KR102133513B1 - Apparatus for monitoring labor - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a delivery monitoring device.
According to an aspect of the present invention, a cover portion covering an animal's genitals and a portion surrounding the body of the animal are configured to be connected to the cover portion and have a support function so that the cover is positioned on the animal's vagina. A mechanism portion including a supporting portion provided; And a detection unit attached to the cover unit to generate a detection signal by detecting a pressure change when the animal fetus discharges from the animal's genital, and wirelessly transmit the detection signal to a manager device. Is disclosed.

Description

Delivery monitor {APPARATUS FOR MONITORING LABOR}

The present invention relates to a delivery monitoring device, and relates to a delivery monitoring device configured to automatically detect a delivery sign and transmit it to a manager at a remote location while being worn on the body of an imminent animal.

When an animal such as a horse or cow approaches, a manager with knowledge of animal management (e.g., veterinarian, ranch manager) periodically checks the animal's physical condition (e.g. body temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate), and Determine whether it is abnormal.

However, since it is difficult to predict the exact timing of the animal in advance, the more imminent the delivery, the manager stayed directly in the vicinity of the animal, and there was a burden to directly monitor the animal for 2 to 3 days.

Conventional techniques have been proposed to reduce the burden of monitoring the delivery.

For example, the Republic of Korea Registered Patent 10-0626257 (registered on September 13, 2006) relates to a livestock livestock waiting management system, remotely monitoring changes in body condition due to the livestock of livestock raised in livestock farms, and the like. A livestock waiting management system was proposed to reduce the burden on the person who monitors the childbirth or the manager of the livestock by notifying the manager of the livestock breeder when there are signs of childbirth or when the livestock is determined to be giving birth.

However, the prior art has a limitation in that it is not a method of directly detecting the delivery itself because it is a method of measuring biological data such as animal breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate.

As another example, Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2008-0083221 (published on September 17, 2008) relates to a livestock delivery detection device and a livestock delivery management system using the same and its service method, the temperature changes according to the discharge of amniotic fluid prior to livestock delivery A livestock delivery detection device for detecting a load, detecting a load according to childbirth, and transmitting the detected temperature change information and load detection information; And a delivery detection server for determining delivery signs and delivery status through temperature change information and load detection information received from the livestock delivery detection device and notifying the terminal of the delivery related information.

However, the prior art also has a limitation in that it is not a method of directly detecting the delivery itself because it is a method of measuring biological data such as animal temperature and load.

As another example, Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2008-0111162 (published on December 22, 2008) relates to a delivery notification system, inserted into the vagina of a livestock, measuring the temperature in the vagina, measuring the temperature in the vagina A temperature/transmission module that transmits wirelessly with an ID, and a reception module that receives data transmitted from the temperature/transmission module and transmits data received through a communication line, and receives data from the reception module through a communication line Therefore, a prognosis notification system has been proposed, which includes a monitoring center for predicting and delivering delivery from the vaginal temperature.

However, the prior art has the advantage that the temperature/transmission module directly detects the delivery itself in that it senses that the vaginal amniotic fluid bursts or comes out from the vagina. There was a limit that you could feel this discomfort.

Republic of Korea Registered Patent 10-0626257 (Registered on September 13, 2006) Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-2008-0083221 (published on September 17, 2008) Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-2008-0111162 (published on December 22, 2008)

The present invention has been devised in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a delivery monitoring device configured to automatically detect signs of delivery and transmit them to a manager at a remote location while wearing the body of an imminent animal. do.

According to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, it is configured in a form that covers a part of the body of the animal and the cover portion that covers the animal's genitals (陰部) and is connected to the cover portion and the cover portion is an animal Mechanism portion including a support for providing a support function to be located in the sound of the; And a detection unit attached to the cover unit and detecting a pressure change when the animal fetus discharges from the animal's sound to generate a detection signal, and wirelessly transmitting the detection signal to a manager device. Is disclosed.

Preferably, the cover portion, an opening is formed in a position corresponding to the animal's pussy in a state worn on the animal, the sensing unit, the opening state of the opening by the pressure change when the animal fetus discharges from the animal's pussy It is characterized by detecting the change and generating the detection signal.

Preferably, the cover portion is provided with a sensing chamber in a direction transverse to the opening, and the sensing chamber is configured to receive tension by the pressure when the animal fetus is discharged from the animal's genitals. It is characterized in that it detects that the opening state of the opening is changed by sensing the tension change of.

Preferably, the sensing unit detects the first state where one end of the sensing chamber is connected to the sensing unit, and the second state where one end of the sensing chamber deviates from the sensing unit by the tension change, and detects the first state. It is characterized in that it detects a change from the state to the second state and detects that the opening state of the opening changes.

Preferably, a sensing pin is formed at one end of the sensing chamber, and in the first state, the sensing pin is inserted into a pin hole provided in the sensing unit, and in the second state, the sensing pin is formed. A state in which the pin hole is separated by the tension change, and the sensing unit is configured to generate different electrical signals according to whether the sensing pin is inserted into or detached from the pin hole.

Preferably, the opening is cut in the form of a slit having a predetermined length and the same direction as the animal's vagina.

Preferably, the sensing unit includes a power supply unit, a signal generating unit that generates the sensing signal based on a change in the opening state of the opening, and a communication unit that transmits the sensing signal to a manager device at a remote location.

Preferably, the mechanism portion, the cover portion formed in the form of a sheet having an area that covers the animal's vagina, an opening formed in the cover portion and formed in a slit shape having a predetermined length and the same direction as the animal's vagina, A cover band portion including a first band extending toward the back of the animal and a second band extending toward the belly of the animal, and an end portion of the first band and the second band, respectively, based on the state worn on the animal. It is characterized in that it comprises a body band formed in a form that combines and wraps the body of the animal.

Preferably, the cover portion is characterized in that it is formed of a mesh material through which the liquid can pass.

Preferably, the cover portion is characterized in that the exposed portion of the animal's tail and anus exposed on the upper side of the opening is formed.

Preferably, the present invention is characterized in that an incision is formed from the exposed portion to one end of the cover portion, and the incision forming portion is configured to be separated or coupled by a detachable means.

Preferably, the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises an auxiliary band portion formed in a form that is combined with the body band portion and surrounds the front side of the animal body.

Preferably, the opening has the same direction as the animal's vagina, and is characterized in that it is incised in the form of a slit to one end of the cover.

The present invention provides an advantage that the administrator does not need to stay in the immediate vicinity of the animal for a long time even when the delivery is imminent, by automatically detecting and delivering the signs of delivery in a state worn on the animal's body with an imminent delivery time.

In addition, since the present invention is not an indirect method of inferring delivery by measuring biological data of an animal, but a method of directly detecting the occurrence of a delivery state, the accuracy of delivery delivery is high.

In addition, since the present invention is not a method of inserting a sensor into an animal's body, there is an advantage that the animal does not feel a foreign body feeling or discomfort.

1 is a plan view of a delivery monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of a delivery monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3A and 3B are perspective views of a delivery monitoring device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the detection operation of the delivery monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a control connection configuration diagram of the delivery monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a schematic diagram of a control operation of a delivery monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a plan view of a delivery monitoring device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a plan view of a delivery monitoring device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention can be implemented in various other forms without departing from its technical spirit or main characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention are merely illustrative in all respects and should not be interpreted as limiting.

Terms such as first and second are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components. For example, the first component may be referred to as a second component without departing from the scope of the present invention, and similarly, the second component may be referred to as a first component.

When an element is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle.

The singular expression used in the present application includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "comprises", "haves", "have", etc. are intended to express the presence of a component or combination thereof described in the specification, and the possibility that another component or feature is present or added. It is not excluded in advance.

In the description of the present invention, when it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the subject matter of the present invention, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a plan view of a delivery monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a delivery monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a control of the delivery monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention Connection diagram.

The delivery monitoring device of the present embodiment is configured to automatically detect signs of delivery while being worn on the body of an animal (eg, horse, cow, etc.) with an imminent delivery time and transmit it to a remote manager. The delivery monitoring device of this embodiment includes a mechanism unit 100 and a detection unit 200.

The mechanism part 100 is composed of a cover part 110 that covers an animal's genitals and a part surrounding an animal's body, and is connected to the cover part 110 so that the cover part 110 is And supports 120, 130, and 140 that provide a support function to be located in the animal's vagina. The mechanism 100 may be made of a fiber material or a synthetic resin material.

In more detail, the mechanism part 100 includes a cover part 110 formed in a sheet form having an area covering an animal's vagina, and is formed in the cover part 110 and has the same direction as the animal's vagina and has a predetermined length. It includes an opening 114 cut in the form of a slit. The opening 114 is formed at a position corresponding to the animal's vagina in the state where the delivery device of the present embodiment is worn on the animal. As a preferred example, the opening 114 of the present embodiment is illustrated as being formed in a slit shape having a predetermined length, but is not necessarily limited to this shape if it is possible to detect a change in the shape of the opening.

As a modified example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the opening 114 may have the same direction as the animal's genitals and may be cut in the form of a slit to one end of the cover 110. If the animal's delivery process is rapid, the fetus of the animal may already be discharged significantly outside before the manager arrives at the animal's location. When the cover portion 110 is completely incised to one side as shown in FIG. 7, the fetus of the animal may be more safely discharged to the outside. For this, the support 130 is also preferably formed by dividing into two branches as shown in FIG. 7.

Preferably, the cover portion 110 is formed with an exposed portion 116 on which the animal's tail and anus are exposed on the upper side of the opening 114. Through the exposed portion 116, the animal can obtain a comfortable wearing state by exposing the tail to the outside, and can easily discharge feces in the wearing state.

As a modified example, an incision is formed from the exposed portion 116 to one end (border) of the cover portion 110, so that the incision forming portion can be separated or coupled by detachable means 111a, 111b. Can be configured. For example, the detachable means 111a, 111b may be an arm velcro or a male velcro. This modification is particularly useful for animals that have a rich tail like a horse and are difficult to insert into the hole-shaped exposed portion 116. In the case of an animal such as a horse, when the cover portion 110 is mounted, the tail of the animal is exposed to the exposed portion 116 through an incision-forming portion in an open state while the detachable means 111a, 111b are separated. Position it and place the detachable means 111a, 111b again in a coupled state. 8 illustrates the above modification.

In addition, preferably, the cover portion 110 is formed of a mesh material through which liquid can pass. When the cover portion 110 is formed of a mesh material, the animal can comfortably discharge urine in a worn state, and ventilation of external air can be achieved, thereby preventing skin damage or disease caused by moisture.

The mechanism part 100 includes a first band 120 extending toward the back of the animal from the cover part 110 and a second band 130 extending toward the belly of the animal based on the state worn on the animal. It includes a cover band portion (120,130), and the body band portion 140 formed in a form that surrounds the body of the animal while being coupled to the ends of the first band 120 and the second band 130, respectively.

At the ends of the first band 120, the second band 130, and the body band portion 140, known coupling means such as velcros 122, 142, 142' may be provided for mutual coupling. The second band 130 and the body band portion 140 are directly coupled to the bar. The band shape and the engagement position are suitable for providing a support function while surrounding the animal's body to a minimum, and if the support function can be provided, the band shape or the engagement position is not necessarily limited to the illustrated form.

The detection unit 200 is attached to the cover unit 110 and generates a detection signal by detecting a pressure change when the animal fetus discharges from the animal's sound, and wirelessly transmits the detection signal to the manager device 300 do.

In more detail, the detection unit 200 includes a power supply unit 204, a signal generation unit 206 for generating the detection signal based on a change in the opening state of the opening 114, and the detection signal It includes a communication unit 208 for transmitting to the remote manager device 300. For example, the sensing unit 200 may be configured in the form of an electronic control module installed in a case by configuring each component in the form of a small control board.

In addition, the manager device 300 that wirelessly transmits a detection signal regarding the start of delivery from the detection unit 200 through the network 10 includes a management side power supply unit 304 and a manager when a delivery detection signal is received. It includes an alarm unit (306) for generating an alert (eg, alarm sound, warning light, alarm message), and a management-side communication unit (308) that receives the detection signal from the remote sensing unit (200). The manager device 300 may be configured in the form of an electronic control module installed in a case by configuring each component in the form of a control board. For example, a manager application program may be installed in a general PC or mobile terminal, and a communication network is established. It may also be configured in an interlocking form. The communication unit 208 and the management-side communication unit 308 may be implemented as known communication modules used in known short-range wireless communication (eg, Bluetooth, ZigBee), wireless Internet, mobile communication network, and the like.

Preferably, the sensing unit 200 detects that the opening state of the opening 114 is changed by a pressure change when the animal fetus is discharged from the animal's genital to generate the detection signal.

For example, a sensing chamber 210 is installed in the cover part 110 in a direction transverse to the opening 114, and the sensing chamber 210 is tensioned by pressure when an animal fetus is discharged from an animal's pubic area. It is configured to receive. The sensing chamber 210 is not necessarily limited to the shape of the yarn as long as the tension change can be sensed, and may be configured in various forms such as a band shape, which can sense tension.

One or more sensing chamber through holes 112 are formed in the cover part 110 around the opening 114, and the sensing chamber 210 is at least one or more times through the sensing chamber through holes 112. 114) is installed through the crossing direction. Considering that the opening 114 is formed with a long incision, it is preferable that a plurality of detection chamber through holes 112 are formed and the detection chamber 210 is installed in a zigzag form as illustrated in FIG. 1. The sensing chamber through-hole 112 does not necessarily have to penetrate the front and rear surfaces of the cover part 110, and if it is a configuration capable of maintaining tension while providing a direction change state of the sensing chamber 210, various known threads or strings Earth can be used.

The sensing unit 200 detects a change in the opening of the opening 114 by sensing a change in tension of the sensing chamber 210.

In more detail, the sensing unit 200 includes a first state in which one end of the sensing chamber 210 is connected to the sensing unit 200, and one end of the sensing chamber 210 by the tension change. ), the second state deviating from each other is sensed, and the change from the first state to the second state is sensed, and the opening state of the opening 114 is changed. The other end of the sensing chamber 210 may be fixedly coupled to the sensing unit 200 or the cover unit 110.

For the sensing, a sensing pin 212 is formed at one end of the sensing chamber 210, and in the first state, the sensing pin 212 is provided with a pin hole 202 provided in the sensing unit 200. In the second state, in the second state, the sensing pin 212 is separated from the pin hole 202 by the tension change.

The sensing unit 200 is configured to generate different electrical signals depending on whether the sensing pin 212 is inserted into or detached from the pin hole 202.

When the sensing unit 200 detects a change from the first state to the second state, the sensing unit 200 detects through an electrical signal that the birth has started, and wirelessly transmits the detection of the start of birth to the manager device 300 at a remote location. do.

Through this, the remote manager can recognize the start of the delivery of the animal and quickly move to the place where the animal is located to manage the delivery of the animal.

3A and 3B are perspective views of a delivery monitoring device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Even if the mechanism part 100 is tightly coupled to the animal's body, in some cases, the mechanism part 100 of the delivery monitoring device of the present embodiment is rearward of the animal due to the pressure change (discharge pressure generated) when the animal fetus is discharged from the animal's vagina. Can be pushed to the side.

In view of this point, the auxiliary band 144 is further provided on the trunk band portion 140, so that the auxiliary band 144 can support the mechanism 100 to the front side of the animal's torso based on the state of being worn on the animal. have.

If the auxiliary band 144 is further provided, the phenomenon that the mechanism part 100 of the delivery monitoring device of this embodiment is pushed to the rear side of the animal more reliably due to the pressure change (discharge pressure generated) when the animal fetus discharges from the animal's vagina. Can be prevented.

In one example, the auxiliary band 144 may be composed of a single band surrounding the animal's chest as shown in FIG. 3, and in another example, the auxiliary band 144' surrounds the animal's chest and shoulder as shown in FIG. 3B. It may be composed of a plurality of bands.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the detection operation of the delivery monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a schematic operation control diagram of the delivery monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4A illustrates a first state in which one end of the sensing chamber 210 is connected to the sensing unit 200. In the first state, a state is monitored to determine whether the animal is being delivered.

When the opening state of the opening 114 changes (spreads) due to the pressure change at the time of discharge of the animal fetus from the pubic part of the animal, the tension of the sensing chamber 210 increases and is attached to one end of the sensing chamber 210. The sensing pin 212 deviates from the pin hole 202 provided in the sensing unit 200 and becomes a second state as shown in FIG. 4B.

The sensing unit 200 is provided with a switch means SW for electrically distinguishing whether a sensing pin 212 is inserted into the pin hole 202 or a detached state, and has the first state as described above. And distinguishing and detecting the second state.

Such a switch means (SW) may be implemented through a variety of known switch elements or circuit elements, conceptually as shown in Figure 6, the sensing pin 212 is inserted into the pin hole 202 (a) state switch The circuit of the pin hole 202 is configured such that the switch means SW is in the OFF state when the means SW is in the ON state and the sensing pin 212 is out of the pin hole 202 (b). , The ON/OFF state may be detected by the signal generator 206 to generate a detection signal.

The detailed configuration of the switch means SW may be variously modified using a known circuit configuration, and various known electromagnetic or optical detection means may be used as the switch means, not a physical switch means.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to preferred embodiments, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that many various and obvious modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims described to include many of these modifications.

100: mechanism
110: cover
114: opening
116: exposed portion
120: first band
130: second band
140: body band
200: detection unit
202: pin hole
204: power supply
206: signal generator
208: communication department
210: detection room
212: sensing pin
300: manager device

Claims (13)

A mechanism part comprising a cover part covering an animal's genitals and a part surrounding the part of the animal's body, the support part being connected to the cover and providing a support function so that the cover is located on the animal's genitals; And
Includes a; attached to the cover portion to detect the pressure change when the animal fetus discharges from the animal's pulp to generate a detection signal, and transmits the detection signal wirelessly to the manager device; includes,
The mechanism portion,
It is formed in the form of a sheet having an area covering the animal's vagina and a cover formed of a mesh material through which liquid can pass,
An opening formed in the cover part and having a same direction as the animal's vagina and having an incision formed in a slit shape having a predetermined length,
A cover band part including a first band extending toward the back of the animal and a second band extending toward the belly of the animal, based on a state worn on the animal,
And the body band portion formed in a form that surrounds the body of the animal coupled to the ends of the first band and the second band, respectively,
It is configured to include an auxiliary band portion formed in a form that surrounds the front side of the body of the animal coupled to the body band portion,
The cover portion is formed on the upper side of the opening to expose the animal's tail and anus, an incision is formed from the exposed portion to one end of the cover portion, and the incision forming portion is separated or coupled by a detachable means. Configured to achieve this,
The sensing unit,
Power supply,
And a signal generation unit for detecting the state of the opening of the opening is changed by the pressure change at the time of discharge of the animal fetus from the animal's vagina, and
It includes a communication unit for transmitting the detection signal to a remote manager device,
The power supply, signal generation unit and communication unit is configured in the form of a control board and is installed in one case,
A sensing chamber is installed in the cover part in a direction transverse to the opening, and the sensing chamber is configured to receive tension by pressure when an animal fetus is discharged from the animal's vagina. Childbirth monitoring device, characterized in that for detecting that the opening state of the opening changes.
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The sensing unit,
The first state of one end of the sensing chamber is connected to the sensing unit, and the second state in which one end of the sensing chamber is deviated from the sensing unit by the tension change is detected and detected.
Childbirth monitoring device, characterized in that detecting the change in the opening state of the opening by detecting the change from the first state to the second state.
According to claim 4,
A sensing pin is formed at one end of the sensing chamber,
In the first state, the sensing pin is inserted into a pin hole provided in the sensing unit,
In the second state, the sensing pin forms a state deviated from the pin hole due to the tension change,
The sensing unit,
Childbirth monitoring device, characterized in that configured to generate different electrical signals depending on whether the sensing pin is inserted or removed from the pin hole.
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