EP1313408A1 - Animal device for collecting an animal's seminal fluid - Google Patents

Animal device for collecting an animal's seminal fluid

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EP1313408A1
EP1313408A1 EP01965321A EP01965321A EP1313408A1 EP 1313408 A1 EP1313408 A1 EP 1313408A1 EP 01965321 A EP01965321 A EP 01965321A EP 01965321 A EP01965321 A EP 01965321A EP 1313408 A1 EP1313408 A1 EP 1313408A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • TITLE Device for collecting animal seminal fluid.
  • the invention relates to a device for withdrawing animal seminal fluid, as well as an installation for collecting such a liquid comprising this device, and a use of said device and / or said installation for collecting boar seminal liquid.
  • the invention may also be used for any other type of species, more particularly animal.
  • boar semen collection is done by hand. Such an operation is long and tedious, especially since with this species, it can take several minutes. In addition, it poses hygiene problems.
  • mechanized devices for collecting seminal fluid have already been proposed. They remain however summary because they are generally intended for animals whose ejaculation time is very short, in particular a few seconds or even a few fractions of seconds as for the rabbit, the horse or the bull.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a device for withdrawing animal seminal liquid, as well as an installation for collecting such a liquid which makes it possible to alleviate the preceding drawbacks and authorize a mechanized and automated intervention.
  • the invention firstly relates to a device for withdrawing animal seminal fluid, in particular from boars, having at least one housing capable of accommodating the penis and means for causing ejaculation, characterized in that said means for causing l 'ejaculation consist of means for subjecting the walls of said housing to pulsations intended to stimulate the penis.
  • the invention also relates to an installation for collecting animal seminal fluid, in particular boar, comprising such a device.
  • the invention also relates to a use of the device or installation described above for collecting seminal fluid from boars.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an example of a device for withdrawing seminal liquid according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 illustrates such a device, this time assembled
  • FIG. 3 is a front view according to FIG. 2,
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view along the line IV-IV shown in FIG. 3,
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment of an element from FIG. 4,
  • FIG. 6 is an embodiment of the seminal fluid collection installation according to the invention.
  • the invention relates first of all to a device for withdrawing animal seminal fluid. As illustrated in Figures 1 to 5, it comprises at least one housing 1, capable of accommodating the penis, and means for causing ejaculation.
  • the latter consist of means 2 for subjecting the walls of said housing 1 to pulsations intended to stimulate the penis.
  • pulsations intended to stimulate the penis.
  • pulsations controlled, manually or automatically, according to a chosen cycle, in particular intended to simulate the uterine contractions of the female.
  • This provides a mechanized device that can even be automated.
  • Said housing 1 extends, for example, longitudinally between an introduction orifice 3 of the penis and an evacuation orifice 4 of the seminal liquid.
  • Said means for causing ejaculation are then capable of causing a substantially radial deformation of the walls of said housing 1, over their entire length, in particular in the manner of sporadic pressures.
  • Said housing 1 reproduces, for example, the shape of the vagina of the female of the species concerned.
  • said housing is defined, for example, by a three-pitch propeller. It has, in particular, a length of 60 to 80 mm, for example around 65 mm. Such a length allows the device to act on the active part of the penis of the boar, in particular by letting out its end. It also ensures the correct introduction of the penis and promotes the maneuverability of the device.
  • Said device consists, for example, of a membrane flexible tubular 5, internally defining said housing 1, and a rigid sheath 6, also tubular and internally accommodating said membrane 5.
  • Said membrane 5 and said sheath 6 define between them a sealed air chamber 7 and said device further comprises means, not shown, for varying the pressure of the air in said chamber. In a manner known to those skilled in the art, it will be any means of supplying air under pressure. This provides a reliable and robust device.
  • the pressure applied in said chamber is, for example, homogeneous throughout the latter. That said, advantageously, said means for subjecting the walls of said housing to pulsations intended to stimulate the penis are provided capable of authorizing localized stimulation of the latter, in particular near its end.
  • said housing 1 locally has a narrowed section, in particular at the level of the evacuation orifice 4 of the seminal fluid. It is thus possible, although the pressure applied in the chamber 7 is homogeneous, a pressure gradient at the level of the penis.
  • said housing 1 has, for example a decreasing section of said inlet orifice 3 to said discharge orifice 4.
  • Said housing is thus defined, in particular, by the volume described by a circle whose center follows a helical trajectory along l longitudinal axis of the membrane, said circle remaining orthogonal to said longitudinal axis.
  • Said circle also has a decreasing radius from said introduction orifice to said discharge orifice.
  • Said helical trajectory may have a constant radius or a decreasing radius from said introduction orifice to said discharge orifice.
  • Said housing may optionally be extended axially by a cylindrical part defined by an annular axial extension of the membrane 5, not shown, this at one and / or the other of its ends.
  • Said device may further comprise means for pinching said extensions, intended to provide additional excitation of the penis.
  • Said membrane consists, for example, of a mixture of silicone and oil.
  • Said sheath 6 is, for example, cylindrical. It consists, in particular, of a body 8 and of longitudinal ends 9, 10 of smaller thicknesses.
  • Said membrane 5 fits on said sheath 6 at its longitudinal ends 9, 10.
  • it is provided with an annular groove 11 situated at the level of the extremal poles 12, 13.
  • the latter may cover said longitudinal ends 9 , 10 of the sheath, so as to give the device a homogeneous external appearance.
  • Said membrane may be fixed to the body using two serflexes which, with two coaxial lips provided on said membrane, at each longitudinal end of said chamber, provide a good seal for the latter.
  • Said membrane 5 has, in particular, an outer cylindrical face 14 defining with the inner face 15 of the body of the sheath, said chamber 7.
  • Said membrane 5 and said sheath 6 are optionally coaxial.
  • the inner face of said membrane can be adapted according to the species concerned.
  • the outer face of the sheath it may be provided, at the level of the body 8, with an air introduction orifice 16 between said chamber 7.
  • Said flexible membrane 4 is possibly able to be coated with a protective film, more commonly known as a single-use hood. This will promote the hygiene of the interventions.
  • Said hood is open at its two longitudinal ends, these latter being made capable of being folded over at the longitudinal ends of the body 8 to allow the said hood to be fixed.
  • Said device may be provided with an operating handle, for example fixed to said body. This will facilitate handling when introducing the penis into the device.
  • Said handle can integrate means for controlling the means for varying the pressure in the chamber 7, for example using two buttons making it possible to adapt the pressure cycle.
  • the invention also relates to an installation for collecting animal seminal liquid comprising a device 17 for withdrawing such a liquid, as described above. With such an installation, the operator no longer even has to support said device 17.
  • Said installation comprises, for example, a frame 18, in particular tubular, intended to simulate the presence of the female, the operator interventions being thus reduced to a minimum.
  • Said device 17 can be mounted mobile vis-à-vis said frame 18.
  • the latter is optionally equipped with a rail 19 and a carriage 20, movable on said rail, said device 17 being supported at the level of the carriage 20 by a frame 21, possibly orientable, in particular freely, under the effect of the forces impressed by the animal on the device 17.
  • Said installation may also include a receptacle 22 for receiving said seminal fluid and means for supporting said device
  • the seminal fluid can thus flow by gravity.
  • Said installation may also include a filter, not shown, between said device 17 and said receptacle 22.
  • Said frame can be provided tilting using a system of hinges fixed to the floor, thus facilitating its cleaning and disinfection.
  • the invention finally relates to a use of the device 17 and / or of the installation described above for collecting seminal liquid from boars.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a device for collecting seminal fluid, in particular of a boar, having at least a housing (1) designed for receiving a penis an means for causing ejaculation. The invention is characterised in that the means for causing ejaculation consist of means (2) for subjecting the walls of said housing (1) to pulsing designed to stimulate the penis. The invention also concerns an installation for collecting seminal fluid comprising such a device and the use thereof in said installation for collecting boar seminal fluid.

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TITRE : Dispositif pour prélever du liquide séminal animal.TITLE: Device for collecting animal seminal fluid.
L'invention concerne un dispositif pour prélever du liquide séminal animal, ainsi qu'une installation de collecte d'un tel liquide comprenant ce dispositif, et une utilisation dudit dispositif et/ou de ladite installation pour recueillir du liquide séminal de verrat.The invention relates to a device for withdrawing animal seminal fluid, as well as an installation for collecting such a liquid comprising this device, and a use of said device and / or said installation for collecting boar seminal liquid.
Toutefois, bien que plus particulièrement prévue pour de telles applications, l'invention pourra également être utilisée pour tout autre type d'espèce, plus particulièrement animale.However, although more particularly intended for such applications, the invention may also be used for any other type of species, more particularly animal.
Actuellement, la collecte de semence de verrat est réalisée à la main. Une telle opération est longue et fastidieuse, d'autant qu'avec cette espèce, elle peut prendre plusieurs minutes. En outre, elle pose des problèmes d'hygiène.Currently, boar semen collection is done by hand. Such an operation is long and tedious, especially since with this species, it can take several minutes. In addition, it poses hygiene problems.
Pour les autres espèces, des dispositifs mécanisés pour prélever du liquide séminal ont déjà été proposés. Ils restent néanmoins sommaires car ils s'adressent généralement à des animaux dont le temps d'éjaculation est très court, notamment de quelques secondes ou même quelques fractions de secondes comme pour le lapin, le cheval ou le taureau.For other species, mechanized devices for collecting seminal fluid have already been proposed. They remain however summary because they are generally intended for animals whose ejaculation time is very short, in particular a few seconds or even a few fractions of seconds as for the rabbit, the horse or the bull.
Le but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif pour prélever du liquide séminal animal, ainsi qu'une installation de collecte d'un tel liquide qui permettent de pallier les inconvénients précédents et autorisent une intervention mécanisée et automatisée.The object of the present invention is to propose a device for withdrawing animal seminal liquid, as well as an installation for collecting such a liquid which makes it possible to alleviate the preceding drawbacks and authorize a mechanized and automated intervention.
Un autre but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif pour prélever du liquide séminal animal et une installation de collecte d'un tel liquide qui autorise des interventions avec un haut degré d'hygiène. Un autre but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif pour prélever du liquide séminal animal, ainsi qu'une installation de collecte d'un tel liquide, qui permettent d'éviter l'utilisation d'un fluide caloriporteur chauffé pour provoquer l'éjaculation, la chaleur étant un agent spermicide. Un autre but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif pour prélever du liquide séminal animal, ainsi qu'une installation de collecte d'un tel liquide qui puissent fonctionner de manière fiable et répétable sur une période de temps prolongé.Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for withdrawing animal seminal fluid and an installation for collecting such a liquid which allows interventions with a high degree of hygiene. Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for withdrawing animal seminal fluid, as well as an installation for collecting such a liquid, which makes it possible to avoid the use of a heated heat transfer fluid to cause the ejaculation, heat being a spermicidal agent. Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for withdrawing animal seminal fluid, as well as an installation for collecting such a liquid which can operate reliably and repeatably over an extended period of time.
D'autres buts et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront au cours de la description qui va suivre qui n'est donnée qu'à titre indicatif et qui n'a pas pour but de la limiter.Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear during the description which follows which is given for information only and which is not intended to limit it.
L'invention concerne tout d'abord un dispositif pour prélever du liquide séminal animal, notamment de verrat, présentant au moins un logement apte à accueillir la verge et des moyens pour provoquer l'éjaculation, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens pour provoquer l'éjaculation sont constitués de moyens pour soumettre les parois dudit logement à des pulsations destinées à stimuler la verge.The invention firstly relates to a device for withdrawing animal seminal fluid, in particular from boars, having at least one housing capable of accommodating the penis and means for causing ejaculation, characterized in that said means for causing l 'ejaculation consist of means for subjecting the walls of said housing to pulsations intended to stimulate the penis.
L'invention concerne également une installation de collecte de liquide séminal animal, notamment de verrat, comprenant un tel dispositif.The invention also relates to an installation for collecting animal seminal fluid, in particular boar, comprising such a device.
L'invention concerne encore une utilisation du dispositif ou de l'installation décrit plus haut pour recueillir du liquide séminal de verrat.The invention also relates to a use of the device or installation described above for collecting seminal fluid from boars.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description suivante, accompagnée des dessins en annexe, parmi lesquels:The invention will be better understood on reading the following description, accompanied by the appended drawings, among which:
- la figure 1 est une vue en perspective, éclatée, d'un exemple de dispositif pour prélever du liquide séminal conforme à l'invention, - la figure 2 illustre un tel dispositif, cette fois assemblé,FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an example of a device for withdrawing seminal liquid according to the invention, FIG. 2 illustrates such a device, this time assembled,
- la figure 3 est une vue de face d'après la figure 2,FIG. 3 is a front view according to FIG. 2,
- la figure 4 est une vue de coupe selon la ligne IV-IV représentée à la figure 3,FIG. 4 is a sectional view along the line IV-IV shown in FIG. 3,
- la figure 5 illustre une variante de réalisation d'un élément de la figure 4,FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment of an element from FIG. 4,
- la figure 6 est un exemple de réalisation de l'installation de collecte de liquide séminal conforme à l'invention.- Figure 6 is an embodiment of the seminal fluid collection installation according to the invention.
L'invention concerne tout d'abord un dispositif pour prélever du liquide séminal animal. Comme illustré aux figures 1 à 5, il comprend au moins un logement 1 , apte à accueillir la verge, et des moyens pour provoquer l'éjaculation.The invention relates first of all to a device for withdrawing animal seminal fluid. As illustrated in Figures 1 to 5, it comprises at least one housing 1, capable of accommodating the penis, and means for causing ejaculation.
Selon l'invention, ces derniers sont constitués de moyens 2 pour soumettre les parois dudit logement 1 à des pulsations destinées à stimuler la verge. II s'agit, par exemple, de pulsations commandées, manuellement ou automatiquement, selon un cycle choisi, notamment destinées à simuler les contractions utérines de la femelle.According to the invention, the latter consist of means 2 for subjecting the walls of said housing 1 to pulsations intended to stimulate the penis. These are, for example, pulsations controlled, manually or automatically, according to a chosen cycle, in particular intended to simulate the uterine contractions of the female.
On pourra choisir, à titre d'exemple, d'exercer une première pression pour l'accouplement de la verge dans le logement, puis une pression constante pendant l'accouplement, et enfin plusieurs pressions sporadiques pendant la collecte pour entretenir la stimulation.We can choose, for example, to exert a first pressure for the coupling of the penis in the housing, then a constant pressure during the coupling, and finally several sporadic pressures during the collection to maintain the stimulation.
On bénéficie ainsi d'un dispositif mécanisé et pouvant même être automatisé.This provides a mechanized device that can even be automated.
Ledit logement 1 s'étend, par exemple, longitudinalement entre un orifice d'introduction 3 de la verge et un orifice d'évacuation 4 du liquide séminal.Said housing 1 extends, for example, longitudinally between an introduction orifice 3 of the penis and an evacuation orifice 4 of the seminal liquid.
Lesdits moyens pour provoquer l'éjaculation sont alors aptes à entraîner une déformation sensiblement radiale des parois dudit logement 1 , sur toute leur longueur, notamment à la manière de pressions sporadiques. Ledit logement 1 reproduit, par exemple, la forme du vagin de la femelle de l'espèce concernée.Said means for causing ejaculation are then capable of causing a substantially radial deformation of the walls of said housing 1, over their entire length, in particular in the manner of sporadic pressures. Said housing 1 reproduces, for example, the shape of the vagina of the female of the species concerned.
Comme cela apparaît plus particulièrement aux figures 4 et 5, il pourra ainsi s'agir, notamment d'une forme sensiblement hélicoïdale, notamment adaptée à la verge du verrat. En ce sens, ledit logement est défini, par exemple, par une hélice à trois pas. Il présente, notamment, une longueur de 60 à 80 mm, par exemple d'environ 65 mm. Une telle longueur permet au dispositif d'agir sur la partie active de la verge du verrat, notamment en laissant sortir son extrémité. Elle permet également de s'assurer de la bonne introduction de la verge et favorise la maniabilité du dispositif.As appears more particularly in Figures 4 and 5, it may thus be, in particular a substantially helical shape, in particular adapted to the penis of the boar. In this sense, said housing is defined, for example, by a three-pitch propeller. It has, in particular, a length of 60 to 80 mm, for example around 65 mm. Such a length allows the device to act on the active part of the penis of the boar, in particular by letting out its end. It also ensures the correct introduction of the penis and promotes the maneuverability of the device.
Ledit dispositif est constitué, par exemple, d'une membrane souple tubulaire 5, définissant intérieurement ledit logement 1 , et d'un fourreau rigide 6, également tubulaire et accueillant intérieurement ladite membrane 5. Ladite membrane 5 et ledit fourreau 6 définissent entre eux une chambre d'air étanche 7 et ledit dispositif comprend en outre des moyens, non représentés, pour faire varier la pression de l'air dans ladite chambre. De manière connue de l'homme de l'art, il s'agira de tous moyens d'alimentation en air sous pression. On bénéficie ainsi d'un dispositif fiable et robuste.Said device consists, for example, of a membrane flexible tubular 5, internally defining said housing 1, and a rigid sheath 6, also tubular and internally accommodating said membrane 5. Said membrane 5 and said sheath 6 define between them a sealed air chamber 7 and said device further comprises means, not shown, for varying the pressure of the air in said chamber. In a manner known to those skilled in the art, it will be any means of supplying air under pressure. This provides a reliable and robust device.
La pression appliquée dans ladite chambre est, par exemple, homogène tout le long de celle-ci. Cela étant, de manière avantageuse, lesdits moyens pour soumettre les parois dudit logement à des pulsations destinées à stimuler la verge sont prévus aptes à autoriser une stimulation localisée de celle-ci, notamment à proximité de son extrémité.The pressure applied in said chamber is, for example, homogeneous throughout the latter. That said, advantageously, said means for subjecting the walls of said housing to pulsations intended to stimulate the penis are provided capable of authorizing localized stimulation of the latter, in particular near its end.
On permet ainsi une stimulation forte de l'extrémité de la verge dès l'application des premières pressions et on évite le désaccouplement.This allows strong stimulation of the end of the penis upon application of the first pressures and avoids uncoupling.
Comme illustré à la figure 5, pour permettre une telle stimulation localisée, ledit logement 1 présente localement une section rétrécie, notamment au niveau de l'orifice d'évacuation 4 du liquide séminal. On peut obtenir ainsi, bien que la pression appliquée dans la chambre 7 soit homogène un gradient de pression au niveau de la verge.As illustrated in FIG. 5, to allow such localized stimulation, said housing 1 locally has a narrowed section, in particular at the level of the evacuation orifice 4 of the seminal fluid. It is thus possible, although the pressure applied in the chamber 7 is homogeneous, a pressure gradient at the level of the penis.
Plus précisément, ledit logement 1 présente, par exemple une section décroissante dudit orifice d'entrée 3 audit orifice d'évacuation 4. Ledit logement est ainsi défini, notamment, par le volume décrit par un cercle dont le centre suit une trajectoire hélicoïdale suivant l'axe longitudinal de la membrane, ledit cercle restant orthogonal audit axe longitudinal. Ledit cercle présente en outre un rayon décroissant dudit orifice d'introduction audit orifice d'évacuation. Ladite trajectoire hélicoïdale pourra présenter un rayon constant ou un rayon décroissant dudit orifice d'introduction audit orifice d'évacuation.More precisely, said housing 1 has, for example a decreasing section of said inlet orifice 3 to said discharge orifice 4. Said housing is thus defined, in particular, by the volume described by a circle whose center follows a helical trajectory along l longitudinal axis of the membrane, said circle remaining orthogonal to said longitudinal axis. Said circle also has a decreasing radius from said introduction orifice to said discharge orifice. Said helical trajectory may have a constant radius or a decreasing radius from said introduction orifice to said discharge orifice.
Une telle forme, qui définit une ouverture tronconique, facilite l'entrée de la verge. Cela étant, l'orifice de sortie sera conservé suffisamment grand afin d'empêcher tout blocage de la verge. Ledit logement pourra éventuellement être prolongé axialement par une partie cylindrique définie par un prolongement axial annulaire de la membrane 5, non représenté, ceci à l'une et/ou l'autre de ses extrémités. Ledit dispositif pourra en outre comprendre des moyens de pincement desdits prolongements, destinés à fournir une excitation supplémentaire de la verge.Such a shape, which defines a frustoconical opening, facilitates the entry of the penis. However, the outlet will be kept large enough to prevent blockage of the penis. Said housing may optionally be extended axially by a cylindrical part defined by an annular axial extension of the membrane 5, not shown, this at one and / or the other of its ends. Said device may further comprise means for pinching said extensions, intended to provide additional excitation of the penis.
Ladite membrane est constituée, par exemple, d'un mélange de silicone et d'huile.Said membrane consists, for example, of a mixture of silicone and oil.
La souplesse de ladite membrane 5 permet d'obtenir les déformations recherchées sous l'action de l'air introduit dans ladite chambre 7.The flexibility of said membrane 5 makes it possible to obtain the desired deformations under the action of the air introduced into said chamber 7.
Ledit fourreau 6 est, par exemple, cylindrique. Il est constitué, notamment, d'un corps 8 et d'extrémités longitudinales 9, 10 de plus faibles épaisseurs.Said sheath 6 is, for example, cylindrical. It consists, in particular, of a body 8 and of longitudinal ends 9, 10 of smaller thicknesses.
Ladite membrane 5 s'emboîte sur ledit fourreau 6 au niveau de ses extrémités longitudinales 9, 10. Pour cela, elle est munie d'une gorge annulaire 11 située au niveau des pôles extrémaux 12, 13. Ces derniers pourront recouvrir lesdites extrémités longitudinales 9, 10 du fourreau, de façon à donner au dispositif un aspect extérieur homogène.Said membrane 5 fits on said sheath 6 at its longitudinal ends 9, 10. For this, it is provided with an annular groove 11 situated at the level of the extremal poles 12, 13. The latter may cover said longitudinal ends 9 , 10 of the sheath, so as to give the device a homogeneous external appearance.
Ladite membrane pourra être fixée sur le corps à l'aide de deux serflex qui assurent, avec deux lèvres coaxiales prévues sur ladite membrane, à chaque extrémité longitudinale de ladite chambre, une bonne étanchéité de cette dernière.Said membrane may be fixed to the body using two serflexes which, with two coaxial lips provided on said membrane, at each longitudinal end of said chamber, provide a good seal for the latter.
Ladite membrane 5 présente, notamment, une face extérieure 14 cylindrique définissant avec la face intérieure 15 du corps du fourreau, ladite chambre 7. Ladite membrane 5 et ledit fourreau 6 sont éventuellement coaxiaux.Said membrane 5 has, in particular, an outer cylindrical face 14 defining with the inner face 15 of the body of the sheath, said chamber 7. Said membrane 5 and said sheath 6 are optionally coaxial.
Comme déjà évoqué, la face intérieure de ladite membrane pourra être adaptée en fonction de l'espèce visée. Quant à la face extérieure du fourreau, elle pourra être munie, au niveau du corps 8, d'un orifice d'introduction d'air 16 entre ladite chambre 7.As already mentioned, the inner face of said membrane can be adapted according to the species concerned. As for the outer face of the sheath, it may be provided, at the level of the body 8, with an air introduction orifice 16 between said chamber 7.
Ladite membrane souple 4 est éventuellement apte à être revêtue d'un film de protection, plus communément appelé capote à usage unique. On favorisera de la sorte l'hygiène des interventions. Ladite capote est ouverte à ses deux extrémités longitudinales, celles-ci étant rendues aptes à être repliées au niveau des extrémités longitudinales du corps 8 pour permettre la fixation de ladite capote.Said flexible membrane 4 is possibly able to be coated with a protective film, more commonly known as a single-use hood. This will promote the hygiene of the interventions. Said hood is open at its two longitudinal ends, these latter being made capable of being folded over at the longitudinal ends of the body 8 to allow the said hood to be fixed.
Ledit dispositif pourra être muni d'une poignée de manœuvre, par exemple fixé audit corps. Celle-ci facilitera les manipulations lors de l'introduction de la verge dans le dispositif. Ladite poignée pourra intégrer des moyens de commande des moyens pour faire varier la pression dans la chambre 7, par exemple à l'aide de deux boutons permettant d'adapter le cycle de pression.Said device may be provided with an operating handle, for example fixed to said body. This will facilitate handling when introducing the penis into the device. Said handle can integrate means for controlling the means for varying the pressure in the chamber 7, for example using two buttons making it possible to adapt the pressure cycle.
Comme illustré à la figure 6, l'invention concerne également une installation de collecte de liquide séminal animal comprenant un dispositif 17 pour prélever un tel liquide, tel que décrit plus haut. Avec une telle installation, l'opérateur n'a même plus à soutenir ledit dispositif 17.As illustrated in FIG. 6, the invention also relates to an installation for collecting animal seminal liquid comprising a device 17 for withdrawing such a liquid, as described above. With such an installation, the operator no longer even has to support said device 17.
Ladite installation comprend, par exemple, une armature 18, notamment tubulaire, destinée à simuler la présence de la femelle, les interventions de l'opérateur étant ainsi réduites au minimum.Said installation comprises, for example, a frame 18, in particular tubular, intended to simulate the presence of the female, the operator interventions being thus reduced to a minimum.
Ledit dispositif 17 pourra être monté mobile vis-à-vis de ladite armature 18. Pour cela, cette dernière est éventuellement équipée d'un rail 19 et d'un chariot 20, mobile sur ledit rail, ledit dispositif 17 étant supporté au niveau du chariot 20 par un cadre 21 , éventuellement orientable, notamment librement, sous l'effet des efforts imprimés par l'animal au dispositif 17.Said device 17 can be mounted mobile vis-à-vis said frame 18. For this, the latter is optionally equipped with a rail 19 and a carriage 20, movable on said rail, said device 17 being supported at the level of the carriage 20 by a frame 21, possibly orientable, in particular freely, under the effect of the forces impressed by the animal on the device 17.
Ladite installation pourra encore comprendre un réceptacle 22 pour accueillir ledit liquide séminal et des moyens de support dudit dispositifSaid installation may also include a receptacle 22 for receiving said seminal fluid and means for supporting said device
17, notamment ledit cadre 21 , de façon inclinée en direction dudit réceptacle17, in particular said frame 21, inclined in the direction of said receptacle
22. Il pourra s'agir, par exemple, d'un gobelet, indépendant dudit dispositif. Le liquide séminal peut ainsi s'écouler par gravité.22. It could be, for example, a cup, independent of said device. The seminal fluid can thus flow by gravity.
Ladite installation pourra également comprendre un filtre, non représenté, entre ledit dispositif 17 et ledit réceptacle 22.Said installation may also include a filter, not shown, between said device 17 and said receptacle 22.
Ladite armature pourra être prévue basculante à l'aide d'un système de charnières fixées au sol, facilitant ainsi son nettoyage et sa désinfection.Said frame can be provided tilting using a system of hinges fixed to the floor, thus facilitating its cleaning and disinfection.
L'invention concerne enfin une utilisation du dispositif 17 et/ou de l'installation décrit plus haut pour recueillir du liquide séminal de verrat. D'autres modes de réalisation et/ou d'autres applications, à la portée de l'homme de l'art, auraient également pu être envisagés, sans pour autant sortir du cadre de l'invention. The invention finally relates to a use of the device 17 and / or of the installation described above for collecting seminal liquid from boars. Other embodiments and / or other applications, within the reach of ordinary skill in the art, could also have been envisaged, without departing from the scope of the invention.

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1. Dispositif pour prélever du liquide séminal animal, notamment de verrat, présentant au moins un logement (1) apte à accueillir une verge et des moyens pour provoquer l'éjaculation, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens pour provoquer l'éjaculation sont constitués de moyens (2) pour soumettre les parois dudit logement à des pulsations destinées à stimuler la verge.1. Device for withdrawing animal seminal liquid, in particular boar, having at least one housing (1) capable of accommodating a penis and means for causing ejaculation, characterized in that said means for causing ejaculation are constituted means (2) for subjecting the walls of said housing to pulsations intended to stimulate the penis.
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel ledit logement (1) s'étend longitudinalement entre un orifice d'introduction (3) et un orifice d'évacuation (4) du liquide séminal.2. Device according to claim 1, wherein said housing (1) extends longitudinally between an introduction orifice (3) and an evacuation orifice (4) of the seminal liquid.
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, dans lequel lesdits moyens pour provoquer l'éjaculation sont aptes à entraîner une déformation sensiblement radiale des parois dudit logement (1), sur toute leur longueur.3. Device according to claim 2, wherein said means for causing ejaculation are capable of causing a substantially radial deformation of the walls of said housing (1), over their entire length.
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel ledit logement (1) reproduit la forme d'un vagin.4. Device according to claim 1, wherein said housing (1) reproduces the shape of a vagina.
5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, dans lequel ledit logement (1) présente une forme sensiblement hélicoïdale.5. Device according to claim 4, wherein said housing (1) has a substantially helical shape.
6. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , constitué d'une membrane souple (5) tubulaire, définissant intérieurement ledit logement (1), et d'un fourreau rigide (6), également tubulaire et accueillant intérieurement ladite membrane (5), ladite membrane (5) et ledit fourreau (6) définissant entre eux, une chambre d'air étanche (7), ledit dispositif comprenant en outre des moyens pour faire varier la pression de l'air dans ladite chambre (7).6. Device according to claim 1, consisting of a flexible tubular membrane (5), internally defining said housing (1), and a rigid sheath (6), also tubular and internally accommodating said membrane (5), said membrane. (5) and said sheath (6) defining between them, a sealed air chamber (7), said device further comprising means for varying the pressure of the air in said chamber (7).
7. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel lesdits moyens pour soumettre les parois dudit logement à des pulsations destinées à stimuler la verge sont prévus aptes à autoriser une stimulation localisée de celle-ci.7. Device according to claim 1, wherein said means for subjecting the walls of said housing to pulsations intended to stimulate the penis are provided capable of authorizing localized stimulation thereof.
8. Dispositif selon la revendication 7, dans lequel ledit logement présente localement une section rétrécie de façon à autoriser ladite stimulation localisée de la verge.8. Device according to claim 7, wherein said housing has locally a narrowed section so as to allow said localized stimulation of the penis.
9. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, dans lequel ladite membrane souple (5) est apte à être revêtue d'un film de protection.9. Device according to claim 6, wherein said flexible membrane (5) is suitable for being coated with a protective film.
10. Installation de collecte de liquide séminal animal, notamment de verrat, comprenant un dispositif (17) pour prélever un tel liquide selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes. 10. Installation for collecting animal seminal liquid, in particular boar, comprising a device (17) for collecting such liquid according to any one of the preceding claims.
11. Installation selon la revendication 10, comprenant une armature (18) vis-à-vis de laquelle ledit dispositif (17) est monté mobile.11. Installation according to claim 10, comprising a frame (18) vis-à-vis which said device (17) is movably mounted.
12. Installation selon la revendication 10, comprenant un réceptacle (22) pour recueillir ledit liquide séminal et des moyens de support (21) dudit dispositif (17) de façon inclinée en direction dudit réceptacle (22). 12. Installation according to claim 10, comprising a receptacle (22) for collecting said seminal liquid and support means (21) of said device (17) inclined towards said receptacle (22).
13. Installation selon la revendication 12, comprenant un filtre entre ledit dispositif (17) et ledit réceptacle (22).13. Installation according to claim 12, comprising a filter between said device (17) and said receptacle (22).
14. Utilisation du dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou de l'installation selon la revendication 10 pour recueillir du liquide séminal de verrat. 14. Use of the device according to claim 1 or of the installation according to claim 10 for collecting boar seminal liquid.
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