TWM679495U - Low-frequency chip leg band - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a low-frequency chip leg band, which includes a low-frequency chip containing identity recognition information. When fitted onto a bird's leg, it allows for easy identification and management of the bird.

Description

Low-frequency chip pin

This invention relates to a low-frequency chip ankle bracelet, specifically, a low-frequency chip ankle bracelet for bird identification.

Existing methods of bird identification, such as traditional metal or plastic leg bands, have many problems: they are easily detached due to wear or external force; improper size may cause discomfort or even injury to birds; they only provide a visually visible number, making retrieval and management inefficient, and they are easily forged or removed. For the increasing number of pet birds, as well as wild or captive bird populations that require precise tracking and management, existing methods are far from meeting the needs. Parrots are the most numerous among pet birds. They are intelligent, interactive, and increasingly popular as companion animals. Medium and large parrots have long lifespans, sometimes exceeding 30 years, and their popularity has grown in recent years. To prevent them from getting lost, most owners use leg bands with serial numbers or phone numbers. Some owners choose to implant microchips in their birds. Parrots are sensitive and may peck at their feathers. Given their strong bite force and destructive power, this can even lead to death in severe cases.

While injectable microchips are widely used in dogs and cats, the injection site and procedure are more difficult for smaller birds or birds with specific physiological structures, potentially causing stress or health concerns. Furthermore, locating the injection site via scanning is not as straightforward as using a leg band.

On the other hand, to improve the management and security of pet birds, a unique and non-removable electronic identification is provided for each pet bird. If a bird is accidentally lost or stolen, the chip information can help quickly identify the owner, increase the chances of recovery, and protect the owner's rights.

Therefore, in order to manage pet birds in a unified manner, improve their safety, and make them easy to set up and not easily damaged, there is an urgent need for a bird identification device.

To achieve the above objectives, this invention provides a low-frequency chip pin ring, comprising: a ring body; and a chip accommodating structure disposed on the ring body for accommodating a low-frequency chip.

Preferably, the low-frequency chip is an RFID chip.

Preferably, the chip enclosure structure encapsulates the low-frequency chip within it using a precision component encapsulation process.

Preferably, the chip housing structure includes a housing space for placing the low-frequency chip.

Preferably, the chip housing structure has a space with an inner diameter of 2.5 to 3.5 mm.

Preferably, the chip housing structure is made of plastic, metal or composite materials.

Preferably, the chip housing structure is made of 304 stainless steel.

Preferably, the ring body is made of plastic, metal or composite material.

Preferably, the ring body is made of 304 stainless steel.

Preferably, the ring body is integrally formed with the chip housing structure.

Preferably, the ring body is O-shaped.

Preferably, the ring itself is C-shaped.

Preferably, the ring body has an opening, and there are fasteners on both sides of the opening that can engage with each other.

Preferably, the low-frequency chip footband further includes encoding, barcode, or 2D barcode.

Preferably, the RFID chip, code, barcode, or 2D barcode is used to record identity information.

Based on the aforementioned technical features, the low-frequency chip anklet provided by this invention can achieve the following effects: 1. Simplified and enhanced registration system: It helps establish a more reliable and standardized bird registration system (especially for protected or controlled species) at the national or regional level. Governments or relevant agencies can use this system to accurately grasp individual information, effectively track the origin and legality of birds, and curb illegal breeding and smuggling trade. 2. Improved population management and research: For zoos, breeding farms, or field research, it can provide more accurate and long-term individual tracking data for health monitoring, breeding records, population dynamics analysis, etc., without the need for frequent capture or reliance on difficult-to-identify traditional tags. 3. Safety and convenience: Well-designed chip rings are safer than unsuitable traditional rings, and low-frequency chips are the standard technology in the field of animal identification, with readers becoming increasingly widespread.

The following will illustrate a specific implementation example of the low-frequency chip pin ring of this invention with the aid of diagrams.

Please refer to Figure 1 first. Figure 1 is a three-view and perspective view of the low-frequency chip ring 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The low-frequency chip ring 1 includes a ring body 101 and a chip housing structure 102. In the first embodiment, the ring body 101 is formed as a ring structure without gaps or a C-shaped structure. Preferably, the ring body 101 is substantially O-shaped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it can be elliptical, polygonal, or any suitable shape. In this embodiment, the ring body 101 is non-removable and is worn by birds within 30 days of hatching, by attaching the low-frequency chip ring 1 to the bird's leg in a wearing manner. Based on factors such as the physiological structure and growth rate of bird claws, the low-frequency chip leg ring is designed to be less likely to fall off once attached to a bird's leg, and can maintain its position for a longer period of time. There are no particular limitations on the size of the low-frequency chip leg ring in this invention, and it can be adjusted according to the size of the bird.

The chip housing structure 102 includes a low-frequency chip (not shown). The chip housing structure 102 can be in different forms; for example, it can further have a housing space to place the low-frequency chip, and after the low-frequency chip is placed, it can be embedded to prevent it from falling out. In one embodiment, the housing space is formed by drilling a hole in a one-piece molded 304 stainless steel. In one embodiment, an embedding material, such as epoxy resin, is used to embed the low-frequency chip, but the invention is not limited to this, and any material that can fix the low-frequency chip in the housing space can be used. In one embodiment, the chip housing structure 102 is designed to accommodate a low-frequency chip with a width of 1.4 mm and a length of 8.5 mm. Its inner diameter can be 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm, preferably 3 mm, and its length can be 10 mm to 12 mm. This size avoids RFID signal shielding.

In this embodiment, the low-frequency chip can be an RFID chip or any suitable chip. The RFID chip can use 125 or 134.2 kHz as its operating frequency. In a preferred embodiment, a 15-bit chip conforming to the ISO 11784/11785 encoding format can be used, with non-repeating codes, and its chip number arrangement must be certified by the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR). In another embodiment, the RFID chip can further include individual information and other management data, and can be used in environments without a network connection.

In one embodiment, the ring body 101 and the chip housing structure 102 can be made of plastic, metal, or composite materials, such as nylon, polycarbonate, ABS resin, polyurethane, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, titanium, etc. If a plastic material is used, its UV resistance can be improved through coatings or additives. In one embodiment, the ring body 101 and the chip housing structure 102 can be made of the same or different materials. In a preferred embodiment, the ring body 101 and the chip housing structure 102 are made of the same material and are integrally formed. In this specific embodiment, 304 stainless steel is used as the material and it is integrally formed.

In another embodiment, codes, barcodes, or 2D barcodes can be marked on the outer surface of the ring body 101 or the chip accommodating structure 102 by means of drawing or laser engraving, so that the information can be easily identified by mobile devices such as mobile phones without the need for a low-frequency chip reader.

Next, please refer to Figure 2. The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2 is a three-view and perspective view of the low-frequency chip ring 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The specific differences between the low-frequency chip ring 2 of the second embodiment of the present invention and the low-frequency chip ring 1 of the first embodiment are as described below, and the other similar parts will not be repeated. The low-frequency chip ring 2 includes a ring body 201 and a chip housing structure 202. In this embodiment, the ring body 201 included in the low-frequency chip ring 2 has an opening 203, that is, the ring body 201 is basically C-shaped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the ring body 201 can be any polygon with an opening 203. In this embodiment, after the low-frequency chip ring 2 is worn on the bird's leg, it can be deformed and then fixed using pliers or fish-mouth clamps. In another embodiment, fasteners that can engage with each other can be provided at both ends of the opening 203 of the ring body 201, and after being worn on the bird's leg, it is fixed by the elasticity of the material itself. Compared with the aforementioned non-removable low-frequency chip ring 1 embodiment, the low-frequency chip ring 2 is a detachable design, and the user can freely remove the low-frequency chip ring 2 and re-fix it as needed.

Through the above embodiments, the low-frequency chip leg band of this invention can be made of lightweight materials, reducing the burden on birds, and can be designed in either O-type or C-type to suit birds of different sizes and ages. The use of 304 stainless steel further enhances its strength, making it less prone to damage, and allowing the printed barcode or QR code to remain for longer. Furthermore, the use of an RFID chip allows for compatibility with reading devices and enables identification with minimal contact with birds. Embedding the RFID chip in the leg band avoids the harm caused to birds by implanted chips. Because the RFID chip uses a low-frequency protocol, it also reduces the influence of metal or moisture on sensing. The information contained in this low-frequency chip anklet can also be integrated with existing dog and cat registration systems, allowing for systematic management through dog and cat scanners, reducing the rate of lost animals and facilitating public awareness campaigns and management.

The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the invention and is intended to clarify the specific features of the invention. It is not intended to limit the scope of the patent application. Equivalent modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the invention, as well as modifications made in combination with ordinary knowledge, are still within the scope of the patent application.

1,2: Low-frequency chip pin ring; 101,201: Ring body; 102,202: Chip housing structure; 203: Opening.

Figure 1 is a three-view and perspective view of the low-frequency chip ring 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a three-view and perspective view of the low-frequency chip ring 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

1: Low-frequency chip pins

101: Ring Body

102: Chip Containment Structure

Claims (15)

A low-frequency chip pin ring includes: a ring body; and a chip accommodating structure disposed on the ring body for accommodating a low-frequency chip. The low-frequency chip footband as described in claim 1, wherein the low-frequency chip is an RFID chip. The low-frequency chip ring as described in claim 1, wherein the chip housing structure encapsulates the low-frequency chip within it using a precision component encapsulation process. The low-frequency chip ring as described in claim 1, wherein the chip housing structure includes a housing space for placing the low-frequency chip. The low-frequency chip foot ring as described in claim 4, wherein the chip housing structure has a space with an inner diameter of 2.5 to 3.5 mm. The low-frequency chip ring as described in claim 1, wherein the chip housing structure is made of plastic, metal or composite material. The low-frequency chip ring as described in claim 6, wherein the chip housing structure is made of 304 stainless steel. The low-frequency chip ring as described in claim 1, wherein the ring body is made of plastic, metal or composite material. The low-frequency chip ring as described in claim 8, wherein the ring body is made of 304 stainless steel. The low-frequency chip ring as described in claim 1, wherein the ring body is integrally formed with the chip housing structure. The low-frequency chip ring as described in claim 1, wherein the ring body is O-type. The low-frequency chip ring as described in claim 1, wherein the ring body is C-shaped. The low-frequency chip ring as described in claim 12, wherein the ring body has an opening and a retainer on each side of the opening that can engage with each other. The low-frequency chip footband as described in claim 1 further includes a barcode or a two-dimensional barcode. The low-frequency chip footband as described in claim 2 or 14, wherein the RFID chip, barcode or 2D barcode is used to record identification information.