting the state of estrus in cows remaining fixed on the rump of the animal during overlaps.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a detection device estrus status in cows that can adapt to all breeds of cows.
  • An object of the present invention is also to provide a device whose detector can be easily examined and recovered.
  • the present invention responds to the above objects and provides a support for a detector, said detector consisting of a housing containing means for detecting the state of estrus in cows, characterized in that it consists of a coupon made of natural fibers having an area between approximately 0.04 m 2 and approximately 0.06 m 2 adapted to support a substantially rectangular case (or pouch), intended to receive said detector, placed substantially in the center of said coupon.
  • the coupon has substantially a shape of a heart.
  • the overall width of the support is between approximately 0.15 m and approximately 0.3 m and its overall height is between approximately 0.15 m and about 0.25 m.
  • the case generally comprises a hook-and-loop closure means with a paw.
  • the material constituting the case is usually made of synthetic fibers, for example for example, polyester fibers, such as high tenacity polyester fibers.
  • the case may include one or two observation orifices.
  • the upper part of the case is transparent enough to detect and count signals light emitted by the detector.
  • the material constituting the support is advantageously made of natural fibers.
  • the burlap is a particularly suitable coupon material. Other materials can however be used.
  • the coupon can be in color fluorescent.
  • the case can be an integral part of the coupon or, preferably, it includes a base which is sewn on the coupon.
  • the support may include straps intended for its attachment to the tail of a cow.
  • the present invention also provides a detector housing, intended to be supported by a support and to contain means for detecting the state of estrus in cows, in which said support is as described above, characterized in that it consists of a sole capped with a cover.
  • the sole has a bottom wall which comprises two zones of different thicknesses, a central zone, of relatively large thickness constituting a beam and a peripheral zone of lesser thickness surrounding said beam, said peripheral zone being bordered by a rim surmounted a peripheral lip, the beam having three housings intended to receive a capture system based on pressure sensors.
  • the cover includes a cover plate carrying a skirt surrounded a groove, ribs which, in collaboration with said skirt constitute three compartments, a first compartment being intended to receive the food electric, a second compartment being intended to receive means of analysis and signal processing and a third compartment having a housing intended to receive a lens for the optimal diffusion of light signals.
  • the assembly of the sole and the cover is usually carried out by bonding of the peripheral lip and the sole in the throat of the cover.
  • the adhesive used for bonding is for example a polyurethane adhesive two-component.
  • the housing cover is usually made of polycarbonate, in general transparent.
  • the sole generally of substantially pyramidal shape, is advantageously produced by injection of flexible polyurethane.
  • the cover is of substantially rectangular shape and the base of the sole is substantially rectangular.
  • the present invention therefore provides a device for detecting the state of estrus in dairy cows comprising a support comprising a housing intended to receive means of detecting the state of estrus in cows and emitting signals luminous, engaged in the case of said support and enclosed in a case, said support and housing being as described above.
  • the support 1, in the shape of a heart, for detector 2 of the state of estrus in cows consists of a coupon 3 in natural fibers supporting a case 4 rectangular, adapted to receive said detector, placed in the center of the coupon.
  • the overall width l of the support is between approximately 0.15 m and approximately 0.3 m and its height overall is between about 0.15 m and about 0.25 m.
  • the case 4 comprises a closure means 5 which is self-gripping with a tab 6.
  • the case includes an observation orifice 7.
  • the case 4 has a base which is sewn on the coupon.
  • the housing consists of a sole 13 topped with a cover 30.
  • the sole 13 of substantially pyramidal shape and with a rectangular base, has a wall of bottom which comprises two zones of different thicknesses, a central zone 14, of relatively large thickness constituting a beam and a peripheral zone 15 of lesser thickness surrounding said beam 14.
  • the peripheral zone is bordered by a rim 17 surmounted by a peripheral lip 16.
  • the beam 14 has three housings 18, 19 and 20, intended to receive a capture system produced on the basis of pressure.
  • the cover 30, of rectangular shape comprises a cover plate 31 carrying a skirt 32 surrounded by a peripheral groove 33, ribs 34, 35 which, in collaboration with said skirt 32, constitute three compartments 36, 37 and 38.
  • the first compartment 36 is intended to receive the power supply
  • the second compartment 37 is intended to receive means for analyzing and processing a signal
  • the third compartment 38 has a housing 39 intended to receive a lens (not shown) for optimal diffusion of light signals.
  • the peripheral groove 33 serves as a glue reservoir for assembling the sole 13 and cover 30.
  • studs of the sole 13 are clipped in housings 10 of the cover 30.
  • the assembly 8 includes the support 1 comprising a state detector 2 estrus in cows emitting light signals, engaged in case 4 and enclosed in the housing described above.
  • the pressure sensors integrated in the detector record a pressure and the detector emits signals luminous.
  • the detector 2 is introduced into the case 4, the sole against the base sewn onto the coupon, so that the indicator light can be observed. Closure 5 is closed with tab 6.
  • the assembly 8 is then glued to the rump of the animal, as close as possible to its tail.
  • the animal's hair must be clean and dry. For that you need brush the animal's rump and trim the coat if necessary so that it does not protrude about 1 cm.

Abstract

An apparatus is new and comprises a support (I) comprising a casing (II) which is used to as a receiving means for detecting the stage of the estrus cycle in cows by emitting a light signal engaged in the case and enclosed in (II). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a support (I) for a detector which comprises a casing containing means for detecting the stage of the estrus cycle in cows comprising a test region in natural fibers having a surface comprising between 0.04-0.06 m<2> adapted to support the rectangular case for receiving the detector which is approximately placed at the center of the test region; and (2) a casing (II) for the detector which is supported by a support and contains means for detecting the stage of the estrus cycle in cows in which (I) comprises a base plate covered by a lid.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour détecter l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches laitières. Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne un dispositif pour détecter l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches comprenant un support de détecteur de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches émettant des signaux lumineux, et enfermé dans un boítier.The present invention relates to a device for detecting the state of estrus in dairy cows. More particularly, the invention relates to a device for detect estrus status in cows with a condition detector holder estrus in cows emitting light signals, and enclosed in a housing.

L'invention se rapporte donc à un support pour détecteur de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches et à un boítier de détecteur de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches, destiné à être supporté par un tel support, ainsi qu'à l'ensemble support et détecteur enfermé dans son boítier.The invention therefore relates to a support for detecting the state of estrus in cows and a housing for detecting the state of estrus in cows, intended to be supported by such a support, as well as the support and detector assembly enclosed in its case.

Chaque année, plusieurs des millions de vaches sont inséminées artificiellement de par le monde, dont un grand nombre en France.Each year, several of the millions of cows are artificially inseminated around the world, many of them in France.

Il est nécessaire de déterminer avec le plus de précision possible l'état d'oestrus chez les animaux, notamment chez les vaches laitières.It is necessary to determine as accurately as possible the state of estrus in animals, especially in dairy cows.

De nombreux dispositifs d'indication de l'état d'oestrus chez les animaux, notamment chez les vaches laitières, existent actuellement. FR 2 432 300 décrit un appareil indiquant les périodes de chaleur des mammifères, notamment des vaches, en déterminant la température du lait de la vache. EP 0 705 536 décrit un capteur de mouvement dépendant de la position des vaches.Many devices for indicating the status of estrus in animals, especially in dairy cows, currently exist. FR 2 432 300 describes a device indicating the heat periods of mammals, in particular cows, in determining the temperature of the cow's milk. EP 0 705 536 describes a sensor for movement depending on the position of the cows.

Quand elles sont dans l'état d'oestrus, les vaches présentent une activité accrue. Elles ont notamment tendance à se chevaucher l'une l'autre.When in estrus, cows show increased activity. In particular, they tend to overlap each other.

US-A-3 844 273, US-A-5 542 431 et EP-A-0 263 629 décrivent un dispositif comprenant un détecteur sur un support porté par la vache, habituellement fixé sur la croupe de l'animal.US-A-3 844 273, US-A-5 542 431 and EP-A-0 263 629 describe a device comprising a detector on a support carried by the cow, usually fixed on the rump of the animal.

Les dispositifs de l'art antérieur présentent tous des inconvénients.The devices of the prior art all have drawbacks.

Ces dispositifs se détachent fréquemment de l'animal sur lequel ils sont fixés au cours des chevauchements, entraínant une perte importante pour l'éleveur.These devices frequently detach from the animal on which they are attached to the course of overlaps, resulting in a significant loss for the breeder.

US-A-5 111 799 décrit un dispositif de détection d'oestrus chez les vaches et autres animaux implanté sous la peau de la vache. Un tel dispositif reste fixé sur l'animal mais ne peut être commodément examiné ni récupéré.US-A-5,111,799 describes a device for detecting estrus in cows and other animals implanted under the skin of the cow. Such a device remains attached to the animal but cannot be conveniently examined or recovered.

Les vaches ont en outre des morphologies différentes qui varient considérablement en fonction de leur race. Or les dispositifs de détection de l'art antérieur ne tiennent pas compte de ces différences de morphologie et ne sont conçus que pour une race déterminée. Cows also have different morphologies which vary considerably depending on their race. Or art detection devices previous do not take into account these differences in morphology and are not designed only for a specific race.

Un objet de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de détection de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches restant fixé sur la croupe de l'animal au cours des chevauchements.An object of the present invention is to provide a device for detecting the state of estrus in cows remaining fixed on the rump of the animal during overlaps.

Un autre objet de la présente invention est de fournir un dispositif de détection de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches pouvant s'adapter à toutes les races de vaches.Another object of the present invention is to provide a detection device estrus status in cows that can adapt to all breeds of cows.

Un objet de la présente invention est encore de fournir un dispositif dont le détecteur peut être aisément examiné et récupéré.An object of the present invention is also to provide a device whose detector can be easily examined and recovered.

D'autres objets et avantages de l'invention apparaítront à la lecture de la description ci-après.Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the description below.

La présente invention répond aux objets ci-dessus et fournit un support pour détecteur, ledit détecteur étant constitué d'un boítier contenant des moyens de détection de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'un coupon en fibres naturelles ayant une surface comprise entre environ 0,04 m2 et environ 0,06 m2 adapté à supporter un étui (ou pochette) sensiblement rectangulaire, destiné à recevoir ledit détecteur, placé sensiblement au centre dudit coupon.The present invention responds to the above objects and provides a support for a detector, said detector consisting of a housing containing means for detecting the state of estrus in cows, characterized in that it consists of a coupon made of natural fibers having an area between approximately 0.04 m 2 and approximately 0.06 m 2 adapted to support a substantially rectangular case (or pouch), intended to receive said detector, placed substantially in the center of said coupon.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, le coupon a sensiblement une forme de coeur.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the coupon has substantially a shape of a heart.

Avantageusement, la largeur hors tout du support est comprise entre environ 0,15 m et environ 0,3 m et sa hauteur hors tout est comprise entre environ 0,15 m et environ 0,25 m.Advantageously, the overall width of the support is between approximately 0.15 m and approximately 0.3 m and its overall height is between approximately 0.15 m and about 0.25 m.

L'étui comporte en général un moyen de fermeture autoagrippant avec une patte.The case generally comprises a hook-and-loop closure means with a paw.

Le matériau constituant l'étui est habituellement en fibres synthétiques, par exemple, en fibres de polyester, telles les fibres de polyester haute ténacité.The material constituting the case is usually made of synthetic fibers, for example for example, polyester fibers, such as high tenacity polyester fibers.

L'étui peut comporter un ou deux orifices d'observation.The case may include one or two observation orifices.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation, la partie supérieure de l'étui est suffisamment transparente pour permettre de détecter et de compter des signaux lumineux émis par le détecteur.In another embodiment, the upper part of the case is transparent enough to detect and count signals light emitted by the detector.

Le matériau constituant le support est avantageusement en fibres naturelles. La toile de jute est un matériau du coupon particulièrement approprié. D'autres matériaux peuvent cependant être utilisés.The material constituting the support is advantageously made of natural fibers. The burlap is a particularly suitable coupon material. Other materials can however be used.

Pour faciliter le repérage des vaches, le coupon peut être en couleur fluorescente. To facilitate the location of cows, the coupon can be in color fluorescent.

L'étui peut faire partie intégrante du coupon ou bien, de préférence, il comporte une base qui est cousue sur le coupon.The case can be an integral part of the coupon or, preferably, it includes a base which is sewn on the coupon.

Le support peut comporter des sangles destinées à sa fixation sur la queue d'une vache.The support may include straps intended for its attachment to the tail of a cow.

La présente invention fournit également un boítier de détecteur, destiné à être supporté par un support et à contenir des moyens de détection de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches, dans lequel ledit support est tel que décrit ci-dessus, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'une semelle coiffée d'un couvercle.The present invention also provides a detector housing, intended to be supported by a support and to contain means for detecting the state of estrus in cows, in which said support is as described above, characterized in that it consists of a sole capped with a cover.

Selon une disposition de l'invention, la semelle a une paroi de fond qui comporte deux zones d'épaisseurs différentes, une zone centrale, de relativement grande épaisseur constituant une poutre et une zone périphérique d'épaisseur moindre entourant ladite poutre, ladite zone périphérique étant bordée d'un rebord surmonté d'une lèvre périphérique, la poutre présentant trois logements destinés à recevoir un système de captation réalisé à base de capteurs de pression.According to a provision of the invention, the sole has a bottom wall which comprises two zones of different thicknesses, a central zone, of relatively large thickness constituting a beam and a peripheral zone of lesser thickness surrounding said beam, said peripheral zone being bordered by a rim surmounted a peripheral lip, the beam having three housings intended to receive a capture system based on pressure sensors.

Selon une disposition de l'invention, pouvant ou non se combiner à la précédente, le couvercle comprend une plaque de couverture portant une jupe entourée d'une gorge, des nervures qui, en collaboration avec ladite jupe constituent trois compartiments, un premier compartiment étant destiné à recevoir l'alimentation électrique, un deuxième compartiment étant destiné à recevoir des moyens d'analyse et de traitement d'un signal et un troisième compartiment présentant un logement destiné à recevoir une lentille pour la diffusion optimale de signaux lumineux.According to a provision of the invention, which may or may not be combined with the previous, the cover includes a cover plate carrying a skirt surrounded a groove, ribs which, in collaboration with said skirt constitute three compartments, a first compartment being intended to receive the food electric, a second compartment being intended to receive means of analysis and signal processing and a third compartment having a housing intended to receive a lens for the optimal diffusion of light signals.

L'assemblage de la semelle et du couvercle est habituellement réalisé par collage de la lèvre périphérique et de la semelle dans la gorge du couvercle.The assembly of the sole and the cover is usually carried out by bonding of the peripheral lip and the sole in the throat of the cover.

Pour le positionnement relatif de la semelle et du couvercle et leur maintien pendant le temps de prise de la colle utilisée pour le collage, des pions de ladite semelle sont clipsés dans des logements dudit couvercle.For the relative positioning of the sole and the cover and their maintenance during the setting time of the glue used for gluing, of the pins of said sole are clipped into housings of said cover.

La colle utilisée pour le collage est par exemple une colle polyuréthanne bicomposants.The adhesive used for bonding is for example a polyurethane adhesive two-component.

Le couvercle du boítier est habituellement en polycarbonate, en général transparent.The housing cover is usually made of polycarbonate, in general transparent.

La semelle, en général de forme sensiblement pyramidale, est avantageusement réalisée par injection de polyuréthanne souple.The sole, generally of substantially pyramidal shape, is advantageously produced by injection of flexible polyurethane.

En général, le couvercle est de forme sensiblement rectangulaire et la base de la semelle est sensiblement rectangulaire. In general, the cover is of substantially rectangular shape and the base of the sole is substantially rectangular.

La présente invention fournit donc un dispositif pour détecter l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches laitières comprenant un support comportant un boítier destiné à recevoir des moyens de détection de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches et émettant des signaux lumineux, engagé dans l'étui dudit support et enfermé dans un boítier, lesdits support et boítier étant tels que décrits ci-dessus.The present invention therefore provides a device for detecting the state of estrus in dairy cows comprising a support comprising a housing intended to receive means of detecting the state of estrus in cows and emitting signals luminous, engaged in the case of said support and enclosed in a case, said support and housing being as described above.

La description sera mieux comprise en référence aux Figures annexées dans lesquelles:

  • la Figure 1 est une vue schématique de dessus du support de l'invention,
  • la Figure 2 est une vue schématique de dessus du support de l'invention dans lequel le détecteur commence à être engagé,
  • la Figure 3 est une vue schématique de dessus d'un ensemble support comprenant un détecteur engagé dans l'étui avec la patte de fermeture ouverte,
  • la Figure 4 est une vue de côté (droite) de la Figure 3,
  • la Figure 5 est une vue schématique de dessus du support de l'invention comprenant le détecteur à l'intérieur de l'étui (ou pochette) avec la patte de fermeture fermée,
  • la Figure 6 est une vue de côté (gauche) de la Figure 5,
  • la Figure 7 est une vue schématique de dessus d'une semelle d'un boítier selon l'invention,
  • la Figure 8 est une vue en coupe selon VIII-VIII de la Figure 7,
  • la Figure 9 est une vue en coupe selon IX de la Figure 7,
  • la Figure 10 est une vue schématique en perspective du couvercle d'un boítier selon l'invention,
  • la Figure 11 est une vue schématique de dessus d'un couvercle d'un boítier selon l'invention,
  • la Figure 12 est une vue en coupe selon XII de la Figure 11,
  • la Figure 13 est une vue en coupe selon XIII de la Figure 11.
The description will be better understood with reference to the appended figures in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic top view of the support of the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic top view of the support of the invention in which the detector begins to be engaged,
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic top view of a support assembly comprising a detector engaged in the case with the closing tab open,
  • Figure 4 is a side view (right) of Figure 3,
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic top view of the support of the invention comprising the detector inside the case (or pouch) with the closing tab closed,
  • Figure 6 is a side view (left) of Figure 5,
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic top view of a sole of a housing according to the invention,
  • FIG. 8 is a sectional view along VIII-VIII of FIG. 7,
  • FIG. 9 is a sectional view along IX of FIG. 7,
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of the cover of a box according to the invention,
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic top view of a cover of a housing according to the invention,
  • FIG. 12 is a sectional view along XII of FIG. 11,
  • Figure 13 is a sectional view along XIII of Figure 11.

Le support 1, en forme de coeur, pour détecteur 2 de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches est constitué d'un coupon 3 en fibres naturelles supportant un étui 4 rectangulaire, adapté à recevoir ledit détecteur, placé au centre du coupon.The support 1, in the shape of a heart, for detector 2 of the state of estrus in cows consists of a coupon 3 in natural fibers supporting a case 4 rectangular, adapted to receive said detector, placed in the center of the coupon.

La largeur hors tout ℓ du support est comprise entre environ 0,15 m et environ 0,3 m et sa hauteur

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hors tout est comprise entre environ 0,15 m et environ 0,25 m.The overall width ℓ of the support is between approximately 0.15 m and approximately 0.3 m and its height
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overall is between about 0.15 m and about 0.25 m.

L'étui 4 comporte un moyen de fermeture 5 autoagrippant avec une patte 6.The case 4 comprises a closure means 5 which is self-gripping with a tab 6.

L'étui comporte un orifice d'observation 7. The case includes an observation orifice 7.

L'étui 4 comporte une base qui est cousue sur le coupon.The case 4 has a base which is sewn on the coupon.

Le boítier est constitué d'une semelle 13 coiffée d'un couvercle 30. La semelle 13, de forme sensiblement pyramidale et avec une base rectangulaire, a une paroi de fond qui comporte deux zones d'épaisseurs différentes, une zone centrale 14, de relativement grande épaisseur constituant une poutre et une zone périphérique 15 d'épaisseur moindre entourant ladite poutre 14. La zone périphérique est bordée d'un rebord 17 surmonté d'une lèvre périphérique 16. La poutre 14 présente trois logements 18, 19 et 20, destinés à recevoir un système de captation réalisé à base de capteurs de pression.The housing consists of a sole 13 topped with a cover 30. The sole 13, of substantially pyramidal shape and with a rectangular base, has a wall of bottom which comprises two zones of different thicknesses, a central zone 14, of relatively large thickness constituting a beam and a peripheral zone 15 of lesser thickness surrounding said beam 14. The peripheral zone is bordered by a rim 17 surmounted by a peripheral lip 16. The beam 14 has three housings 18, 19 and 20, intended to receive a capture system produced on the basis of pressure.

Le couvercle 30, de forme rectangulaire, comprend une plaque de couverture 31 portant une jupe 32 entourée d'une gorge périphérique 33, des nervures 34, 35 qui, en collaboration avec ladite jupe 32, constituent trois compartiments 36, 37 et 38. Le premier compartiment 36 est destiné à recevoir l'alimentation électrique, le deuxième compartiment 37 est destiné à recevoir des moyens d'analyse et de traitement d'un signal et le troisième compartiment 38 présente un logement 39 destiné à recevoir une lentille (non représentée) pour la diffusion optimale de signaux lumineux.The cover 30, of rectangular shape, comprises a cover plate 31 carrying a skirt 32 surrounded by a peripheral groove 33, ribs 34, 35 which, in collaboration with said skirt 32, constitute three compartments 36, 37 and 38. The first compartment 36 is intended to receive the power supply, the second compartment 37 is intended to receive means for analyzing and processing a signal and the third compartment 38 has a housing 39 intended to receive a lens (not shown) for optimal diffusion of light signals.

La gorge périphérique 33 sert de réservoir de colle pour l'assemblage de la semelle 13 et du couvercle 30.The peripheral groove 33 serves as a glue reservoir for assembling the sole 13 and cover 30.

Pour le positionnement relatif de la semelle 13 et du couvercle 30 et leur maintien pendant le temps de prise de la colle, des pions de la semelle 13 sont clipsés dans des logements 10 du couvercle 30.For the relative positioning of the sole 13 and the cover 30 and their holding during the glue setting time, studs of the sole 13 are clipped in housings 10 of the cover 30.

L'ensemble 8 comprend le support 1 comportant un détecteur 2 de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches émettant des signaux lumineux, engagé dans l'étui 4 et enfermé dans le boítier décrit ci-dessus.The assembly 8 includes the support 1 comprising a state detector 2 estrus in cows emitting light signals, engaged in case 4 and enclosed in the housing described above.

Lors de chevauchements de vaches l'une sur l'autre, les capteurs de pression intégrés dans le détecteur enregistrent une pression et le détecteur émet des signaux lumineux.When cows overlap each other, the pressure sensors integrated in the detector record a pressure and the detector emits signals luminous.

Le détecteur 2 est introduit dans l'étui 4, la semelle contre la base cousue sur le coupon, de façon à ce que le voyant lumineux puisse être observé. La fermeture 5 est refermée au moyen de la patte 6.The detector 2 is introduced into the case 4, the sole against the base sewn onto the coupon, so that the indicator light can be observed. Closure 5 is closed with tab 6.

L'ensemble 8 est ensuite collé sur la croupe de l'animal, le plus près possible de sa queue.The assembly 8 is then glued to the rump of the animal, as close as possible to its tail.

On pulvérise une colle appropriée à l'envers du support, c'est-à-dire du côté opposé à l'étui 4. Cette opération doit de préférence être effectuée à la température ambiante, à condition que celle-ci soit d'au moins 10°C. On laisse sécher la colle pour qu'elle n'adhère plus au doigt.We spray an appropriate glue on the back of the support, i.e. on the side opposite the case 4. This operation should preferably be carried out at temperature ambient, provided that it is at least 10 ° C. Let the glue dry for that it no longer adheres to the finger.

Il est nécessaire que le poil de l'animal soit propre et sec. Pour cela, il faut brosser la croupe de l'animal et tailler si nécessaire le poil pour qu'il ne dépasse pas environ 1 cm.The animal's hair must be clean and dry. For that you need brush the animal's rump and trim the coat if necessary so that it does not protrude about 1 cm.

On pose le support encollé le plus près possible de la queue de l'animal, centré par rapport à sa colonne vertébrale. On pulvérise une couche de colle sur le dos de l'animal. On plaque ensuite le support à l'endroit où la colle a été déposée et on appuie, par exemple avec une brosse en insistant sur les bords du support.We put the glued support as close as possible to the tail of the animal, centered in relation to his spine. We spray a layer of glue on the back of the animal. We then plate the support at the place where the glue was deposited and we press, for example with a brush, insisting on the edges of the support.

On appuie ensuite sur le détecteur pour vérifier son fonctionnement, le voyant lumineux doit s'allumer.Then press the detector to check its operation, the indicator light should come on.

L'homme de l'art comprendra que bien que l'invention ait été décrite et illustrée pour des modes de réalisation particuliers, de nombreuses variantes peuvent être envisagées tout en restant dans le cadre de l'invention tel que défini dans les revendications annexées.Those skilled in the art will understand that although the invention has been described and illustrated for particular embodiments, many variants can be envisaged while remaining within the framework of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

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Support (1) pour détecteur (2), ledit détecteur étant constitué d'un boítier contenant des moyens de détection de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'un coupon (3) en fibres naturelles ayant une surface comprise entre environ 0,04 m2 et environ 0,06 m2 adapté à supporter un étui (4) sensiblement rectangulaire destiné à recevoir ledit détecteur et placé sensiblement au centre dudit coupon.Support (1) for detector (2), said detector consisting of a housing containing means for detecting the state of estrus in cows, characterized in that it consists of a coupon (3) in natural fibers having an area between approximately 0.04 m 2 and approximately 0.06 m 2 adapted to support a substantially rectangular case (4) intended to receive said detector and placed substantially in the center of said coupon. Support selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le coupon a sensiblement une forme de coeur.Support according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupon has substantially a heart shape. Support selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que sa largeur hors tout (ℓ) est comprise entre environ 0,15 m et environ 0,3 m et sa hauteur (
Figure 00070001
) hors tout est comprise entre environ 0,15 m et environ 0,25 m.Support according to either of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that its overall width (ℓ) is between approximately 0.15 m and approximately 0.3 m and its height (
Figure 00070001
) overall is between about 0.15 m and about 0.25 m. Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que l'étui (4) comporte un moyen de fermeture (5) autoagrippant avec une patte (6).Support according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that that the case (4) includes a closure means (5) which is self-gripping with a tab (6). Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l'étui (4) est en fibres synthétiques.Support according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that that the case (4) is made of synthetic fibers. Support selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que les fibres synthétiques sont choisies parmi les fibres de polyester.Support according to claim 5, characterized in that the synthetic fibers are chosen from polyester fibers. Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que l'étui comporte un orifice d'observation (7).Support according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that that the case includes an observation orifice (7). Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que l'étui comporte deux orifices d'observation (7).Support according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that that the case has two observation holes (7). Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que la partie supérieure de l'étui (4) est suffisamment transparente pour permettre de détecter et de compter des signaux lumineux émis par le détecteur.Support according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that that the upper part of the case (4) is sufficiently transparent to allow detect and count light signals from the detector. Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que les fibres naturelles constituant le coupon est de la toile de jute.Support according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that that the natural fibers constituting the coupon is burlap. Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que l'étui (4) comporte une base qui est cousue sur le coupon.Support according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that that the case (4) has a base which is sewn on the coupon. Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des sangles destinées à sa fixation sur la queue d'une vache.Support according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that that it has straps intended for its attachment to the tail of a cow. Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que le coupon est en couleur fluorescente. Support according to any one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that that the coupon is in fluorescent color. Boítier de détecteur, destiné à être supporté par un support et à contenir des moyens de détection de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches, dans lequel ledit support est selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'une semelle (13) coiffée d'un couvercle (30).Detector housing, intended to be supported by a support and to contain means for detecting the state of estrus in cows, in which said support is according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that it consists a sole (13) capped with a cover (30). Boítier selon la revendication 14, caractérisé en ce que la semelle (13) a une paroi de fond qui comporte deux zones d'épaisseurs différentes, une zone centrale (14) de relativement grande épaisseur constituant une poutre et une zone périphérique (15) d'épaisseur moindre entourant ladite poutre (14), ladite zone périphérique étant bordée d'un rebord (17) surmonté d'une lèvre périphérique (16), la poutre (14) présentant trois logements (18), (19), (20), destinés à recevoir un système de captation réalisé à base de capteurs de pression.Housing according to claim 14, characterized in that the sole (13) has a bottom wall which has two zones of different thicknesses, a central zone (14) of relatively large thickness constituting a beam and a peripheral zone (15) of lesser thickness surrounding said beam (14), said peripheral zone being bordered a rim (17) surmounted by a peripheral lip (16), the beam (14) having three housings (18), (19), (20), intended to receive a collection system produced on the basis pressure sensors. Boítier selon l'une des revendications 14 et 15, caractérisé en ce que le couvercle (30) comprend une plaque de couverture (31) portant une jupe (32) entourée d'une gorge périphérique (33), des nervures (34), (35) qui, en collaboration avec ladite jupe (32) constituent trois compartiments (36), (37), (38), un premier compartiment (36) étant destiné à recevoir l'alimentation électrique, un deuxième compartiment (37) étant destiné à recevoir des moyens d'analyse et de traitement d'un signal et un troisième compartiment (38) présentant un logement (39) destiné à recevoir une lentille (non représentée) pour la diffusion optimale de signaux lumineux.Housing according to one of claims 14 and 15, characterized in that the cover (30) comprises a cover plate (31) carrying a skirt (32) surrounded a peripheral groove (33), ribs (34), (35) which, in collaboration with said skirt (32) constitute three compartments (36), (37), (38), a first compartment (36) being intended to receive the power supply, a second compartment (37) being intended to receive means of analysis and processing of a signal and a third compartment (38) having a housing (39) intended to receive a lens (not shown) for optimal diffusion of light signals. Boítier selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 16, caractérisé en ce que l'assemblage de la semelle (13) et du couvercle (30) est réalisé par collage, au moyen d'une colle, de la lèvre périphérique (16) et de la semelle (13) dans la gorge périphérique (33) du couvercle (30).Housing according to any one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that that the assembly of the sole (13) and the cover (30) is carried out by gluing, at by means of an adhesive, the peripheral lip (16) and the sole (13) in the groove device (33) of the cover (30). Boítier selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 17, caractérisé en ce que, pour le positionnement relatif de la semelle (13) et du couvercle (30) et leur maintien pendant le temps de prise de la colle, des pions de ladite semelle (13) sont clipsés dans des logements (10) dudit couvercle (30).Housing according to any one of claims 14 to 17, characterized in that that for the relative positioning of the sole (13) and the cover (30) and their holding during the glue setting time, pins of said sole (13) are clipped into housings (10) of said cover (30). Boítier selon l'une des revendications 17 et 18, caractérisé en ce que la colle est une colle polyuréthanne bicomposants.Housing according to one of claims 17 and 18, characterized in that the glue is a two-component polyurethane glue. Boítier selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 19, caractérisé en ce que le couvercle est en polycarbonate.Housing according to any one of claims 14 to 19, characterized in that that the cover is made of polycarbonate. Boítier selon la revendication 20, caractérisé en ce que le polycarbonate est transparent. Housing according to claim 20, characterized in that the polycarbonate is transparent. Boítier selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 21, caractérisé en ce que la semelle est réalisée par injection de polyuréthanne souple.Housing according to any one of claims 14 to 21, characterized in that the sole is made by injection of flexible polyurethane. Boítier selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 22, caractérisé en ce que la semelle a une forme sensiblement pyramidale.Housing according to any one of claims 14 to 22, characterized in that that the sole has a substantially pyramidal shape. Boítier selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 23, caractérisé en ce que le couvercle est de forme sensiblement rectangulaire et que la base de la semelle est sensiblement rectangulaire.Housing according to any one of claims 14 to 23, characterized in that that the cover is substantially rectangular in shape and that the base of the sole is substantially rectangular. Ensemble (8) comprenant un support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13 comportant un boítier selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 24, destiné à recevoir des moyens de détection de l'état d'oestrus chez les vaches émettant des signaux lumineux, engagé dans l'étui (4) et enfermé dans ledit boítier.Assembly (8) comprising a support according to any one of claims 1 to 13 comprising a housing according to any one of the claims 14 to 24, intended to receive means for detecting the state of estrus in cows emitting light signals, engaged in the case (4) and enclosed in said housing.
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