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    • 专利摘要:
    The system incorporates a dynamic weighing platform (1) that indicates the value of the weight obtained. It comprises a control device (5), a detection system, and a marking device (11). The dynamic weighing platform (1) is foldable and portable. The control device (5) comprises an interface for the interaction of a user with the system with a data processor connected to the dynamic weighing platform (1). The detection system comprises at least two detection devices (9) with photocells connected to the control device (5). The marking device (11) comprises at least two actuators, for the activation of individual marking elements, connected to the control device (5). The invention also describes the process carried out by the described system. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
    公开号:ES2613760A1
    申请号:ES201531709
    申请日:2015-11-25
    公开日:2017-05-25
    发明作者:Jordi SALVADÓ GUALLAR
    申请人:GENERAL DE COMPRAS AGROPECUARIAS S L U Cia；General De Compras Agropecuarias Slu Cia；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    P201 531709 11-25-2015
    SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE OF WEIGHING AND MARKING OF LIVESTOCK PARTS
    S DESCRIPTION OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method of weighing and subsequent marking of pieces of cattle dynamically, especially suitable for pieces of pigs. The invention also describes the system by which said process is carried out.
    10 The system and method objects of the present invention allow automating the animal weighing process and its subsequent marking in different weight ranges.
    lS The invention has a special application in the industry dedicated to the breeding and exploitation of livestock, especially pigs, and is especially suitable for use in the field of livestock farming control, a control that encompasses monitoring, with different sanitary purposes. and commercial, of the weight of the pieces of cattle.
    twenty TECHNICAL PROBLEM TO BE RESOLVED AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION At present, different systems and procedures for weighing and marking cattle parts are known.
    25 In most cases, the weighing procedure of the pieces of cattle, in particular in pig farms, involves the visualization, by an experienced technician, of the different pieces of cattle included in the different pens or cochiqueras of an exploitation.
    30 The technician is in charge of visually inspecting the pieces and, by criteria based fundamentally on their experience, each animal is marked, classified in a certain weight range.
    Subsequently, based on the range in which each animal has been included, the pieces of cattle are re-marked manually as a check.
    35 This procedure involves the problem of subjectivity in the allocation of weights, as well as the problem of the need to transfer a technician
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    specialized to the place of exploitation, for animals, in each of the pens. visually inspectthe
    S Despite the problems raised, the procedure has been developed in the same way for a long time, due to the associated inconveniences proceed in a different way.the A
    10 Indeed, the direct weighing of the animals by means of a more objective procedure that involves placing each piece of cattle on a scale for the precise determination of the weight of each animal, entails different problems that, to date, have discouraged to any expert in the field to weigh animals directly.
    lS In the first place, in farms that comprise a large number of pieces of cattle, the individual weighing of each of the pieces on a scale takes too much time, to consider that it is worthwhile to proceed in this way to weigh the animals individually.
    20 25 Secondly, and especially when considering pig weighing, the difficulty in handling these animals must be taken into account. Pigs are, in general, restless animals endowed with extraordinary physical strength, which are difficult to handle, in addition to being easily frightened. Therefore, proceed to weigh pigs by individually raising a scale to each pig and then, taking note of the weight of each individual within a population, is a very expensive process.
    30 Thirdly, it must be considered that one of the requirements for sending pieces of livestock to slaughterhouses implies that they are classified within a given range of weights. The error in the classification of an animal in a certain range, because its real weight falls outside the aforementioned range, whether higher or lower, implies that the remuneration received by this animal is lower than an initially committed one. These errors, throughout the year, represent really important quantities for a farm.
    35 Finally, having a device on a farm specifically intended for weighing pieces of livestock or having to move the animals to a particular
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    place to proceed to weighing and marking implies an excessively high cost that
    It makes it unfeasible.
    The present invention solves the aforementioned problems
    S describing a novel weighing and marking system for cattle pieces and the
    procedure to carry it out, allowing to have a real certainty of the weight of
    each animal, by using a scale for weighing animals of
    dynamic way that incorporates an electronic control and that can move from a
    Farm to another, for being totally portable.
    10
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
    As part of the explanation of the mode of implementation of the system and procedure
    objects of the present invention, the following figures have been included:
    fifteen Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the weighing and marking system
    for pieces of cattle.
    Figure 2 represents a dynamic weighing platform used in the
    invention.
    Figure 3 represents a control device.
    twenty Figure 4 represents a detection device.
    Figure 5 represents a marking device.
    The following is a list of the references used in the figures:
    1. Dynamic weighing platform.
    25 2. Chassis.
    3. Handles.
    4. Hinges.
    5. Control device.
    6. Switch
    30 7. Screen.
    8. Indicator light.
    9. Detection device.
    10. Photocell.
    11. Marking device.
    35 12. Actuator.
    13. Adjustable structure.
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    14. Support.
    15. Spray.
    16. Valve.
    17. Nozzle
    S 18. Flange system.
    DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
    The present invention relates, as already mentioned above, to a
    Weighing system and marking of cattle parts dynamically.
    10
    The present invention also relates, as also mentioned, to a
    weighing procedure and marking of cattle pieces.
    As can be seen in Figure 1, in a preferred embodiment, the
    lS System mainly comprises the following elements:
    a scale for weighing animals,
    a detection system incorporating detection devices (9) for
    detect the location of an animal on the scale,
    a marking device (11) that incorporates at least one element for the
    twenty animal marking despite
    a control device (5), programmable to determine ranges of values
    in which to classify an animal by its weight, which receives information about the weight
    measured on the scale and sends information that determines how it should
    proceed in the marking device (11).
    25
    One of the main features of the invention is the portability of the system of
    weighing and marking, so that all the elements that make up the system of the
    invention are absolutely independent. In fact, the system is installed
    by placing individualized and independent of each of the devices
    30 detection (9), marking (11) and control (5), described above, by
    a system of flanges (18) that incorporate, in the vicinity of the scale.
    Subsequently we proceed to the electrical connection between the four elements, either
    by wiring or via wireless, for data transmission.
    35 Next, each of these elements is described in detail.
    The scale is the initial element of the invention. It is a weighing platform
    dynamic (1) of those known in the state of the art. As can be seen in the
    Figure 2, the platform consists of a chassis (2) resistant to the weight of the animals,
    preferably metallic. The chassis (2) includes handles (3) at its ends and hinges (4)
    S Centrals for easy handling and transportation. The platform (1) incorporates in its
    inside a plurality of load cells, not shown in the figures, connected
    electronically, preferably by wireless means, to the device
    control (5), which shows the weight of the animal on a screen (7). The
    Load cells are each of the transducers, incorporated into the platform (1),
    10 used to convert the measured weight of an animal into an electrical signal.
    Subsequently, a transmitter is responsible for converting the electrical signal into a value
    which reflects the measurement of the weight, and of sending the obtained electrical signal to the device of
    control (5) for processing.
    lS Load cells allow weight to be measured independently of
    the position of the load on the platform (1). Does this mean that the measure of weight
    it will be carried out since the animal begins to climb the platform (1), and the
    measure will remain stable since the animal is completely located in
    the platform (1) until the animal begins to leave the platform (1).
    twenty
    All components are perfectly integrated in the weighing platform
    dynamic (1), without wiring or visible external elements that could scare
    to animals or create problems in the proper functioning of the system.
    25 In addition, the platform (1) is preferably located at ground level, so that the
    animal does not even detect that it has to climb a platform (1), but only a
    change in the material you step on, so that you do not panic and do not refuse to access the
    platform (1). This is why the chassis material (2) of the platform
    (1), in addition to being preferably metallic, it must be non-slip and,
    30 preferably, a color that does not stand out, that is, the most similar to the ground that
    I usually step on. Since the weighing is done dynamically, that is, without
    the animals stop, the platform (1) has considerable dimensions, of
    a minimum of 150cm long and the width of a corridor through which animals
    circulate normally, so that they do not panic or avoid crossing the platform
    35 (one).
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    The rest of the elements included in the system are installed independently of the
    Dynamic weighing platform (1), as shown in Figure 1, in
    a wall or on a transportable fence, for example. Thus, being the chassis (2) foldable by
    the hinges (4), converts the platform (1) into a transportable component
    S using the handles (3) that it incorporates. The fact of being all the elements that
    make up the system fully transportable and independent, convert to
    system of the invention in a weighing and marking system for livestock parts
    completely portable, despite being a dynamic scale, something
    completely unknown to date in the state of the art.
    10
    Consistent with the portable nature of the system of the invention, the feeding
    energy is preferably by means of direct voltage electrical energy that
    it can be supplied either through a replaceable battery or through the
    general mains through the corresponding transformer.
    fifteen
    The second element of the system, represented in Figure 3, is the device for
    control (5). As mentioned, one of the functions it performs is the
    responsible for processing the signals received from the dynamic weighing platform (1).
    twenty The control device (5) is also responsible for receiving and processing signals and data
    of the rest of the system elements. Additionally, it incorporates an interface for a
    User can interact with the system.
    The interface comprises a switch (6) and a screen (7), preferably tactile,
    25 where the user performs configuration tasks about the operation of the system. In
    the screen (7) can adjust system operating parameters and display the
    status of what is happening in the system. Additionally, you can check another
    information, such as summaries, historical, etc.
    30 The control device (5) also incorporates a light indicator (8) with lights of
    different colors that indicate the status of the operation, either, in terms of status
    of the weighing or the range in which the measured weight value is found. The purpose of
    control device (5) is that, once the system is operational, nobody
    have to be in front of the screen (7) to know the status of the process,
    35 providing greater fluidity.
    The interface can be connected to different peripherals for processing the
    system information. In addition, the system can be configured by access
    remote, so you don't even have to be present at the installation where you
    The system is located. In the same way, in case of any incident, the
    s system can also be programmed so that, for example, the step of
    animals by the platform (1), either in person or at a distance. Thus,
    the system can be accessed through the interface to perform functions of
    Supervision, modification or update of the initially defined process. The
    system stops or incidents are notified by the indicator light (8) and,
    10 additionally, by means of some notice in the system that generates a communication to
    a remote device, such as a computer, tablet or phone
    mobile.
    fifteen
    The control device (5) also incorporates a data processor that
    set to emit the corresponding signal depending on the range in which it is located
    the value measured on the dynamic weighing platform (1). the ranges of values that
    define are in correspondence with the configuration of the marking device
    twenty (eleven). The data processor contains the system logic for decision making
    necessary for the activation of the marking device (11).
    The next element included in the system is the detection system,
    represented in figure 4. Its function is the presence detection and
    25 abandonment of an animal from the weighing platform. Detection system
    It comprises at least two detection devices (9), incorporating each device
    of detection (9) a photocell (10).
    The first photocell (10) has the mission of indicating to the system that an animal is
    30 It is completely located on the scale, so that, when the
    photocell (10), sends a signal to the control device (5) to proceed to the
    input of the value of the animal's weight in the system. For this reason, this first
    Photocell (10) must be located at a distance from the entrance to the platform (1),
    taking into account for its location, the average size of the animals despite and the
    35 speed with which they advance.
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    The second photocell (10) has the mission of indicating to the control device (5) that the animal has begun to leave the platform (1) and that the activation signal must be sent to the marking device (11).
    S The next element included in the system is the marking device (11), in charge of carrying out the last phase of the invention, such as classifying animals by marking them according to their weight.
    10 lS 20 In the preferred embodiment shown in Figure 5, the marking device (11) comprises an orientable structure (13) that houses a support (14) for housing a plurality of paint aerosols (15) and actuators (12) responsible for activating the aerosols (15) by means of the signal sent from the control device (5). The function of the aerosols (15) is to print colored paint on the animals, to proceed with their marking. The aerosols (15) are each of one color and are supplied in cylindrical containers that fit in the support (14). They incorporate a valve (16) to effect paint output by pressure and a nozzle (17) through which the paint comes out. The nozzles (17) are preferably formed by elongated tubes and are positioned pointing towards the area through which the animals pass, conveniently orienting the support (14), so that, when activating the aerosols (15), it is easier that the paint affects the animals and they are marked effectively.
    25 30 Each of the actuators (12) is located in the vicinity of the valve (16) of each of the paint aerosols (15). Each of the actuators (12) is activated or ignored depending on the signal they receive from the data processor located in the control device (5). In this way, the corresponding paint sprays (15) are selected that will print the color or color combination that identifies the weight range in which the animal that has been weighed has been classified. Preferably, four aerosols are used, so that a sufficiently broad classification of animals can be performed. The actuator (12) can be, for example, an electromagnet.
    35 Communication via the data processor of the control device (5) with the actuators (12), with the photocells (10) And with the dynamic weighing platform (1) can be carried out by wired electrical connections or also by connections wireless, via bluetooth, for example.
    As an example of the application of the system of the invention, a
    programmed detection system for weights between 25Kg and 300Kg in ranges
    self-configurable at the will of the user in charge of programming the system,
    S being able to involve any number of ranges and ranges of the desired size, without
    have to be, even, of equal sizes. The number of actuators (12)
    It will be consistent with the number of ranges defined, so that at each range
    It can be assigned an actuator (12) or a combination of them.
    10 In the preferred embodiment, a marking device has been shown
    (1 1) incorporating 4 aerosols (15) of different colors. This implies, as has been
    indicated, that more than 4 ranges can be defined, since there can be defined ranges
    by a single color or by a combination of colors by using two or
    more aerosols (15) simultaneously for each of them.
    fifteen
    In this way, if on the platform (1) a value of 267Kg is obtained, the processor
    select aerosols (15) 3 and 4, for example, and ignore the others. Like this when
    the second photocell (10) detects the animal and the order to act is sent to the device
    marking (11), the actuators (12) positioned will come into operation
    twenty on the aerosols (15) 3 and 4, printing paint of these two colors on the
    animal to be marked and the animal being fully identified in terms of the range of
    weight in which it is found.
    The marking device (11), instead of being configured by aerosols (15)
    25 activated by actuators (12), can be configured by any other
    marking system, such as the implementation of an electronic chip, of tapes
    of colors or any other distinctive element.
    It is necessary to consider that both the control device (5) and the devices of
    30 detection (9) and the marking device (11), as shown in figures 3, 4
    And 5, respectively, incorporate a flange system (18) for fixing to a
    support, as shown in figure 1, where the system is represented
    full. This support is foreign to the invention and can be, for example, a wall, of
    work or artificial, a fence, or any element that can perform the function of
    35 support. In addition to this, the operation of all elements (1, 5, 9, 11) that
    make up the system through wireless connection and power supply through
    batteries replaceable highlightsthecharacteristicfromportabilityof thesystemfromthe
    invention.
    It should also be noted that the present invention should not be limited to the forms
    S of realization described here, and other configurations can be made by the
    subject matter experts in view of the present description.
    further of thesystemdescribedpreviously,theinventiontoocovershe
    procedure performed by the mentioned system. This procedure includes
    10 The following phases:
    to) Deploy the dynamic weighing platform (1) and place it at ground level,
    b) Locate the control device (5).
    C) Locate the detection devices (9),
    lS d)Locate the marking device (11),
    and) Electrically connect the dynamic weighing platform (1), the photocells
    (10) and the actuators (12) to the control device (5),
    F) Program in the control device (5) a division into amplitude ranges
    of weights to measure,
    twenty g)Programinthe devicefromcontrol(5)arelationshipbetweentheranks
    defined and the actuators (12) of the marking device (11).
    h) Program the first photocell (10) to send a signal to the device
    control (5) indicating that an animal is on the platform (1),
    i) Program the data processor of the control device (5) to validate the
    25 weight measured on the platform (1).
    j) Assign a weight range to the weighing animal and the corresponding one
    actuator selection (12),
    k) Program the second photocell (10) to send a signal to the device
    control (5) indicating that an animal leaves the platform (1).
    30 one)Program the data processor of the control device (5) to activate the
    actuators (12) selected.
    权利要求:
    Claims (11)
    [1]

    1. Weighing and marking system for livestock parts that incorporates a platform
    of dynamic weighing (1) indicating the value of the weight obtained, characterized in that
    S understands:
    a control device (5),
    a detection system, and
    a marking device (11),
    where:
    10 The dynamic weighing platform (1) includes hinges (4) forbe
    folded and handles (3) to be transported,
    the control device (5) comprises an interface for the interaction of
    a user with the system, which incorporates a switch (6) and a screen
    (7), and a data processor connected to the dynamic weighing platform
    fifteen (one ),
    the detection system comprises at least two detection devices
    (9), each incorporating a photocell (10) connected to the device
    control (5), and
    the marking device (11) comprises at least two actuators (12),
    twenty for the activation of two marking elements, connected to the
    control device (5),
    so that the control device (5), thedetection devices (9) and the
    marking device (11) are independent elements comprising systems
    of flanges (18) for fixing to a support.
    25
    [2]
    2. Weighing and marking system for livestock parts according to claim one,
    characterized in that at least one of the weighing platform connections
    dynamic (1), photocells (10) and actuators (12) of the marking device
    (1 1) to the control device (5) is wireless.
    30
    [3]
    3. Weighing and marking system for livestock parts according to claims 1 or
    2, characterized in that the control device (5) is remotely accessible for
    the supervision, modification, update and review of the operation of the system.
    [4]
    Four. Weighing and marking system for livestock parts, according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the control device (5) emits an electronic communication when an incident is detected in the operation of the system.
    [5]
    5. Weighing and marking system for livestock pieces according to claim 4, characterized in that the electronic communication is detected in an electronic device.
    [6]
    6. Weighing and marking system for cattle pieces according to claim 5, characterized in that the electronic device is to be selected between a computer, a tablet and a mobile phone.
    [7]
    7. Weighing and marking system for livestock parts, according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the control device (5) incorporates a light indicator
    (8) with lights of different colors to show the operating status of the system.
    [8]
    8. Weighing and marking system for livestock pieces according to claim 7, characterized in that the indicator light (8) indicates the range in which the weight of the animal in the process of measurement is found.
    [9]
    9. Weighing and marking system for cattle pieces according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the marking elements are paint sprays (15).
    [10]
    10. Weighing and marking system for cattle pieces, according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that each of the aerosols (15) incorporates a nozzle (17) to direct the paint.
    [11 ]
    eleven . Method of marking cattle pieces by means of the device defined in claims 10, characterized in that it comprises the following phases:
    to) Deploy the dynamic weighing platform (1) and place it at ground level,
    b) Locate the control device (5),
    C) Locate the detection devices (9),
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    d) Locate the marking device (11).
    and) Electrically connect the dynamic weighing platform (1), the photocells
    (10) and the actuators (12) to the control device (5),
    F) Program in the control device (5) a division into amplitude ranges
    S of weights to measure,
    g) Programinhedevicefromcontrol(5)arelationshipbetweentheranks
    defined and the actuators (12) of the marking device (11),
    h) Program the first photocell (10) to send a signal to the device
    control (5) indicating that an animal is on the platform (1),
    10 i)Program the data processor of the control device (5) to validate the
    weight measured on the platform (1),
    j) Assign a weight range to the weighing animal and the corresponding one
    actuator selection (12),
    k) Program the second photocell (10) to send a signal to the device
    lS control (5) indicating that an animal leaves the platform (1),
    one) Program the data processor of the control device (5) to activate the
    actuators (12) selected.
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