WO1999052348A1 - Device and method for animal marking - Google Patents

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WO1999052348A1
WO1999052348A1 PCT/FR1999/000865 FR9900865W WO9952348A1 WO 1999052348 A1 WO1999052348 A1 WO 1999052348A1 FR 9900865 W FR9900865 W FR 9900865W WO 9952348 A1 WO9952348 A1 WO 9952348A1
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Roland Le Doeuff
Denis Andre
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Denis Andre
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K11/00—Marking of animals
    • A01K11/005—Branding or tattooing devices for animals
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K11/00—Marking of animals

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  • the present invention relates to the field of marking live animals, and in particular to marking by needles which are temporarily penetrated into the skin of the animal with ink.
  • the marking of animals is an obligation to allow rigorous monitoring of animals intended for human consumption, from their birth to their consumption.
  • the present invention was developed for marking piglets, but it can be used on many other species of animals because it makes it possible to permanently mark the animal's leather at any location, including at the ears.
  • ink is applied at the location of the marking or possibly on the needles, and then the needles or points are penetrated into the skin where the ink is located.
  • the prior art finally knows a marking device based on the percussion of ink-soaked needles which was the subject of a patent application filed in France under the number 9707603 and of which the applicant is the holder.
  • the present invention constitutes an important improvement on this prior device.
  • the operator manually applies and presses the tattoo device on the part of the animal to be identified so that the tattoo tips are in contact with the skin of the animal.
  • the implementation of the percussion device then triggers the hammer on the post-embedding connection which, itself sets in motion the sliding connection in abutment allowing the translation of the support for fixing the tattoo points in the skin of the animal.
  • the percussion means therefore only serves to penetrate the ink-soaked needles previously placed on the skin.
  • the operator releases the pressure on the device so that the fixing support automatically returns to the initial position thanks to the return spring and comes into contact with the ink cassette.
  • the ink supply to the ink cassette is carried out by a pump incorporated in the container.
  • the points are positioned with the point upwards, in the ink cassette.
  • the pressure movement of the operator transformed by the connecting piece results in subjecting the needle supports:
  • the percussion means allows the penetration of the skin by the needles soaked in ink.
  • the present invention intends to remedy all the drawbacks of the prior art by proposing on the one hand to subject the solid needles to only one movement of vertical translation, resulting in the penetration of the needles into the skin of the animal thanks to percussion means and by proposing on the other hand to automate the application of the ink on the needles and on the skin, and the massage of the skin in order to thus increase the reliability of the marking.
  • the increase in the reliability of the marking thanks to the method according to the invention is essentially obtained by producing an “ink mist” above and on the skin of the animal at the location of the marking a few moments before the penetration of the needles in the skin, during penetration and a few moments after penetration.
  • the invention also consists of a device for marking animals for implementing the method, comprising gripping means and percussion means, as well as a fixed part located at the end of the percussion means in which is positioned.
  • a needle holder, mobile comprising needles arranged in a particular way, said needle holder being set in motion by said percussion means.
  • the device according to the invention also allows the operator to no longer intervene himself to bring the needles into contact with the skin because it is a percussion means which causes the translation of the needles and of course also their penetration in the skin.
  • the device according to the invention makes it possible to automate the initiation and the maintenance of the production of the mist since it is the pressure of the device according to the invention against the skin of the animal which causes the production of the ink mist. .
  • the device is positioned on a support and the marking can be triggered by pressing the operator's foot on a pedal, the operator then having his two hands to hold the animal to mark.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the block diagram of the method according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the marking device according to the invention seen from the front, the automatic inking means being seen in longitudinal section
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the marking device according to the invention seen from the front in its application to the marking of the ears using a counter-strike, the automatic inking means being seen in longitudinal section
  • FIG. 4 illustrates the mobile framing part of the marking device according to the invention, seen from the side, in section
  • FIG. 5 illustrates the mobile framing part of the marking device according to the invention, front view, in section
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the marking device according to the invention in its version on a support, seen from the front
  • FIG. 7 illustrates the marking device according to the invention with counter-striking, in its version on support, seen from the front.
  • the method of marking animals according to the invention is based on the principle of the penetration of needles (1) arranged in a particular way on a needle support (2) to form an imprint in the skin (4 ) and on the penetration of ink (3), preferably food in this imprint in order to mark the skin of the animal precisely and durably thanks to a marking device (5) provided with gripping means (6) and means percussion (7).
  • the present method is characterized in that one creates before, during and after the penetration of said needles (1) into the skin (4) by means of percussion means (7), an ink mist (8) under pressure at above and on the skin at the location of the marking so as to favor the penetration of the ink into the holes created by the tips of the needles and thus allow a lasting marking of the animal's skin.
  • This ink mist (8) is formed by the projection of a mixture of air and very fine ink droplets on the animal's skin.
  • the creation of this ink mist therefore avoids, thanks to the air pressure, having to manually massage the skin to make the ink penetrate once the needles have marked the skin.
  • the creation of this ink mist (8) is limited in the space above the location of the marking, to a precise volume inside (9) of the marking device ( 5).
  • the ink mist (8) is created inside (9) of the device (5) as soon as the operator puts the device (5) in contact with the skin (4) of the animal to be marked, and continues to form as long as the device (5) is in contact with the skin (4) of the animal by means of an actuator (10) described below which triggers and maintains the ink mist.
  • the marking device comprises gripping means (6) and percussion means (7), as well as a mobile needle holder (2), comprising needles (1) arranged in particular and an ink tank (14) comprising ink (3) preferably food
  • the device according to the invention is characterized in that the percussion allowing the penetration of the needles (1) into the skin (4) of the animal is transmitted from the percussion means (7) to the needle holder (2) by the intermediate of a connecting piece (1 1) and in that the needle holder (2) adapts to the shape of the animal's skin at the location of the marking by means of a joint (12) located between the connecting piece (1 1) and the needle holder (2); the joint (12) having a certain mobility in the directions perpendicular to the percussion axis.
  • the marking device also comprises a fixed part (13) located at the end of the device (5), delimiting the interior volume (9) and in which the needle support (2) is positioned.
  • the percussion means are connected via a junction (15) to an energy source making it possible to implement the percussion means (7) by acting on the triggering member of the percussion means (16) .
  • the percussion means (7) are of the pneumatic impactor type pistols, known per se and the energy source is compressed air. There is no need to describe them further.
  • the needles (1) are arranged in a particular way on the needle support (2) so as to achieve, by penetration into the skin of the animal, a marking corresponding to a succession of signs.
  • This succession of signs is generally the reference for the breeding site through which the animal has passed
  • the device (5) comprises
  • a movable framing part (17) disposed around the fixed part (13) movable around the fixed part (13) and slightly projecting from the lower end of the fixed part (13),
  • valve (18) comprising a switch (27) triggered by the actuator (10) and responsible for conveying air from the junction (15) to the ink tank (14) via the pipes ( 19 and 20), and
  • the actuator (10) is positioned on the mobile framing part (17) so that it causes and maintains the creation of the ink mist (8) as long as the mobile framing part (17) is positioned on the skin (4) as explained a little further
  • the ink tank (14) further comprises a mixer (23) of air / oil type, in order to homogenize the mixture under air / ink pressure forming the ink mist (8 )
  • the needle holder (2) has two nozzles, supplied with air / ink mixture by two different pipes (22)
  • the articulation (12) may consist, for example, of a ball joint allowing the needle support (2) to move transversely to the percussion axis.
  • the needle holder (2) has an axis (28) which is housed in an elastic stud (24) and this axis (28) is responsible, following the connecting piece (11), to transmit percussion there percussion means (7) to the needle holder (2).
  • an approximately spherical piece (25) is interposed, also responsible for transmitting the percussion and providing the needle holder ( 2) transverse mobility which allows it to adapt to the contours of the skin (4).
  • the joint thus obtained accepts parallax deviations of the order of 15 ° and is very inexpensive and very effective.
  • the device according to the invention therefore makes it possible to mark the animal at almost any location.
  • this counter-strike (26) is to keep the ear opposite the movable framing part (17).
  • the counter-strike is supported on the gripping means (6) of the device and is held pressed against the ear, either by the manual force of the user, or by an intermediate device.
  • the operator who has in hand the device (5) begins by positioning the device on the part of the skin to be marked as illustrated in FIG. 2. If it is a question of mark an ear, he installs the counter-strike (26) on the device and begins to pinch the ear between the counter-strike (26) and the movable framing part (17), as illustrated in figure 3. By pressing then slightly the device against the skin of the animal, the movable framing part (17) rises towards the fixed part (13), which has the effect of bringing the actuator (10) closer to the switch (27).
  • the needle holder (2) is then in position A, illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5.
  • the operator while holding the device (5) and the movable framing part (17) against the skin of the animal, acts on the triggering member of the percussion means (16), to cause percussion
  • the impactor pistol then causes the translation of the needle holder (2) in position B and the penetration of the needles (1) in the skin (4)
  • the nozzles (21) do not stop inject the air / ink mixture, which has the effect of massaging the skin and promoting penetration of the ink
  • the needle holder (2) adapts perfectly to the skin shapes
  • the operator while still holding the device (5) and the movable framing part (17) against the skin (4) of the animal, releases the pressure exerted on the triggering member of the percussion means (16) to cause the return of the needle holder (2) to position A
  • the operator can then switch to marking another animal
  • said device (5) is mounted movable in rotation on a vertical support (29), by means of a joint (30)
  • the device (5) also includes an end stop (31) positioned at the rear end of the device (5) and the support (29) is provided with an elastic stud (32), positioned under the end stop (31) as well as a valve (33) whose switch (34) is also positioned under the end stop (31)
  • the valve (33) has a supply pipe (35) connected to a power source such as a pneumatic power source, for example through the junction (15) and a control pipe (36), connected to the triggering member of the percussion means (16).
  • the rotation in abutment of said device (5) around the articulation (30) will cause the implementation of the valve (33) when the end stop (31) will come into contact with the switch (34 ) and thus control, the percussion means (7) via the triggering member of the percussion means (16).
  • the latter can be, for example, in the form of a micro jack.
  • the operator thus no longer needs to take hold of the gripping means (6), and he can grasp the animal to be marked with two hands because it is the compression of the part of skin to be marked against the movable framing part (17) which will cause, as previously, the production of the ink mist (8), and which will also cause the rotation of the device (5) to the stop and consequently the implementation of the means of percussion.
  • This version is very advantageous when it comes to marking small animals and especially young animals.
  • said support (29) further comprises a control rod (37) connected at one end to a pedal (38) and at the other end to the device (5), in order to allow control the percussion means with one foot.
  • the control rod (37) is connected to the device (5), for example, so that a pressure on the pedal (38) causes the device (5) to rotate in abutment around the articulation (30) and the implementation of the percussion means (7).
  • the control rod (37) can, for example, be articulated so as to allow better decomposition of the control movement.

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The invention concerns a method for animal marking by penetration of needles (1) arranged in a specific manner on a needle support (2) and by ink (3) penetration into the skin (4) of said animals using a device (5) provided with prehensile means (6) and percussion means (7). The invention is characterised in that before, during and after the penetration of said needles (1) into the skin (4), an ink mist (8) is generated formed by spraying fine ink droplets and air on said skin (4). The invention also concerns the animal marking device (5) for implementing said method.

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Dispositif et procédé de marquage d'animaux Device and method for marking animals
La présente invention se rapporte au domaine du marquage des animaux vivants, et en particulier au marquage par aiguilles que l'on fait pénétrer momentanément dans la peau de l'animal avec de l'encre.The present invention relates to the field of marking live animals, and in particular to marking by needles which are temporarily penetrated into the skin of the animal with ink.
Le marquage des animaux est une obligation pour permettre un suivi rigoureux des bêtes destinées à l'alimentation humaine, de leur naissance à leur consommation.The marking of animals is an obligation to allow rigorous monitoring of animals intended for human consumption, from their birth to their consumption.
Pendant leur vie, les animaux d'élevage transitent parfois par plusieurs sites, il est donc nécessaire de les marquer d'une façon indélébile dès leur plus jeune âge.During their life, farm animals sometimes pass through several sites, so it is necessary to mark them indelibly from a very young age.
La présente invention a été développée pour le marquage des porcelets, mais elle est utilisable sur beaucoup d'autres espèces d'animaux car elle permet de marquer durablement le cuir de l'animal à un endroit quelconque, y compris au niveau des oreilles.The present invention was developed for marking piglets, but it can be used on many other species of animals because it makes it possible to permanently mark the animal's leather at any location, including at the ears.
Traditionnellement, pour procéder au marquage des animaux, on applique de l'encre à l'endroit du marquage ou éventuellement sur les aiguilles, et on fait ensuite pénétrer les aiguilles ou les pointes dans la peau là où se trouve l'encre.Traditionally, in order to mark animals, ink is applied at the location of the marking or possibly on the needles, and then the needles or points are penetrated into the skin where the ink is located.
Pour assurer une bonne pénétration de l'encre, il convient alors de masser la peau.To ensure good penetration of the ink, it is then necessary to massage the skin.
L'art antérieur connaît déjà plusieurs types de dispositifs de marquage automatiques et notamment le brevet américain US 4 440 078 qui présente une machine très complexe ne nécessitant aucune intervention humaine ainsi que la demande de brevet européen EP 0 470 038 qui porte sur un dispositif de marquage du bétail exclusivement au niveau des oreilles.The prior art already knows several types of automatic marking devices and in particular the American patent US 4 440 078 which presents a very complex machine requiring no human intervention as well as the European patent application EP 0 470 038 which relates to a device for cattle marking exclusively at ear level.
L'art antérieur connaît également des dispositif de marquage à l'aide d'aiguilles creuses et notamment la demande de brevet européen EP 0 269 164, mais ces dispositifs montrent très rapidement leurs limites car après l'usage, l'encre sèche dans les aiguilles et les bouche, ce qui a pour conséquence de rendre inutilisable l'appareil.The prior art also knows marking devices using hollow needles and in particular the European patent application EP 0 269 164, but these devices very quickly show their limits because after use, the ink dries in the needles and mouths, which has the effect of rendering the device unusable.
L'art antérieur connaît enfin un dispositif de marquage basé sur la percussion d'aiguilles imbibées d'encre qui a fait l'objet d'une demande de brevet déposée en France sous le numéro 9707603 et dont le demandeur est titulaire. La présente invention constitue un perfectionnement important de cet appareil antérieur.The prior art finally knows a marking device based on the percussion of ink-soaked needles which was the subject of a patent application filed in France under the number 9707603 and of which the applicant is the holder. The present invention constitutes an important improvement on this prior device.
En effet, pour réaliser l'opération d'identification avec cet appareil antérieur, l'opérateur applique et presse manuellement le dispositif à tatouer sur la partie de l'animal à identifier de sorte que les pointes à tatouage soient en contact avec la peau de l'animal.Indeed, to carry out the identification operation with this prior device, the operator manually applies and presses the tattoo device on the part of the animal to be identified so that the tattoo tips are in contact with the skin of the animal.
La mise en œuvre de l'appareil à percussion provoque alors le déclenchement du marteau sur la liaison post-encastrement qui, elle-même met en mouvement la liaison glissière en butée permettant la translation du support de fixation des pointes à tatouage dans la peau de l'animal.The implementation of the percussion device then triggers the hammer on the post-embedding connection which, itself sets in motion the sliding connection in abutment allowing the translation of the support for fixing the tattoo points in the skin of the animal.
Le moyen de percussion ne sert donc qu'à faire pénétrer dans la peau les aiguilles imbibées d'encre préalablement posées dessus.The percussion means therefore only serves to penetrate the ink-soaked needles previously placed on the skin.
Une fois l'opération effectuée, l'opérateur relâche la pression sur le dispositif de sorte que le support de fixation revienne automatiquement en position initiale grâce au ressort de rappel et se mette en contact avec la cassette encreuse.Once the operation has been carried out, the operator releases the pressure on the device so that the fixing support automatically returns to the initial position thanks to the return spring and comes into contact with the ink cassette.
L'alimentation d'encre de la cassette encreuse est effectuée grâce à une pompe incorporée au récipient.The ink supply to the ink cassette is carried out by a pump incorporated in the container.
Ainsi, avant la pression de l'opérateur et avant la percussion, le moyen de réencrage étant posé sur la peau de l'animal, les pointes se trouvent positionnées la pointe vers le haut, dans la cassette encreuse. Le mouvement de pression de l'opérateur transformé par la pièce de liaison a pour conséquence de faire subir aux supports à aiguilles :Thus, before the operator presses and before percussion, the re-inking means being placed on the animal's skin, the points are positioned with the point upwards, in the ink cassette. The pressure movement of the operator transformed by the connecting piece results in subjecting the needle supports:
- une translation horizontale vers le bas, la pointe des aiguilles vers le haut, puis- a horizontal translation downwards, the point of the needles upwards, then
- une rotation de 180° de l'ensemble (support + aiguilles), puis- a 180 ° rotation of the assembly (support + needles), then
- une translation horizontale, la pointe des aiguilles vers le bas, vers la peau.- a horizontal translation, the point of the needles downwards, towards the skin.
Enfin, une fois les aiguilles en contact avec la peau, le moyen de percussion permet la pénétration de la peau par les aiguilles imbibées d'encre.Finally, once the needles are in contact with the skin, the percussion means allows the penetration of the skin by the needles soaked in ink.
Ce dispositif s'est avéré être trop fragile et pas suffisamment fiable à l'usage en raison du trop grand nombre de mouvements différents entraînant une usure trop rapide de l'appareil et en raison du manque d'encre sur les pointes. La présente invention entend remédier à tous les inconvénients de l'art antérieur en proposant d'une part de ne faire subir aux aiguilles pleines qu'un seul mouvement de translation verticale, aboutissant à la pénétration des aiguilles dans la peau de l'animal grâce à des moyens de percussion et en proposant d'autre part d'automatiser l'application de l'encre sur les aiguilles et sur la peau, et le massage de la peau afin d'augmenter ainsi la fiabilité du marquage.This device has proven to be too fragile and not sufficiently reliable in use due to the large number of different movements resulting in too rapid wear of the apparatus and due to the lack of ink on the tips. The present invention intends to remedy all the drawbacks of the prior art by proposing on the one hand to subject the solid needles to only one movement of vertical translation, resulting in the penetration of the needles into the skin of the animal thanks to percussion means and by proposing on the other hand to automate the application of the ink on the needles and on the skin, and the massage of the skin in order to thus increase the reliability of the marking.
L'augmentation de la fiabilité du marquage grâce au procédé selon l'invention est essentiellement obtenue en réalisant un « brouillard d'encre » au- dessus et sur la peau de l'animal à l'endroit du marquage quelques instants avant la pénétration des aiguilles dans la peau, pendant la pénétration et encore quelques instants après la pénétration.The increase in the reliability of the marking thanks to the method according to the invention is essentially obtained by producing an “ink mist” above and on the skin of the animal at the location of the marking a few moments before the penetration of the needles in the skin, during penetration and a few moments after penetration.
L'invention consiste également en un dispositif de marquage des animaux pour la mise en œuvre du procédé, comportant des moyens de préhension et des moyens de percussion, ainsi qu'une partie fixe située à l'extrémité des moyens de percussion dans laquelle est positionné un support à aiguilles, mobile, comportant des aiguilles disposées de façon particulière, ledit support à aiguilles étant mis en mouvement par lesdits moyens de percussion.The invention also consists of a device for marking animals for implementing the method, comprising gripping means and percussion means, as well as a fixed part located at the end of the percussion means in which is positioned. a needle holder, mobile, comprising needles arranged in a particular way, said needle holder being set in motion by said percussion means.
Avantageusement, le dispositif selon l'invention permet également à l'opérateur de ne plus intervenir lui-même pour mettre en contact les aiguilles avec la peau car c'est un moyen de percussion qui provoque la translation des aiguilles et bien sûr aussi leur pénétration dans la peau.Advantageously, the device according to the invention also allows the operator to no longer intervene himself to bring the needles into contact with the skin because it is a percussion means which causes the translation of the needles and of course also their penetration in the skin.
Avantageusement également, le dispositif selon l'invention permet une automatisation du déclenchement et du maintient de la production du brouillard car c'est la pression du dispositif selon l'invention contre la peau de l'animal qui provoque la fabrication du brouillard d'encre.Advantageously also, the device according to the invention makes it possible to automate the initiation and the maintenance of the production of the mist since it is the pressure of the device according to the invention against the skin of the animal which causes the production of the ink mist. .
Avantageusement enfin, dans une version très automatisée du dispositif, le dispositif est positionné sur un support et le déclenchement du marquage peut être opéré par pression du pied de l'opérateur sur une pédale, l'opérateur disposant alors de ses deux mains pour tenir l'animal à marquer.Advantageously finally, in a highly automated version of the device, the device is positioned on a support and the marking can be triggered by pressing the operator's foot on a pedal, the operator then having his two hands to hold the animal to mark.
On comprendra mieux l'invention à l'aide de la description faite ci-après d'un mode de mise en œuvre donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en référence aux figures annexées dans lesquelles : la figure 1 illustre le schéma de principe du procédé selon l'invention ; la figure 2 illustre le dispositif de marquage selon l'invention vu de face, le moyen d'encrage automatique étant vu en coupe longitudinale ; la figure 3 illustre le dispositif de marquage selon l'invention vu de face dans son application au marquage des oreilles à l'aide d'une contre-frappe, le moyen d'encrage automatique étant vu en coupe longitudinale ; la figure 4 illustre la partie mobile d'encadrement du dispositif de marquage selon l'invention, vue de côté, en coupe ; la figure 5 illustre la partie mobile d'encadrement du dispositif de marquage selon l'invention, vue de face, en coupe ; la figure 6 illustre le dispositif de marquage selon l'invention dans sa version sur support, vu de face ; et la figure 7 illustre le dispositif de marquage selon l'invention avec contre- frappe, dans sa version sur support, vu de face.The invention will be better understood using the description given below of an embodiment given by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the appended figures in which: Figure 1 illustrates the block diagram of the method according to the invention; FIG. 2 illustrates the marking device according to the invention seen from the front, the automatic inking means being seen in longitudinal section; FIG. 3 illustrates the marking device according to the invention seen from the front in its application to the marking of the ears using a counter-strike, the automatic inking means being seen in longitudinal section; FIG. 4 illustrates the mobile framing part of the marking device according to the invention, seen from the side, in section; FIG. 5 illustrates the mobile framing part of the marking device according to the invention, front view, in section; FIG. 6 illustrates the marking device according to the invention in its version on a support, seen from the front; and FIG. 7 illustrates the marking device according to the invention with counter-striking, in its version on support, seen from the front.
Le procédé de marquage des animaux selon l'invention, illustré figure 1 , est basé sur le principe de la pénétration d'aiguilles (1 ) disposées de façon particulière sur un support à aiguilles (2) pour former une empreinte dans la peau (4) et sur la pénétration d'encre (3), de préférence alimentaire dans cette empreinte afin de marquer précisément et durablement la peau de l'animal grâce à un dispositif de marquage (5) pourvu de moyens de préhension (6) et de moyens de percussion (7).The method of marking animals according to the invention, illustrated in FIG. 1, is based on the principle of the penetration of needles (1) arranged in a particular way on a needle support (2) to form an imprint in the skin (4 ) and on the penetration of ink (3), preferably food in this imprint in order to mark the skin of the animal precisely and durably thanks to a marking device (5) provided with gripping means (6) and means percussion (7).
Le présent procédé est caractérisé en ce que l'on crée avant, pendant et après la pénétration desdites aiguilles (1 ) dans la peau (4) grâce aux moyens de percussion (7), un brouillard d'encre (8) sous pression au-dessus et sur la peau à l'endroit du marquage de façon à favoriser la pénétration de l'encre dans les trous créés par les pointes des aiguilles et permettre ainsi un marquage durable de la peau de l'animal. Ce brouillard d'encre (8) est formé par la projection d'un mélange d'air et de très fines gouttelettes d'encre sur la peau de l'animal. La création de ce brouillard d'encre évite donc, grâce à la pression de l'air, d'avoir à masser manuellement la peau pour faire pénétrer l'encre une fois que les aiguilles ont marqué la peau. Pour des raisons d'efficacité, la création de ce brouillard d'encre (8) est limitée dans l'espace au-dessus de l'endroit du marquage, à un volume précis à l'intérieur (9) du dispositif de marquage (5).The present method is characterized in that one creates before, during and after the penetration of said needles (1) into the skin (4) by means of percussion means (7), an ink mist (8) under pressure at above and on the skin at the location of the marking so as to favor the penetration of the ink into the holes created by the tips of the needles and thus allow a lasting marking of the animal's skin. This ink mist (8) is formed by the projection of a mixture of air and very fine ink droplets on the animal's skin. The creation of this ink mist therefore avoids, thanks to the air pressure, having to manually massage the skin to make the ink penetrate once the needles have marked the skin. For reasons of efficiency, the creation of this ink mist (8) is limited in the space above the location of the marking, to a precise volume inside (9) of the marking device ( 5).
Le brouillard d'encre (8) est créé à l'intérieur (9) du dispositif (5) dès que l'opérateur met en contact le dispositif (5) avec la peau (4) de l'animal à marquer, et continue de se former tant que le dispositif (5) est en contact avec la peau (4) de l'animal grâce à un actionneur (10) décrit plus loin qui déclenche et maintient le brouillard d'encre.The ink mist (8) is created inside (9) of the device (5) as soon as the operator puts the device (5) in contact with the skin (4) of the animal to be marked, and continues to form as long as the device (5) is in contact with the skin (4) of the animal by means of an actuator (10) described below which triggers and maintains the ink mist.
Le dispositif de marquage selon l'invention, illustré figure 2, comporte des moyens de préhension (6) et des moyens de percussion (7), ainsi qu'un support à aiguilles (2), mobile, comportant des aiguilles (1 ) disposées de façon particulière et un réservoir d'encre (14) comportant de l'encre (3) de préférence alimentaireThe marking device according to the invention, illustrated in FIG. 2, comprises gripping means (6) and percussion means (7), as well as a mobile needle holder (2), comprising needles (1) arranged in particular and an ink tank (14) comprising ink (3) preferably food
Le dispositif selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce que la percussion permettant la pénétration des aiguilles (1 ) dans la peau (4) de l'animal est transmise des moyens de percussion (7) au support à aiguilles (2) par l'intermédiaire d'une pièce de liaison (1 1 ) et en ce que le support à aiguilles (2) s'adapte à la forme de la peau de l'animal à l'endroit du marquage grâce à une articulation (12) située entre la pièce de liaison (1 1 ) et le support à aiguilles (2) ; l'articulation (12) disposant d'une certaine mobilité selon les directions perpendiculaires à l'axe de percussion.The device according to the invention is characterized in that the percussion allowing the penetration of the needles (1) into the skin (4) of the animal is transmitted from the percussion means (7) to the needle holder (2) by the intermediate of a connecting piece (1 1) and in that the needle holder (2) adapts to the shape of the animal's skin at the location of the marking by means of a joint (12) located between the connecting piece (1 1) and the needle holder (2); the joint (12) having a certain mobility in the directions perpendicular to the percussion axis.
Le dispositif de marquage selon l'invention comporte également une partie fixe (13) située à l'extrémité du dispositif (5), délimitant le volume intérieur (9) et dans laquelle est positionné le support à aiguilles (2). Les moyens de percussion sont reliés par l'intermédiaire d'une jonction (15) à une source d'énergie permettant de mettre en œuvre les moyens de percussion (7) en agissant sur l'organe de déclenchement des moyens de percussion (16). Selon un mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de percussion (7) sont de type pistolets impacteurs à énergie pneumatique, connus en soi et la source d'énergie est de l'air comprimé. Il n'est pas nécessaire de les décrire plus amplement.The marking device according to the invention also comprises a fixed part (13) located at the end of the device (5), delimiting the interior volume (9) and in which the needle support (2) is positioned. The percussion means are connected via a junction (15) to an energy source making it possible to implement the percussion means (7) by acting on the triggering member of the percussion means (16) . According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the percussion means (7) are of the pneumatic impactor type pistols, known per se and the energy source is compressed air. There is no need to describe them further.
Les aiguilles (1 ) sont disposées de façon particulière sur le support à aiguilles (2) de façon à réaliser par pénétration dans la peau de l'animal, un marquage correspondant à une succession de signes. Cette succession de signes est en général la référence du site d'élevage par lequel a transité l'animal marqueThe needles (1) are arranged in a particular way on the needle support (2) so as to achieve, by penetration into the skin of the animal, a marking corresponding to a succession of signs. This succession of signs is generally the reference for the breeding site through which the animal has passed
Pour la mise en œuvre de la caractéristique essentielle du procédé selon l'invention, à savoir la création d'un brouillard d'encre (8) au-dessus de la peau (4) a l'intérieur (9) de la partie fixe (13) et sur la peau (4) à l'endroit du marquage avant, pendant et après la pénétration desdites aiguilles (2) dans la peau (4), le dispositif (5) comporteFor the implementation of the essential characteristic of the method according to the invention, namely the creation of an ink mist (8) above the skin (4) inside (9) of the fixed part (13) and on the skin (4) at the location of the marking before, during and after the penetration of said needles (2) into the skin (4), the device (5) comprises
- une partie mobile d'encadrement (17) disposée autour de la partie fixe (13) mobile autour de la partie fixe (13) et dépassant légèrement l'extrémité inférieure de la partie fixe (13),a movable framing part (17) disposed around the fixed part (13) movable around the fixed part (13) and slightly projecting from the lower end of the fixed part (13),
- un actionneur (10) positionne sur ladite partie mobile d'encadrement (17) qui provoque et maintient la création du brouillard d'encre (8) tant que la partie mobile d'encadrement (17) est en contact avec la peau (4),- an actuator (10) positioned on said movable frame part (17) which causes and maintains the creation of the ink mist (8) as long as the movable frame part (17) is in contact with the skin (4 ),
- une vanne (18) comportant un interrupteur (27) déclenchée par l'actionneur (10) et chargée de véhiculer de l'air de la jonction (15) vers le réservoir d'encre (14) par l'intermédiaire des canalisations (19 et 20), et- a valve (18) comprising a switch (27) triggered by the actuator (10) and responsible for conveying air from the junction (15) to the ink tank (14) via the pipes ( 19 and 20), and
- au moins une buse (21), positionnée dans le support à aiguilles (2) chargée de projeter à l'intérieur (9) de la partie fixe (13) et notamment sur les aiguilles (1) et sur la peau (4), le mélange sous pression d'air et d'encre véhiculé par la canalisation (22) au sortir du réservoir d'encre (14) et de créer ainsi le brouillard d'encre (8)- At least one nozzle (21), positioned in the needle holder (2) responsible for projecting inside (9) of the fixed part (13) and in particular on the needles (1) and on the skin (4) , the pressurized mixture of air and ink conveyed by the pipe (22) leaving the ink tank (14) and thus create the ink mist (8)
L'actionneur (10) est positionne sur la partie mobile d'encadrement (17) de telle sorte qu'il provoque et maintient la création du brouillard d'encre (8) tant que la partie mobile d'encadrement (17) est positionnée sur la peau (4) comme expliqué un peu plus loinThe actuator (10) is positioned on the mobile framing part (17) so that it causes and maintains the creation of the ink mist (8) as long as the mobile framing part (17) is positioned on the skin (4) as explained a little further
Dans une version préférée de l'invention, le réservoir d'encre (14) comporte en outre un mitigeur (23) de type air / huile, afin d'homogénéiser le mélange sous pression air / encre formant le brouillard d'encre (8)In a preferred version of the invention, the ink tank (14) further comprises a mixer (23) of air / oil type, in order to homogenize the mixture under air / ink pressure forming the ink mist (8 )
Selon cette version, le support a aiguilles (2) comporte deux buses, alimentées en mélange air/encre par deux canalisations (22) différentesAccording to this version, the needle holder (2) has two nozzles, supplied with air / ink mixture by two different pipes (22)
L'articulation (12) peut consister par exemple en une rotule permettant au support à aiguilles (2) de bouger transversalement à l'axe de percussionThe articulation (12) may consist, for example, of a ball joint allowing the needle support (2) to move transversely to the percussion axis.
Dans une version préférée de l'invention le support à aiguilles (2) comporte un axe (28) qui vient se loger dans un plot élastique (24) et cet axe (28) est chargé, à la suite de la pièce de liaison (11), de transmettre là percussion des moyens de percussion (7) au support à aiguilles (2). Entre la pièce de liaison (11) et l'axe (28), insérée dans le plot élastique (24), est intercalée une pièce approximativement sphérique (25) chargée, elle aussi, de transmettre la percussion et procurant au support à aiguilles (2) la mobilité transversale qui lui permet de s'adapter aux contours de la peau (4).In a preferred version of the invention the needle holder (2) has an axis (28) which is housed in an elastic stud (24) and this axis (28) is responsible, following the connecting piece (11), to transmit percussion there percussion means (7) to the needle holder (2). Between the connecting piece (11) and the axis (28), inserted in the elastic stud (24), an approximately spherical piece (25) is interposed, also responsible for transmitting the percussion and providing the needle holder ( 2) transverse mobility which allows it to adapt to the contours of the skin (4).
L'articulation ainsi obtenue accepte des écarts de parallaxe de l'ordre de 15° et est très bon marché et très efficace.The joint thus obtained accepts parallax deviations of the order of 15 ° and is very inexpensive and very effective.
Le dispositif selon l'invention permet donc de marquer l'animal à quasiment n'importe quel endroit.The device according to the invention therefore makes it possible to mark the animal at almost any location.
Pour réaliser le marquage des oreilles, il suffit d'adapter une contre- frappe (26), éventuellement amovible, au dispositif (5), comme illustré figure 3.To carry out the ear marking, it suffices to adapt a counter-strike (26), possibly removable, to the device (5), as illustrated in FIG. 3.
Cette contre-frappe (26) a pour but de maintenir l'oreille à l'opposé de la partie mobile d'encadrement (17). La contre-frappe prend appui sur les moyens de préhension (6) du dispositif et elle est maintenue pressée contre l'oreille, soit par la force manuelle de l'utilisateur, soit par un dispositif intermédiaire.The purpose of this counter-strike (26) is to keep the ear opposite the movable framing part (17). The counter-strike is supported on the gripping means (6) of the device and is held pressed against the ear, either by the manual force of the user, or by an intermediate device.
Ainsi, pour réaliser une opération d'identification d'un animal, l'opérateur qui a en mains le dispositif (5) commence par positionner le dispositif sur la partie de peau à marquer comme illustré figure 2. S'il s'agit de marquer une oreille, il installe la contre-frappe (26) sur le dispositif et commence à pincer l'oreille entre la contre-frappe (26) et la partie mobile d'encadrement (17), comme illustré figure 3. En pressant alors légèrement le dispositif contre la peau de l'animal, la partie mobile d'encadrement (17) remonte vers la partie fixe (13), ce qui a pour effet de rapprocher l'actionneur (10) de l'interrupteur (27).Thus, to carry out an operation of identifying an animal, the operator who has in hand the device (5) begins by positioning the device on the part of the skin to be marked as illustrated in FIG. 2. If it is a question of mark an ear, he installs the counter-strike (26) on the device and begins to pinch the ear between the counter-strike (26) and the movable framing part (17), as illustrated in figure 3. By pressing then slightly the device against the skin of the animal, the movable framing part (17) rises towards the fixed part (13), which has the effect of bringing the actuator (10) closer to the switch (27).
Lorsque l'actionneur (10) pousse l'interrupteur (27) de la vanne (18), l'air en provenance de la jonction (15), grâce aux canalisations (19 et 20) entre dans le réservoir d'encre (14). Grâce au mitigeur (23), l'encre est mélangée à l'air sous forme de fines gouttelettes. Ces gouttelettes sont ensuite véhiculées par les canalisations (22) et sont injectées à l'intérieur (9) de la partie fixe (13) grâce aux buses (21) pour former un brouillard d'encre (8) au-dessus et sur la peau (4).When the actuator (10) pushes the switch (27) of the valve (18), the air coming from the junction (15), thanks to the pipes (19 and 20) enters the ink tank (14 ). Thanks to the mixer (23), the ink is mixed with air in the form of fine droplets. These droplets are then conveyed through the pipes (22) and are injected inside (9) of the fixed part (13) through the nozzles (21) to form an ink mist (8) above and on the skin (4).
Le support à aiguilles (2) est alors en position A, illustrée figures 4 et 5. Une fois que la peau est bien encrée, l'opérateur, tout en maintenant le dispositif (5) et la partie mobile d'encadrement (17) contre la peau de l'animal, agit sur l'organe de déclenchement du moyen de percussion (16), pour provoquer la percussion Le pistolet impacteur provoque alors la translation du support à aiguilles (2) en position B et la pénétration des aiguilles (1) dans la peau (4) Pendant ces étapes, les buses (21) ne cessent d'injecter le mélange air/encre, ce qui a pour effet de masser la peau et de favoriser la pénétration de l'encreThe needle holder (2) is then in position A, illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5. Once the skin is well inked, the operator, while holding the device (5) and the movable framing part (17) against the skin of the animal, acts on the triggering member of the percussion means (16), to cause percussion The impactor pistol then causes the translation of the needle holder (2) in position B and the penetration of the needles (1) in the skin (4) During these stages, the nozzles (21) do not stop inject the air / ink mixture, which has the effect of massaging the skin and promoting penetration of the ink
Grâce à l'articulation (12) le support à aiguilles (2) s'adapte parfaitement aux formes de la peauThanks to the articulation (12) the needle holder (2) adapts perfectly to the skin shapes
Une fois que la peau a été bien pénétrée par les aiguilles (1), l'opérateur, tout en maintenant toujours le dispositif (5) et la partie mobile d'encadrement (17) contre la peau (4) de l'animal, relâche la pression exercée sur l'organe de déclenchement du moyen de percussion (16) pour provoquer le retour du support a aiguilles (2) en position AOnce the skin has been well penetrated by the needles (1), the operator, while still holding the device (5) and the movable framing part (17) against the skin (4) of the animal, releases the pressure exerted on the triggering member of the percussion means (16) to cause the return of the needle holder (2) to position A
L'opérateur maintient alors encore quelques instants la partie mobile d'encadrement (17) contre la peau (4) afin de parfaire l'effet de massage puis retire totalement le dispositif (5)The operator then holds the movable framing part (17) against the skin (4) for a few more moments in order to perfect the massage effect and then completely removes the device (5).
Dès que la partie mobile d'encadrement (17) n'est plus pressée contre la peau (4), le brouillard d'encre (8) cesse, car l'actionneur (10) s'écarte de l'interrupteur (27)As soon as the movable framing part (17) is no longer pressed against the skin (4), the ink mist (8) ceases, because the actuator (10) moves away from the switch (27)
L'opérateur peut alors passer au marquage d'un autre animalThe operator can then switch to marking another animal
Le dispositif présente ainsi l'avantage d'être très simple à utiliserThe device thus has the advantage of being very simple to use
Il est aussi très facile à entretenirIt is also very easy to maintain
Dans une version encore plus automatisée du dispositif selon l'invention, illustrée figures 6 et 7, ledit dispositif (5) est monté mobile en rotation sur un support (29) vertical, par l'intermédiaire d'une articulation (30)In an even more automated version of the device according to the invention, illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7, said device (5) is mounted movable in rotation on a vertical support (29), by means of a joint (30)
Le dispositif (5) comporte également une butée d'extrémité (31) positionnée à l'extrémité arrière du dispositif (5) et le support (29) est muni d'un plot élastique (32), positionné sous la butée d'extrémité (31) ainsi que d'une vanne (33) dont l'interrupteur (34) est également positionné sous la butée d'extrémité (31) La vanne (33) comporte un tuyau d'alimentation (35) relié à une source d'énergie telle qu'une source d'énergie pneumatique, par l'intermédiaire, par exemple, de la jonction (15) et un tuyau de commande (36), relié à l'organe de déclenchement des moyens de percussion (16).The device (5) also includes an end stop (31) positioned at the rear end of the device (5) and the support (29) is provided with an elastic stud (32), positioned under the end stop (31) as well as a valve (33) whose switch (34) is also positioned under the end stop (31) The valve (33) has a supply pipe (35) connected to a power source such as a pneumatic power source, for example through the junction (15) and a control pipe (36), connected to the triggering member of the percussion means (16).
Ainsi, la rotation en butée dudit dispositif (5) autour de l'articulation (30) va provoquer la mise en œuvre de la vanne (33) lorsque la butée d'extrémité (31 ) va entrer en contact avec l'interrupteur (34) et commander ainsi, les moyens de percussion (7) par l'intermédiaire de l'organe de déclenchement des moyens de percussion (16). Ce dernier peut se présenter, par exemple, sous la forme d'un micro vérin.Thus, the rotation in abutment of said device (5) around the articulation (30) will cause the implementation of the valve (33) when the end stop (31) will come into contact with the switch (34 ) and thus control, the percussion means (7) via the triggering member of the percussion means (16). The latter can be, for example, in the form of a micro jack.
L'opérateur n'a ainsi plus besoin de prendre en main les moyens de préhension (6), et il peut se saisir de l'animal à marquer à deux mains car c'est la compression de la partie de peau à marquer contre la partie mobile d'encadrement (17) qui va provoquer comme précédemment la réalisation du brouillard d'encre (8), et qui va provoquer également la rotation jusqu'en butée du dispositif (5) et par voie de conséquence la mise en œuvre des moyens de percussion.The operator thus no longer needs to take hold of the gripping means (6), and he can grasp the animal to be marked with two hands because it is the compression of the part of skin to be marked against the movable framing part (17) which will cause, as previously, the production of the ink mist (8), and which will also cause the rotation of the device (5) to the stop and consequently the implementation of the means of percussion.
Cette version est très avantageuse lorsqu'il s'agit de marquer des animaux de petites tailles et notamment les jeunes animaux.This version is very advantageous when it comes to marking small animals and especially young animals.
Dans une version préférée, illustrée figure 7, ledit support (29) comporte en outre une tige de commande (37) reliée à une extrémité à une pédale (38) et à l'autre extrémité au dispositif (5), afin de permettre de commander les moyens de percussion avec un pied. La tige de commande (37) est reliée au dispositif (5), par exemple, de manière à ce qu'une pression sur la pédale (38) provoque la rotation en butée du dispositif (5) autour de l'articulation (30) et la mise en œuvre des moyens de percussion (7).In a preferred version, illustrated in FIG. 7, said support (29) further comprises a control rod (37) connected at one end to a pedal (38) and at the other end to the device (5), in order to allow control the percussion means with one foot. The control rod (37) is connected to the device (5), for example, so that a pressure on the pedal (38) causes the device (5) to rotate in abutment around the articulation (30) and the implementation of the percussion means (7).
Pour permettre le marquage des oreilles avec cette version préférée du dispositif, il suffit, par exemple, de monter la contre-frappe (26) solidaire du dispositif (5) et de fixer l'extrémité supérieure de la tige de commande (37) à la contre-frappe de manière à ce qu'une pression opérée par l'opérateur sur la pédale (38) provoque une poussée sur la contre-frappe (26), puis la mise en buté 10To allow the marking of the ears with this preferred version of the device, it suffices, for example, to mount the counter-strike (26) integral with the device (5) and to fix the upper end of the control rod (37) to the counter-strike so that a pressure operated by the operator on the pedal (38) causes a push on the counter-strike (26), then the abutment 10
du dispositif (5) et par voie de conséquence, la mise en œuvre des moyens de percussion (7).of the device (5) and consequently, the implementation of the percussion means (7).
La tige de commande (37) peut, par exemple, être articulée de façon à permettre une meilleure décomposition du mouvement de commande. The control rod (37) can, for example, be articulated so as to allow better decomposition of the control movement.

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REVENDICATIONS
1- Procédé de marquage des animaux par pénétration d'aiguilles (1), disposées de façon particulière sur un support à aiguilles (2) et par pénétration d'encre (3) dans la peau (4) desdits animaux grâce à un dispositif (5) pourvu de moyens de préhension (6) et de moyens de percussion (7), caractérisé en ce que l'on crée avant, pendant et après pénétration desdites aiguilles (1) dans la peau (4), un brouillard d'encre (8) formé par la projection de fines gouttelettes d'encre et d'air sur ladite peau (4)1- Method of marking animals by penetration of needles (1), arranged in a particular manner on a needle holder (2) and by penetration of ink (3) into the skin (4) of said animals using a device ( 5) provided with gripping means (6) and percussion means (7), characterized in that an ink mist is created before, during and after penetration of said needles (1) into the skin (4) (8) formed by the projection of fine droplets of ink and air onto said skin (4)
2- Procédé de marquage des animaux selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que le brouillard d'encre (8) est crée à l'intérieur (9) du dispositif de marquage (5) dès que le dispositif de marquage (5) est en contact avec la peau (4) et continue de se former tant que le dispositif de marquage (5) est en contact avec la peau (4)2- A method of marking animals according to claim 1, characterized in that the ink mist (8) is created inside (9) of the marking device (5) as soon as the marking device (5) is in contact with the skin (4) and continues to form as long as the marking device (5) is in contact with the skin (4)
3- Dispositif (5) de marquage des animaux pour la mise en œuvre du procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de préhension (6) et des moyens de percussion (7), ainsi qu'une partie fixe (13) située à l'extrémité des moyens de percussion (7) dans laquelle est positionné un support à aiguilles (2) mobile, comportant des aiguilles (1) disposées de façon particulière, ledit support à aiguilles (2) étant mis en mouvement par lesdits moyens de percussion (7) 4- Dispositif (5) de marquage des animaux selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une partie mobile d'encadrement (17) permettant de limiter la surface de la peau sur laquelle est créé ledit brouillard d'encre (8) et en ce que ladite partie mobile d'encadrement (17) comporte un actionneur (10) qui provoque et maintient la création du brouillard d'encre (8) tant que la partie mobile d'encadrement (17) est en contact avec la peau (4)3- device (5) for marking animals for implementing the method according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises gripping means (6) and percussion means (7) , as well as a fixed part (13) situated at the end of the percussion means (7) in which is positioned a movable needle holder (2), comprising needles (1) arranged in a particular manner, said needle holder (2) being set in motion by said percussion means (7) 4- Device (5) for marking animals according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises a movable framing part (17) making it possible to limit the surface of the skin on which said ink mist is created (8) and in that said movable framing part (17) includes an actuator (10) which causes and maintains the creation of ink mist (8) while that the movable framing part (17) is in contact with the skin (4)
5- Dispositif (5) de marquage des animaux selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 ou 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit support à aiguilles (2) s'adapte a la forme de la peau (4) des animaux grâce à une articulation (12) 6- Dispositif (5) de marquage des animaux selon la • revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que la percussion est transmise des moyens de percussion (7) au support à aiguilles (2) par l'intermédiaire d'une pièce de liaison (11) et d'un axe (28) positionné sur le support à aiguilles (2) et en ce que ladite articulation (12) est constituée d'une pièce (25) approximativement sphérique insérée dans un plot élastique (24) entre la pièce de liaison (11) et l'axe (28) du support à aiguilles (2).5- Device (5) for marking animals according to any one of claims 3 or 4, characterized in that said needle holder (2) adapts to the shape of the skin (4) of the animals by means of a joint (12) 6- Device (5) for marking animals according to • claim 5, characterized in that the percussion is transmitted from the percussion means (7) to the needle holder (2) via a connecting piece (11 ) and an axis (28) positioned on the needle support (2) and in that said articulation (12) consists of a part (25) approximately spherical inserted in an elastic stud (24) between the part of connection (11) and the axis (28) of the needle holder (2).
7- Dispositif (5) de marquage des animaux selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 6, caractérisé en ce que pour le marquage des oreilles, il comporte une contre-frappe (26) amovible.7- Device (5) for marking animals according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that for the marking of the ears, it comprises a counter-striking (26) removable.
8- Dispositif (5) de marquage des animaux selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un mitigeur (23) afin d'homogénéiser le mélange air / encre formant le brouillard d'encre (8).8- Device (5) for marking animals according to any one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that it comprises a mixer (23) in order to homogenize the air / ink mixture forming the ink mist (8 ).
9- Dispositif (5) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 8,caractérisé en ce qu'il est monté mobile en rotation sur un support (29) par l'intermédiaire d'une articulation (30) et en ce que les moyens de percussion (7) sont commandés par la rotation en butée dudit dispositif (5) autour de l'articulation (30).9- Device (5) according to any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that it is mounted mobile in rotation on a support (29) via a joint (30) and in that the percussion means (7) are controlled by the abutment rotation of said device (5) around the articulation (30).
10- Dispositif (5) selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de percussion (7) sont commandés par la compression d'une butée d'extrémité (31) positionnée à l'extrémité du dispositif (5) sur un plot (32) au- dessous duquel est positionnée une vanne (33) chargée de mettre en œuvre l'organe de déclenchement des moyens de percussion (16).10- Device (5) according to claim 9, characterized in that said percussion means (7) are controlled by the compression of an end stop (31) positioned at the end of the device (5) on a stud (32) below which is positioned a valve (33) responsible for implementing the triggering member of the percussion means (16).
11- Dispositif (5) selon la revendication 9 ou la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que ledit support (29) comporte en outre une tige de commande (37) reliée à une extrémité à une pédale (38) et à l'autre extrémité au dispositif (5). 11- Device (5) according to claim 9 or claim 10, characterized in that said support (29) further comprises a control rod (37) connected at one end to a pedal (38) and at the other end to the device (5).
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